EP REVIEW: Save Us – Lucid


Metalcore is quite the saturated genre in 2023, with plenty of micro-genres of its own sprouting across. Melodic Metalcore has been one that has really had another bout in the past five years with the likes of Bad Omens, Holding Absence, Catch Your Breath, and countless others taking inspiration from the likes of Atreyu and more recently and notably, Bring Me The Horizon.

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ALBUM REVIEW: DAYSHELL- Pegasus


 

The late 2000s and early 2010s had a surge of metalcore and melodic metal genres. As the genre reached its peak, there was no shortage of upper-echelon talented vocalists who were the hallmark of the era. Former Of Mice & Men guitarist Shayley Bourget‘s range, control, and warbling vocal vibrato caused his talents to stand out amongst the never-ending horizon of unclean/clean dual-vocalist bands.

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EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Endure The Affliction – “Identity”


Louisiana Melodic Metalcore band Endure The Affliction will release their new single tomorrow, August 6th, 2021, “Identity” – which you can hear at Ghost Cult today. The track is the first taste of new music from their upcoming new EP, due later in 2021. Blending heavy, aggressive tracks, with catchy tunefulness; the band also values their Southern roots and influences in their writing. Jam out to “Identity” right now!

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PODCAST: Episode 86 – Monica Strut of The Last Martyr


Ghost Cult Keefy got to catch up with vocalist Monica Strut of Australian Metalcore band The Last Martyr. We chatted about the bands’ last two releases, the single ‘Like a Ghost’ and their EP Creatrix, some of the new directions the band is headed in with their new music, how the band is coping with self-isolation due to the coronavirus, Monica’s throwback vocal influences, a deep discussion on singing and extreme vocal techniques, her career as a music marketer and coach to bands, her Being In a Band Podcast, her new membership group and much more! Stream and purchase ‘Like a Ghost’ here, and check out our chat!

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Glamour of the Kill Reunite, Book Mini-UK Tour


Metalcore band Glamour of the Kill reunited last year after four years on hiatus and based on the initial response and sold-out shows, the band has decided to keep it going full steam. They have booked a mini-tour fo the UK next month, with direct support from Silent Screams and Invisions. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 16 January at 9AM via regular ticket vendors. The band also released a comeback single, ‘Fire Fight’ which is a banger! Check it out below. Continue reading


All That Remains – Madness


I’m pretty good at separating the art from the artist. James Woods’ political leanings aren’t my cup of tea, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to change the station whenever Videodrome or Casino comes on. I can ignore his tweets and enjoy the work. That’s the approach I took with All That Remains’ latest, Madness (Razor & Tie).Continue reading


Our Hollow Our Home – Hartsick


There is something other than faeces and fluoride in the water down on the South Coast of England. And it’s contributing to a burgeoning scene of some repute; while the energetic and promising Saint(The)Sinner passed into the night, Southampton’s Creeper stand the dark denizens hotly tipped to become the UK’s next mainstream breakthrough. So where in the pecking order do melodic Metalcore merchants and fellow Hampshire dwellers Our Hollow Our Home sit Continue reading


Enter Shikari Release DIY Video For New Single – Hoodwinker


Enter Shikari, photo credit by Thomas Pullen

Enter Shikari, photo credit by Thomas Pullen

 

Enter Shikari has released a video for their surprise single ‘Hoodwinker’, premiered last weekend on Daniel P Carter on the BBC 1 Radio Rock Show. You can watch the video for ‘Hoodwinker’ below:Continue reading


Devil Wears Prada Transit Blues Full Album Streaming, Out Today


 The Devil Wears Prada, photo credit Anthony Barlich


The Devil Wears Prada, photo credit Anthony Barlich

Metalcore leaders The Devil Wears Prada have released their new album today, Transit Blues via Rise Records. You can hear the entire album below: Continue reading


Audio: Asking Alexandria – Here I Am


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Ahead of their new album The Black due out March 25th from Sumerian Records, Asking Alexandria are streaming a new song. ‘Here I Am’ can be heard at this link or below:

 

 

 Asking Alexandria, by Bret B Photos

Asking Alexandria, by Bret B Photos

The Black will be the first new music with new frontman Denis Shaforostov at the helm. Guitarist Ben Bruce reflects on changing singers and the new course the band has set:

“We hadn’t reached our destination yet, and Danny (Worsnop) had. I think it was necessary. When it happened, I was devastated. I lost my best friend. We even started referring to this part of our career as ‘the black period.’ It was the darkest time, but we weren’t going to give up. If he hadn’t left, I don’t think we would’ve been as inspired as we were. I also don’t think Asking Alexandria would still be around. Instead, we’re more excited than ever about this band.”

 

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The Black track listing:

01. Let It Sleep

02. The Black

03. I Won’t Give In

04. Sometimes It Ends

05. The Lost Souls

06. Just A Slave To Rock N Roll

07. Send Me Home

08. We’ll Be Okay

09. Here I Am

10. Gone

11. Undivided

12. Circled By The Wolves

 

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