Ghost Cult Magazine Podcast

Keefy caught up with Marc Gaffney , vocalist and guitarist of Boston-based stoner and fuzz rock band Gozu , to discuss the band's sixth studio album, Gozu VI, released May 15, 2026, through Blacklight Media and Metal Blade Records . Marc breaks down the emotional turbulence that shaped the record, what it means to deliver a soulful, guitar-driven album six releases deep, and what listeners can...

Keefy caught up with Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo, Grammy-winning producer, record executive, and co-founder of Ruffhouse Records, to discuss his newly launched podcast Ruffhouse, Joe's Garage. Joe shares what inspired him to launch the series in early 2026, his approach to making records and running a label, and the stories behind his work with iconic artists, including The Fugees, Cypress Hill, and...

Your next obsession starts here. It's New Music Friday for May 29 2026 Ana – Motivated By Death (Eclipse Records) Avertat – Dead End Life (Lifeforce Records) Balmora – These Graven Halls (Daze Records) Bjørn Riis – Lifandi EP (Karisma Records) Brian Robertson – Diamonds And Dirt Re-Release (HNE Records) Cavity – Human Abjection Re-Release (Reptilian Records) Chroma – 25 Forever (Alcopop Record...

Catch up on what you missed in the world of Rock and Metal news this week! Please follow and support The Anarchist Closet! https://www.instagram.com/theanarchistcloset/https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Anarchist-Closet-61555913247897/Go visit them in Stroudsberg, PA!2026 Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6We rate your song $25 liveMusic busine...

Keefy reviews the new Iron Maiden documentary Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition. Livestream menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6We rate your song $25 liveMusic business consulting call $75Support us https://cash.app/$ghostcultmag https://ko-fi.com/F2F1F2PLPhttps://paypal.me/ghostcultmag Get hooked up from Fable Beard co products with our codehttps://bit.ly/Fable...

Keefy caught up with Kenny Hickey an d Todd Strange of Sun Dont Shine  to discuss the band's debut full-length album, From Birth to Death , out now through Corpse Paint Records . The pair break down how the supergroup came together, the decision to rebrand from their original name Eye Am in early 2025, and what shaped the album's blend of sludgy doom, melodic hard rock, and atmospheric nua...

Keefy  caught up with Mark Menghi and Brann Dailor to discuss King Ultramega, the all-star tribute project dedicated to honoring the legacy of Chris Cornell . The pair breaks down how Dailor came to lend lead vocals to the project's cover of Cornell's 2015 solo track "Dead Wishes," released May 1, 2026, through  Reigning Phoenix Music , and what makes this rendition a deeply pers...

The Soundtrack to your weekly chaos! It's New Music Friday for May 22 2026 Amyl And The Sniffers – Giddy Up/Big Attraction Re-Release (Virgin Records) Armored Saint – Emotion Factory Reset (Metal Blade Records) Ataraxia – Sylfaera The Fair (The Circle Records) At The Gates – The Red In The Sky Is Ours Re-Release (Peaceville Records) At The Gates – Terminal Spirit Disease Re-Release (Peaceville...

Keefy chats with James Magruder , bassist and producer for Texas-based “slug metal” band Kallohonka, to discuss the band’s debut full-length album Lazer Blood , released March 13, 2026. with Memory Terminal Records The album marks a major milestone for the band and was co-produced by Magruder alongside Matt Pence at The Echo Lab in Argyle, Texas. In the interview, James discusses the origins of Ka...

Tom Osman caught up with Napalm Death vocalist Barney Greenway to discuss the band's fully collaborative album with The Melvins, Savage Imperial Death March, out now on Ipecac Recordings . Barney breaks down how the project came together, what made this collaboration between two of heavy music's most uncompromising acts work, and what listeners can expect from the record. Napalm Death is g...

Your weekly headbang session starts now! It's New Music Friday, for May 15, 2026. Acid Reign – Daze Of The Week (Back On Black Records) Alt. – Nevermoree EP (SharpTone Records) Antimozdebeast – The Vagrant Unkempt Grave (Self-Released) Artillery – Made In Hell EP (Mighty Music) Atavistia – Old Gods Awaken (Blood Blast Distribution) Blue Tears – Live In The UK (Pride & Joy Records) Borknaga...

Catch up on what you missed in the world of Rock and Metal news this week! Please follow and support The Anarchist Closet! https://www.instagram.com/theanarchistcloset/ facebook.com/p/The-Anarchist-Closet-61555913247897/ Go visit them in Stroudsberg, PA! 2026 Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6We rate your song $25 liveMusic business consul...

Jason Newsted drops some bombs on his old band  @metallica  , and gives an update on his health and touring! Watch Dean Delray's interview with Jason: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_ef496x394&pp=ygURbGV0IHRoZXJlIGJlIHRhbGvSBwkJ3goBhyohjO8%3D Livestream menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6We rate your song $25 liveMusic business consulting call $75...

