Great American Ghost’s debut full-length, Everyone Leaves, is set for a July 10 release on Good Fight Music.
The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Defeater guitarist Jay Maas (Ceremony, Title Fight) at Getaway Recording.
From Boston, Massachusetts, Great American Ghost has been grinding away in the Northeast scene since 2012 and has honed its sound and vision over the course of three EPs prior to the upcoming full-length. Frontman Ethan Harrison cites bands like Converge and American Nightmare as influences, and indeed Great American Ghost shares some traits with these New England heroes.
On Everyone Leaves, Great American Ghost pumps out hardcore of the burliest variety, from fast, barrelling-down-the-track parts to churning, bottomless-pit chugging not unlike Kurt Ballou in his deadliest dirge mode. Harrison’s hoarse vocals burst with feeling – pure realness, from the same school of hard knocks as Bannon or Eisold. Yet these lyrics and this music belong only to Harrison and Great American Ghost.
For a full dose of Great American Ghost, check out the song “Misery,” here, and the official music video for “Shiver,” (featuring guest vocals by Bruce LePage of 100 Demons), here.