Something dark has been brewing in Long Beach, CA for the past several years. Crawling, clawing its way across the country like a vampiric creature, leaving a trail of cult-like followers in its wake. A turbulent, menacing style of music that combines elements of metal, goth-rock, melodic-hardcore and screamo from the scene's most promising band, I Am Ghost. With the impending release of the group's second full length album, Those We Leave Behind, the hardest working band in the scene finds themselves in a dark place, reconnecting with their passion for music through tragic tales of loss and despair.
Conceived by former animator/artist Steve Juliano, I Am Ghost was formed in the fall of 2004 in an attempt to create a style of music that not only rocked but also explored the beauty within darkness. After finding fellow musicians who shared his vision, Juliano and crew recorded an EP, We Are Always Searching, which quickly helped the band amass a strong following throughout southern California. In 2005, I Am Ghost signed to Epitaph Records, who released their debut full-length, Lovers' Requiem, the following year. In 2007 the band went through a lineup change and refocused their direction with Juliano (vocals) leading the way and Timoteo Rosales III (guitar), Ron Ficarro (bass) and Justin McCarthy (drums) filling out the sinister backup.
I Am Ghost's exceptional style of dark screamo and DIY work ethic is complimented by the band's remarkable live shows. After spending the past two years touring the world with bands like Aiden, Escape The Fate and Eyes Set To Kill among others, the band's tight sets of intensely passionate performances have won over fans from all over.
In October 2008 I Am Ghost will unveil their latest album, Those We Leave Behind - fourteen tumultuous tracks of dark rock. Combining sharp metallic riffs and soaring melodic choruses with tragic lyrics, Those We Leave Behind is a non-stop torrent of brooding passion-fueled rock with immediate accessibility. With a new lineup intact, I Am Ghost has a reenergized drive which translates to their darkest and hardest rocking music yet.
"We took everything differently this time," says the inimitable frontman Juliano. "We didn't set out to impress anyone this time. We've learned so much from touring for two years straight. We saw the world and realized how important it was to connect with yourself. You need to play music you love. We didn't care what anyone thought of this new record. We loved it and we thought, if we loved it then I'm sure everyone else might dig it. The entire band just let loose. We didn't hold back and this time around there weren't people telling me what I could and could not say in my lyrics. I dwelled more into my dreams and nightmares and wrote songs that meant a lot to me and the band."
Blending fantasy and reality through twisted tales of death and tragedy, Juliano revels in the quest to show the world the beauty in decay with songs like massive anthem "Don't Wake Up," the ode to the fallen "Those We Leave Behind" and the heart wrenching tale of "The Saddest Story Never Told." Those We Leave Behind is a stake in the heart of safe, conformed music, confirming their place among the scenes most elite bands.
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For some reason, i thought you guys were on the Warped tour. Opps lol. I missed it anyway which meant i missed Dommin too. But that's ok i like seeing my shows in an up close atmosphere anyway. Well i hope you guys can get to the east coast soon :D
Awesum show last night in Del Rio guys! That was one of the best concerts I've ever been to and I'll definately have to see you again sometime :) Btw, I think my gf wanted to like makeout with you Ronnie, she like totally fell in love with you haha
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Hey guys! You were awesome in Del Rio yesterday. I really hope you guys can come back for the 20 kids that showed up LOL. It was really nice talking with you guys after the show too. Keep rockin! Hope to see you guys again. <3
Your guys are so freak'n awesome!! PLEASE PLEASE come tour over here in BRISBANE, Australia!!! I love all your music, I AM GHOST is one of my fav bands so please come to australia!!
hi guys! hows the tour going? question: when are you coming to australia? we aussies miss out on everything! its not fair! please try to get down here as soon as you can...
Hey Guys, I'm getting my I Am Ghost Tat this weekend hopefully. it's totally unique and i hope you guys like it when i show it to you at the 27 show. i designed it with my manager who does tats so peace cant wait to see you guys.
Sup guys! It's me again, LAZAR! Something i forgot to mention outside after the show was that i sing for my band, and the artist who drew your default is the same artist who did the one for us!! I mean...What are the odds!! Hahaha! Well, i just wanted to tell you that cuz in a way it makes me, Joseph, and Jake feel more of a connection with you! You're like our biggest inspiration! Come again to Texas soon! I promise you there'll be more people next time!
HOLY SHIT YOU GUYS WERE AMAZING TONIGHT!!! Simply unbelievable! Happy Birthday Ronnie!!! Thanks Tim for giving me the Free Water after the show! Steve, thanks for accepting my drawing! Your reaction meant a lot to me! Thank you so much for playing at the Rabbit again! it really means a lot to me, my friends, and all the other fans who came and saw yall kick ass!!!
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