Ghost Cult Magazine Podcast

In this episode - Keefy chats with our old friend Joel Stroetzel of   @killswitchengage  ! Their new album "This Consequence" is out soon via  @metalbladerecords  ! In our second interview with Joel and the fifth with the band in the history of Ghost Cult, Joel discussed the new album, how the band creates music together, his continuing approach to growing as a guitarist, the entire hist...

From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It's New Music Friday for 2-21-25!What's your favorite cover this week? The 7th Guild – Triumviro (Scarlet Records)Across The Swarm – Invisible Threads (Time To Kill Records)Abduction – Existentialismus (Candlelight Records)Acid Magus – Scatterling Empire (Mongrel Records)Airforce – Acts Of Madness (RPM ROAR)Anxious – Bambi (Run For Cover Reco...

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In this episode, Keefy explores the desert-inspired heaviness of Coma Hole! Eryka Fir (bass, vocals) and Steve Anderson (drums) discuss their powerful debut album, "Hand of Severance". Discover how this two-piece band from Rhode Island blends stoner rock and doom metal to create a bold, immersive sound. Listen as they talk about their musical evolution, unexpected inspirations, and the c...

From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It's New Music Friday for 2-14-25!What's your favorite cover this week? Amber Asylum – Ruby Red (Prophecy Productions)Bleeding Through – Nine (SharpTone Records)Bloke – Living Without Expectations (Tonzonen Records)Blood Cult – We’re Gonna Take Your Soul (Illinoisan Thunder Records)Carcolh – Twilight Of The Mortals (Sleeping Church Records)Cra...

Catch up on what you missed in the world of Rock and Metal news this week! #ripdavejerden Sign up for our newsletter! We are moving to Substack! One email blast per week and we won't ever sell your info. We swear to Lemmy! https://bit.ly/GhostCultMagSubstack2025 Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions - Still free General support $3 Buy us a Coffee $6 We rate your song $10 live Music busi...

In this episode, Keefy chats with MTV Headbangers Ball legend Vanessa Warwick . They dive into Vanessa’s career highlights, her passion for connecting artists with fans, and the inspiration behind her new channel " @TrustinRock ." Learn how the show aims to reignite the spirit of Rock and Metal for a new generation, all while paying tribute to its iconic past. Follow Vanessa here: https://www.yout...

We discuss Gojira's big win at the Grammys! Read about it here! https://ghostcultmag.com/gojira-release-the-official-music-video-for-mea-culpa-ah-ca-ira/ 2025 Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions - Still free General support $3 Buy us a Coffee $6 We rate your song $10 live We rate your album and give advice $25 Music business consulting call $75 Support us https://cash.app/$ghostcultma...

In this episode, Keefy talks with legendary metal bassist Dan Lilker (S.O.D.,  @AnthraxBandOfficial  ,  @NuclearAssault  , countless others) and co-author Dave Hofer about the updated edition of "Perpetual Conversion: 30 Years and Counting in the Life of Metal Veteran Dan Lilker." Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn about Dan’s storied career, and get the inside scoop on what inspired...

From underground gems to headline-worthy drops it's New Music Friday for 2-7-25! What's your favorite cover this week? -(16)- – Guides For The Misguided (Relapse Records) Bermud - Oceans on the Moon (We Are Not Alone Music) Call Me Amour - Call Me Amour EP (Circular Wave Records) cka FLAX - The Birth Of Fantasy (Self-Released) Days Of Jupiter – The World Was Never Enough (Reigning Phoenix...

Catch up on what you missed in the world of Rock and Metal news this week! #ripmariannefaithful Sign up for our newsletter! We are moving to Substack! One email blast per week and we won't ever sell your info. We swear to Lemmy! https://bit.ly/GhostCultMagSubstack 2025 Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6We rate your song $10 liveWe rate...

