Jaye Jayle went from being Evan Patterson’s solo project that explored sounds outside of what he did in Young Widows and has now become a full-fledged band.Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Mogwai – The Bad Fire
Robert Smith once called these guys his favorite band and it is easy to hear why. Eleven albums into their career, Mogwai has a clear focus on their sonic journey on The Bad Fire (Rock Action Records). Vocals appear right from the first song, serving as a smooth texture that sits in the swirl of sound. Things get more into their older bran of majestic melancholy on the second song. It’s less pop-oriented than the opening track. If you came here wanting post-rock this is the song for you. “What Kind of a Mix is This” feels like it just spills out from the end of the lingering ebb of the previous song. It takes a minute for a guitar melody to establish the song’s footing.Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Yesterday’s Hero Shares a New Music Video for “What I Needed”
Ohio Metal act Yesterday’s Hero has dropped a new music video for their song “What I Needed,” from their 2023 album Ways To Hate. The clip highlights overcoming adversity we can all relate to, and the track is a banger! Catchy enough to glue into your ears, and heavy enough for the moshers. Ghost Cult is stoked to team up with the band for this premiere, which you can check out below. Continue reading
Crossfaith Books Underoath, Enter Shikari, Wargasm, Paledusk, Sim, and More for Hyper Planet 2025 Festival
Formed in Osaka, Japan in 2006, Crossfaith have represented the very best of what Eastern metalcore has to offer each year since. Combining their heavy roots with their love of electronic and dubstep elements, the band has solidified a space in the hearts of millions by meeting and surpassing the expectations of genre purists everywhere. In their mission to spread the love of live music, Crossfaith proudly present the Hyper Planet 2025 Festival — a celebration of musicians performing their respective crowd favorites on Sunday, February 2. Hyper Planet will take place at Japan’s largest convention center, Makuhari Messe in the 7-8 Hall, and will host bands including but not limited to: Enter Shikari, Underoath, Wargasm, Paledusk, and more.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: John Wright (No Means No) of Dead Bob Talks About His New Album, Punk History, and More
In this episode, Keefy chats with Punk Rock legend John Wright (No Means No) of Dead Bob! The band is currently on tour supporting their new album “Life Like!” John discussed his lengthy career, his reinvention as the leader of Dead Bob, his other endevours such as teaching, robotics, beer brewing, and more!
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 11-29-24
Covering all the important subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 11-29-24! Who has the best cover artwork this week?Continue reading
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 11-29-24
Covering all the important subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 11-29-24! Who has the best cover artwork this week?Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Massive Wagons – Earth To Grace
Earth To Grace (Earache Records) is the Lancastrian quintet Massive Wagons seventh album, following on from 2022s rather good, UK top ten hit Triggered. They have teamed up with new record producer Matt O’Grady (You Me At Six, Architects) this time round, their signature brand of humorous and catchy Classic Rock is very much intact but with tauter songwriting and slightly bigger, shinier choruses. Continue reading
PODCAST: Episode 601 – Scott Lucas of Local H Talks “Whatever Happened to PJ Soles”
In this episode, Keefy chats with Scott Lucas of Local H! The band just released the deluxe re-issue of one of their classics: Whatever Happened to PJ Soles? – out now on many formats from Brutal Panda Records. Scott and Keefy did a Deep dive on the album, recollections of 30+ years of their career, the song “California Songs” (Which Ghost Cult premiered the new lyric video), their upcoming documentary, dishing on the changes in the music industry, and touring. Thanks to Scott for being so cool! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Polar – Five Arrows
It seemed as if it was the end for the Guildford-based Metalcore stalwarts Polar after having lost a lot of members of the original band in 2023.
Not content with letting the band be put to rest, Adam Woodford decided to bring on a whole new team and carry on the passion project. Continue reading