Ringworm – Death Becomes My Voice


Diminished twin lead guitars fade in above a filthy, distorted bass line. It segues into the intro of the title track, and Death Becomes My Voice (Relapse Records) begins in ill-conceived circumstances. This intro segment is a slow crawl through power chords and crashing cymbals, and completely unrepresentative of the album as a whole. When the main bulk of the title track begins it’s clear that the slow introduction was a calm before a storm, but perhaps an unnecessary breather to kick things off. It may have worked better somewhere in the middle of this unrelenting album as something of a palate cleanser, but more on that later.Continue reading


GWAR and Hatebreed Book Co-Headlining Tour


Two of the most consistent, best live bands in America are teaming up for the first time ever as GWAR and Hatebreed are embarking on The “Gore, Core, Metal and More” tour. Direct support will come from Miss May I, Ringworm and American Sharks. These shows begin October 17th in Buffalo, NY and run through October 28th in Peoria, IA. GWAR has also booked additional tour dates around Halloween and into November. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 20. GWAR are touring behind their last album The Blood of Gods (Metal Blade), while Hatebreed is working on the follow-up to their latest album, The Concrete Confessional (Nuclear Blast). Continue reading


Ringworm, Black Fast And Cemetery Piss Kick Off Their Tour Tonight


Ringworm, Evil Robb Photography

Tonight is the night! Ringworm is kicking off their new headline tour, with direct support coming from Black Fast (new album out today) and Cemetery Piss. Ghost Cult is proud to rep this tour as a partner. Ringworm continues to tour behind the excellent Snake Church album, out now via Relapse Records. Stay tuned for more info and dates to be announced. All dates on sale now.Continue reading


Black Fast Shares New Single – “HUSK”, Summer Tour Dates Kicking Off Soon


Neo-thrashers Black Fast has shared another new single, ‘Husk’, today. It is the third single from their upcoming new album Spectre of Ruin, due out on Friday, July 13, 2018, via Entertainment One (eOne). Watch it now!Continue reading


Ringworm Books Tour Dates With Black Fast And Cemetery Piss


One of the nastiest tours of the summer is bound to be Ringworm, with direct support from Black Fast and Cemetery Piss. This unholy trio announced dates today and Ghost Cult is proud to rep this tour as a partner. Ringworm continues to tour behind the excellent Snake Church album, out now via Relapse Records. Stay tuned for more info and dates to be announced. All dates on sale now.Continue reading


Harms Way, Ringworm, Vein, Queensway Tour Dates


Harms Way recently announced that they will be unleashing their highly anticipated new album, Posthuman, on February 9th via Metal Blade, and now we have the first tour dates in support of the new material. Continue reading


Darkest Hour Releases Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora Details And New Tour Dates


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Darkest Hour ran a very successful crowdfunding campaign to fund its new album, and Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora will be released on March 10th via Southern Lord Records. Plus, the guys have announced a massive tour in support of the new material. Continue reading


This Is Hardcore 2016: Part 1: Live At Union Transfer And Electric Factory


Youth Of Today, by Anne Spina Photography

Youth Of Today, by Anne Spina Photography

 

 

There’s always that one destination festival people call home. For metal heads it’s Wacken Open Air in Germany. For cruise enthusiasts it’s 70,000 Tons Of Metal. For hardcore it’s This Is Hardcore. Many people I’ve talked to love this festival and call it like a place they can get together with friends and see bands they love.Continue reading


This Is Hardcore 2016: Part 1: Live At Various Venues


Youth Of Today, by Anne Spina Photography

Youth Of Today, by Anne Spina Photography

 

There’s always that one destination festival people call home. For metal heads it’s Wacken Open Air in Germany. For cruise enthusiasts it’s 70,000 Tons Of Metal. For hardcore it’s This Is Hardcore. Many people I’ve talked to love this festival and call it like a place they can get together with friends and see bands they love.

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