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In this episode, Keefy is joined once again by Evan Patterson of Jaye Jayle. Their new album "After Alter" is out soon from  @pelagicrecords  and we caught up to discuss Evan's career evolution, the process of making the new album, covering  @TheBeatles  , the return of Young Widows and more! Check out our review of the album: https://ghostcultmag.com/album-review-jaye-jayle-after-al...

In this episode, Keefy sits down with Joe E. Allen the thunderous drummer for Kurokuma about their latest sludge/doom triumph, "Of Amber and Sand" last summer. Joe breaks down how the band made their new album, the blessing and curse of being DIY, how much a band earns and loses on tour in a revealing chat about the current state of the music business. Read our review of the album here:...

From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It's New Music Friday for 1-31-25! What's your favorite cover this week? Aedes - Odious Imprecation (Blood Harvest) Afflicta - Origin of Sorrow (Downfall Records) All That Remains – Antifragile (Self-Released) Black Talon – Scenes Of Agony (Self-Released) Chris Harms – 1980 (Napalm Records) TheCityIsOurs – Will You Still Love Me? (Arising Empi...

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In this episode, Keefy is joined once again by Norse music legend Einar Selvik of  @wardruna  ! They discussed the years-in-the-making new album "Birna" out soon via  @bynorsemusic3060  /  @Sony   @sonymusic  ! They chatted about the making of the album, the concept of nature and the "she-bear," the long-standing contributions of Lindy-Fay Hella, performing at  @RedRocksCO  , a...

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From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It's New Music Friday for 1-24-25! What's your favorite cover this week? Á Terre - Embrasser La Nuit (Autoproduction Records) Abduction – Existentialismus (Candlelight Records) AnāʻAnā – Aura Of Blood (Darkwoods Records) August Burns Red – Thrill Seeker 20th Anniversary Edition (ABR Records) Avatarium – Between You, God, The Devil And The Dead (AFM Re...

In this episode, Tom Angelripper shares the inside story of Sodom’s iconic “Tapping the Vein.” Discover how the band approached the Deluxe Expanded Reissue and get a glimpse of the bonus material that takes this thrash masterpiece to the next level. Order the album here: https://sodomband.lnk.to/TTVPR To Chip at Chipster PR we're setting up this interview! The Usual Suspects: Interview by Keef...

From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It's New Music Friday for 1-17-25! What's your favorite cover this week? AntiMozdeBeast – The Alien Machine (Self-Released) The Big Deal – Electrified (Frontiers S.r.l.) Cerebral Hemorrhage – Exempting Reality (Comatose Records) Ckraft – Uncommon Grounds (Self-Released) Crimson Storm – Livin’ On The Bad Side (Fighter Records) Datura – Visions For The...

Nevermore is making a comeback, but without Warrel Dane (RIP). Who will be the new singer? We make some educated wishes! Here is the article we did on this: https://ghostcultmag.com/nevermore-shares-a-teaser-video-will-reunite-in-2025-with-jeff-loomis-and-van-williams/ Please support Abe Allen: https://ghostcultmag.com/a-gofundme-has-been-launched-for-legal-defense-fund-for-the-co-founder-of-fine-...

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Pixel Grip is an American electronic music group, formed in Chicago, Illinois, and they played the biggest show of their career for the hometown crowd at Riot Fest! Justice Petersen chatted with the band on this climax for them, their new "Stamina" EP and single, and how they turn haterade into fuel for their creative passion. Check out our Riot Fest coverage here: ⁠https://ghostcultmag.com/festiv...

From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It's New Music Friday for 1-10-25! What's your favorite cover this week? Alt Blk Era – Rave Immortal (Earache Records) Bergthron – Neu Asen Land (Trollzorn Records) Beriedir – Liminal Spaces (Rockshots Records) The Cimmerian - An Age Undreamed Of (Hyborian Rage Records) Denude - A Murmuration of Capitalist Bees (Expert Work Records) Ex Deo – Year Of T...