In this episode, GhostCultKeefy chatted with Brendan Shane of The Nocturnal Affair! They are currently on tour supporting Wednesday and Drowning Pool on select dates! We talked about the formation of the band, accidentally falling into Gothic Heavy Rock, and much more!
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In this episode, Ghost Cult Magazine chats with Chris Caffery (Trans Siberian Orchestra, Savatage) he reflects on two decades of his solo journey, the inspiration behind this new release, and what it means to look back on a career filled with powerful riffs, emotional songwriting, and unforgettable performances. He shares insight into his evolution as a musician, from his early days with Savatage to becoming a key part of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and why “20 Years of the Music Man” is both a tribute to his legacy and a bold step forward.Continue reading
Cold Slither is here — and they’ve come to conquer both the metal world and Cobra Command!
In this exclusive interview, guitarist Gus Rios (Gruesome, Left To Die) breaks down the self-titled debut from his newest band, Cold Slither, a fierce and fun tribute to the legendary G.I. Joe universe. Out soon via Reigning Phoenix Music, this album blends blistering death-thrash with a heavy dose of nostalgia, inspired by the fictional band from the classic 1980s animated series. Gus shares how the project came together, the deeper concept behind the music, and how Cold Slither pays homage to beloved Saturday morning cartoon/comic book, and classic toy line, with the help of Hasbro!Continue reading
In this episode, Keefy catches up with Peter Rono of Philadelphia’s Kaonashi! Their new album I Want To Go Home, out now via Equal Vision Records! Peter delved deep into the concept of the album and their series of concept albums, working with Anthony Green (Circa Survive, L.S. Dunes), and much more!Continue reading
In this episode, Keefy chats with Flynn Joseph Zimmer of Gasket! Their recent EP “Babylon” released in 2024 via Blue Grape Music!Continue reading
In this episode, Keefy chats with Steve Tulipana of Season To Risk to talk about their brand new album “1800-Meldown” out now on Init Records. Steve catches us up on the history of the band, their comeback, what realistic touring looks like for the band in the present day, their Record Store Day exclusive glow-in-the-dark vinyl release, and more!Continue reading
Still loud, still honest, and still raising hell. Keefy sits down with rock legend Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, The Almighty) to talk all things “Blood Ties” — his latest solo album, out now via Earache. With decades of rock and punk history under his belt, Ricky opens up about the raw emotion and real-life stories behind the new songs, the importance of staying true to your roots, and why “Blood Ties” is one of the most personal records he’s ever written. Ricky also discusses his producer and friend Keith Nelson (Buckcherry) and working with guests such as Lita Ford, Billy Duffy (The Cult), and Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke). Continue reading
In this episode, Keefy chats once again with Therese Lanz of Mares of Thrace all about their new album “The Loss” out soon via Artoffact Records! Therese goes deep on the concept of the album, the last few years of the band, the changes in the music industry during her career, and much more!Continue reading
ONI unveils a transformative chapter Genesis. In this exclusive interview, Keefy sits down with Jake Oni, the visionary behind Canadian metalcore act ONI, to delve into their latest EP, Genesis, out now via Ironshore Records. Jake discusses the personal significance of the EP, the collaborative process with producer Josh Gilbert (Spiritbox), and how Genesis represents a pivotal moment in ONI’s musical journey.Continue reading
Making my way to Oakland via the BART, I was super excited to return to the Fox Theater for a night of metal. Heading out extra early, not wanting to miss any of the Bands, I met up with my bro and one of our best West Coast correspondence Pags ,I hadn’t seen in a year and a half in person, and I am so glad we got to reconnect and hang before the big night. Picking up our credentials was a breeze, and I’m always appreciative of the fantastic staff at The Fox.Continue reading