Ghost Cult caught up with Cody Lee Ford of Soen ahead of their recent new album “Atlantis” – out now on Spinefarm Records. Cody discussed the exciting “Atlantis” album, including its dynamic changes and reimagining of tracks, how the new material highlights the band’s underrated attributes, their Slipknot cover, shifting back to their “heavy” material, and what is coming up for the band in 2023. Continue reading
Often reserved for debut releases, eponymously titled albums usually tend to herald a band’s emergence into a more public consciousness. A proud declaration of intent that relies solely on a name. However, a title-free album released further down the line can just as easily foreshadow a lack of creativity or imagination. This isn’t always the case, of course, and thankfully, the latest full-length from German symphonic act Beyond the Black stands as one of their strongest records to date. Confident and enthralling, Beyond the Black (Nuclear Blast) sees the Mannheim metallers acting as a quartet for the first time, the band choosing to use session musicians since the departure of bass player Stefan Herkenhoff last year.
Nick Ghanbarian of Bayside caught up with us, discussing the new ep The Red – out now on Hopeless Records! Nick discussed the new EP, the history of the band, their penchant for covers and collabs, new music they are in the studio making right now, and much more!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Industrial Metal giant Ministry was forced to cancel their 2022 European tour. Rather than close out their year quietly, they chose to perform Industrial Strength Live streamed via the high-def 4K Hitkor platform.
Purveyors of great underground Metal bands, Black Donut Records, has released A Future of Bad Men: a Melvins Tribute, to one of America’s greatest Sludge and Doom bands, Melvins. With a 250 copy, limited edition release, the album features stalwart bands of the stoner/doom/psychedelic scene such as Night Goat, Grizzlor, Doctor Monster, Olde, Trigger Cut, Frack, Bovine Nightmare, Work Party, and Bondbreakr. Stream the release at Bandcamp and pre-order the vinyl at the link below. Continue reading
Prepare to have your mind blown! Two bald white guys give their options on music: a Brit and a Yank! Senior Editor Steve Tovey joins Chief Editor Keefy to discuss a recap of May releases, forecast new music coming out in June, and more! Shoutout to our amazing team of reviewers worldwide!
Metallica has shared yet another pro-shot video of the band performing a classic song in concert from their current tour of South America! Watch them play “Battery” on their recent tour stop in Brazil right now, and catch up on other videos they have shared from the tour! The bands’ next gig is BottleRock Napa and Boston Calling next week!
Metallica has shared yet another pro-shot video of the band performing a classic song in concert from their current tour of South America! Watch them play “Sad But True” on their recent tour stop in Brazil right now, and catch up on other videos they have shared from the tour!
Metallica has shared yet another pro-shot video of the band performing a classic song in concert from their current tour of South America! Watch them play “Whiskey In The Jar” on their recent tour stop in Brazil right now, and catch up on other videos they have shared from the tour!
Tombs will release a new digital EP, Ex Oblivion, due out on June 13th 2022. The band is now streaming their killer cover of Mötorhead’s classic anthem “Killed By Death’ from that EP. The cover also features bassist Drew Murphy on vocals instead of frontman/guitarist Mike Hill, and a guest spot from guitarist Dan Higgins of Hammerfight! The new EP will mark the recorded debut of new guitarist Todd Stern (Psycroptic, Hammer Fight, Abacinate), and can be pre-ordered at the link below.