Brent Hinds, Former Guitarist and Vocalist of Mastodon, Has Died

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Tragic news as according to a published report from Consequence of Sound, Brent Hinds, formerly a creative force in Mastodon, has died. He was just 51. He died in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta when a motorist did not yield for Hinds, who was on his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. Hinds was an expert rider in his adult life. Mastodon has made a statement, which you can read below. Although the split with the band under acrimonius circumstances earlier in 2025, Hind co-founded the band in 2020 and appeared on all eight of their albums, won a Grammy awards, and made a huge impact, especially with his composing and lead guitar playing on albums such as the classic debut Remission, Leviathan (both Relapse Records), Blood Mountain, Crack The Skye and The Hunter (2011) for Reprise Records. RIP.

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GIVEAWAY: Win a Pair of Tickets to See Acid Bath in Los Angeles (8-28)

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UPDATE: This giveaway is for the August 28th show!

Presented by Ghost Cult, Black Angeles/ Cell Arts Media: win tickets to see Acid Bath in Los Angeles next Friday, 8/22! This prize is for one pair (2) of tickets to the show, only, not for travel or lodging! Please enter if you can make the show! The return of Acid Bath (Dax Riggs, members of Goatwhore) as a touring band has been one of the stories of the year in heavy music 2025! Be part of their triumphant return and see them live at a sold-out headline show at the Hollywood Palladium! This is one of their few exclusive West Coast shows in 2025! Support comes from Pig Destroyer and The Obsessed. Thanks to Evil Robb Photography for these exclusive photos of the bands’ first hometown show back, in New Orleans.

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GIVEAWAY: Win A Vinyl Bundle and A CD Bundle from The Glacially Musical Pouredcast

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Presented by Ghost Cult, The Glacially Musical Pouredcast (Beer. Metal. Swearing. Vinyl.) is celebrating our biggest fans with a new Giveaway!  If you live for craft beer, spinning vinyl, record unboxings, and deep dive debates about great Rock and Metal discographies, this is your home. We are giving away two bundles, vinyl and CDs picked and curated from The Glacially Musical host Nik Cameron’s personal collection! Enter to win the prizes below. The Giveaway ends on August 14th, so enter now! Here’s how to enter-

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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 →


Ghost to Release New Limited Edition Vinyl Variants for their “Melioria” Album 10th Anniversary

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Ghost’s Meliora celebrates its 10th anniversary today, August 22nd, 2025. To celebrate, the band will release an array of limited edition double vinyl variants to be released on October 17th and available for purchase below via Loma Vista Recordings. Meliora was the Ghost Cult album of the year for 2015! The band is currently on tour, celebrating their current album Skeleta with the Skeletour, which Ghost Cult covered in Arizona. Read our review here! Continue reading →


Deftones Share a Music Video for “infinite source” – “Private Music” Out Now

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Deftones have just dropped their highly anticipated tenth studio album, private music, today, August 22nd, 2025 via Warner Records. Read our review here. The album, their first in five years, with being this the longest gap between albums for the band since their 1995 debut, Adrenaline (Warner/Maverick Records). The band held a global live listening stream just hours before the album was released digitally worldwide. Deftones also have many listening parties scheduled throughout North America in participating record and music stores today with free merch. The band has also shared a music video for “infinite source” – created by GREATWORK, following “my mind is a mountain” and “milk of the madonna.”  Watch it now:Continue reading →


Dali Van Gogh Releases Heartfelt Tribute to the Late Ozzy Osbourne with “Mama I’m Coming Home”

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Canadian hard rock group Dali Van Gogh has released their touching rendition of “Mama I’m Coming Home” as a heartfelt tribute to the late, legendary Ozzy Osbourne. The single, available today on all major streaming platforms, is accompanied by a moving video that celebrates the life, legacy, and impact of one of rock’s most iconic voices. Watch the video here:Continue reading →


We Kill Cowboys Share a New Single “Cherry Lips” – New album Coming Soon

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Cape Town’s filthiest rock ’n roll troublemakers, We Kill Cowboys, are back with a track that bites, bleeds, and refuses to behave. “Cherry Lips” is the band’s first creation as a full five-piece, and it’s a snarling mix of punk grit, grunge dirt, and post-hardcore venom. Cherry Lips is taken from their upcoming album Back From The Dead, coming soon via Mongrel Records. Stream the track now! Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Signs Of The Swarm – To Rid Myself Of Truth

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Shortly after debuting on Century Media Records back in 2023, Deathcore outfit Signs Of The Swarm have put forth their latest installment under that label with To Rid Myself Of Truth.Continue reading →


Missing Link Share Their Single “Dog Days” New EP Coming Soon

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New York metallic hardcore band, Missing Link, have just dropped their new single, “Dog Days” featuring Mikey Petroski of Never Ending Game. It comes from their approaching EP, Miracle Smile, available from September 19, on BBB records. Check out the new track and more below.
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Anna von Hausswolff Shares Singles and Videos for “Stardust” and “The Whole Woman” Ft Iggy Pop – New Album Coming Soon

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Swedish musician and composer, Anna von Hausswolff, has announced her new album Iconoclasts, is due on October 31, via YEAR0001 records. She has also shared the singles, “Stardust,” and Iggy Pop duet, “The Whole Woman,” both with their own videos. Check them out below and find out more.
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The Barbarians Of California (AWOLNATION) Share a Single and Video for “Modern Fashion” – On Tour Soon

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The West Coast hardcore punks, The Barbarians Of California – featuring Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION, and Eric Stenman of Tinfed – have dropped their latest single. Titled “Modern Fashion,” it arrives along with an official music video. Watch it below and find out more.
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Tombs Share Their Single “The Sun Sets” – New Album Incoming

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Photo credit: Mike Goncalves

New Jersey experimental metal collective, Tombs, have just unveiled their new single, “The Sun Sets.” The track is taken from the upcoming studio album, Feral Darkness, due to be released on October 17, 2025, through the Redefining Darkness record label. Catch the new single and more below.
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Mastiff Drop Their Single “A Story Behind Every Light” – New EP Coming Soon

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UK heavies, Mastiff, have just unleashed their latest single, “A Story Behind Every Light.” In the same breath, they announced the upcoming release of their new EP, For All the Dead Dreams. It is due out this October 24th, via Church Road Records. Catch the new single and more in the article below.
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