Modern death metal bands, Deadbody and Tribal Gaze, have paired up for a new split LP, due out November 15th via the record labels Closed Casket Activities and Maggot Stomp. With this announcement, each band has offered an early taste of the record. Deadbody have shared the seven-second war cry “D.E.A.D.B.O.D.Y.” and the comparatively expansive “Six Shots Saved.” Tribal Gaze have shared “Twitching On The Cross” and its accompanying music video. Check out all three tracks below, and read more from both bands.
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END OF YEAR GUEST POST: Samantha Mobley of Frozen Soul’s Top Albums of 2023
We are still wrapping up all the goodness of 2023 with some fun guest posts from bands, friends, and fiends! Check out this list from Samantha Mobley of Frozen Soul, who had a baller year, made our Top Albums list, many of our staff and peer guest lists, and has tons of touring planned for 2024!Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Ershetu – Xibalba
The five-piece atmospheric black metal act Ershetu releases debut album entitled Xibalba (Debemur Morti Productions), a label focusing on Black, Death, Doom, Sludge amd avant-garde extreme metal, and which has worked with several renowned names such as Blut Aus Nord and Archgoat.
The Debut Metal Injection Festival Books Max and Iggor Cavalera, Testament, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Exhumed, and More
The Inaugural Metal Injection Festival will take place in Orange County, CA this September. 16th and 17th, 2023! Metal Injection Festival will take over two iconic venues – The Observatory and House of Blues Anaheim. The stacked and diverse lineup includes Max and Iggor Cavalera, Testament, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Exhumed, and many more. Tickets for day one are on sale now with day 2 going on sale this Friday, June 16th. Watch the trailer here.
GUEST POST: Omar of Moths PR Top Albums of the Year 2020
Ghost Cult continues our “End of Year Guest Post Extravaganza” with a slew of posts from bands, industry, PR pros, and more! We’ll be sharing lists, memories, and other shenanigans from our favorite bands, partners, music industry peers, and other folks we respect across the globe. In this edition, Omar of Moths (PR) chips in his Top 10 list. The band shared their recent split EP with The Stone Eye, which you can buy and stream now!
Ghost Cult Albums of the Year 2020 – Part 2 (40-21)
Following on from Part 1 of our celebration of the very best albums of the year, we continue to uncover those albums that made the biggest impression over the course 2020.Continue reading
“Shut It Down” Compilation Supporting The Movement For Black Lives ft. Racetraitor, Sunn 0))), Xibalba, Misery Signals, Modern Life is War, Thou, Rwake and More
SHUT IT DOWN – A Benefit For The Movement For Black Lives has been launched, raising money and awareness at this crucial time. Priced at $10 dollars for 46 songs, ALL proceeds from SHUT IT DOWN will go to the organization the Movement for Black Lives (m4bl.org), which strives to end the criminalization and dehumanization of black people in the United States. Full transparency for all donations will be posted. The compilation was organized by Mani Mostofi of Chicago hardcore outfit, Racetraitor, and features 46 metal, hardcore, punk, and noise acts that have come together to raise funds for the Movement for Black Lives. The comp features tracks by many heavy hitters including Sunn 0))), Xibalba, Misery Signals, and Modern Life is War, Thou, Primitive Man, Racetraitor, Amygdala, and the first new music from Rwake in 9 years! Stream the entire compilation now at Revolver, watch the trailer, and donate now!
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: May 29th New Music Releases
ALBUM REVIEW: Xibalba – Años en Infierno
Despite the intense hostility of Californian Death / Hardcore bruisers Xibalba, the Hispanic heritage of most of its members, coupled with predominantly Latin lyrics, give a sense of mystique – some may say fatal romanticism – to the music that adds to the magnetism. Fourth album Años en Infierno (Southern Lord Recordings) sees the band delve further into its more brutal side for what is rumoured to be its last album for some time, if not ever.Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Decibel’s Metal & Beer Fest 2019
Decibel Magazine’s Decibel Metal & Beer Fest was, to put it simply, stacked. Fourteen bands across all variants of Death, Grindcore, Prog, and Doom, descended onto Orange County for a weekend of heart-pounding jubilation. The two-day event was held this year at The Observatory, a large yet paradoxically intimate standing-room-only venue, intelligently designed to put the audience at three different heights across the entire space, offering uninhibited views of the stage beyond the perils of the pit.Continue reading