The Top Ten Stories at Ghost Cult This Week 9-30-22

Posted on September 30, 2022 by News Team

In a new feature here, we recap the biggest stories of the week here at Ghost Cult! We went to 12, because fuck it, it’s our list! This week Slipknot keeps ruling, footage from the Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins tribute show in LA, an Alice in Chains classic hits 30, Metallica books one more special gig this year, Desertfest 2023’s first lineup announced, help for Karyn Crisis, interviews with KEN Mode, and Pathos & Logos, Polyphia, a King Crimson documentary is geetting a big release in theaters, and more! Continue reading →

INTERVIEW: Dennis R. Sanders of Spirit in The Room on His New EP “Flamingo” and Concept Albums

Posted on September 28, 2022 by News Team

Ghost Cult caught up to Dennis Sanders of Spirit In The Room – who just released their new EP for Housecore Records – Flamingo! We talked to Dennis about his career up to now, the new EP, signing with Housecore, his various influences, how he composes and is so prolific, the concept for the new album and music video, forming a permanent backing band, and his thoughts on the Pantera reunion!

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INTERVIEW: Jesse Matthewson of KEN Mode Discusses “Null”

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Tom Osman

Like a deadly, grizzled beast that lurks in the shadows, KEN Mode emerges every few years with a new record, tearing off limbs as it goes, before skulking back into its pit. With September 23rd seeing the release of Null, on Artoffact Records — the band’s eagerly anticipated follow-up to 2018’s Loved — founder and singer/guitarist Jesse Matthewson talks about the new record and what keeps the KEN Mode fires burning. Continue reading →

INTERVIEW: Janosch Rathmer of Long Distance Calling on “Eraser” and Concept Albums

Posted on September 22, 2022 by News Team

Ghost Cult recently caught up with Janosch Rathmer of instrumental post-rock band Long Distance Calling, to discuss their new album Eraser – out now via earMUSIC. Read our review here. Janosch discussed LDC being prolific writers, spending extra time on the new album, concept records and music videos, sexy saxophone parts, playing festivals versus intimate venues, touring in the pandemic era, switching record labels, climate change, and more!

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INTERVIEW: Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan – The Ghost Cult Interview

Posted on September 14, 2022 by News Team

We chatted with Punk Rock legend Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan – all about their recent album “Harder Than It Looks!” We chatted about the “Blame Canada” tour with Sum 41, going DIY by self-producing and releasing their own records, their history of collabs, making more mature records, major anniversaries, and much more!

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The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show 8-12-22 – RIP Friends and Heroes Edition

Posted on August 12, 2022 by News Team

Check out our weekly news show! 📰 We cover the major stories of the week in heavy music, rock, and metal news, tour dates, and festivals, New Music Friday, and more!

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INTERVIEW: Johnny 3 Tears of Hollywood Undead – The Ghost Cult Interview

Posted on August 8, 2022 by News Team

We caught up with Johnny 3 Tears of Hollywood Undead recently to discuss their brand new album – Hotel Kalifornia – due out on BMG MUSIC on August 12th, 2022. Johnny discussed the serious subject matter of the new album, the evolution of the band from way back, what they learned during the pandemic, getting back to touring, Johnny’s solo career, the lasting impact of their first hit song “Everywhere I Go” – and much more!

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INTERVIEW: Rikard Zander of Evergrey on “A Heartless Portrait” – Progressive Metal, and More!

Posted on August 1, 2022 by News Team

Ghost Cult caught up with Rikard Zander of Evergrey all about their new album – A Heartless Portrait! Rikard discussed the bands’ new record label – Napalm Records, writing new albums back-to-back, how they have remained consistent as a band for so many years, and much more!

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