Give Up The Ghost
Hometown: Boston, MA USA
Wes Eisold: Vocals
Tim Cossar: Guitar
Brian Masek: Guitar
Josh Holden: Bass
Alex Garcia Rivera: Drums
Give Up The Ghost began their influential life as "American Nightmare" in 1999. The band were forced to change their name due to copyright issues in 2003. They were arguably one of the most important hardcore bands ever. It should be noted that the band had a laundry list of members who came and went, however the definitive touring lineup is mentioned above.
"...Give Up The Ghost started off with their scope aimed directly at what they wanted. Their only crime was hitting the mark with one bullet. They became a band that you had to take note of. Their fans were noticeably their fans. From the first note of their demo a fresh take on hardcore and people were being showcased and people latched on in record time. Soon enough the tables turned and the same arms that were pushing through the sleeves of their shirts, the same pens that were thinking of new ways to describe their energy, the same fingers that were forming bar chords to recreate their sound were now shooting back at them. What the former fans turned critics ignore is what truly defines Give Up The Ghost. Hardcore and punk might be their format and roots but their approach has been anything but typical. Singer Wes Eisold's lyrics are marked with wit, sarcasm and brutal honesty. Most importantly they aren't just slogans phonetically placed over power chords, they are an ardent take on the day to day, without anything obscured and leaving nothing to protect the author. This is the theme that permeates their sound, their imagery and attitude..."
After years of internal and external turbulence, the band played their last show in front of an unassuming crowd in a Connecticut VFW hall. The band and crowd were both anaware of the shows significance at the time.
The band issued their classic demo recording as a 7"EP on Malfunction Records.
Give Up The Ghost also released music on both Bridge Nine, Reflections, and Equal Vision labels.
Hometown: Boston, MA USA
Wes Eisold: Vocals
Tim Cossar: Guitar
Brian Masek: Guitar
Josh Holden: Bass
Alex Garcia Rivera: Drums
Give Up The Ghost began their influential life as "American Nightmare" in 1999. The band were forced to change their name due to copyright issues in 2003. They were arguably one of the most important hardcore bands ever. It should be noted that the band had a laundry list of members who came and went, however the definitive touring lineup is mentioned above.
"...Give Up The Ghost started off with their scope aimed directly at what they wanted. Their only crime was hitting the mark with one bullet. They became a band that you had to take note of. Their fans were noticeably their fans. From the first note of their demo a fresh take on hardcore and people were being showcased and people latched on in record time. Soon enough the tables turned and the same arms that were pushing through the sleeves of their shirts, the same pens that were thinking of new ways to describe their energy, the same fingers that were forming bar chords to recreate their sound were now shooting back at them. What the former fans turned critics ignore is what truly defines Give Up The Ghost. Hardcore and punk might be their format and roots but their approach has been anything but typical. Singer Wes Eisold's lyrics are marked with wit, sarcasm and brutal honesty. Most importantly they aren't just slogans phonetically placed over power chords, they are an ardent take on the day to day, without anything obscured and leaving nothing to protect the author. This is the theme that permeates their sound, their imagery and attitude..."
After years of internal and external turbulence, the band played their last show in front of an unassuming crowd in a Connecticut VFW hall. The band and crowd were both anaware of the shows significance at the time.
The band issued their classic demo recording as a 7"EP on Malfunction Records.
Give Up The Ghost also released music on both Bridge Nine, Reflections, and Equal Vision labels.
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