Blue Öyster Cult News and Photos

Blue Oyster Cult – Imaginos (1988; 2013 reissue)

Fri, May 10 2013 4:42am - Source: Something Else!

Despite the tortured history surrounding this release, something that ultimately mangled its original, rather Lovecraft-ian storyline, Imaginos might just be the most complete full-length Blue Oyster Cult ever did.

Blue Oyster Cult – Imaginos (1988; 2012 reissue)

Thu, May 09 2013 1:09pm - Source: Something Else!

Despite the tortured history surrounding this release, something that ultimately mangled its original, rather Lovecraft-ian storyline, Imaginos might just be the best full-length Blue Oyster Cult ever did.

‘We never really thought much about the cowbell’: An infamous SNL skit’s impact on Blue Oyster Cult

Wed, January 30 2013 7:27pm - Source: Something Else!

That legendary "more cowbell" sketch on SNL in 2000 didn't just introduce Blue Oyster Cult to a new generation, it changed the band's touring requirements.

TVD Live: Blue Oyster Cult at the State Theatre, 12/8

Wed, December 12 2012 3:11am - Source: The Vinyl District

Here's a question for you trivia buffs: how many drummers have left the Blue Oyster Cult fold since the departure of original drummer Albert Bouchard in 1981?

TVD Recommends: Blue Oyster Cult at the State Theatre, 12/8

Thu, December 06 2012 6:19pm - Source: The Vinyl District

I don't care what anyone says—it was all the Godzilla head's fault.

Blue Oyster Cult celebrating 40 years, NYC show postponed (updated dates)

Sun, October 28 2012 8:56pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Legendary hard rockers Blue Oyster Cult are touring and were set to celebrate their 40th anniversary at a NYC show tonight (10/28) at Best Buy Theater , but it has been postponed to November 5th due to hurricane.

Blue Oyster Cult bassist Rudy Sarzo quits

Tue, July 03 2012 7:07am - Source: Music-News.com

Rudy Sarzo, who has been playing bass for Blue Oyster Cult for the last five years, has announced that he is leaving the group.

New Music Monday: Dar Williams, Hank III, Donovan, the Grateful Dead, Lurrie Bell

Mon, April 16 2012 12:17pm - Source: Something Else!

Put up a chair; there's piping hot newness in store from the likes of Dar Williams, Duke Robillard, Hank Williams III, Jon Cleary and Lurrie Bell , as well as sizzling reissues and concert souvenirs from Blue Oyster Cult, Cowboy Junkies, Donovan, the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin — not to mention the Tom Moulton remixes of favorite cuts from Philadelphia International.

CD Review: Blue Oyster Cult, “The Essential Blue Oyster Cult”

Sun, April 01 2012 6:18pm - Source: Pop Dose

The keen observer will ask, "Hey wait, didn't Sony already release The Essential Blue Oyster Cult a couple years ago?"

Review: 'Roadie' A Compelling Portrait Of The Sad Aftermath Of A Failed Life On The Road

Thu, January 05 2012 3:28pm - Source: The Playlist

For some, life is a series of indignities.

Sea of Bees Covers Blue Oyster Cult, U2 on New EP

Thu, September 08 2011 1:04pm - Source: Cover Me

SARAH PALIN LIKES GHOST, HATES SWEDES

Thu, January 13 2011 7:26pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Spillett had been hammering Palin's people for a response about her use of Blue Oyster Cult's "Godzilla" as an entrance song for a campaign speech in 2008; after months and months of unreturned emails, Spillett's inbox finally lit up with a response from Palin herself, and better yet, a follow-up including her thoughts on Ghost's Opus Eponymous , an album that's certainly got quite a bit of buzz in the metal community right now.