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ALBUM REVIEW: THE MON – Songs of Abandon

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In a way, every album has a story. In the case of Songs of Abandon (Supernatural Cat Records) though, the latest release from solo project THE MON, the story is a specific and unique one. Several years ago, Urlo (bass player and vocalist for doomy, heavy-rock unit Ufomammut) decided to try writing nine songs, each one in a day—just himself and an acoustic guitar. Fast forward to 2025 and Songs of Abandon comes as the first part of a two-album concept: Embrace The Abandon (to be followed by Songs of Embrace in the new year). The result is an intimate and eerie collection that favours subtlety over sonic extremes, while maintaining an understated power.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Anna von Hausswolff – Iconoclasts

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Anna von Hausswolff has a healthy back catalogue dating back to 2010’s Singing From The Grave, 2012’s breakthrough Ceremony, and most recently 2022’s Live at Montreux Jazz Festival and now of course, Iconoclasts (YEAR0001).Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Hell – Submerus

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On Submerus (Sentient Ruin Laboratories/Lower Your Head for digital), his fifth full-length from Hell, the sludge project leans into a nasty wall of downtuned rumbling. This wall of rumble is set behind the tortured screams of someone who’s more intent on losing their mind than adhering to the bounds of songwriting. It feels more like someone who create art from a dense heavy sound, that is impressive due to it’s sheer heaviness, but in consuming an album the goal would be for the music to hook you in rather than a test of endurance as to what you ears can stand at high volumes, though not to kink shame anyone who is into sonic masochism.Continue reading →


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 5-30-25

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From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 5-30-25

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 5-30-25

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From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 5-30-25

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INTERVIEW: Jarboe on The Reissue of “Disburden Disciple” on Vinyl, and Her Many Vocal Styles

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In this latest episode, Ghost Cult’s Managing Editor Tom Osman interviews the one and only Jarboe! One of her most influential and boundary-breaking albums, “Disburden Disciple” on vinyl for the first time ever for its 25th anniversary, out now via The Circle Music. Jarboe shares her excitement over the reissue, her path as a DIY artist back in the day, her songcraft, work with Swans, a strange connection with Phil Anselmo of Pantera, and much more! Hail Jarboe!Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Jarboe – Disburden Disciple (25th Anniversary) 

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Disburden Disciple (The Circle Music)—the first truly “post-Swans” solo record from the ever-magikal (and prolific!) singer, musician and songwriter Jarboe (remastered and available on vinyl for the first time). 

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ALBUM REVIEW: Little Annie – With

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Since the late seventies, Annie Bandez (known as Little Annie) has carved out a singular path as a singer, painter, and performance artist. Over the years she has collaborated with many luminaries of the Alternative music scene. With (Cold Spring) is a compilation that brings together many of Annie’s key collaborations on one record for the first time.Continue reading →


Swans Announce North American Tour, New Album “Birthing” Incoming

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Swans, who recently announced their seventeenth studio album, Birthing, (Young God Records), have confirmed a North American tour supporting the highly-anticipated release. A preview of Birthing, produced by Michael Gira and recorded at Soundfabrik Berlin, can be heard via the recently released song, “I Am A Tower.” Listen here:

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Swans Book Headlining North American Tour – New Album Coming Soon

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Having recently announced a May 30th release for their upcoming seventeenth studio album, Birthing, on Young God Records/Mute, Swans, have now confirmed their first North American tour in support of the record. Kicking off on Sept. 4 in Philadelphia, with Little Annie and Paul Wallfisch opening, tickets are on-sale Friday, March 21, at 10 a.m. local time. Find live listings and more below.
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