It’s been a while since we’ve taken the long journey down to the Big Smoke and what better reason to make the trip than to catch the mighty Unleash the Archers as they set out to conquer the capital city. The show has been greatly anticipated, bringing fans from far and wide as this sole UK outing has managed to sell out not just once but twice after its upgrade from London’s iconic venue space Underworld. Trading some of the intimacy of Underworld for the grand ceilings of the historic Islington Assembly Hall doesn’t seem like such a bad trade-off, giving ample room to really showcase the epic nature of tonight’s lineup.Continue reading
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Seven Kingdoms Drop Their Single and Video for “The Square” – New EP Coming Soon
Having inked a new deal with the record label Reigning Phoenix Music, Florida power metallers, Seven Kingdoms, are preparing for the release of their upcoming EP, The Square. Due out on November 8th, the record has already seen the unveiling of its title track, along with a cinematic music video. Check it out below and find out more.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases 2-2-24
PREVIEW: New Music Friday Rock and Metal Releases 2-2-24
Striker Shares a New Single, Music Video, and Guitar Playthrough for “The Best of The Best of The Best”
Canadian Thrash masters Striker have announced their next album, Ultrapower for release in 2024, releasing on February 2nd, 2024. The band has shared a new single, video, and guitar playthrough for the new track “The Best of The Best of The Best!” Want to see how “The Best of The Best of The Best” shreds guitar with speed and headbanging finesse… Then head on over to Canadian heavy metal champs Striker’s YouTube and check out their new playthrough with Tim Brown and John Simon Fallon ripping it up for this single off their forthcoming album “Ultrapower” out February 2, 2024.Continue reading
Loud As Hell Festival Announces Band Submissions for 2024
Canadian extreme music festival Loud As Hell announces it will be accepting band submissions for their 2024 lineup being held from August 2nd to 4th at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds in Drumheller, AB. Ghost Cult Magazine is proud to announce we are one of the media partners for the 2024 festival.
Bloodstock Open Air Sells Out Day Tickets For Sunday, Announces Ten More Metal To The Masses Winners
As this year’s event gets ever nearer, Bloodstock is thrilled to announce that Sunday day tickets for 2023 are now SOLD OUT!! Standard weekend tickets remain available but are going quickly, plus a limited day allocation for Friday and Saturday. Read on for more band news, plus all the details on the RAM Gallery exhibitors, the return of the T-Shirt/CD Amnesty and Planet Rock Signing Tent, plus how to do a one-stop-shop for all your festival essentials.
Warbringer, Fallujah, Enterprise Earth, The Zenith Passage, Vale Of Pnath, Striker And More Booked for Armstrong Metalfest 2023
British Columbia’s rocky mountains will be quivering this summer from the thunderous sounds of this year’s 2023 lineup for Armstrong MetalFest being held on July 14th and 15th in the Okanagan Valley at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong. The 2023 lineup features headliners Warbringer, Fallujah, Enterprise Earth, The Zenith Passage, Vale Of Pnath, Striker are among the 28 bands performing on the two-day extreme music festival. (full lineup listed below). Buy tickets at the links below and watch the festival trailer here!Continue reading
Bloodstock Open Air Shares Lorna Shore 2022 Full Set Video, Merch Drop and Deposit Plan

Catton Park, United kingdom, 13 Aug 2022, Lorna Shore performing on the Ronnie James Dio Stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival Credit: Rich Price/Ghost Cult Magazine
Bloodstock Open Air 2023 will be here before you know it! The festival continues to inspire by dropping content. Head over to their YouTube channel to watch full video performances from bands, including a new one from Lorna Shore. The fest also dropped more merch, including Download Mascot plushies on pre-order, and a reminder that their deposit scheme for 2023 closes soon.
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Bloodstock Open Air 2023 Books Candlemass, Tribulation, Royal Republic, Employed To Serve, Witchsorrow, Wytch Hazel, Skin Failure, and More
Bloodstock Open Air 2023 (BOA) has announced a slew of new bands, filling out the Ronnie James Dio Main Stage, and Sophie Lancaster stage. Now on the bill are Candlemass (replacing Whitechapel who have dropped out), Tribulation, Royal Republic, Employed To Serve, Witchsorrow, Wytch Hazel, Skin Failure, Bloodyard, Wolfbastard, Tribe Black Coast, Russkaja, Gaerea, and Striker. Watch the new Bloodstock trailer here. Continue reading