The Ghost Cult Magazine Podcast is back! Colleeen Kanosky covered Riot Fest 2021 for the site (read our review here) and she also did some interviews in the Media Tent! She chatted with Blackstarkids, one of the hottest bands in … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 139 – Colleen Kanowsky Interviews Blackstarkids at Riot Fest 2021 appeared…

The Ghost Cult Magazine Podcast is back! We pick up with Gary Alcock’s interview with Onslaught at the super successful return of Bloodstock Open Air 2021. The band continues to support their excellent 2021 album Generation Antichrist, out now via … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 138 – Gary Alcock Interviews Onslaught at Bloodstock Op…

We caught up with Dutch progressive music artist Tom De Witt of TDW. His new album The Days The Clock Stopped is out now via Layered Reality Productions, and the album is a masterpiece of prog metal. We talked to … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode #134: Tom De Witt of TDW on His New Album, and Writing for Famous Guest Collaborators appe…

Ghost Cult was honored to catch up with legendary axeman and leader of Accept, Wolf Hoffman. The band will release their 16th studio album, Too Mean To Die via Nuclear Blast Records on January 15th, 2021. Wolf talked about his … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 133: Wolf Hoffman of Accept Talks “Too Mean To Die” and Longevity appeared f…

Ghost Cult continues our 2020 Album of the Year Countdown! Chief editor Keefy is joined by Staff Writer Gary Alcock! We run down the albums from 20-11 on our list! All in all, over 300 albums were considered and voted on … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 134 – Ghost Cult’s Album of the Year Countdown Part 4 with Gary Alcock appeared fi…

Ghost Cult kicks off our massive 2020 Album of the Year Countdown! Chief editor Keefy is joined by Ebonie Butler (Mini Metal Mixtapes, Metal and Coffee, Gimme Metal, WKDU)! We run down the albums from 20-11 on our list! All … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 133 – Ghost Cult’s Album of the Year Countdown Part 3 with Ebonie Butler appear…

Ghost Cult kicks off our massive 2020 Album of the Year Countdown! Chief editor Keefy is joined by the esteemed scribe Hans Lopez (WUML radio’s The Stress Factor)! We run down the albums from 30-21 on our list! All in … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 133 – Ghost Cult’s Album of the Year Countdown Part 2 with Hans Lopez appeared first …

Ghost Cult kicks off our massive 2020 Album of the Year Countdown! Chief editor Keefy is joined by the esteemed Steve Tovey (The King is Blind), our Senior Editor Emeritus of Ghost Cult! We run down the big list with … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 132 – Ghost Cult’s Album of the Year Countdown Part 1 with Steve Tovey appeared first …

Ghost Cult caught up with Philly and Domo from Heavy Metal heshers Gama Bomb to discuss their awesome new album Seas Savage (Prosthetic Records). In a hilarious conversation over Skype, we chatted about the band’s early history up through today, … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 131– Gama Bomb Talk “Sea Savage” Album and How To Make Lo…

We caught up with Mikael Stanne of Melodic Death Metal legends Dark Tranquillity. The bands’ new album Moment is out now via Century Media Records. We talked to Mikael all about the new album, changes in the band with Niklas … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 130: Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity on Moment appeared first on Ghost Cult…

Ghost Cult caught up with the great Doro recently to discuss her long-awaited best-of album Magic Diamonds – Best Of Rock, Ballads & Rare Treasures, released from Doro’s own label, Rare Diamonds Productions. The exhaustive collection includes 56 songs on … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 131: Doro Pesch on Magic Diamonds, Drive-In Show…

Ghost Cult scratched one off the interview bucket list recently by chatting with Andy Gibbs of Thou! We talked all about Thou’s new collaborative album with Emma Ruth Rundle – May Our Chambers Be Full (read our review here), due … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode #129: Andy of Thou on Working with Emma Ruth Rundle, Roadburn and More! ap…

Ghost Cult to catch up with Venom Prison’s vocalist/activist Larrisa Stupar to chat about their new album Primeval via Prosthetic Records (review here). We chatted all about the bands’ activism in the scene, the current state of the world in … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode #128: Larissa Stupar of Venom Prison on “Primeval”, Activism,…

We had the honor of chatting with heavy metal legend Joey Vera of Armored Saint all about their new album Punching the sky (read our review here) out now on Metal Blade Records. Joey talked about the future of the … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode #127: Joey Vera of Armored Saint on “Punching The Sky” appeared first on Ghost Cult Magaz…

Ghost Cult’s Keefy caught up with John Connolly of Sevendust to chat about their new album, Blood and Stone, releasing on October 23rd, 2020 via Rise Records. We discussed the making of the new album, releasing new music during this … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 126: John Connolly of Sevendust on “Blood and Stone” appeared first on…

