2010s ‘Returners’ and ‘Get What You Give’ (2012) had put The Ghost inside firmly on the map and turned them into a force on the metalcore scene. Extensive touring had earned them a reputation as the younger version of Parkway Drive. So yes, they were cruising along just fine, thank you very much… and then their relentless ascent was abruptly halted when their tour bus collided head-on with a tractor, killing both drivers and leaving several band members in critical condition; drummer Andrew Tkaczyk lost one of this legs. Everyone thought it was game over for the band but after four gruesome years of rehabilitation they made the decision to reform in the same line-up. In 2019 in LA they played their first show since the tragedy and two years ago they hopped the pond again and hit Europe. It was an emotional and inspiring reunion and they come bearing gifts with their new album ‘Searching for Solace’ (2024). #GMM25
