I Am Ghost
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| I Am Ghost | |
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| Origin | Long Beach, California |
| Genres | Post-hardcore, metalcore, symphonic rock, horror punk, emo[1] |
| Years active | 2004–2010 |
| Labels | Epitaph Records |
| Associated acts | Falling in Reverse, Requiem For The Dead, Emissary, The Ghost Digital, Llaves De La Calle, Chamber of Echoes, September Mourning, Tim Rosales III |
| Website | www.iamghostmusic.com |
| Members | |
| Steven Juliano Tim Rosales III Ron Ficarro Justin McCarthy Chad Kulengosky |
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| Past members | |
| Brian Telestai Kerith Telestai Ryan Seaman Gabriel Iraheta Victor Angel Camarena |
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I Am Ghost was an American post-hardcore band from Long Beach, California, conceived of and founded by Steven Juliano in 2004. They were signed to Epitaph Records from 2005 to 2010, before splitting up in July 2010.
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[edit] History
Singer and graphic artist Steve Juliano utilized his knowledge of MySpace to attract prospective members to I Am Ghost. Juliano formed a band that included lead guitarist Timoteo Rosales III; rhythm guitarist Gabe Iraheta; violinist Kerith Telestai and her husband, bassist Brian Telestai, and Drummer Victor Angel Camarena. Victor was let go from the band due to creative differences with Steven Juliano concerning the direction of the band. He was replaced by Ryan Seaman, who now plays drums for Falling In Reverse.
The band recorded a demo EP for Epitaph Records, entitled We Are Always Searching. Epitaph issued the band's first full length album Lovers' Requiem on October 10, 2006. Juliano explains, "It’s essentially a rock opera but for hardcore or Goth kids."[2]
I Am Ghost toured with Biffy Clyro, TheAUDITION and The Bronx on the Kerrang! Tour 2007, the Epitaph Tour 2007 with Escape the Fate, The Matches, and The Higher, the Take Action Tour in 2006, and played on Warped Tour 2006 and Warped Tour 2007.
Band violinist Kerith Telestai released an official statement on June 29, 2007, stating that she would be unable to continue touring and would be leaving I Am Ghost due to health reasons. A few days after Kerith's departure, her husband, Brian Telestai, announced that he too would be leaving the band after their tour with Aiden.
According to Juliano, there was a conflict among the remaining members of I Am Ghost and the Telestais, concerning the direction of I Am Ghost. Juliano believes that this conflict was the true reason for the departure of both Kerith and Brian. The remaining members of the band explained that the Telestais were such devoted Christians, that they would describe I Am Ghost as a Christian rock band during interviews. Juliano went on to say that Kerith would edit song lyrics, and insist the band never swear. At one point she cried in a tour van for almost 30 minutes, after Juliano used the word "fuck" on stage.[3]
During Warped Tour 2007, bassist/vocalist Ron Ficarro was invited to join the band and replace Brian Telestai.
The band's second full length release, Those We Leave Behind, was released on October 7, 2008. I Am Ghost has toured Europe and the United States in support of the album, most recently supporting Toronto, Canada's dark rock favorites, The Birthday Massacre.
On July 17, Juliano announced the band's break-up. According to him, the band had matured and grown up.[4]
[edit] Post band
As of September 2010, Steve Juliano (vocals) formed a new band "Requiem for the Dead". The band released its debut album "Always and Forever" September 2, 2011. The album is available for free download via requiemforthedead.com
As of April 20, 2011, Tim Rosales (guitar) formed a new group called "The Ghost Digital", which consists of collaborations with artists worldwide. He also helps run a company called "Vatican Clothing ".[1] On May 2011, Tim joins a Latin hip-hop group called "Llaves De La Calle", from Los Angeles, CA. On June 2011, Tim joins an industrial rock/goth pop band called "Chamber of Echoes" from the same city. On September 2011, Tim joins a alternative metal group called "September Mourning". He is also currently working with the following artists: DJ David Martin, Me Vs I, Poetic Sky, Boogie Green, King Cash Beats, Gatsby, Omar Montanez, Kokee Vega, Colombia, Reality and many more. He will be releasing his new solo album on December 2011.
As of December 2011, founding member Victor Angel Camarena (drums) plays for the djent band Emissary. The EP entitled "Sentinels" will be available early 2012.[5]
On January 15th 2012, Ron Ficarro (bass) would be filling in as Falling In Reverse's temporary bassist due to the departure of their bassist Mika Horiuchi. In the same month, Ron became an official member of the Radke's band.
[edit] Members
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[edit] Discography
- Studio albums
- We Are Always Searching (EP) (2005)
- Lovers' Requiem (2006)
- Those We Leave Behind (2008)
- Live albums
- LIVE in Orange County (2009)
[edit] Videography
- "Civil War and Isolation Thirst" (2005)
- "Our Friend Lazarus Sleeps" (2006)
- "Saddest Story Never Told" (2009)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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