Best Joy Division New Order Podcasts (2025)

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The Spooky Cartoon Spectacular

3M ago

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This weeks subject is spooky cartoons. It was a backup topic as Cameron and Noah ending up being preoccupied this week. I sorta went in and out of the subject as the show went on and took some comments from the audience. So it's a kinda strange episode as far as structure. It's a bit of a ramble. Hope you enjoy regardless.…

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David Bowie Retrospective - Part 1 - Birth Of A Spaceman

3M ago

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It's finally time for GothCast to cover David Bowie. One of the most influential and unique artists of all time, Bowie's career was truly unusual. Today we break down the beginnings of his life and his first two albums from the 1960's....both called David Bowie. This was recorded during one of our GothCast Live! streams on YouTube.…

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A Tribute to David Lynch - GothCast Live!

3M ago

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With this episode we hope to celebrate the late director David Lynch. He created some of the most beautiful and haunting images to ever grace the screen as well as an eclectic blend of different art and music. Take this trip with us to the mysterious and entrancing world of David Lynch. This was recorded during one our GothCast Live! livestreams on…

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The Vampire Variety Show - GothCast Live!

3M ago

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This is the first episode recorded in a new format we're calling GothCast Live! We recorded it as a livestream on my YouTube channel [the video versions are posted on there]. We're still working on this so think of this one as the pilot episode for the new format. Hopefully it satiates the desire for more GothCast. This time it's all about Vampires…

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The Cure - Songs of a Lost World - Album Review

5M ago

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The Cure finally released a new album! Let's take a look at what the band have been up to for the past 16 years and then examine each song on 2024's Songs of a Lost World.By GothCast

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S2E8: World In Motion 43:34

6M ago43:34

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New Order are scattered to the wind – pursuing solo projects. But in the background a plan to bring them back together is being hatched. In the final episode of Transmissions season 2, hear the story of New Order’s timeless World Cup anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S2E7: I Was There 37:54

7M ago37:54

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1989 and The Hacienda is packed to the rafters, whilst their new album is going gangbusters… So why is the band’s mood so bleak? As the UK finally embraces the promise of dance music, New Order teeters on the brink of collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S2E6: Technique 32:55

7M ago32:55

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New Order decide to put some distance between themselves and the devil of temptation. They’ll go somewhere serene and quiet… Ibiza. Join the band on their chaotic lost summer, as Acid House arrives and turns their entire world upside down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S2E5: Substance 36:07

7M ago36:07

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Tony Wilson wants to listen to ‘Blue Monday’ on his car CD player, and what Tony Wilson wants… Hear how Substance launched New Order into a new stratosphere of American popularity, and the story of one of the record’s highpoints: ‘True Faith’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S2E4: Brotherhood 35:46

7M ago35:46

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An album defined by the division between punk rock tradition and the new frontier of electronic production, Brotherhood has blossomed since its tumultuous recording in the hearts of New Order fans, such as Hot Chip, and Christine & The Queens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S2E3: America Beckons 39:16

8M ago39:16

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New Order finds an enthusiastic young audience in the US. Unlike British crowds, they never ask them to play ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’, and they quite like dancing. It’s seductive, but life on the road begins to take its toll on the band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S2E2: Low-Life 39:40

8M ago39:40

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New Order reflect on Low-Life, a hedonistic odyssey fuelled by unprecedented excess through London’s clubs, their first concessions to the new American label, and the lasting appeal of an album that married punk rock tradition with sci-fi modernity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S2E1: Confusion 41:52

8M ago41:52

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New Order, joined by Johnny Marr and Billy Corgan, recount act two of the band’s story. From a raucous miners’ benefit concert to signing for Quincy Jones’ label, hear how the band courted America’s electro club scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S2 Teaser Episode: The Untold Story of World In Motion 4:26

