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 Influences and More! appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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 appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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.

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 their New Album and Shattering Expectations appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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 Folk. Henry chatted about the new EP, his choice of artists to cover such as Danzig and Billy Idol, the difference between his metal music and solo career, his take on how watered-down “folk” music has become his influences and opinions of classic artists, and much more. You can order Henry’s music at this link: Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 111: Henry Derek Elis on His Solo Career and Inspiration appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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.

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 new band, how he keeps his voice in shape, lessons he has learned from the music business, anecdotes about Twisted Sister, his Broadway covers album, reflections of protecting Metal Music's right to Freedom of Speech from the PMRC 35 years ago this year, and his plans for his next project. Order Dee’s new live album and other music here, and check out our chat! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 109: Dee Snider on His “Rebirth”, Freedom, and Future Projects appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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 more! You can order her album at this link here, and listen to their chat right now! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: #Episode 108 – Carol Hodge on “Savage Purge” appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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, opening for legends, scary stories from the road, and a hilarious story involving Bobby Blitz and Dave Linsk. Purchase and stream the new Hydraform EP now! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 107: Hydraform Talks Thrash Metal and Their New EP appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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 “Cover 2 Cover” Pt. 3 and His New Solo Album appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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 Alestorm “rowing moshpit”, his love of the keytar, and much more. Purchase Alestorm’s music here and check out our chat with Chris! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode #106 – Christopher Bowes of Alestorm appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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.

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 from her early rumblings, the wisened and more poetic chanteuse discussed her new album, the decision to recast the group under a new moniker with her partner Chris Whittingham, her many travels around the world living on a boat, mindfulness meditation, the music video for ‘i am sundress (she of infinite flowers)’, the care and creativity she takes for the expanded versions of Geiger Counter and much more. Purchase the album and keep up with all of KatieJane’s happenings at this link, and listen the chat below. Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 104: KatieJane Garside on Liar, Flower and New Beginnings appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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” appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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 approaches writing lyrics, his inventive cover versions of songs, performing live, and having his songs featured in television and movies, such as Sons of Anarchy (FX). You can purchase On The Widow’s Walk here and listen to our chat now. Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 101: Jake Smith (The White Buffalo) Talks “On The Widow’s Walk” appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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 Demmel came together, why they chose to cover only American bands, how they chose deep cuts over popular songs, how BPMD is different than other bands that come together to create covers, what the music industry might look like after the coronavirus, whether the band will ever perform live or not and more! You can buy American Made at this link and hear our chat right now! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 100: Bobby Blitz and Mark Menghi Talk BPMD, Covers, and American Rock Bands appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

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.

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 the origins of END, which includes members of Counterparts (Brendan Murphy — Vocals), The Dillinger Escape Plan (Billy Rymer — Drums), Fit For An Autopsy (Will Putney — Guitars), Misery Signals/Shai Hulud (Gregory Thomas — Guitars), and Reign Supreme (Jay Pepito — Drums), the new album, the bands writing process, the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on both of Will’s bands and his production work, how he got started in music as an intern with Machine, and much more. You can pre-order the new END album here, and support FFAA as well, and listen to our chat with him. Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 97: Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy) on his New Album w