Back in 1968, when the New York band was still known as Soft White Underbelly, a gig in front of Elektra exec Jac Holtzman ...

Classic rock legends Blue Öyster Cult burst onto the music scene in the early 1970s as the first band to feature an umlaut in their name, establishing a trend used by artist to this day. But the band ...

The hard rock band of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” fame will treat hardcore fans to some deep cuts at its July 17 show. EVERETT — Blue Öyster Cult is looking forward to playing for their hardcore fans ...

Since 1972, Blue Öyster Cult has been touring the world bringing their unique take on rock music with them. The band was founded by Eric Bloom (vocals, stun guitar), Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser (lead ...

Those of us of a certain vintage will almost surely remember Blue Öyster Cult, the hard rock band that headlines the opening night concert at the Marin County Fair. Serious metal heads of any age will ...

The movie monster they’re most associated with—namechecked in the title one of their most recognizable tunes—is Godzilla. But the new studio album from venerable Classic Rockers Blue Öyster Cult takes ...

Long Island’s Blue Öyster Cult released its first collection of songs in 1972, years before Motörhead, Mötley Crüe, or Queensrÿche (not to mention Spin̈al Tap!) adorned their names with purposeless ...

“(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” might be the most legendary song by the Blue Öyster Cult. The track holds a special place in pop culture, having appeared in everything from John Carpenter’s Halloween to Rob ...

Every Halloween season, the most played song on classic rock radio is "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult. But this October, the Long Island band has something new to offer with "The Symbol ...

Editor’s note: We talked to Buck Dharma in October 2020. The following is based on an unpublished interview. Did you know Blue Öyster Cult’s “Godzilla” was written in Dallas? “True, that’s where it ...

During a career that spans more than 45 years, Blue Öyster Cult have often been referred to as ‘The thinking man’s metal band’. It’s an epithet that founding member Eric Bloom doesn’t reject – nor ...