Tomas Lindberg, Vocalist of At The Gates, Has Died

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UPDATE: The band has now shared their statement on his passing and you can read it below. 

Sad news as legendary Death Metal vocalist and co-founder of At The Gates, Tomas Lindberg, has died. He was just 52. The news comes via Swedish broadcaster SVT. Last month, Lindberg revealed that he had been battling adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) — a rare type of cancer that typically arises from the salivary glands — for roughly 18 months. The band completed their latest album just after Lindberg revealed his diagnosis. Lindberg co-founded At the Gates in 1990. He was also a member of The Crown, Disfear, Lock-Up, and The Great Deceiver, among others. RIP. Continue reading →


Wardruna Kicks Off a Massive North American Tour In September

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Wardruna is set to bring their visionary ancient Norse music to North America this fall for an epic month of rituals! The band continues to tour behind their acclaimed new album Birna, out now! Direct support comes from Chelsea Wolfe on every date. Ghost Cult was one of the first international music news sites to heavily feature Wardruna and its founder, Einar Selvik, as far back as our founding year in 2012. See the full tour dates with ticket buy links below!Continue reading →


Jadran Gonzalez (Exmortus) Joins Deicide – Latin American Tour Kicks Off This Week

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Iconic death metal band, Deicide, have recruited new guitarist, Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez of Exmortus, as long-time member, Kevin Quirion steps away. Conan is due to make his first live appearance with the band, as they head to Latin America, joining Behemoth and Nidhogg, on the Unholy Trinity tour. Find out more below.
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Vader Issue a Recap of Their Summer Concerts and Reveal First Future Plans

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Legendary Polish death metallers, Vader, have just closed out a Summer of successful live appearances, in a year which also included a 25th anniversary Litany re-issue, and their new EP, Humanihility. They also recently shared a KAT cover, recorded in concert, in Zamo Pć, August shared from the Janusz Bb collection. Head into the article below for the band’s official statement and more.
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Parkway Drive to Kickoff Their 20th Anniversary Tour This Week

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Parkway Drive are set for a landmark year of performances, a sold-out symphonic show at the iconic Sydney Opera House in June — a powerful culmination and celebration of their 20-year journey. From there, they co-headlined the Summer of Loud 2025 tour across the U.S., which saw them playing some of their biggest North American shows yet. The band’s landmark year will conclude with the band’s highly anticipated 20 Year Anniversary Arena Tour across Europe and the UK this fall. Joining them on this momentous tour will be fellow Australians Thy Art Is Murder, a deathcore powerhouse, and The Amity Affliction, celebrated for their emotionally charged post-hardcore.Continue reading →


EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Mother Crone Shares Their New Single “Embrace The Death” – New Album Due in 2026

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Pacific Northwest Psychedelic Doom Metal band Mother Crone has teamed up with Ghost Cult to share their new single, the title track from their upcoming release, Embrace The Death! The album is due for release in the spring of 2026, but you can enjoy a preview of the moody, sweet, and heavy sounds right now! Pulling together influences both from classic artists, but with a fresh sound, Mother Crone feels like a band we’ll be talking up for years to come. Turn this one up to 11, burn one, and jam out “Embrace The Death” right now!Continue reading →


Riot Fest 2025 Unveils RiotLand, Riotober Fest, John Stamos Look-Alike Contest, Riot Feast, and a Feast of Surprises for Its 20th Anniversary

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For its 20th anniversary, Riot Fest isn’t just throwing a music festival—it’s building a world. Enter RiotLand, an immersive celebration of independent spirit and two decades of unforgettable festival history. Fans can explore immersive attractions including: –Continue reading →


Rise of The Northstar’s New Album “Chapter 04: Red Falcon Super Battle! Neo Paris War!!” is Coming Soon

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French hardcore legends, Rise of The Northstar, have just announced they will release their new album – Chapter 04: Red Falcon Super Battle! Neo Paris War!! – on November 14th 2025. They have already shared its singles  “A.I.R. Max,” “Neo Paris,” and, most recently, “Back 2 Basics.” Keep reading below for more.
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Cult Film “Metalhead” to See its Original Soundtrack by Pétur Ben Getting Released on Limited Edition Vinyl

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The 2013 Icelandic film Metalhead by Ragnar Bragason tells the story about a young girl, Hera, in 1990s Iceland caught between the life that took her brother and her own inability to strike out on her own. In her grief, she finds solace in Metal and dreams of making her own music. The film’s highly praised soundtrack by Pétur Ben will finally be available on vinyl for the first time, accompanied with the film on Blu-ray and completed by a booklet and poster in December via Svart Records. Metalhead was on Ghost Cult’s Top 20 most Metal movies, TV shows, and videos games, which you can read here. Pre-order at the links the below!Continue reading →


Clawfinger Share Their Single and Video “Ball and Chain” – New Album Coming Soon

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Swedish-Norwegian metal/rap band, Clawfinger, are back with their first album in 18 years. Titled Before We All Die, it arrives February 20, via the Perception record label (a division of Reigning Phoenix Music). The band recently shared the full-length’s second single, “Ball & Chain,” along with a music video. Watch it below and read more from Clawfinger.
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Atreyu Share Their New Single “Dead” – On Tour Soon

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Atreyu have just dropped their latest single, “Dead,” their first new release in over two years. They have also announced an upcoming, North American tour, beginning November 4th in Mesa, AZ, and concluding December 11th in Pomona, CA. This live run marks the 20 + 1 year anniversary of the band’s 2004 album, The Curse. Check out the new single, live listings, and more below
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ALBUM REVIEW: Paradise Lost – Ascension

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Misery. Sorrow. Doom. Welcome to Halifax. Since 1988, UK gloomsters Paradise Lost have been dishing out the most downcast and despondent riffs known to man, and on their seventeenth studio album Ascension (Nuclear Blast Records), they prove once again there’s still plenty of despair to be mined.Continue reading →