In a new feature here, we recap the biggest stories of the week here at Ghost Cult! We went to 12, because fuck it, it’s our list! This week we have new reviews from Slipknot (one week early) the comeback from Razor, news about Guns N Roses, Serj Tankian of SOAD, Disturbed, vinyl from QOTSA, a major fest gets canned, our interview with Long Distance Calling, a review of Heilung, and the new video from Casket Robbery!
Ghost Cult recently caught up with Janosch Rathmer of instrumental post-rock band Long Distance Calling, to discuss their new album Eraser – out now via earMUSIC. Read our review here. Janosch discussed LDC being prolific writers, spending extra time on the new album, concept records and music videos, sexy saxophone parts, playing festivals versus intimate venues, touring in the pandemic era, switching record labels, climate change, and more!
The HU – Rumble of Thunder (Better Noise)
The HU and their joyful rock laced with Mongolian folk condiments rode into our collective consciences with 2019’s brilliant The Gereg, establishing themselves immediately by managing to produce something new, yet simultaneously neither novelty nor cheesy despite its requisite ingredients. A skilful piece of musical chef-ery indeed. Second time around, the HU have sought to refine things a little, less bold in some of their choices, yet with an eye on producing something more palatable to more people now that the attention has been piqued.Continue reading
Legendary German Instrumental post-Rock/post-Metal band Long Distance Calling will release their new concept album, Eraser, releasing on earMusic on August 26th, 2022. The band has released an incredible series of music videos for the new record which you can check out here. Ghost Cult is teaming up with the band to give away three merch bundles worth $120 with some unique items! Perfect for true LDC fans! We will give away 3 bundles in total! US residents only. Details to win here:
Legendary German Instrumental post-Rock/post-Metal band Long Distance Calling will release their new concept album, Eraser, releasing on earMusic on August 26th, 2022. The band has released an incredible series of music videos for the new record which you can check out here. Ghost Cult is teaming up with the band to give away three merch bundles worth $120 with some unique items! Perfect for true LDC fans! We will give away 3 bundles in total! US residents only. Details to win here:
Wacken Open Air’s Wacken World Wide has begin! Watch the next few days online at the link below!
Wacken Open Air’s Wacken World Wide has announced more of their incredible lineup and their running order for three days of streaming concerts! Here is the lineup!
Wacken Open Air’s Wacken World Wide has announced the lineup for their first of three days of streaming concerts! Here is the lineup!
German Progressive Metal group Long Distance Calling has announced a new live album/DVD package! STUMMFILM – Live from Hamburg (A Seats & Sounds Show), scheduled for release on November 1st, 2019 through InsideOutMusic. Filmed during a special run of dates in early 2019, it saw the band performing seated shows in some very special locations for a stunning experience. Watch the teaser now!Continue reading
Huzzah! Ghost Cult Magazine Issue #16 is out now! Featuring our interview with Cynic discussing their new album, philosophy, the creative process, Chuck Schuldiner’s legacy and more! Plus other featured interviews with Skeletonwitch, Red Fang, Morbid Angel, Stolen Babies, In Solitude, Howl, Music Author Neil Daniels, Throne of Katarsis, ,Valkyrie, Sarke, concert promoter Willem Van Maele of TMR Promotions; Lamb of God As The Palaces Burn film, the NAMM Show recap, Sunn O)))) & Ulver EP, Stone Sour, Alcest, Amon Amarth, Long Distance Calling, Chimaira and tons more metal! Check it out! http://ow.ly/uQP2j