I Am Ghost
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I Am Ghost was an American 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.
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 left the band due to creative differences and 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."
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.
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.
As of September 2010-Lead Vocalist Steve Juliano 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 http://www.requiemforthedead.com
As of April 20, 2011- Guitarist Tim Rosales III formed a new group called the " THE GHOST DIGITAL ", which consists of collaborations with artists worldwide. He also helps run a company called " Vatican Clothing ". http://www.vaticanclothing.com
On May 2011- Tim Rosales III joins a Latin Hip-hop group called " Llaves De La Calle" from Los Angeles CA
On Jun 2011- Tim Rosales III joins an industrial/goth/pop band called " Chamber of Echoes " from Los Angeles CA
On September 2011- Tim Rosales III joins a metal/rock 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 Album on December 2011
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
, conceived of and founded by Steven Juliano in 2004. They were signed to Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
from 2005 to 2010, before splitting up in July 2010.
History
Singer and graphic artist Steve Juliano utilized his knowledge of MySpaceMySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
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 left the band due to creative differences and was replaced by Ryan Seaman, who now plays drums for Falling In Reverse.
The band recorded a demo EP for Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
, entitled We Are Always Searching
We Are Always Searching
We Are Always Searching is the debut EP by the post-hardcore band I Am Ghost, released by Epitaph Records in October 2005. A shorter, 6-track version of the EP was originally given out for free by the band....
. Epitaph issued the band's first full length album Lovers' Requiem
Lovers' Requiem
Lovers' Requiem is the debut album by the rock band I Am Ghost. It was released on October 10, 2006 by Epitaph Records, and is the band's first full-length album...
on October 10, 2006. Juliano explains, "It’s essentially a rock opera but for hardcore or Goth
Goth subculture
The goth subculture is a contemporary subculture found in many countries. It began in England during the early 1980s in the gothic rock scene, an offshoot of the post-punk genre. The goth subculture has survived much longer than others of the same era, and has continued to diversify...
kids."
I Am Ghost toured with Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band from Kilmarnock, comprising Simon Neil , James Johnston and Ben Johnston...
, TheAUDITION and The Bronx
The Bronx
The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is also known as Bronx County, the last of the 62 counties of New York State to be incorporated...
on the Kerrang!
Kerrang!
Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper...
Tour 2007, the Epitaph Tour 2007 with Escape the Fate
Escape the Fate
Escape the Fate is an American post-hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada formed in 2005 and originally from Pahrump, Nevada. They have released three EPs and three full-length studio albums. Dying Is Your Latest Fashion was the band's debut album and only album to feature vocalist Ronnie Radke...
, The Matches
The Matches
The Matches are a United States-based band formed in 1997 in Oakland, California. It currently is composed of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Shawn Harris, lead guitarist and backup vocalist Jonathan Devoto, bassist and backup vocalist Dylan Rowe, and drummer Matt Whalen...
, and The Higher
The Higher
The Higher is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. They were originally known as "September Star". They have released two full length albums named On Fire, Histrionics and EPs named "Pace Yourself" and "Star is Dead"...
, 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
Aiden
Aiden is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington that formed in the spring of 2003. The members are WiL Francis , Nick Wiggins , and Angel Ibarra . wiL originally played bass but took over lead vocals when the original singer left...
.
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
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
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.
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
Those We Leave Behind
Those We Leave Behind is the second studio album by post-hardcore band I Am Ghost, and was released on October 7, 2008. The sound of the album is considerably different: after the departure of the band's female vocalist/violinist Kerith Telestai, I Am Ghost recorded more melodic, yet lyrically...
, was released on October 7, 2008. I Am Ghost has toured Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in support of the album, most recently supporting Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
's dark rock favorites, The Birthday Massacre
The Birthday Massacre
The Birthday Massacre is a synthrock band, based in Toronto, Canada. The band formed in 1999, known then as Imagica...
.
On July 17, Juliano announced the band's break-up. According to him, the band had matured and grown up.
As of September 2010-Lead Vocalist Steve Juliano 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 http://www.requiemforthedead.com
As of April 20, 2011- Guitarist Tim Rosales III formed a new group called the " THE GHOST DIGITAL ", which consists of collaborations with artists worldwide. He also helps run a company called " Vatican Clothing ". http://www.vaticanclothing.com
On May 2011- Tim Rosales III joins a Latin Hip-hop group called " Llaves De La Calle" from Los Angeles CA
On Jun 2011- Tim Rosales III joins an industrial/goth/pop band called " Chamber of Echoes " from Los Angeles CA
On September 2011- Tim Rosales III joins a metal/rock 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 Album on December 2011
Members
- Steven Juliano - Lead Vocals, Keys, Lyrics
- Ron Ficarro - Bass, Backing Vocals
- Timoteo Rosales III - Lead Guitar
- Justin McCarthy- Drums, Percussion
- Chad Kulengosky- Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Brian Telestai - Bass, Keys, Vocals
- Kerith Telestai - Violin, Vocals
- Victor Angel Camarena - Drums (Tracks 2-9 on We Are Always SearchingWe Are Always SearchingWe Are Always Searching is the debut EP by the post-hardcore band I Am Ghost, released by Epitaph Records in October 2005. A shorter, 6-track version of the EP was originally given out for free by the band....
) - Ryan Seaman- Drums (Tracks 2-12 on Lovers' RequiemLovers' RequiemLovers' Requiem is the debut album by the rock band I Am Ghost. It was released on October 10, 2006 by Epitaph Records, and is the band's first full-length album...
) - Gabe Iraheta- Guitar
Studio albums
- 2006: Lovers' RequiemLovers' RequiemLovers' Requiem is the debut album by the rock band I Am Ghost. It was released on October 10, 2006 by Epitaph Records, and is the band's first full-length album...
- 2008: Those We Leave BehindThose We Leave BehindThose We Leave Behind is the second studio album by post-hardcore band I Am Ghost, and was released on October 7, 2008. The sound of the album is considerably different: after the departure of the band's female vocalist/violinist Kerith Telestai, I Am Ghost recorded more melodic, yet lyrically...
- 2009: LIVE in Orange County
Music videos
- 2005: "Civil War and Isolation Thirst"
- 2006: "Our Friend Lazarus Sleeps"
- 2009: "Saddest Story Never Told"