INTERVIEW: Locked In A Vacancy On Their New EP, New York Hardcore and Metal History, and More!


Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with most of the guys in Locked In A Vacancy! They released their recent EP “Before The Dawn” in December, 2023. They were a key band in the New York Hardcore, Metal, and Death Metal scene in the late nineties and early 2000s, and have opened for the likes of Hatebreed, Biohazard, Candiria, Cryptopsy, Dying Fetus, The Haunted, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Zao, and many others. We chatted with the band about their comeback, signing with Fuzz Therapy Records, a chat about the Metalcore and Deathcore genres (starting with Bronx Deathcore), keeping the fun in Metal, and much more!Continue reading


PODCAST: Ghost Cult’s Weekly Rock and Metal News Livestream 12-22-23


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EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Locked In A Vacancy Shares Their New Single – “…of Church And State”


New York City’s Metal royalty Locked in a Vacancy have teamed up with Ghost Cult to share their new single, their second from their upcoming EP …Before The Dawn. “…of Church And State” is an absolute crusher; complex, heady, and brutal. Formed in 1997, the band has held their own supporting headliners such as Hatebreed, Biohazard, Candiria, Cryptopsy, Dying Fetus, The Haunted, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Zao, and many others. Owing to the roots across New York Hardcore, Metalcore, and even some progressive metal, the track will peel your cap back. …The Before the Dawn EP drops on December 1st, but stream “…of Church And State” today before it streams on all DSPs tomorrow, November 3rd.

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Ghost Cult’s Weekly Ritual – Rock and Metal News Show Livestream 10-13-23


Catch up on what you missed this week in the world of Rock and Metal news with our show! #musicnews #rocknews #interviews #newmusicfriday #metalfestivals #tourdates #metalconcerts #vinylcollector #metalmerch

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Locked In A Vacancy Shares a New Single – “The Burden of Being”


 

Veteran New York Hardcore/Metalcore band Locked In a Vacancy has shared a new single – “The Burden of Being!” The track is streaming on all DSPs. The band has had a few periods of hiatus over the years since its formation in the mid-1990s, but has been active for sporadic shows and new music since 2018. The band has promised in a post to their socials, there is more new music on the way. In the meantime, enjoy this new track!

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Candiria To Headline Rising Pulse Records 10 Year Anniversary Party


Rising Pulse Records, the label owned by John LaMacchia of Candiria, is hosting a 10-year anniversary party this week at Brooklyn Bazaar in Brooklyn. The show will be headlined by Candiria, along with Recon, Netherlands, NYHC veterans Locked In A Vacancy, and SevenSuns. Rising Pulse has been a foil for John to release incredible, challenging music from his own Spylacopa, and also Julie Christmas, Meek Is Murder, Kevin Hufnagel, A Family Plot, Morn and more. In addition to great music from bands, the label creates amazing custom products such as limited edition vinyl, cassettes, and other merch. Tickets are $20 and the link to buy them can be found below.Continue reading