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Ghost Cult recently chatted with long-time Apocalyptica drummer Mikko Sirén. The band is in the midst of a multi-year world tour that has seen the band celebrate the anniversary of their 1996 debut album Plays Metallica by Four Cellos (Universal). We chatted about the longevity of the band, performing Metallica covers and other well-known songs live, their song-writing process for originals, his personal pre-stage warm-up rituals, collaborating on the new Sabaton song 'Fields of Verdun' and the progress of the brand new Apocalyptica album. Check it out! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 19: Mikko of Apocalptyica Talks About Legacy and New Album appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

PODCAST: Episode 18 – Twin Temple Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 18 – Twin Temple Talks Satan, Music and Sex Magic appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Ghost Cult caught up Rob Wrong and Kayla Dixon with Witch Mountain last year at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn to discuss their most recent, self-titled album, out now on Svart Records. Their first full-length album with singer Kayla, the album is another milestone In the storied career of one of the most consistent, long-running Doom Metal bands in the USA, We spoke to the pair in the basement of Saint Vitus (hence the noise in the background, so bump those speakers) about the new music, performing live, self-care on the road, the other endeavors and musical projects from the band and much more. Purchase, stream and follow their activities via their Bandcamp page.  Continue reading → The post PODCAST: EPISODE 17: Kayla and Rob from Witch Mountain Talk New Beginnings and Self-Care on Tour appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Ghost Cult's DJ Astrocreep caught up with the members of Dead Witches at the Heavy Psych Sounds Fest earlier this year in London. The band is a low key Stoner Doom supergroup (ex-Electric Wizard, With The Dead, Psychedelic Witchcraft, Sea Bastard), with a fascinating lineage and power songs. Their new album The Final Exorcism is out now via Heavy Psych Sounds. Check it out! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 16 – Dead Witches Talks Up Their New Album “The Final Exorcism” appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Ghost Cult had the pleasure of catching up with Erica Stoltz of Brooklyn's trad/stoner band Sanhedrin. They just released their excellent new album The Poisoner via the Cruz Del Sur label. Erica caught us up on the process of creating the new album, working with co-producer Colin Marston, the bands' hands-on approach to sound recording and writing collaboratively, contrasting the classic scenes between New York and San Francisco, her lyrical inspirations and personal experiences that color the new album and much more! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: EPISODE 15 – Erica Stoltz of Sanhedrin on “The Poisoner” Album appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Ghost Cult recently chatted with musician and director Ian McFarland, whose latest film is the acclaimed documentary, The Godfathers of Hardcore (McFarland & Pecci Films). The film is a candid and deep examination of the lasting influence of Agnostic Front on Hardcore music and the enduring friendship of Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma. In addition to making the rounds and earning accolades in the global film festival circuit, it has been showing on the Showtime network in the United States and Canada ahead of its wide release on April 30th. We chatted with Ian about what inspired him to make the film, how his professional work as a commercial director prepared him for the different medium of making documentaries, the lasting bonds he built with Roger and Vinnie, and the future of the project. Continue reading → The post PODCAST: EPISODE 14 – Ian McFarland the Director of “The Godfathers of Hardcore” Film appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

PODCAST: Episode 13: Chip Z'Nuff of Enuff Z'Nuff Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 13: Chip Z’Nuff of Enuff Z’Nuff Talks New Album and More appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Ghost Cult had the pleasure of chatting with vocalist/guitarist Erik Olsen of Lord Dying recently for the podcast. He chatted about the bands' new album, Mysterium Tremendum, releasing via their new record label eOne on April 26th. Erik talked about the loss of a loved one that drove the content of the album, new members in the bands, concept albums, and getting in touch with their progressive side. Check it out! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 12: Erik Olson of Lord Dying Talks New Album, Going Prog, and The Afterlife appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Ghost Cult caught up with Taking Back Sunday guitarist John Nolan about the bands' twenty plus years in music, celebrated by their new album Twenty (Craft, Concord). John reflected on the bands' roots in Long Island, some of their peers they came up within the metalcore scene, playing Warped Tour, and new music from the band.  Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 11- John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday Talks 20 Years as a Band And More appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

We recently caught up with the guys in Scottish Indie Rock band Fatherson during their brief US tour. Hanging out at Arlene's Grocery in New York City, we talked to Ross Leighton (guitar/vocals) Marc Strain (bass), and Greg Walkinshaw (drums) about their 2018 album Sum of All Your Parts (Easy Life Records), their recent reimagined EP, playing SXSW 2019, their creative process, and their plans for new music. Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 10 – Fatherson Discusses New EP, SXSW and More appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Ghost Cult had the honor of speaking with Decibel Magazine editor-in-chief Albert Mudrian for our latest podcast. Albert previewed the upcoming Metal and Beerfest III, taking place this April, 13th, and 14th at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA. Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 9 – Albert Mudrian of Decibel Magazine Previews Metal and Beerfest III appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

