In this episode, Keefy catches up Ben Flanagan of @BlackMap ! Their new album "Hex" is out now via @SpinefarmRec . Ben talks about the new album, some thoughts on the music industry, and much more! Buy the album here: https://black-map.lnk.to/HexBlack Map is:Ben Flanagan - vocals, bassMark Engles - guitarChris Robyn - drumsThe Usual Suspects: Interview by Keefy:https://www.instagram.com/ghostcultkeefyEditing by Omar Cordy:https://www.instagram.com/ojcpicsTheme music by Salted Wounds:https://www.instagram.com/saltedwoundsnycCheck out our linktree - updated daily with top stories:⁠https://linktr.ee/ghostcultmag#gcshoutout - This video's shoutout is to the band: https://www.instagram.com/reekingslug/We aim to promote deserving underground bands, labels, non-profits, and small businesses we care about. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/GhostCultMagYouTube) and send us a screenshot to get a mention in our videos (#GCShoutout). Check out our pinned posts about this on Twitter (X), Bluesky, and Threads, and share that screenshot to get considered! Find us!https://www.youtube.com/@GhostCultMaghttps://bsky.app/profile/ghostcultmag.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/GhostCultMaghttps://www.threads.net/@ghostcultmag

Australian grindcore maniacs King Parrot are back with a brand-new album — "A Young Person's Guide To" out now via Housecore Records. Keefy sat down with frontman Matt 'Youngy' Young for an unfiltered chat about the making of the record with a new drummer, and what fans can expect from their upcoming shows.

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In this episode, Ghost Cult's Ojaay catches up with Diamond Rowe and Josh Fiore of Tetrarch to discuss their new album, "The Darker Side of Me" out now via Napalm Records! The gang chats about their history, funny misspellings of their band name, the ups and downs of making music for a living, and their upcoming tour of Europe, a first for the band! Buy the album here: https://label.napalmrecords.com/tetrarchFollow the band here:https://www.facebook.com/tetrarchmusic/https://www.instagram.com/Tetrarchmusic/Thanks to Annie at Adrenaline PR for setting up this interview. The Usual Suspects: Interview by Ojayy:https://www.instagram.com/ojayy666Editing by Omar Cordy:https://www.instagram.com/ojcpicsTheme music by Salted Wounds:https://www.instagram.com/saltedwoundsnycCheck out our linktree - updated daily with top stories:⁠https://linktr.ee/ghostcultmagWe aim to promote deserving underground bands, labels, non-profits, and small businesses we care about. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/GhostCultMagYouTube) and send us a screenshot to get a mention in our videos (#GCShoutout). Check out our pinned posts about this on Twitter (X), Bluesky, and Threads and share that screenshot to get considered! Where to find us:https://www.youtube.com/@GhostCultMaghttps://bsky.app/profile/ghostcultmag.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/GhostCultMaghttps://www.threads.net/ghostcultmag

From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it's New Music Friday for 6-20-25

What is your favorite album cover this week?

Angel Of Damnation – Ethereal Blasphemy (Dying Victims Records

Black Majesty – Oceans Of Black (Scarlet Records)

Black Path – Of Paint And Ash (Self-Released)

Cryptopsy – An Insatiable Violence (Season Of Mist)

Deathblow – Open Season EP (Sewer Mouth Records)

Death Pill – Sologamy (New Heavy Sounds)

En Masse – newviolenttrends EP (Fever Ltd.)

Eternal Dissonance – Through The Endless (Darkwoods Records)

Freeze The Fall – The Red Garden EP (604 Records)

Haggus – Destination Extinction (Tankcrimes Records)

Helheim – Hrabnar/Ad Vesa (Dark Essence Records)

Hellevaerder – Fakkeldragers (Void Wanderer Records)

Helms Deep – Chasing The Dragon (Nameless Grave)

Hiroe – Wield (Pelagic Records)

Illumina A.D. – Days Of Blood & Fire (Self-Released)

Imha Tarikat – Confessing Darkness (Prophecy Productions)

IX Of Blades – Carcosa & Other Delusions EP (Self-Released)

Joliette – Perdidas Variabvles (Persistent Vision Records)

Karly Jewell – There’s A Jewell In Town (XMusic Records)

Lucille – Dawn Of Destruction (Dying Victims Records)

Malevolence – Where Only The Truth Is Spoken (Nuclear Blast Records)

Memories Of A Lost Soul – Songs From The Restless Oblivion (My Kingdom Records)

Morbyda – Under The Spell (Dying Victims)

Morningstvr – A Fate Engraved (Self-Released)

Mortalha Negra – Necromante EP (Helldprod Records)

M.U.T.T. – Toughest Street In Town (Quiet Panic Records)

Nad Sylvan – Monumentata (InsideOut Music)

Nihili Locus – Semper (My Kingdom Records)

Patristic – Catechesis (Willowtip Records)

Puppe Magnetik – Laudans Deum (Rune Serpent Europa Records)

Ravine – Chaos And Catastrophes (Ripple Music)

Reflection – The Battles I Have Won (Pitch Black Records)

Rotgut – 24 Oz Cantrip EP (Self-Released)

Sex Beat – Crack (This Charming Man Records)

Skinhead – It’s A Beautiful Day, What A Beautiful Day (Closed Casket Activities)

Skräcken – Echoes From The Void (Dying Victims Records)

Sodomic Baptism – Contra Christum (Brutal Records)

Sweet – Level Headed – Alternate Mixes & Demos (Metalville Records)

Tenebrae In Perpetuum – Vacuum Coeli (Avantgarde Music)

Valdrin – Apex Violator (Avantgarde Records)

Voidchrist – Only Worms Rule Here EP (Self-Released)

Walking Bombs – Blessings Bestrewn Part 1 (Self-Released)

Witherer – Shadow Without A Horizon (Hypaethral Records)

AND

Wrath Of Belial – Embers Of Dead Empires (CDN Records)

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In this episode with Austin Collins, guitarist of the rock band Back From Zero, he discusses their latest album "Five". We learn about the bands' origin as well as the creative process behind their Warriors-themed music video for "Taking Back the Night." Buy the album here:https://backfromzeronyc.com/The Usual Suspects: Interview by Ghost Cult Keefyhttps://www.instagram.com/ghostcultkeefyEditing by Omar Cordyhttps://www.instagram.com/ojcpicsTheme music by Salted Woundshttps://www.instagram.com/saltedwoundsnycCheck out our linktree - updated daily with top stories:⁠https://linktr.ee/ghostcultmagThis video features a mention (#GCshoutout) to Red Temple Prayhttps://www.instagram.com/redtemplepray/We aim to promote deserving underground bands, labels, non-profits, and small businesses we care about. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and send us a screenshot to get a mention in our videos (#GCShoutout). Alternatively, share a screenshot or a comment on our Twitter (X) post linked here: (https://twitter.com/GhostCultMag/status/1716746480361648306).

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Up and Up-and-coming Pop and Rock singer Ava Maybee just released her debut EP, "Orange Drive." We caught her fiery opening slot on Saturday of BottleRock Napa 2025, and she killed it, followed by a quick interview with Keefy! Even though she comes from Rock royalty 9her father is Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and she was on American Idol, she is a totally DIY artist. In addition to her new release and BottleRock Napa, she is undertaking her debut tour and will also appear at Summerfest and Warped Tour this summer!

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