We caught up with music legend Burton C. Bell (ex Fear Factory) of Ascension of the Watchers for a new podcast, to chat all about his new album Apocrypha (Dissonance Productions). We chatted about the history of the band, the … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 125: Burton C. Bell on Ascension of The Watchers appeared first on Ghost Cult…

We caught up with Dez Fafara of Devildriver to discuss his upcoming new album Dealing With Demons I, out on Napalm Records on October 2nd, 2020. We chatted with Dez on the state of the word, changes to the bands’ … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode #124: Dez Fafara on The New Devildriver Album and Family appeared first on Ghost Cult Maga…

Ghost Cult’s Keefy recently caught up with Maurizio Iacono of Kataklysm about their new album Unconquered, out September 25 th via their longtime label Nuclear Blast Records. We chatted about the new record, the longevity of the band, how … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 123: Maurizio Iacono of Kataklysm Talks “Unconquered” appeared f…

Ghost Cult caught up with progressive music legend and keyboardist/producer Derek Sherinian, (Sons of Apollo, Black Country Communion, ex-Dream Theater) to chat all about this new solo album, out this week, September 18th, via InsideOut Music. Derek discussed the new … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 123: Derek Sherinian on “The Phoeni…

We chatted recently with music legend Ihsahn over Skype to discuss his upcoming new EP, Pharos, due out on September 11th, via Candlelight Records. Ihsahn contrasted the music from the current EP to his last one, Telemark, the many different … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 122: Ihsahn on “Pharos” EP, the Creative Process, and More ap…

We caught up with Gina Gleason of Baroness to discuss their upcoming Gold & Grey full album Livestream event on September 10th, 2020 (buy tickets here), and a bunch of other stuff in the Baroness universe. She chatted about how … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 121: Gina Gleason of Baroness Talks Livestreaming and Writing New Music app…

Ghost Cult caught up with Thomas Youngblood of Kamelot recently to discuss their brand new live album/concert DVD and Blu-ray Kamelot – I Am The Empire – Live From The 013, out now via Napalm Records (review here). Thomas talked … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 119: Thomas Youngblood of Kamelot appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.…

Ghost Cult caught up with singer-songwriter Kalen Chase recently to discuss his recent series of singles, including “Good Things”, out now. We talked to the former lead vocalist of VIMIC (with Joey Jordison, ex-Slipknot) and Korn live member about the … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 118 – Kalen Chase Talks New Singles, Gospel Influen…

Ghost cult caught up with Daniel Beckman of Swedish Black Metal band Ages, to discuss their upcoming new album, Uncrown, due out on August 21st via Black Lodge Records. Daniel went into details about the history of the band, their … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 117 – Daniel Beckman of Ages Talks “Uncrown” and Old-School Black Metal …

Ghost Cult’s Keefy caught up with Buzz Osborne of Melvins fame to discuss his new solo album Gift of Sacrifice (Ipecac Recordings) due out on August 14th, 2020. Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 116: King Buzzo (Melvins) on New Solo Album and The Tao of Guitar appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.…

PODCAST: Episode 115: The Picturebooks on Creativity, DIY, and Choppers Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 115: The Picturebooks on Creativity, DIY, and Choppers appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.Bởi Keefy

Ghost Cult caught up with Oceans of Slumber’s frontwoman Cammie Gilbert recently to discuss their upcoming new album, Oceans of Slumber, due out September 4th via Century Media. We discussed the current state of affairs with both the coronavirus pandemic … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 112: Cammie Gilbert of Oceans of Slumber on thei…

Ghost Cult scribe Duncan Evans caught up by phone with singer-songwriter Henry Derek Elis for an interview about his new covers EP, All The Pretty Little Horses. Henry is best known as the former vocalist for metal bands Scar The Martyr and Act of Defiance, but his solo career has taken him down a path closer to Outlaw Country, Americana, and Dark …

PODCAST: Episode #110 - Ken Jay of Static-X on New Album and Wayne Static’s Legacy Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode #110 – Ken Jay of Static-X on New Album and Wayne Static’s Legacy appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.Bởi Keefy

Ghost Cult Chief Editor Keefy was honored to interview Heavy Metal legend Dee Snider for our podcast. We chatted about his upcoming DVD/concert album For The Love of Metal Live, due out soon from Napalm Records. Dee chatted about the “rebirth of his career” with his solo album inspired by Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed), his family, touring the world, his …

Ghost Cult Magazine’s Duncan Evans caught up with singer/songwriter and all-around badass Carol Hodge (solo artist/Steve from Crass/The Wildhearts) to discuss her new album Savage Purge (review here). Carol was in high spirits, despite illness, and chatted all about her new album, her creative process, the deeper meaning behind the title, and much …

Denver Thrashers Hydraform just dropped their new self-titled EP, their first new music since their last full-length album, Dark Adder! The band was just wrapping up a tour with Overkill and Exhorder when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit, sending them home early. We talked to the entire band over zoom all about their formation, new music, op…

