Following the release of their debut album The Dark Overlords of the Universe (Season of Mist, 2026), Finnish horror-punk supergroup THE GHOULSTARS sat down with The MetalList for an in-depth conversation. Founder and guitarist Markus "Daddy Ghoul" Laakso opens up about the five-year road to the record, the B-movie and sci-fi aesthetics that define their sound, and the personal grief quietly woven behind the monster-themed lyrics. One standout detail: the "Too Ghoul For School" music video was shot in Finland — with Alexi Laiho's former Cadillac playing a starring role. Markus also recalls his junior high years in San Diego, which left a permanent mark on his musical sensibility.
THE GHOULSTARS: New Interview — Alexi Laiho's Cadillac, San Diego School Days, and a Debut Five Years in the Making
28 June 2026
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