END OF YEAR GUEST POST: Jamie Hanks (I Declare War/Sacrificer) Top 10 Albums of 2024


 

Wrapping up all the business of 2024 with some fun End of Year Guest Posts from bands, friends, music industry pals, label types, and assorted good fiends! Check out this list from our pal Jamie Hanks of I Declare War/Sacrificer for his top 10 albums of 2024!Continue reading


Korn, Muse, Scorpions, Linkin Park, Knocked Loose, Judas Priest, Electric Callboy,Turnstile, Exodus, Dethklok, Refused, and More Booked for Hellfest Open Air 2025


  

The Hellfest Open Air festival 2025 has booked a huge lineup. Taking place from June 19th to 22nd in Clisson, France, the fest features headlining performances from Korn, Muse, Scorpions, and Linkin Park, as well as, Knocked Loose, Judas Priest, Electric Callboy,Turnstile, Exodus, Dethklok, Refused, Jerry Cantrell, Jinjer, Turnstile, Unto Others, The Warning, VOLA, Alcest, Abbath (Doom occulta set), SUNN O))), HEALTH, Russian Circles, Chat Pile, Savatage, Dream Theater and more out of a total of 184 bands. A “very special guest” yet to be revealed for June 20th.Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Gabriel Franco of Unto Others Discusses Their New Album “Never, Neverland,”  Major Labels, and More


In this episode, Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with Gabriel Franco of Unto Others all bout their new album Never, Neverland, out now via Century Media! Gabriel discussed making the new album with Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Killing Joke, The Cult, etc.), working with a new label, songwriting, not liking the tag “Goth,” life in Portland, and much more!   

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Dynamo Festival 2024 Part 2 Live in Eindhoven


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Early on the Saturday, we return to the Eindhoven icerink for the second day of Dynamo Metalfest. With the first band starting at noon, it’s a fairly long day. Today we have Headliners Dimmu Borgir on the menu, as well as Amaranthe, Flotsam & Jetsam, Forbidden, and more!  Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 9-20-24


Who has the best album cover this week?

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 9-20-24


Who has the best album cover this week?

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Dynamo Festival 2024 Part 1 Live in Eindhoven


Dynamo Metalfest, the spiritual successor of the legendary Dynamo Open-Air, is in Eindhoven once again the weekend of the 17th and 18th of august. This year what was usually just the warm-up party turned into a proper half-day festival, marketed under the name Black Friday, and sporting an impressive (mostly) black metal bill with Uada, Watain, and Decapitated on the menu.Continue reading


W.A.S.P. Announce 40th Anniversary Tour Contest



In 2024, W.A.S.P. are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album (released August 17, 1984), with a North American tour kicking off in late October. In conjunction with the live run, they have announced a tour contest, giving away prizes from event tickets to luxury stays. Keep reading below to find out more.
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Dynamo Metalfest Books Dimmu Borgir, Saxon, Amaranthe, Skindred, Forbidden, Flotsam And Jetsam, Whitechapel, Soen, and More


Catton Park, United kingdom, 13 Aug 2022, DImmu Borgir performing on the Ronnie James Dio Stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival Credit: Rich Price/Ghost Cult Magazine

Long-running and respected Metal Festival Dynamo has announced their 2024 lineup! Heading the bill are Dimmu Borgir, and Saxon, with Amaranthe, Skindred, Forbidden, Flotsam And Jetsam, Whitechapel, Soen, and many more. See the full lineup below. Taking place in Eindhoven, Netherlands from August 17-18, 2024, the festival also includes camping, mech and fan activities!

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Unto Others Premiere Their New Single and Video for “Raigeki” – Band to Tour With W.A.S.P.



After releasing fresh material via Century Media in the last month with their single and music video, “Butterfly,”  Unto Others are at it again with more new music. The Portland, Oregon based band premiered their latest single, “Raigeki,” on Sirius XM Liquid Metal this week, and have now dropped a lyric video with the track, directed by Zev Deans. As part of an extensive live schedule, Unto others are also on the road with W.A.S.P. October through December. Check out the new lyric video and live listings below.
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