New York Comic Con Kicks Off Tomorrow


It’s no surprise that where ever we go and talk to bands and fans of music, they love comics, movies, anime, and everything related. Our greater culture reps all of these things together, not compartmentalized. So this year Ghost Cult is heading to New York Comic Con at the Javits Center from October 4th to the 7th to hang with all the geeks, creators, writers, artists, movie stars, directors, fandom personalities, YouTubers, cosplayers, and also bands and musical artists too! The New York Anime convention is also running parallel to Comic Con too. Many musicians have crossovers to Comic-Con and this year is no exception with Alan Robert (Life Of Agony), Steve Aoki, Andy Black (Black Veil Brides), Babymetal and more will be on hand signing their work, and making big announcements right along with comic companies and movie studios. There are still Thursday passes available, but the rest of the weekend is a sell-out. Check our social channels all weekend for some videos and pictures from the con and our review will soon follow. Continue reading


Alan Robert of Life Of Agony Talks Touring, Adult Coloring Books And New Music


Life of Agony have been touring all over the world in 2018, as they continue to support their amazing 2017 album A Place Where There’s No More Pain (Napalm Records). The band just wrapped up another run of tour dates in the USA, and are heading back to Europe again this fall. Ghost Cult’s crew caught up with bassist Alan Robert at The Theater of The Living Arts in Philadelphia to chat about the tour, new drummer Veronica Bellino, tour mates like Silvertomb and Billy Graziadei (BillyBio, Powerflow, Biohazard), the upcoming 25th anniversary of River Runs Red, his series of adult coloring books The Beauty of Horror from IDW (3 New York Times Best Sellers), and his upcoming appearance at New York Comic Con. Videography by Omar Cordy for OJC Photography.

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Life Of Agony Kicks Off “Rise Of The Underground Tour” Tonight, Silvertomb To Open


Life Of Agony starts the second leg of their “Rise Of The Underground Tour” tonight at Wally’s Pub in New Hampshire. Direct support will come from supergroup Silvertomb (Type O Negative, Agnostic Front, Inhuman). Some dates are already sold out, so don’t sleep on getting your tickets. Teaneck, NJ’s Debonair Music Hall (Sept. 16) and New York City’s Bowery Ballroom (Sept. 29). Due to the anticipation of severe weather conditions caused by Hurricane Florence, Baltimore, MD’s Soundstage performance has been moved from Friday, Sept. 14th to Sunday, Sept. 30th. Also, the venue in Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday, Sept. 23rd has been moved from The Rex to Cattivo. All tickets remain valid. LOA are on the road celebrating their acclaimed 2017 album A Place Where There’s No More Pain (Napalm Records). Continue reading


Watch The Trailer For Alan Robert’s Beauty Of Horror 3


Alan Robert has been in beast mode lately. In addition to killing it on tour with Life of Agony on the “World Underground Tour“ and has a third edition of his acclaimed and best-selling adult coloring book series, The Beauty of Horror. The new book is dubbed The Beauty of Horror 3: Haunted Playgrounds Coloring Book, and is in stores on July 24th. Alan will actually have three book releases in 2018, so we’re sending major props to him for this accomplishment. Bleeding Cool shared this terrifying trailer (unless you like clowns), so get your scare on and order one today!

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Life Of Agony: A Place Where There’s No More Pain


A Place Where There’s No More Pain by Life Of Agony is their first studio album in 12 years, but only their fifth overall in their career. That being said, this is still probably a new band to a lot of people. So I’m going to help you understand the importance of this band and this album. Very few bands at this level can be considered somehow underrated, yet still be vital after twenty-five years. Let alone, make one of their best albums after all this time. From the opener ‘Meet My Maker’, to the final notes of closer ‘Little Spots of You’, this record is an emotional juggernaut that has no filler. With 10 songs that are instant classics, the album represents a heartfelt tour-DE-force sure to resonate with anyone, whether you are an old-school head, or just discovering the band for the first time.Continue reading


Life Of Agony Confirm Release Date For New Album, Tour Dates And Opening Band Contest


As reported earlier this week by Ghost Cult, Life Of Agony has confirmed the release date for their upcoming album, A Place Where There’s No More Pain, out via their new label Napalm Records on April 28th. The band has also booked a record releases show, and two mini- tours as well. Continue reading


Life Of Agony Teases Artwork And Release Date Of New Album


One of the most anticipated albums of 2017, Life Of Agony’s first album in 12 years is titled A Place Where There’s No More Pain and released on via Napalm Records. The band made a surprise tease on their website last night announcing a few more details: Continue reading


Rock And Shock Festival 2016: At The Worcester Palladium And DCU Center


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Droves of fans flocked to the annual host of all things rock, metal and horror as Rock And Shock 2016 invaded Worcester, Massachusetts last month. The annual event at The Palladium and the DCU Center for the convention is hosted annually by Massconcerts, and the entire weekend is wall to wall scary good fun!Continue reading


Alan Robert Signs Books And Hangs With Fans In New York


alan-robert-by-omar-cordy-ojc-pics-6When Alan Robert isn’t busy with his band Life of Agony he shines in his alter ego of Alan Robert, comic book creator. With his growing collection of titles from publisher IDW, such as Crawl to Me, Wire Hangers, Killogy and The Shunned One. All of which he wrote and drew, he’s found time to make an amazon best seller coloring book. Just in time for the Halloween season, The Beauty of Horror: A GOREgeous Coloring Book.Continue reading