Ghoul
Ghoul performing in 2016
Ghoul performing in 2016
Background information
OriginOakland, California, U.S.
GenresThrash metal, death metal, shock rock, comedy metal
Years active2001–present
LabelsTankcrimes, Razorback
MembersCremator (Ross Sewage)
Digestor (Sean McGrath)
Dissector (Peter Svoboda)
Fermentor (Justin Ennis)
Past membersCremator (Andrew LaBarre)
Fermentor (Dino Sommese)
Dissector (Dan Randall)
Fermentor (Peژ Mon)
Websitecreepsylvania.com

Ghoul is an American thrash metal band from Oakland, California. Though the members' actual identities are meant to be concealed, it is known that some members or past members of Ghoul also play or have played in other bands such as Impaled, Dystopia, Wolves in the Throne Room, Exhumed, Phobia, Morbid Angel, Asunder and Morbosidad. Ghoul released their debut album in 2002 and have released five studio albums.

History

The masked members go by the stage names Cremator, Fermentor, Digestor, and Dissector.[1] The band's lyrics describe a large cast of characters, including themselves. Much of the known information concerning the band comes from the "Curio Shop Owner" one of the many characters mentioned in their songs. They claim to be mutants that come from Creepsylvania.[2] Ghoul was signed after self-releasing a demo. Their musical style is best described as a blend of thrash and grindcore with death metal vocals and lyrics. In 2008, Ghoul released a split 7-inch with Brody's Militia.[3]

In November 2011, the band released their fourth album, Transmission Zero, and embarked on a North American tour opening for shock rockers Gwar.[4] In early 2012, Ghoul once again toured the United States, opening for Gwar.[5] In mid-2012, the band toured the U.S. on a headlining run, playing festivals such as Maryland Deathfest, Chaos in Tejas, and the third annual GWAR B-Q.[6] The band teamed up with Cannabis Corpse for a brief tour of Europe in January/February 2013.[7]

Members

Ghoul performing in 2016

Former members

Live crew/character performers

Characters

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation and split albums

Demo

  1. "Graveyard Mosh"
  2. "Ghoul"
  3. "Rot Gut"
  4. "Ghouls Night Out" (Misfits cover)

Single

References

  1. ^ "Blabbermouth.net". Archived from the original on September 17, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2009.
  2. ^ Butcher, The (March 11, 2010). "SCARE-RIFF-EYEING Vol. 2: GHOUL". Dread Central. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Brody's Militia: News". Archived from the original on January 5, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2009.
  4. ^ "Ghoul releasing 'Transmission Zero' (song premiere), now on tour with Gwar (dates)". Brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  5. ^ "Dates For Sweet Gwar/Municipal Waste/Ghoul Tour Announced". MetalSucks.net. January 24, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  6. ^ "Here's the final lineup of the 2012 Gwar-B-Q". Riot Fest. July 3, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  7. ^ "Ghoul – Official Website » Cannabis Corpse/Ghoul Euro tour 2013!". Creepsylvania.com. December 21, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2016.

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