PODCAST: Episode 8 - Nonpoint's Elias Soriano Talks About “X” Album Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 8 – Nonpoint’s Elias Soriano Talks About “X” Album appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Ghost Cult's Keefy was lucky to catch up with Mike Scheidt, main man of YOB a while back to discuss the release of their masterful 2018 album, Our Raw Heart, out now on Relapse Records. Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 7 – Mike Scheidt of YOB Talks “Our Raw Heart”, the Rise of Doom Metal and More appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Hoobastank just completed a tour of the UK, supporting their 2018 album Push Pull, out now on Napalm Records. Ghost Cult's DJ Astrocreep met up with vocalist Doug Robb and guitarist Dan Estrin for a wide-ranging interview. The guys discussed their new album, their approach to recording, the band dynamics, coping with the success and expectations of their hit 2003 album The Reason (Island Records) social media pitfalls, and more! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode Six – DJ Astrocreep Interviews Hoobastank about “Push Pull” and More! appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Clutch continues to tour in support of their excellent 2018 album, Book of Bad Decisions (Weathermaker Music). Recently, Ghost Cult scribe DJ Astrocreep caught up with drummer Jean-Paul Gaster at the O2 Academy in Manchester, UK to chat about the band, how his approaches his live drum sound, the specs of his kit, the bands' own label Weathermaker hitting the ten year mark, the twenty-fifth anniversary of their debut Transnational Speedway League (EastWest), recording in the same place as their heroes and contemporaries Melvins and Sleep, being influenced by Jazz drummers, and much more! Check it out! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 5 Jean-Paul Gaster of Clutch Talks Touring, Drumkit Specs and More! appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Martin Lopez is a progressive metal and drumming legend, with his many projects including a long stint in Opeth and his current band, Soen. Soen's new album Lotus is out now via Silver Lining Music. The band has been prolific writers over the years and Lotus is a masterpiece, so the band is ready to share it with the world. Check out our chat with Martin now! Continue reading → The post PODCAST EPISODE 4: Martin Lopez of Soen Talks “Lotus” and Learning From Mistakes appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Ghost Cult's Keefy had the pleasure of chatting with John Cooper of Skillet a while back at Rock Allegiance in Camden, New Jersey. He was super jazzed about his new band Fight the Fury and his new debut EP, 'Still Breathing' (Atlantic). John discusses getting his jones for heavy riffs out in a side project, when to expect a new Skillet record, Jen Ledger's solo EP, why Metallica is the greatest band ever, and a lot more! Podcast production by Omar Cordy. Continue reading → The post PODCAST EPISODE 3: John Cooper Talks Fight The Fury, Skillet and Mad Love for Metallica appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

The Ghost Cult Podcast is back with Episode 2, which is part 2 of our interview with Metal Allegiance! We chatted with members Mark Menghi and Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder) at Duff's Alcohol Abuse Center in Brooklyn, New York. We talked about Metal Allegiance II – Power Drunk Majesty, out now via Nuclear Blast Records. writing and producing, working with an all-star cast of singers, the specialness of these shows, how the loss of Lemmy, David Bowie, Glen Frey, and Prince shaped the group, how Trevor approaches cover songs, their new beer Lager of Sin, and much more. Catch Metal Allegiance at House of Blues Anaheim during The NAMM Show 2019.  Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 2- Metal Allegiance Part 2 with Mark Menghi and Trevor Strnad appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Episode 1 features Metal Allegiance members Alex Skolnick (Testament) and David Ellefson (Megadeth) of while Episode 2 has Mark Menghi and Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder). We conducted these interviews at Duff's Alcohol Abuse Center in Brooklyn, NY and we talked about Metal Allegiance II – Power Drunk Majesty, out now via Nuclear Blast Records. The guys discussed writing and producing, working with an all-star cast of singers, the specialness of these shows, Mike Portnoy's approach to the band and how it differs from his other projects, their new beer Lager of Sin, and much more. Catch Metal Allegiance at House of Blues Anaheim during The NAMM Show 2019. Podcast production and live photos by Omar Cordy/OJC Photography. Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 1 – Metal Allegiance Part 1 with Alex Skolnick and David Ellefson appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.