Ojayy caught up with Frozen Soul vocalist Chad Green to discuss the band's third studio album, No Place of Warmth , releasing May 8, 2026, on Century Media Records. Chad breaks down how the record came together and what it means for the band's evolution from their mid-tempo death metal foundations toward a more aggressive, focused sound. The album also features the title track, "No Place Of Warmth...

Keefy sits down with Xander Bradley and Ryan Sheperson , founding members of the English extreme metal band Cryptic Shift , to discuss their sophomore album, " Overspace & Supertime ," released February 27, 2026, via Metal Blade Records. Known for blending technical death metal, thrash, and expansive science-fiction themes, Cryptic Shift has built a reputation for pushing the boundar...

From the amps to your ears. It's New Music Friday for May 15th, 2026 2 Again – Coins, Currency, Tokens, And Other Related Objects EP (Daze Records) Abuser – Blood Marks (Xtreem Music) Acolythus – Unearthly Kingdoms ‘Neath Lifeless Stars (Inverse Records) Aghalmar – Ruin (The Crawling Chaos Records) Baratro – No Comply (Supernatural Cats Records) Beyond The Styx – Divid (Innerstrength Records)...

Keefy sits down with Chris Naughton of the U.K. Black Metal band,  @winterfyllethvevo8697  , to discuss their new album, "The Unyielding Season."Out now via  @napalmrecords  , the record continues Winterfylleth's exploration of atmospheric black metal rooted in English heritage and folklore. In this conversation, the themes behind the album, the creative direction, and what "The...

​GhostCultKeefy sat down with Sam Huge , frontman and multi-instrumentalist of Belgian EBM/Coldwave/Darkwave duo ULTRA SUNN. Along with keyboardist Gaelle Souflet, the group is on their first extended West Coast tour of the USA supporting their new EP "Keep Your Eyes Peeled" - out via Artoffact Records ! Sam shared some insights on their creative process, breaking in America, and more! Keefy also...

New music just landed! Let’s get loud. It's New Music Friday for May 1st, 2026 -(16)- – Forgeries Vol 1 (1972-1984) (Heavy Psych Sounds) 35 Tapes – Veil On Life (Apollon Records) Aeonik – The Roamer Of Heaven And Hell (Fetzner Death Records) American Football – American Football (LP4) (Polyvinyl Records) Antirope – Bring Me To Zero (Eclipse Records) Ashen Horde – The Harvest (Self-Released) At...

Catch up on what you missed in the world of Rock and Metal news this week! 2026 Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6We rate your song $25 liveMusic business consulting call $75 Support us https://cash.app/$ghostcultmag https://ko-fi.com/F2F1F2PLP https://paypal.me/ghostcultmag Get hooked up from Fable Beard co products with our code https://...

Slayer has announced some headline shows! https://ghostcultmag.com/slayer-to-celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-reign-in-blood-with-two-headline-shows/ https://ghostcultmag.com/slayer-sells-out-kia-forum-in-los-angeles-adds-second-reign-in-blood-anniversary-show/ Livestream menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6We rate your song $25 liveMusic business consultin...

Keefy caught up with Carmine Appice of Cactus to talk about the band's new album, Temple of Blues II: All-Stars.' Out now, via Cleopatra Records, the 11-track record is a star-studded sequel to 2024's Temple of Blues. The all-star lineup features Dee Snider, Joe Lynn Turne r, and a posthumous recording of Melanie on "Purple Haze " on vocals; Steve Morse, Ted Nugent, Tracii Guns, Eric Gales , and T...

Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with returning gues t Anneke Van Giersbergen to discuss her new EP, "La Mort" - out now! The second release in a planned trilogy following 2025's "La Vie" - Annke shared a candid view of her writing process and storytelling, inspired by the loss of her parents several years ago. She also gave some insights about her Record Store Day release of the...

Ghost Cult's Don de Leaumont (Talking the Talk with Don) caught up with Bobby Landgraf of Corrosion of Conformity about their new album "Good Man - Baad Man" - out now via Nuclear Blast Records . Bobby ( Down live, Honky ) came into the band to replace former bassist Mike Dean for the new album as part of a rhythm section that also features returning drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic) . Don and Bobb...

From the underground to the big time, it's New Music Friday for April 24, 2026 Fresh tracks, heavier than ever—welcome to New Music Friday! 30 Denari – Kindly Plotting For Riot (My Kingdom Records) Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell – The Trouble With The Shovell (Rise Above Records) Alicate – Too Bad To Be Good (Pride & Joy Records) Alien – Live At Sweden Rock Festival (Pride & Joy Record...