In this episode, we have an electrifying chat with guitarist and vocalist Nick Melissourgos of the Greek Thrash Metal band Suicidal Angels, as he discusses their latest album Profane Prayer, now available on Nuclear Blast Records! Nick dives into the album’s themes and the band’s relentless energy. Find out what keeps their enduring dedication to the thrash metal genre.Continue reading
Tag Archives: Thrash Metal
ALBUM REVIEW: Witherfall – Sounds of the Forgotten
All too often bands falling under the “Power Metal” banner, lack power, diminishing many of the key elements, such as aggression, that are necessary for metal. On Sounds of the Forgotten (DeathWave Records) Witherfall take a heavier route, drawing from the mid-1980s. This tie to Thrash even led to singer Joseph Micheal taking the mantle from the late Warrel Dane to front Sanctuary for a reunion tour. Continue reading
EP REVIEW: Esodic – De Facto De Jure
I’m searching for an analogy on this one. Guess the only thing that springs to mind on this humid evening is when you’re watching Anthony Bourdain (RIP) on No Reservations and he goes to a Tapas place or some fancy small plate restaurant. The micro bites seem delicious, and the chef is eager to share the details behind the dishes but can’t help to think that Bourdain must’ve helped himself to a sandwich afterwards. No way he was just satisfied with the doll-sized portions, right? Continue reading
PODCAST: 5 Minute Review: Kerry King – “From Hell I Rise”
Check out Keefy’s video review for Kerry King’s (Slayer) debut solo album – From Hell I Rise, out now from Reigning Phoenix Music!Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Hemotoxin – When Time Becomes Loss
With a name that relates to a substance that can destroy red blood cells and cause serious organ and tissue degeneration, it’s pretty obvious that Californian act Hemotoxin isn’t going to be known for radio-friendly power ballads.Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Thorns of Ivory Share a New Single and Lyric Video for “Dogs of War”
Durban South Africa-based Groove Metal band Thorns of Ivory have shared a new single and a lyric video for the track “Dogs of War!” The track follows the band’s debut single, “Curtain Call,” released in July 2022, topped the charts on “The Doors Rock Radio” for four weeks straight. Thorns of Ivory has shared the stage with South African heavyweights like Vulvodynia and Facing The Gallows and reached the Wacken Metal Battle finals in 2023. Watch the clip here at Ghost Cult right now and stream the track at the links below. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Kerry King – From Hell I Rise
December 1st 2019.
The first day waking up in a post-Slayer world.
A dark day indeed. Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 4-19-24
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases for 4-19-24
INTERVIEW: Jim Fergades of Morbid Saint Discusses “Swallowed By Hell” and Writing Thrash Metal Classics
Ghost Cult Keefy interviewed Metal legend Jim Fergades of Morbid Saint! Their new album “Swallowed By Hell” was released earlier in 2024 by Highroller Records! We discussed Morbid Saint’s influence and impact as a second wave of American Thrash Metal, their new album, classics like “Spectrum of Death!” The band just played Hells Heroes Festival and has dates booked in 2024, with 2025 tours and festival planning underway! 🤘Continue reading