Tens of Thousands Lined The Streets of Birmingham to Say Goodbye to Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and Watch The Funeral Procession

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Metal Icon Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath, was laid to rest in his native Birmingham, England, this Wednesday (July 30, 2025). Tens of thousands of people turned out to support the town’s most famous native son, taking over the entire town with tributes. Ghost Cult’s veteran scribe Gary Alcock, who was at the Back To The Beginning show just weeks ago, was on hand and has allowed Ghost Cult to share his personal photos of the day. The funeral procession was livestreamed by major news networks worldwide and also watched by thousands.  Continue reading


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


Dizzy F’n Reed (Guns N’ Roses) Releases New Single “Earn It 2 Burn It” – New Album Coming Soon


Legendary rock pianist/keyboardist and longtime Guns N’ Roses member Dizzy F’n Reed has just dropped his brand-new single, “Earn It 2 Burn It,” via 50q records. The track is the third single off his upcoming full length solo album Rock ‘N’ Roll Chose Me, which will see its physical vinyl release on August 22, 2025, with the digital full-length album release following on September 5, 2025. Stream the new single “Earn It 2 Burn It!” Continue reading


Former Hatebreed Bassist Chris Beattie Has Officially Files a Lawsuit Against Frontman Jamey Jasta Over 2024 Firing



In the ever-escalating battle between Hatebreed and their now-former bassist Chris Beattie, according to Billboard and Lambgoat, Beattie filed a lawsuit yesterday (July 30th) against the band and frontman Jamey Jasta (real name James Shanahan) claiming his November 2024 firing was driven by money and not misconduct. The band publicly announced Beattie’s exit in February 2025, stating he was gone “for the foreseeable future.” Beattie later revealed in May that attorneys were involved. Matt Bachand of Shadows Fall has been filling in for the band on tour. Continue reading


Pallbearer Drops “Live At Reggies” Live Album for Bandcamp Friday, Announces Benefit Show for Nate and Nicole Garrett



Pallbearer has gotten into the Bandcamp Friday spirit with a new live album drop, Live At Reggies, from their recent Mind Burns Alive tour. The album is streaming on Bandcamp today, as well a new MBA album merch and vinyl in their store. They also announced two new shows, including a benefit for Nate and Nicole Garrett, which we covered previously here. Stream the new live album now!

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The Latest Bandcamp Friday is Today, August 1st 2025


Today, Friday August 1st marks the return of Bandcamp Friday from Bandcamp, the world’s largest online music marketplace and community. On designated Fridays, Bandcamp waives its revenue share, ensuring that artists and labels receive the full share of sales. May’s Bandcamp Friday generated over $3.2 million for independent artists and labels in just 24 hours

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EXCLUSIVE: Yowie Shares a New Single “Grimgribber” – New Album Coming Soon via SKiN GRAFT Records


Band photo: Charlie Nite.

If it’s possible to predict anything from the ever-delightful SKiN GRAFT Records, it may be that whenever a forthcoming release is announced it will have the power to suck your brain down a wormhole one way or another. Which leads us conveniently to instrumental Progressive-Rock three-piece Yowie and forthcoming record Taking Umbrage (the band’s fourth record and first full-length since 2017’s Synchromysticism) due for release on SKiN GRAFT Records on October 3rd, 2025. The bands’ new single “Grimgribber” can be streamed below.Continue reading


Hot Apollo Share Their Single and Video “We’re Hot Apollo” – New Album Coming Soon


Canadian punk rock outfit Hot Apollo, are building up to the release of their third album, Against The Odds Because We’re Gods. The new full-length is due out December 26th, via SelfMadeRecords, with digital distribution through Earache Records EDD. The band have just dropped their single, “We’re Hot Apollo,” along with an official music video. Watch it below and find out more.
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Goya Book a US Tour with In The Company Of Serpents


Arizona doom metal squad, Goya, have just announced an extensive US tour, alongside In Company Of Serpents. Kicking off October 8th, the live run comes in support of their newly released fourth album, In the Dawn of November, (Blues Funeral Recordings). Keep reading below for more information.
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Primal Fear Drop Their Single and Video for “Tears Of Fire” – New Album Incoming


Continuing their collaboration with rEvolver and film maker Patric Ullaeus, Primal Fear have just delivered their new single and music video, “Tears Of Fire.” It comes by way of their next album, Domination, hitting the shelves on September 5, through Reigning Phoenix Music records. Watch the new video below and find out more.
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Behemoth Share a Single and Video for “Satan‘s Sword (I Have Become)” – “Pandemonic Incantations” Reissue Coming Soon


Polish extreme metal legends, Behemoth, are set to reissue their 90s album, Pandemonic Incantations, on September 12th, via Metal Blade Records. The expanded edition features seven bonus tracks, including the Bewitching The Pomerania EP and rare rough mixes. They have also just dropped the album track, “Satan‘s Sword (I Have Become),” as a single with video visualizer. Catch it below and find out more.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 8-1-25: All the New Metal and Rock You Should Hear


From underground gems to the big time, it’s New Music Friday
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