Blue Öyster Cult

Blue Öyster Cult

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Country: US | Artist ID: 11e81bc8-1b61-c0c2-93bf-a0369fe50396

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rockrockart rockalbum rockhard rockblues rockclassic rockprogressive rockhip-hop & raphip-hop/rapmetalglam metalmetal
Influential: 61.98% Fanbase: 57.88% Trending: 64.04%
As of: 2025-09-09

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

John Varvatos • 78.11% • Very Strong
As of 2025-09-09

271,753

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-09

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Score: DMDB 61.98% | Fanbase 57.88% | Trending 64.04% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

Blue Öyster Cult, formed in 1967 at Stony Brook College on Long Island by students Sandy Pearlman and Richard Meltzer, evolved through various name changes before settling on their iconic moniker. The band's debut album was released in January 1972, followed by a string of successful releases, including the hit single "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" in 1976. Over the years, Blue Öyster Cult experienced multiple lineup changes and continued to release albums, with their music gaining popularity among hard rock fans.

In the late '90s, Blue Öyster Cult signed with the CMC label, releasing new studio albums such as "Heaven Forbid" in 1998 and "The Curse of the Hidden Mirror" in 2001. Their music found a new audience when Metallica covered their song "Astronomy." The band's legacy was further celebrated with best-of collections and reissues of their early albums, solidifying their place in rock history.
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Blue Öyster Cult Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-09-09

Blue Öyster Cult speaks to 25-34 & 18-24 audiences with measurable traction in UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, NIGERIA. Composition is heavily male (75%), which tightens creative strategy without sacrificing scale. Youtube is the reach engine (11,325 avg views per post), and Youtube supplies credible back-and-forth with core fans. Affinity clusters near John Varvatos, Live Nation, Pininfarina, suggesting category lift in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. The result is a partnership that feels earned, not forced.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low
How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.
Connection Strength
Artist Blue Öyster Cult score 0.20%Low bucket.
Brand: John VarvatosBrand: Live NationBrand: Pininfarina
Followers:271,753
Engagements:550
Rate:0.2%
Posts:146
Views:11,847
Avg Likes:490
Avg Comments:59
Avg Views:11,847

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 271,753 · Engagements 550 · Rate 0.2%
Posts 146 · Views 11,847 · Avg Likes 490 · Avg Comments 59 · Avg Views 11,847
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 25-34: 32%
18-24: 31%
35-44: 18%
45-64: 17%
Largest: 25-34 (32%); next: 18-24 (31%)
Gender Split Female: 25%
Male: 75%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (75%)
Top Countries UNITED STATES (51%)
BRAZIL (8%)
NIGERIA (6%)
UNITED KINGDOM (6%)
CANADA (6%)
Top regions: UNITED STATES (51%), BRAZIL (8%), NIGERIA (6%)
Platform Engagement Instagram: 121 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 522 avg views/post · Youtube: 11,325 avg views/post Best reach: Youtube 11,325 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 341 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

John Varvatos
Score: 78.11
Live Nation
Score: 41.48
Pininfarina
Score: 32.29
Ampeg
Score: 29.65
Chicco
Score: 24.45
Kellogg's
Score: 22.24
Amazon Music
Score: 19.88
Far Cry
Score: 14.67
Buick
Score: 14.49
Lucasfilm
Score: 13.99
Top Gear
Score: 13.58
Dr Pepper
Score: 11.99
Brand Category Score
John Varvatos 78.11
Live Nation 41.48
Pininfarina 32.29
Ampeg 29.65
Chicco 24.45
Kellogg's 22.24
Amazon Music 19.88
Far Cry 14.67
Buick 14.49
Lucasfilm 13.99
Top Gear 13.58
Dr Pepper 11.99
iHeartRadio Music Awards 10.69
Marshalls 9.01
Paramount Pictures 9.01
Xerox 8.43
DeLorean Motor Company 8.42
NHL 8.03
BBC 7.66
Snoopy And The Peanuts Gang 7.47
MTV 7.34
Columbia Pictures 7.13
Nickelodeon 6.95
Tim Hortons 6.91
Heinz 6.50
Ovaltine 6.45
Pixar 5.94
Nestlé 5.84
Gundam 5.48
Chick-fil-A 5.47
PetSmart 5.43
Spotify Music 5.36
Hurley 5.05
FedEx 5.00
Emporium 4.92
Maserati 4.85
Taco Bell 4.77
Tesla Motors 4.76
Verizon 4.76
Coors 4.76
Guinness 4.72
Bethesda Softworks 4.63
Walmart 4.50
Jack Daniels 4.28
AMC 3.90
The Witcher 3.87
Nokia 3.86
Nintendo 3.84
Jeep 3.75
Alfa Romeo 3.52

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Artist: Blue Öyster Cult

Date Range: 2025-09-10 → 2025-09-10
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