11M ago4:26

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Transmissions Season 2 launches in August, picking up where Season 1 ended, with the classic Blue Monday. Thereafter we revisit pivotal moments, wild stories and iconic tunes via new interviews with Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner. Plus New Order superfans like Johnny Marr, Billy Corgan and Virgil Abloh. In this tease…

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S2: Transmissions: The Definitive Story Of Joy Division And New Order - Trailer 1:50

11M ago1:50

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Transmissions Season 2 launches in August, picking up where Season 1 ended, with the mighty Blue Monday. Thereafter we revisit pivotal moments, wild stories and classic tunes via new interviews with Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner. New Order superfans like Robert Smith, Johnny Marr, Billy Corgan and Virgil Abloh also …

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The Lords of the New Church

1y ago

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Donny and Noah tackle a group of "new" individuals. It's the 80's supergroup known as The Lords of the New Church. A mashup of The Dead Boys and The Damned with a touch of glam. Who knows what they'll discover in this decade spanning retrospective! They cover the debut album, Is Nothing Sacred?, The Method To Our Madness, and Hang On.…

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E62: Christian Death - Valor Kand Era Part 2

3+ y ago

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This reunion episode brings back Robbie Gore as the original GothCast duo break down some lesser talked about albums from the Valor Kand era of Christian Death. It's one of the more interesting eras of the group as two competing versions of the band were releasing material sometimes within the same year. They cover the albums Insanus, Ultio, Prodit…

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E61: Samhain

4y ago

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It's time to rock with death again as Dr.Sanders and Cameron tackle Danzig's project after the Misfits and before his solo band Danzig. A much beloved, but sometimes overlooked era with tons of reverb and songs that sometimes sound like they could be the theme to an 80's slasher movie. You don't have to wait for "November" to come this year because…

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E60: Skeletal Family

4y ago

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There's no bones about it, Dr.Sanders and Cameron take a trip to visit the family...The Skeletal Family. Specifically the era of the band with singer Anne Marie Hurst. They were "promised" a lot with these records and they hope their efforts aren't "futile". They examine the albums Burning Oil (1984), Futile Combat (1985), and the compilation Etern…

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E59: The Exorcist Series [1973, 1977, 1990]

4y ago

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On this possession-filled episode, Dr.Sanders and Cameron are visited by three movies that lurk in the shadows. The Exorcist and the two sequels it spawned vary wildly in quality, but just may hold some great surprises for those who decide to venture into their worlds. Can you survive these horrific reviews of The Exorcist (1973), The Exorcist II: …

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E58: Misfits Part 2 - The Graves Era

4+ y ago

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Dr.Sanders and Cameron take a look at what the Misfits had going on in the 90's and early 2000's. With the addition of singer Michale Graves and a series of new albums, what could possibly go wrong? They look at the albums American Psycho (1997), Evilive II (1998), Famous Monsters (1999), and Cuts from the Crypt (2001). There's a lot of controversy…

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E57: Misfits - The Danzig Era

4+ y ago

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In this fast and frightening episode of GothCast, Dr.Sanders and Cameron take a look at the beginning of Danzig's career as well as the birth of an entire music genre when they put the Misfits under the microscope. Horror punk may not be strictly goth music, but it's certainly spooky and loved by many in the scene. They examine the albums Static Ag…

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E56: Frankenstein [1931, 1957, 1994]

4+ y ago

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Bryan, Dr.Sanders, and guest star Cameron join together the derelict pieces of their scattered opinions to creature a horrific episode focusing on three different adaptations of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This time we have the 1931 Universal classic Frankenstein, the 1957 Hammer Horror masterpiece The Curse of Frankenstein...and that one from the…

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S1E8: Blue Monday 37:36

4+ y ago37:36

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New Order and Maxine Peake are joined by The Pet Shop Boys and Honey Dijon to tell the story of the best-selling, most groundbreaking and arguably greatest 12 inch single of all time. Series finale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S1E7: Power, Corruption And Lies 39:14

