As we do every year, we continue to mourn the loss of legendary frontman Peter Steele of Type of Negative, and NYHC band Carnivore who died on this day, April 14th in 2010. He was only 48 years old. He would have turned 63 this year. Join us as we recall the life and musical legacy of the “Green Man”!
With their debut album Permission To Land, The Darkness enlivened a rock music scene dominated by the likes of The White Stripes, The Strokes, Evanescence, and Linkin Park amongst others. Their goofy lyrics and AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, and Queen sound struck a chord and twenty-two years later they are still at it with the release of their eighth record Dreams On Toast (Cooking Vinyl).Continue reading
Gotthard’s bassist Marc Lynn on guitar and Nic Maeder on vocals, have appeared on German language TV show Sing meinen Song [engl. ‘Sing My Song’], as it kicked off its 6th Swiss season. It introduces the band’s latest single, the Beatles cover, “Drive My Car,” taken from their upcoming album, Stereo Crush, due out March 21, via Reigning Phoenix Music records. Check out the track and find out more below.
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In this episode, Keefy interviews Eric Bass of Shinedown! Eric has just dropped his Eric has just dropped his debut solo album, “I Had A Name,” a departure from Shinedown, but in the best way! Touching many musical styles and leaning on his voice and vast experience making music for decades, we delved into Eric’s history as a writer and producer, how this album shows offsides to his personality he has never expressed before in music, some super heavy metal on this album, his love of concept albums, his upcoming companion graphic novel, as well as an update on the two new singles and album from Shinedown! Continue reading
Nik and Keefy of Ghost Cult Mag to discuss Pink Floyd’s involvement in the swinging sixties in London, the gravitational pull of the art, music, and fashion. The stuff of legends and earning the band the moniker “space rock” we discuss the dual blessing and curse of this possible misnomer.Continue reading
In this episode, Keefy is joined once again by Evan Patterson of Jaye Jayle. Their new album After Alter is out soon from Pelagic Records, and we caught up to discuss Evan’s career evolution, the process of making the new album, covering The Beatles, the return of Young Widows, and more!Continue reading
Celebrated Drummer Dale Crover has been performing with the Melvins since 1984 when he replaced founding member Mike Dillard, since then he’s had stints with Nirvana and collaborated in projects such as Shrinebuilder, Men of Porn and Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends. Furthermore, he performs with Redd Kross, and has embarked on a solo career, first with the Hard-Rock flavoured Altamont and then the eclectic, experimental compositions under his own name. Continue reading
For a special 4th of July Chaser episode, we celebrate commerce and Independence Day by sharing a bunch of new vinyl from our collections.Continue reading
In a new chaser episode, Nik and his co-host Keefy of GhostCultMag review the first ever Rock album from Country royalty and national treasure, Dolly Parton! Following up her 2022 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, she made a double album (actually a triple) full of duets and guest stars such as Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Joan Jett , Stevie Nicks, Chris Stapleton, Miley Cyrus, Steve Perry of Journey, John Fogerty (CCR), Sting, Peter Frampton, Elton John, Duran Duran, and Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles! Continue reading
Anyone who has ever screamed along to every word of Boysetsfire‘s biggest anthem “Rookie” knows Nathan Gray can deliver messaging, intensity and hooks in equal parts, but only until recently they weren’t living their full truth showing all the facets of themself to the public. After backing Nathan on a sort of solo-band journey of self-discovery, newer project The Iron Roses have found their full potential as well under their own name and elevating everyone (all six!) to equal prominence on one of the most jubilant, socially potent and catchy punk records you’ll ever hear.