The first time I crossed swords (!) with Norse warriors Einherjer was shortly after the release of the stellar blackened Viking Metal opus Odin Owns Ye All (Century Media) when they impressed on a bill that included Cradle of Filth and the underrated Old Man’s Child. The next stages of their career, however, were not so kind on the band, as they struggled to establish themselves, or really kick on.Continue reading
Kvlt Dark Folk artist Wolcensmen is having his album Songs from the Fyrgen re-issued by Indie Recordings on November 30th. UK guitarist Dan Capp, (Winterfylleth) delved into his fascination with old acoustic ideas he’d written since the late ’90s, inspired largely by Scandinavian bands who had pioneered the inclusion of folk and neo-classical elements. Originally released in 2016, Indie Recordings has recognized this intriguing unique, and challenging artist. The album is completely remixed and remastered and includes a bonus disc of all new songs, including a cover of Bathory’s ‘Man of Iron’. Ghost Cult is proud to share the new single ‘Sunne’ today.Continue reading
Viking metal pioneers Einherjer, are releasing their new album, Norrøne Spor, via Indie Recordings this November 9th. The band has recorded their first track in English in 15 years, ‘Kill The Flame’, and Ghost Cult is proud to bring you the exclusive stream to jam out to right now! Continue reading
Raw rock n roll band The Cruel Intentions (ex-Vains Of Jenna) will release their debut album, No Sign Of Relief, this Friday, 21st of September via Indie Recordings. The band has been blowing up stages and streaming platforms since forming in 2015, and have their sights set on bigger prey now. Lizzy DeVine lived several years in Los Angeles where he was the singer and songwriter of Vains of Jenna, a band that got their breakthrough with performances in the movies Jackass/Viva La Bam/Kat Von Dee’s LA Ink, and more. Listen to their Spotify playlist and get ready to get rocked! Continue reading
Norwegian black metal cult Iskald is readying their new album, Innhøstinga, due this fall from Indie Recordings. Innhøstinga translates to “harvest”, and if the title track is any indicator, this will be one of the top black metal releases of 2018. You can now watch the lyric video for the title track, created by genius metal artist Costin Chioreanu (Triptykon, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, Carach Angren, Napalm Death) exclusively here at Ghost Cult! Continue reading
Azusa, the brand new supergroup featuring members Extol, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Sea + Air, is releasing their debut album Heavy Yoke this November 16th via Indie Recordings. Today Ghost Cult is proud to première their debut video for their single ‘Interstellar Islands’, check it out. Continue reading
If you haven’t heard of Halcyon Days and you are a melodic metalcore fan, add them to your playlists and give them a follow. The Oslo natives resemble Architects and Underoath and were coined as one of the most promising bands of the last few years after releasing their debut Elevate in 2014. The band has slowly gained momentum throughout Norway since releasing their self-titled EP in 2016 and they are ready to make your summer that more melodic with Rain Soaked Pavements & Fresh Cut Grass (Indie Recordings).Continue reading
Long-running Norwegian black metal legends Carpathian Forest are releasing a new EP next week, Likeim, via their label Indie Recordings. It is the first new release since 2006’s Fuck You All!!!! Caput tuum in ano est (Season of Mist). The band just headlined at the 2018 Inferno Metal Festival and has more touring plans coming soon. Full details and pre-order links below. Continue reading
Though his musical output with Wardruna, his work on the score of History Channel’s hit show Vikings, his many collaborations with other bands and his solo work Einar “Kvitrafn” Selvik has helped keep traditional Norse music alive. With Wardruna’s “Rune Trilogy” and most recently through his solo EP release Snake Pit Poetry (By Norse), Selvik continues to explore these ancient themes, but still relevant to our modern world through lyrics and instrumentation. By keeping some piece of this art in both worlds, he is also creating something new and fresh in the world of heavy music. Ghost Cult’s Keefy caught up with Einar before Wardruna’s New York City début at the prestigious Town Hall venue. He spoke of Wardruna fans, touring with fickle centuries-old instruments, his solo music, creating music for and appearing on Vikings and the next Wardruna album! Thanks to Heather Wilkerson for her Vi
deography and live photos from the show. Continue reading
Cult Of Luna and Julie Christmas are capping off their collaboration together which spawned their release, Mariner. After several years creating, recording and touring together this spring, they are releasing Mariner Live At De Kreun – Belgium via their label Indie Recordings on April 21st. The release coincides with the last ever performance of Mariner, taking place at the Roadburn Festival 2018. Continue reading