Thrash Riffs – Werebeasts Shredding – and Fire, Oh My! Wisconsin’s long-running Crossover Thrash disciples Bray Road are dropping a new single this week – “Burn!” Teaming up with Ghost Cult Mag to premiere the new video ahead of the drop, this track and clip are a fever dream from the psyche of Beavis and Butthead! Hailing from Milwaukee and formed in 2011, Bray Road derives its name from an actual road in Elkhorn, WI, where stories of the popular cryptozoological werewolf-like creature, the Beast of Bray Road, are said to stalk the area. See the beast come to life in this banger of video and song! It will leave you giggling and screaming Fire! Fire! Continue reading
Tag Archives: Thrash Metal
Thrash Vets Sacrifice Share a New Single and Video for “Antidote Of Poison” – New Album Coming Soon
Canadian thrash metal veterans Sacrifice return in 2025 with their first new album in more than sixteen years. Volume Six, the band’s sixth album overall and second since reforming in 2006, features ten new originals and a cover paying homage to the Toronto scene from which they originally emerged. The band has dropped a new single and a lyric video – “Antidote Of Poison” which you can see below! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Body Count – Merciless
Bloodlust. Carnivore. Manslaughter. and now Merciless (Century Media/Sony Music). The latest in a string of one-word, no-messing-about album titles since the return from their hiatus in 2014, Body Count deliver their eighth full-length studio release and it’s every bit as acerbic and confrontational as you could imagine.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Sofia Fraz of Exiled Hope and Forgotten Shrine on Her New Album, and Navigating Law School
In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Keefy chats with prolific artist Sofia Fraz of Exiled Hope and Forgotten Shrine. Sofia released a series of recent singles, including “Lightborn” in 2024. Her new album, the culmination of several years of work, Apocrphya releases in spring of 2025. Exiled Hope will also release a split album in early 2025 with Steel Forge, and also put out the Where Shadows Lie album with Forgotten Shrine this year as well! In addition to all her music, Sofia is a full-time law student and is fast becoming a trusted source of expertise in legal matters and PR in the music industry. We cover a lot of ground in this fun chat. Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: King Diamond – Overkill – Night Demon Live at The Kings Theater
For fans of Heavy Metal, finding a band that authentically channels the genre’s timeless essence while delivering a fresh live performance is akin to striking gold. Night Demon, a trio hailing from Ventura, California, embodies just that. On my second encounter with them, their mastery of head-banging anthems clearly cemented my status as a devoted fan.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Molder – Catastrophic Reconfiguration
The third album from Joliet, Illinois-based Molder, Catastrophic Reconfiguration (Prosthetic Records), is a collection of sonic brutality.
Presented here are ten cuts where each stands on its own, each vying to be the song that kicks the most ass.
ALBUM REVIEW: Paganizer – Flesh Requiem
It may be a dying art form these days, or I might be living under a rock. Either way, Paganizer have put strong emphasis on their title track, which elicits a sigh of relief from this writer.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Jinjer – HANABIE – Born of Osiris Live at The Aztec Theatre
Jinjer’s latest US tour brought a blend of musical tastes that delivered on many levels. As before, I bought the meet and greet package for this run. This one ended up being a bit more special. Being limited to 15 people per venue, this current iteration included an exclusive VIP shirt, signed poster, a Jinjer bag, photo ops and you could bring up to five items to be signed. But the most intriguing part of this package was being able to watch their soundcheck, which included the songs “Pearls and Swine” and “Pieces!” It was nothing short of magical. It was akin to having the band playing just for you in an intimate setting. Afterwards, we were able to go on stage and see what the bands sees as they stare out into the vast venue playing for the fans. Another plus was being able to talk with all the band members and ask questions about anything. Hope they continue with this version of meet and greets, it’s truly something that I want to experience again.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: KK’s Priest – Accept Live at Ace of Spades
What do you get when it’s all leather and zero lace? KK’s Priest! You know what you are about to experience and for me… It was my first time seeing KK Downing (KK) in action and I wasn’t disappointed in the least. As for the beast of a vocalist, Tim “Ripper” Owens (Ripper)… He is part of the Judas Priest history, despite the fact you can’t find those albums as easily or online… Ripper was chosen as the rightful heir to the legacy that Rob Halford, established decades ago, back in the nineties, because he could do what most mortal men cannot… He not only sang those classic tracks he created his own chapter and when you close your eyes… Ripper Owens… Owns your ears.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Cannibal Corpse – Municipal Waste – Immolation – Schizophrenia Live at Victoria Warehouse
Despite an ungodly early 5:30 doors Belgium Death/Trash collective Schizophrenia are met with a packed room as the Manchester crowd swarm Victoria Warehouse for a night of promised chaos. The thrashy death onslaught that Schizophrenia produce is a pummeling start to the evening for sure, perfect for ridding the lingering aches of a long work week with plenty of fist pumping and head banging.Continue reading