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GIVEAWAY: Win A Pair of VIP Tickets to See The Slayer Reunion at Riot Fest

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Ghost Cult and our partners in the Lambgoat Media Network are stoked to bring you the opportunity to win tickets to the metal event of 2024: one pair of VIP tickets to see Slayer reunite at Riot Fest 2024! Slayer recently announced their return at a series of festival headline slots this fall Enter to win at the links below and be sure to visit our friends at Lambgoat, This Day In Metal, Nu Metal Agenda, and Metal Insider! There are 5 chances to win between all five sites with 10 VIP tickets up for grabs. This Giveaway is only for VIP tickets to the festival.* Enter at the form below!Continue reading →


Aftershock 2024 Books Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall and More!

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Aftershock, it’s happening! Our 2024 lineup is here and holy sh*t, this one will go down in the history books. Not only do we have Iron Maiden’s only U.S. festival play and the exclusive West Coast performance of Slayer, but also Slipknot, the first Mötley Crüe appearance at Aftershock, plus Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch, Judas Priest, Pantera, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading →


Kerry King Books Additional European Tour Dates For His New Band

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Kerry King of Slayer has booked additional tour dates in Europe, in addition to Rock AM Ring and Rock IM Park, and other previously announced US festivals and tour dates with Lamb of God and Mastodon. King is riding high on the news of the Slayer reunion and new single “Idle Hands” The debut release From Hell Rise, will be out on May 17th, 2024. More details to follow soon. Continue reading →


UPDATED: Slayer to Reunite for Three Exclusive Festival Sets at Riot Fest, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock

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“Is it just us, or has the entire 🌏 gone to hell since @slayerbandofficial retired?”

For the first time since the band wrapped the last concert of its Final World Tour back in November 2019, Slayer – Tom Araya/ bass & vocals, guitarists Kerry King and Gary Holt, and Paul Bostaph on drums – announce they will return to the stage this fall, headlining two major festivals, Riot Fest, Louder Than Life, and now announced Aftershock! These will be Slayer’s only shows of 2025! Continue reading →


Louder Than Life 2024 Books Slayer, Slipknot, Gojira, Mastodon, Mötley Crüe, Korn, and More

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America’s biggest Rock and Metal festival – Louder Than Life returns in 2024 with a phenomenal lineup of bands! The return of Slayer from the dead, with Slipknot, Mötley Crüe, Korn, Gojira, Mastodon, and many more! Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY September 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2024. The full lineup, ticket info, VIP packages and more can be found below.Continue reading →


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 167: Slayer – “Hell Awaits” Reviewed and Growing Into The Beast

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Time for episode 3 of our Slayer series finds Nik and Keefy of Ghost Cult discussing “Hell Awaits!Continue reading →


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases 2-16-24

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What new Rock and metal releases are you looking forward to this week? Continue reading →


PREVIEW: New Music Friday New Rock and Metal Releases 2-16-24

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Listen to Kerry King’s Thrashy and Evil Debut Solo Single – “Idle Hands”

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UPDATED: Kerry King of Slayer has released his first solo single ever! “Idle Hands” popped up on YouTube and some DSPs overnight on February 5th, 2024. The track Features King, Paul Bostaph (Slayer) on drums, co-lead guitar from Phil Demmel (Vio-Lence), and Mark Osegueda of Death Angel on vocals. The accompanying visualizer shares the debut release From Hell Rise, will be out on May 17th, 2024. More details to follow soon. Check out the track now! Continue reading →