After his My Years With UFO set at Wacken Open Air on Thursday night, Michael Schenker announced a new Michael Schenker Group album live from stage. Don’t Sell Your Soul, will be released on October 3 via the earMUSIC record label. Schenker and his band also closed the show with a surprise, world-exclusive, live premiere of the album’s title track. Head into the article below for more information.
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Remembering Peter Steele of Type O Negative 1962 – 2010, Gone 15 Years
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”!
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce British Columbia and Ontario Line-ups for 2025
Wacken Metal Battle Canada has just announced this year’s British Columbia and Ontario 2025 battles and bands. These rounds could see one unsigned band crowned champion and perform at the already sold-out Wacken Open Air (July 30th – August 2nd). Ghost Cult is an official media partner of Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2025. Keep reading below to find out more.
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Wacken Metal Battle USA Application Deadline is Coming Up Soon
American bands wanting to apply to the 2025 battles for Wacken Metal Battle USA have until just December 15th. Only unsigned bands can apply, and submissions end 12/15/2024, 11:59 PM PST. Head into the article below to find out more.
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Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2025 Applications Closing Soon
Wacken Metal Battle Canada has announced its return for 2025. Independent bands will battle it out across the nation, for just one spot at an already sold out Wacken Open Air (July 30th – August 2nd), which has seen an attendance of over 80,000 people in Wacken, Germany for over 30 years. Band submissions end November 20th, 2024, and are only open to unsigned bands. Ghost Cult is an official media partner of Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2025. Find more information below.
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Blind Guardian Drop a Re-recorded Version of “Ashes To Ashes” – New Album Coming Soon
German heavy metal legends, Blind Guardian, have unveiled their re-recorded version of “Ashes To Ashes.” The single is from the re-recorded version of their 1992 breakthrough album, Somewhere Far Beyond. The new album, Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited, is due August 2nd, via Nuclear Blast Records, coinciding with the band’s return to Wacken Open Air. Blind Guardian have also shared a live video of “Ashes To Ashes” from Hellfest 2022. Check it out below and find out more.
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SOiL Book European Tour Dates and Festivals
Chicago alt-rock heavyweights, SOiL, have announced they will return to Europe this summer for a selection of festival appearances and headline dates. Support on their own shows comes from label mates, Images Of Eden, and they join Butcher Babies, in Cologne, Germany for one night. The tour kicks off at Wacken Open Air Festival on August 02nd and ends on August 16 in Sulingen, Germany at the ReLoad Festival. Head into the article below for listings and more.
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Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announces Details of Rounds
With submissions from bands across the country, Wacken Metal Battle Canada has announced a majority of their 2024 battles, with more to follow. All the battles are listed by participating cities (Ottawa bands will be hosted at Montreal rounds), and the national final held in Edmonton, AB on May 25th. Selected bands will have the chance to win a slot as the only independent Canadian band to perform at International Battle at Wacken Open Air (July 31st – August 03rd). Ghost Cult is an Official Media Partner of WMBC for 2024. Head into the article below for more.
Wacken Open Air Struggles with Flooding from Torrential Rainstorms, As its Organizers Vow to Put On The Festival
Awful weather is plaguing Wacken, Germany – the home of this week’s legendary Wacken Open Air Festival. The festival grounds and surrounding areas have had massive flooding and continued storms putting the event in doubt, and causing many fans to be unable to attend. Still, in spite of the dire weather and at times dangerous conditions according to a published report from the AP, the festival organizer Thomas Jensen has shared a message, hoping to put on the festival somehow. The festival has limited capacity, has done a lot to direct fest-goers to shelter, safety, food (and beer), and seem to be pulling out all the stops in an effort to carry one. We have several friends and colleagues at Wacken and hope for their safe return. WOA 2023 is headlined by Iron Maiden, Dropkick Murphys, Megadeth, Jinjer, Beartooth, and many more artists. Please see a series of messages on the fest’s Facebook group and we’ll bring you more news on this as it develops.
Ghost Cult’s Weekly Ritual LIVE Rock and Metal News Show 7-21-23
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