Ghost Cult caught up with progressive music legend Neal Morse (Neal Morse Band, Transatlantic, Spock's Beard) recently over Zoom to discuss his upcoming new covers album Cover 3 Cover (InsideOut), his third such album with his frequent collaborators Mike Portnoy and Randy George. Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode #107 – Neal Morse on “Co…

Ghost cult recently caught up with Christopher Bowes of Alestorm, who dropped their new album Curse Of The Crystal Coconut via Napalm Records. The Captain of the “Pirate Metal Drinking Crew” was in high spirits when we spoke, delving deep into the new album, his entire career, Alestorm’s place in the powermetal scene, their die-hard fans, the Alest…

PODCAST: Episode 105: Iva Toric Talks Occult Rock, Self-Care, and More! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 105: Iva Toric Talks Occult Rock, Self-Care, and More! appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.Bởi News Team

Ghost Cult scribe Duncan Evans chatted with music legend KatieJane Garside recently on the release of her new project, Liar, Flower, and her new release Geiger Counter (One Little Independent Records). You may know Garside from her immense career credits with groups such as Daisy Chainsaw, QueenAdreena, and more recently Ruby Throat. Far removed fr…

Ghost Cult Magazine’s Keefy had the chance to catch up with NYHC legend Harley Flanagan! Harley is about to release the first new Cro-Mags album in 20 years, In the Beginning (Arising Empire/Mission Two Entertainment) on June 19th, 2020. We … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 102: Harley Flanagan of Cro-Mags on “In The Beginning” appeare…

Ghost Cult caught up with Americana artist Jake Smith a.k.a The White Buffalo recently to talk about his new album On The Widow’s Walk, out now via Snakefarm Records. Jake chatted about the new album, his creative process, how he got started in his career, how different fans and critics both see him as a different kind of genre artist, how he appro…

For our 100th Episode of the Ghost Cult Podcast, Keefy interviewed Bobby Blitz (Overkill) and Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance, also interviewed in podcast #2) about their new band BPMD, and their debut album of covers American Made out now on Napalm Records. We talked to the guys about how the new supergroup, also featuring Mike Portnoy and Phil Demm…

PODCAST: Episode 99: Adam Dubin Talks “Murder In The Front Row” Documentary Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 99: Adam Dubin Talks “Murder In The Front Row” Documentary appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.Bởi Keefy

Ghost Cult had the honor of chatting with Willie Adler of Lamb of God recently, to talk all about the brand new self-titled album, due out on June 19th, 2020. Willie was in high spirits as we broke down the … Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode #98 – Willie Adler Talks New Lamb of God Album appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.…

Ghost Cult ‘s Chief Editor Keefy caught up with uber-producer Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, producer for Every Time I Die, Gojira, Body Count, Knocked Loose) is releasing his new album with grindcore/hardcore metal supergroup END, Splinters From An Ever-Changing Face, this June 5th via Closed Casket Activities. We caught up with Will to discuss …

Ghost Cult caught up with In The Company Of Serpents leader Grant Netzorg to discuss their new album Lux, which is out now. We chatted with Greg about the new album, the history of the band, how the birth of his daughter and raising her has had a direct impact on his music, the other members of his band and how they contribute to the unique blend o…

PODCAST: Episode 95 David Ludlow of DED on “Mannequin Eyes” EP Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 95 David Ludlow of DED on “Mannequin Eyes” EP appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.Bởi Keefy

PODCAST: Episode 94: Tom Gabriel Warrior of Triptykon on “Requiem” Live Album Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 94: Tom Gabriel Warrior of Triptykon on “Requiem” Live Album appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.Bởi Keefy

Ghost Cult was honored to chat recently with Nightwish singer Floor Jansen, all about their new album Human :II: Nature (read our review here) out now via Nuclear Blast Records. Floor spoke about releasing a new album during the pandemic, shared her thoughts on what life will be like and when we might get back to shows and tours, the new album, ris…

PODCAST: Episode 92 - Jesse Zuretti of Binary Code on “Memento Mori” Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 92 – Jesse Zuretti of Binary Code on “Memento Mori” appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.Bởi Keefy

PODCAST: Episode 91 - Tommy Rogers of Between The Buried And Me on Their Remastered Debut Album Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 91 – Tommy Rogers of Between The Buried And Me on Their Remastered Debut Album appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.Bởi Keefy

Ghost Cult had the honor of chatting with Nick Holmes (Bloodbath) of Paradise Lost about their new album, Obsidian (Nuclear Blast Records), due out on May 15th, 2020. Nick shares his thoughts on releasing an album during the pandemic, the creative process of the band, the more sweeping vision behind Obsidian, how the band approached the follow-up t…

Ghost Cult was honored to chat with musician and artist Jacob Bannon of Converge, Wear Your Wounds, and his new band Umbra Vitae. That group just released their debut album, Shadow of Life, (read our review here), a brutal, OSDM flavored album created by Jacob and a group of master musicians and friends such as Mike McKenzie (The Red Chord, WYW) an…