4+ y ago39:14

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Maxine Peake tells the story of New Order’s first masterpiece, a record that seamlessly fuses punk, club culture and technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S1E6: The Haçienda 36:46

4+ y ago36:46

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A cathedral of music. A milestone in British culture. A financial catastrophe. Maxine Peake takes us to the Haçienda, the nightclub that nearly ruined Factory Records, and then changed the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S1E5: New Order 42:08

4+ y ago42:08

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Maxine Peake describes the emergence of a new band from the ashes of Joy Division. Besides choosing a singer and recruiting a new member, they also needed to find a name for this embryonic group. Enter: The Witch Doctors Of Zimbabwe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S1E4: Love Will Tear Us Apart 39:59

4+ y ago39:59

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Maxine Peake, Bono, Anna Calvi, Thurston Moore and the surviving members of Joy Division describe the band's growing success, the creation of the timeless song 'Love Will Tear Us Apart', and the tragic death of their iconic singer, Ian Curtis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S1E3: An Ideal For Living 40:58

4+ y ago40:58

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Maxine Peake narrates the story of the legendarily chaotic record label Factory, with memorable contributions from founder Tony Wilson ("We were clever enough at the very beginning to know that musicians know f**k-all about music”). Also: FAC numbers explained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S1E2: Unknown Pleasures 28:25

4+ y ago28:25

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Maxine Peake describes the birth of one of the most adored albums of all time, including its iconic artwork. But the process of creating a classic is far from smooth, with producer Martin Hannett’s eccentric methods generating tension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S1E1: Band Meets Singer 23:34

4+ y ago23:34

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Maxine Peake tells the story of the beginnings of Joy Division, one of the most influential bands ever. The story begins with a young Bernard Sumner posting a notice in a Manchester record shop: "Band seeks singer". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S1E1: Transmissions: The Definitive Story of New Order and Joy Division - Trailer 1:59

4+ y ago1:59

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This is Transmissions, the definitive story of New Order and Joy Division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E55: Peter Murphy - Part 2

5+ y ago

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Dr.Sanders and Bryan continue their gaze into Peter Murphy's indigo eyes by covering his albums from the mid 90's to the early 2010's. They will remain Unshattered in their opinions that will never turn to Dust.By GothCast

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E54: Shadow Project [Rozz Williams and Eva O]

5+ y ago

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On this deathrock-filled episode of GothCast, Dr.Sanders and Just Bryan take a look into the Rozz Williams and Eva O project called Shadow Project. It encompassed a large amount of genres, but do their albums still hold up today?By GothCast

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E53: Mummy Films (1932, 1999, 2017)

5+ y ago

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Dr.Sanders and Bryan get all wrapped up in Mummy lore as they take a look at three very different films tackling ancient Egyptian terrors that rise from the grave.By GothCast

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E52: Clan of Xymox - Part 2

5+ y ago

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Dr.Sanders and Bryan finally cover the rest of Clan of Xymox's albums from the 90's. From techno to old school goth, this episode definitely has some twists and turns. The albums covered are Metamorphosis (1992), Headclouds (1993), Hidden Faces (1997), and Creatures (1999).By GothCast

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E51: The Psycho Series - Part 2

6y ago

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Dr.Sanders and Bryan take another trip to Bates Motel to find out exactly what happened to Norman Bates including his very successful venture into TV with Bates Motel in 2013.By GothCast

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E50: Clan of Xymox - Part 1

6y ago

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Dr.Sanders and Bryan examine the first four albums from Clan of Xymox. This band has a sound as unique as the fact that their name keeps changing, but the duo will see just how well their releases hold up today. The albums covered are Clan of Xymox (1985), Medusa (1986), Twist of Shadows (1989), and Phoenix (1991).…

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E49: The Psycho Series - Part 1

6y ago

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Dr.Sanders and Bryan take a trip to the Bates Motel in this episode as they break down the first three movies in Psycho franchise.By GothCast

