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15 songs based on true crime stories that will keep you up at night
Curiosity about the human mind has led to a mass interest from people about why some decide to become murderers. Countless musicians have used the gripping stories of well-known serial killers for their songs. Whether they’re based on the infamous true crime accounts of notorious killers such as John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy and Jeffrey […]
Here’s why a UK-based vodka company says Ghost is suing them—UPDATE
There’s been an alleged mixup between two brands using the name Ghost. One, is the iconic Swedish metal band, Ghost. The other is the U.K. vodka distillery Ghost Vodka. Well, allegedly the band has filed legal action against the alcohol maker. In a series of posts on Facebook, Ghost Vodka claims that they received legal […]
Ghost fan dies from coronavirus two weeks after attending band’s show
Mexico has officially had its first death due to the coronavirus. The dangerous and scary thing is that the deceased man believed he contracted it while attending a Ghost concert earlier this month. AltPress reported about the significance of the show on March 4. Not only was it Ghost’s only scheduled show of 2020, but […]
Top 50 metal songs from the past 20 years
Metal has come a long way across the past two decades. From breaking away from the ’90s nü-metal boom into the new wave of American heavy metal and the shift to metalcore, deathcore and hardcore taking over once that scene started to fizzle out, there have been a ton of developments from bands both old […]
Funko reveals Slipknot, Weezer, 'The Craft' and other Pop! vinyl figures
Funko is unleashing an onslaught of new Pop! vinyl figures including ones for bands like Slipknot, Weezer, Ghost and more, plus movies like The Craft and Creepshow. The company just launched a massive line today and are rolling out photos of all of the different vinyl figures they’ll be releasing. Read More: Black Veil Brides ex-bassist Ashley Purdy says he “technically” didn’t […]
Ghost ponder unfinished projects: Tobias Forge tells all
Were you awesome last year? Or did you get coal for Christmas? If Tobias Forge, the guiding force behind metal gods Ghost got some, you know he did something hella cool with it. And for good reason: Ghost are undeniably one of the most powerful forces in the worlds of hard rock and heavy metal. […]
20 perfectly-timed New Year’s Eve songs to ring in the decade
A few years ago, the internet ran wild by pointing out perfectly-timed songs that will hit a certain part at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Good trends never die, and Twitter has continued to offer up epic options for when the clock strikes midnight. Head below for some of the best-timed songs you can add […]
Can you guess which horror film these music videos are based on?
Horror movies have had a massive influence on alternative culture for decades. The Ramones paid homage to Pet Sematary, whereas the Misfits represented, well, everything horror. Naturally, some of our favorite bands show their love for slasher flicks in their music videos. How well do you think you know these artists and the films they’re […]
Starbucks unleashes slime-filled Phantom Frappuccino for Halloween
News of secret menu items spanning Jack Skellington to the Joker have hit the internet just in time for Halloween, but Starbucks finally revealed an official spooky drink for the season. Deemed the Phantom Frappuccino, this new vegan item may just knock the Pumpkin Spice Latte down a notch on your favorite fall drinks. The […]
Ghost Halloween costumes span band’s diverse album eras
Shock rock band Ghost have the perfect aesthetic for the Halloween season, and from the look of their 2019 holiday gear, it’s pretty easy to see they’re a step above most bands in terms of marketing themselves well. Every October, metal fans think up ways they can sport their music taste with their costume and though Slipknot, King Diamond, GWAR […]
Slipknot gets reimagined as TOP, Linkin Park for “Psychosocial” cover
Someone has reimagined a Slipknot track from 2008 in the style of twenty one pilots, Lil Nas X, Linkin Park, Tool and more. Popular YouTube channel Ten Second Songs responded to fans’ requests to take Slipknot’s “Psychosocial” and reinvent it in 25 new styles. Read more: Vans launches custom ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ shoes giveaway […]
10 metal covers of pop songs that will change your mind on the genre
Metal and pop music often feel so far removed from each other. But when heavy bands give their take on mainstream hits, the results are often really fun. Most metalheads are highly opposed to the bubblegum dance beats that dominate the tracks. Slap a few breakdowns and gnarly riffs over their structure and their stances […]
Ghost profits lawsuit appealed by former members gets 2020 hearing
Ghost frontman Tobias Forge, aka Papa Emeritus, won a lawsuit against his former bandmates in October of 2018. The lawsuit, which was filed in April of 2017, alleged that Forge cheated the members out of their rightful share of the profits made while with the band. In addition, the former members were also ordered to […]
Ghost drop second ‘60s-inspired track “Mary On A Cross” from vinyl EP
Ghost just dropped “Mary On A Cross,” the second song from their ‘60s-inspired EP Seven Inches of Satanic Panic that was unveiled yesterday. Yesterday, the group dropped a video for the other track on the record, “Kiss The Go-Goat”. That video took the viewer back into the ‘60s with its psychedelic flair and obvious use […]
Ghost get psychedelic in '60s-inspired "Kiss The Go-Goat" video
Ghost just dropped a video for their new single “Kiss The Go-Goat” that dives back into the ‘60s with its psychedelic flair and obvious use of mop-top wigs. The video starts with Papa Nihil reminiscing about his past and complaining about the Cardinal Copia era’s lack of Grammys to Sister Imperator. Read more: ‘Riverdale’ season […]
Metallica donate $279K to fund pediatric hospital in Romania
Metallica just donated 250,000 euros, or $279,000, to a Romanian association that plans to build the country’s first pediatric oncology hospital. The association is called Daruieste Viata, which means Give Life. The band made the donation right before their sold-out concert in Bucharest on Wednesday. Read more: Billie Eilish says it’s “unfair” when popularity increases […]
Ghost frontman shuts down claims that fans only care about their imagery
With Ghost gaining a massive following over the past few years, a lot of people are trying to claim their fanbase wouldn’t care about the music if it weren’t for their outlandish imagery. Frontman Tobias Forge recently spoke to Mitch Lafon and says if the music was truly bad “we would not have been here.” Read More: […]
Ghost "wouldn't have been here" without Alice Cooper, Tobias Forge says
Ghost are one of the leading bands in what most refer to as “shock rock.” Sitting down in a recent interview with Rage, vocalist Tobias Forge pays homage to those who influenced the band. Check out the interview below! Read more: 10 heavy songs to get you through your heavy days During the interview, Forge reveals […]
Ghost debut "Faith" lyric video that will really mess with your head
Ghost have debuted a new lyric video for their third consecutive Top 10 single, “Faith.” The track recently claimed the No. 10 spot this week at Active Rock Radio, joining Prequelle tracks “Rats” and “Dance Macabre.” Both of which reached the No. 1 spot on the chart. Check out the provocative new lyric video below. Read more: twenty […]
Top 15 zombie anthems that will have you rising from the dead
Zombies are everywhere. Pick up a comic book, turn on your Xbox, visit the cinema, browse the app store and there they are, cheerily determined to eat the flesh off your bones. Open your iTunes and chances are you’ll find at least one song with the Z-word in the title, too. Below are 15 of […]
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