ALBUM REVIEW: Zombi – Direct Inject


Great music, like great movies, can take you to another world. Instrumental synth-based duo Zombi work their transporting, soundtrack-oriented magic on the sublime, cinema-literate Direct Inject (Relapse Records).Continue reading


EP REVIEW: Dripping Decay – Ripping Remains


I was just thinking about how my gym setlist has been lacking in death metal of late. Fortunately I think I found some good cardio workout music in the latest release from Dripping Decay and their new EP, Ripping Remains (Satanik Royalty).

Their ranks include some well known names on the death metal scene: Jackson Jordon (Conducting From The Grave) and Jason Borton (Jungle Rot), so you know you are in for a treat. At a blazing seventeen and a half minutes, that includes a Halloween cover, is a snack-sized death-grind record that any heavy music fan can find enjoyment in.Continue reading


You Can Attend The World’s First Fan Convention for Ghost – Ghost Con UK


 

The world’s first convention dedicated to the band Ghost will happen in the UK this Halloween in Sheffield. The unofficial fan-organised event will take over the entire Corporation venue with four spaces for performances, galleries, exhibits, and a market!

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INTERVIEW: Cory and Meg from Casket Robbery – “Rituals of Death” Track-By-Track Breakdown


Ghost Cult caught up with Cory and Meg from Caskey Robbery, to discuss their new album Rituals of Death – out now via Blood Blast Distribution. Having followed the band for a long time, we unpacked the last few years of being a DIY enterprise in death metal, the return of touring, energizing their fanbase with social media, creating sick videos, and finally a track-by-track breakdown of their new album.

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John Carpenter, Dead Kennedys, Boy Harsher, and Blue Öyster Cult, Featured on the “Halloween Ends” Soundtrack


 

The “final” movie in the Halloween film series has been released in theaters, and trust us, it rules! Our return to Haddonfield, Illinois and Michael Myers brough us this awesome movie by Blumhouse Studios, directed by David Gordon Green and produced by John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Green, and Danny McBride among others, the soundtrack has several bangers on it. In addition to the classic Halloween theme song and a score by Carpenter and his son Cody and Daniel Davies tracks include “Halloween” by Dead Kennedys, Don’t Fear The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult, and “Burn It Down” by Boy Harsher.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Wednesday 13 – Horrifier


 

October celebrates the return of cooler weather, overpriced pumpkin-flavored beverages, and everything spooky. This October is extra special as the Duke of Spook, Wednesday 13 returns to the land of the living with a brand new album, Horrifier (Napalm Records), just in time to set the mood for Halloween.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Ghost Bath – Self Loather


The season of the witch is upon us!!!! With Halloween just days away, it seemed more than fitting to check out some new Black Metal. Why not listen to some truly “scary movie” music with my favorite holiday just at hand. With that being said, the new cut from Ghost Bath Is a musical force to be reckoned with.

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EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Mordian (ft. David Dubenic) Covers “Sally’s Lament” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”


Gothic-inspired chamber folk artist Modrian has shared a new cover of “Sally’s Lament “ from the iconic Tim Burton film – The Nightmare Before Christmas – right in time for Halloween. The track features her one of a kind voice as Sally, paired with equally impressive singer David Dubenic as Jack! Easily the best cover version of this material we’ve ever heard! The track is streaming now and you can also watch the lyric video, created by Aliyah Daye, right now!

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GIVEAWAY: You Have One More Week to Enter Casket Robbery’s Hideous Pumpkin Carving Competition


Wisconsin Death Metallers Casket Robbery have extended their Hideous Pumpkin Carving Contest for one more week! Carve your own horrific pumpkin that best captures the Halloween spirit and submit your photo to win one of three grand prizes! You can win a gang of merch from Casket Robbery, artist Matt Graves (Rotten Yellow), and more! Another prize is super special: Private Streaming Listening Party and Q&A invite with the band and Casket Robbery Patreon members! Full rules below, and enter to win at this link! To enter submit your photo by October 24th and voting ends at midnight on Halloween!

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Ghost to Host “Halloween Kills” Movie Showing Tomorrow in Los Angeles


Occult Rockers Ghost have annoucned via social media they will host a special screening of Halloween KJills tomorrow, October 15th, 2021 in Lo Angeles. The bands has yet to reveal the full details, Ghost recently shared a brand new song “Hunter’s Moon.” This is their first new track in two years. Produced by Klas Åhlund and mixed by Andy Wallace, is featured in Halloween Kills. The “Halloween Kills” soundtrack is set to arrive October 15 via Sacred Bones, with the film hitting theaters (and Peacock) also on that day. Pre-order the 7 inch single and pre-save the track on all DSPs at the link below. Check out the teaser announcement now!

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