INTERVIEW: Author and Infamous Punk Band Manager Greg Jacobs on His Book “Hell On Wheels”


In this Episode Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with author and band manager for tons of Punk legends, Greg Jacobs, to discuss the new edition of his book – “Hell On Wheels!” Originally released in 1994, and now re-imagined with 54 new stories – as “Hell on Wheels—Tour Stories: Remembered, Remixed, Remastered.” This new 373-page book includes recollections from members of bands like Bad Religion, All (Descendents), Dead Kennedys, X, The Specials, Rocket From The Crypt, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Ramones,  The Get Up Kids, and many more. Greg talked about the book, and his amazing career so far. Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Punk Rock Bowling 2024 – Live at Downtown Las Vegas Event Center


 

For the 24th time, punk rock bowlers gathered to share their love of music and heavy rolling balls. This year was my first time at Punk Rock Bowling, and there was so much going on it was all a little overwhelming, but in the best possible way.Continue reading


Swami and the Bed of Nails (Rocket From The Crypt) to Drop Their Debut Album



Swami John Reis (Hot Snakes, Rocket From The Crypt, Drive Like Jehu) and his new project, Swami and the Bed of Nails, are gearing up for the release of their debut album, All Of This Awaits You. With two tracks already out, the full-length is due to drop on August 02nd, via Swami Records/BMG. Keep reading below to find out more.
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Punk Rock Bowling 2024 Books Madness, Devo, Descendents, Gorilla Biscuits, Bratmobile, Scowl, Gogol Bordello, Quicksand, Rocket From The Crypt, The Chats, Madball, and More


Gearing up for its 24th year, Punk Rock Bowling has announced a positively stacked lineup this year! Headliners this year include 2-Tone legends Madness, Devo, and the Descendents!  The lineup also includes Gorilla Biscuits, Bratmobile, Scowl, Gogol Bordello, Quicksand, Rocket From The Crypt, The Chats, Madball, Billy Bragg, Stiff Little Fingers, Subhumans, Scowl, 7Seconds, Catbite, Bratmobile, Cosmic Psychos, Lagwagon, and many more! See the post and the full lineup below. Teaser video and tickets on sale there as well!  Continue reading


Riot Fest Books Taking Back Sunday, Coolio, Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, Poliça, Zola Jesus and More


Riot Fest has added Taking Back Sunday, Coolio, Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, Zola Jesus, Reece Young, Poliça and cumgirl8 join the diverse lineup of bands playing September 16-18 in Douglass Park. They join a lineup stacked with headliners My Chemical Romance, The Original Misfits, Nine Inch Nails. Continue reading


Hardcore Supergroup OFF! Vinyl Back Catalog Re-Issues Coming Soon


Hardcore legends OFF! featuring members of Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Burning Brides, Rocket From The Crypt, Red Kross, and more will have their entire back catalog re-issued on vinyl from Fat Possum Records. Their releases First Four EPs, OFF!, and Wasted Years, will be available on three 12” LPs on colored-vinyl versions for the first time. Pre-orders are live a the link below. Watch the trailer for the reissues right now!

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Deftones Share Dia De Los Deftones Recap, Planning For 2019


Deftones headlined their very own festival for the first time with last weekend’s Dia De Los Deftones. The fest featured Deftones, plus Future, Mike Shinoda, Rocket From The Crypt, Doja Cat, Vowws and Vein. The band shared a recap video on Instagram you can watch now. Continue reading


Psycho Las Vegas 2018: Live From Hard Rock Hotel And Casino


Psycho Las Vegas has grown and evolved over the years and has shaken off any comparisons to niche European fests and your traditional US fest, itself having no close comparisons, and being its own beast. Having everything under one roof including your stay can lead to late and debaucherous nights for some, packed and planned diverse schedules for the devout, a little compromise of both for others, but an all around good time for all. For a journalist working the fest, it goes by in a blur but you still experience having those stand out moments as well as highlights of your own. Continue reading


Deftones, Mike Shinoda, Future, Rocket From The Crypt Booked For Dia De Los Deftones Fest


It was a matter of time before Deftones curated their own festival, now it’s here! The first annual Dia De Los Deftones festival will take place on November 3 at Petco Park at the Park in San Diego, California. In addition to only one of two California dates for Deftones this year, the fest features Future, Mike Shinoda (of Linkin Park), local legends Rocket From The Crypt, H09909, Doja Cat, Voww, and Vein. And yes Virginia, it is all-ages. Ticket info and more to follow.Continue reading


Danzig Added As The Final Headliner Of Psycho Las Vegas


Danzig has been named as the final headliner of Psycho Las Vegas 2018. The fest will take place from August 17th-19th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

 

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