INTERVIEW: Courtney Gains on His Music Career, Working with Slash – and “Children of the Corn” at 40


Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with musician and actor Courtney Gaines to discuss his debut EP “Safe Haven,” out now via Fake Fangs Records! Most people know Courtney from his acting career where he made a splash as the teenage cult leader Malachi in the original “Children of The Corn” – released on March 9th, 1984! These days, in addition to acting and directing, Courtney is a solo music artist, releasing music and performing live! “Safe Haven” was written, recorded, and produced by Courtney Gains. We had a great conversation about his music, his inspirations, working with Slash, his acting career, and especially his relationship with horror fans at conventions and the community after helping kick off such an iconic property! Continue reading


Slash Drops A New Single and Video for “Killing Floor” Featuring Brian Johnson and Steve Tyler – New Album Coming Soon



Slash has released a new single; his take on the Howlin’ Wolf blues classic, “Killing Floor.” The track features Brian Johnson of AC/DC on vocals, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith on harmonica, and Slash’s blues band; Johnny Griparic (bass), Teddy Andreadis (keyboards), Michael Jerome (drums), and Tash Neal (vocals/guitar). The iconic guitarist has also announced that his sixth solo album, Orgy of the Damned, will be released on May 17 via Gibson Records. The 12 song collection shakes up and revitalizes blues classics, with a stripped-down, instinctive approach. Watch the new video for “Killing Floor” and find out more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jack J Hutchinson – Battles


Having initially fancied himself as an abstract artist, Jack J Hutchinson picked up a guitar and the rest, as they say, is history. Continue reading


Slash Feat Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Feature in New Gibson Films Documentary


Gibson Films have just launched their new documentary, The Making of 4. The music doc film takes viewers deep inside the history and musical influences of Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators (SMKC) who have been performing worldwide and recording music together for over a decade across four albums. The film is now streaming worldwide on Gibson TV. Check it out below, and read more.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Lord Of The Lost – Weapons Of Mass Seduction


Ah, Eurovision.

That strangest of competitions where coming last can be as much of a badge of honour as winning. Continue reading


Ghost Cult’s Weekly Rock and Metal News Livestream 11-3-23


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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Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Book Australian Tour Dates


Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators have added an Australian run to The River Is Rising-Rest of the World Tour ’24. The new shows will visit Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne with special guests The Struts and Rose Tattoo. Continue reading below for more details.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Duff McKagan – Lighthouse


 

Duff McKagan is an interesting character. Having released his first solo album in 1993, a big gap followed till 2019’s Tenderness, with Lighthouse (BFD Records /Orchard/Sony) his third. This of course is but a fraction of McKagan’s musical story. Consistently coming across as the most likeable out of the classic Guns N’ Roses lineup (in which he played bass and for his part was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), such a rock pedigree is already more than most mere mortals would ever get a sniff at.

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Guns N Roses Postpones Their St. Louis Concert This Weekend Due to Illness


 

Guns N Roses has postponed their concert this weekend at Cardinals Stadium in St. Louis, due to illness in their camp. UPDATE: The band has not made a public statement The band formally announced the postponement but has not indicated which member of the band has fallen ill. But fans have been asked to hold their tickets for a rescheduled date TBA. Fans unable to make the new date can receive a full refund at their point of purchase. GNR is continuing with the biggest selling Rock Music tour of All-time since their 2015 reunion. They recently released a new single and video for the track “Perhaps!” The track can be streamed on all DSPs, and the video is on YouTube at the link below. “Perhaps” has its roots in the controversial album Chinese Democracy, as a leftover that did not make the final album. The band has reworked the track, as they have done several times in the last few years. The track features piano, some cool riffs, the iconic voice of W. Axl Rose, and a lot of orchestration. Both Slash and Duff MacKagan have confirmed the band is working on new music with no release date in mind. They are scheduled for more dates in the USA including Aftershock, Power Trip Festival this fall alongside Metallica, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Tool, and Judas Priest.

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Guns N Roses Shares Their New Single and Video for “Perhaps”


 

Guns N Roses, continuing with the biggest selling Rock Music tour of All-time since their 2015 reunion, has released a new single and video for the track “Perhaps!” The track can be streamed on all DSPs, and the video is on YouTube at the link below. “Perhaps” has its roots in the controversial album Chinese Democracy, as a leftover that did not make the final album. The band has reworked the track, as they have done several times in the last few years. The track features piano, some cool riffs, the iconic voice of W. Axl Rose, and a lot of orchestration. Both Slash and Duff MacKagan have confirmed the band is working on new music with no release date in mind. The band will continue their world tour, including Power Trip Festival this fall alongside Metallica, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Tool, and Judas Priest.

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