(Give Up The Ghost is the new name of American Nightmare, because a lawsuit from another band forced them to change their name.) Latest release from this Boston band. The band, founded by longtime friends Singer Wes Eisold and former Ten Yard Fight guitarist Tim Cossar, play fast and fierce old-school hardcore, but with a few twists, including brutally honest lyrics and innovative song structures.

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The long awaited follow-up to 'Background Music.' The band changed its name to Give Up the Ghost after the original American Nightmare, a band based outside of Philadelphia, objected to the use of their name and trademark. So Give Up the Ghost was born. The band has shaped a sound and aesthetic that's identifiable and contextual -- initially you might not see the link to Archers of Loaf, Joy Division, Pulp, Godspeed You Black Emperor!, Morrissey, Fugazi, Lifetime, or My Bloody Valentine in GUTG's sound, bu...   [ read more ]

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?Boston hardcore thrashers Give Up the Ghost (Tim Cossar, guitar; Wes Eisold, vocals; Brian Masek, guitar; Matt Woods, bass; and Nate Helm, drums) originally formed in the fall of 1999 as American Nightmare, building a following with local live shows and a heavily circulated demo cassette, which led to a deal with the Boston independent label Bridge Nine Records. A self-titled EP followed in 2000, as they hit the road with such acts as Madball, Converge, Amen, and Boy Sets Fire, issuing another EP the foll...   [ read more ]

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