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E48: Peter Murphy - Part 1

6y ago

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Dr.Sanders and Bryan take a look at Peter Murphy's career after leaving Bauhaus and branching out on his own. This episode covers Dali's Car, Should the World Fail to Fall Apart (1986), Love Hysteria (1988), Deep (1989), and Holy Smoke (1992). It's an interesting journey and Holy Smoke does it get good!…

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E47: The Danse Society

6y ago

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Join Dr.Sanders and cohost Bryan during their look into the interesting career of The Danse Society. This band has undergone almost a complete transformation over the years, but still align themselves closely with goth music. They cover the albums Seduction (1982), Heaven Is Waiting (1983), Looking Through (1986), and Change of Skin (2011).…

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E46: Marilyn Manson - Part 2

7y ago

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Finally Part 2 of our discussion on Marilyn Manson. Well....sort of, this time we have James whereas Part 1 had Robbie Gore. Anyway, this was an interesting time for Manson that was full of continued controversy and dramatic shifts in his sound. Listen to find out our thoughts on The Golden Age of Grotesque (2003), Eat Me Drink Me (2007), The High …

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E45: Aurelio Voltaire - Part 1

7+ y ago

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It’s time to talk about one of the most unique artists associated with goth. It’s the man, the myth, the….man?….it’s Aurelio Voltaire! Dr.Sanders and James have a great time as they discuss his first four albums and some of the many MANY other things he has created. This ended up being a weird episode of GothCast.…

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E44: London After Midnight

7+ y ago

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On this episode of GothCast, Dr.Sanders and James discuss four releases from the always romantic London After Midnight. Their albums are diverse and contained some dramatic shifts in sound. We cover the albums Selected Scenes from the End of the World (1992), Psycho Magnet (1996), Oddities (1998), and Violent Acts of Beauty (2007). Let’s see how th…

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E43: Alien - Part 1

8y ago

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This is the first episode without Robbie Gore and the first withJames Quinn. Alien is one of the biggest film franchises of all time and this time we're taking a look at Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), and Alien³ (1992). This was a fun episode to record and one that was instrumental in continuing GothCast as we know it.…

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E42: Christian Death ft. Rozz Williams

8+ y ago

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This episode we take a look at the work Rozz had released using the name "Christian Death featuring Rozz Williams" after his departure from Christian Death. This does not include Shadow Project as we will be covering that in a separate episode. However, this material is not often discussed, and we felt it would be a great third installment into our…

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E41: Specimen

8+ y ago

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This week we take a look at the career of an iconic band as we discuss Specimen and their music and fashion's impact on the gothic subculture. We cover the albums Azoic (1997). Electric Ballroom (2007, Alive at the Batcave (2009), and Wake the Dead (2013). The line-ups changed quite a bit as well as the sound, but it's undoubtedly Specimen.…

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E40: George Romero's Living Dead Series - Part 1

8+ y ago

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This week on GothCast, we take a look at the first three films in George Romero's Living Dead Series, covering Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), and Day of the Dead (1985). George Romero is a legend of horror, and is responsible for making the "zombie film" an icon of culture and cinema. We thought that Halloween would be th…

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E39: Marilyn Manson - Part 1

8+ y ago

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We know, We know… Some of you are really excited about this, some are appalled, and some are just confused. Nevertheless, the time has come. This episode is on Marilyn Manson’s first four albums, beginning with Portrait of an American Family (1994) and ending with Holywood (2000). Whether you love or hate Marilyn Manson, we hope that you enjoy this…

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E38: Xmal Deutschland

8+ y ago

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This episode we take a look at Xmal Deutschland, a band with a very interesting catalog that is not nearly discussed enough, duking it out over which of their four albums deserve the most accolades. We cover their albums Fetisch (1983), Tocsin (1984), Viva (1987), and Devils (1989). What would a GothCast episode be without an argument between Dr. S…

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