Great American Ghost Drops New Single "Kerosene" From Upcoming Album "Tragedy Of The Commons"
Boston-based hardcore band Great American Ghost released their new single "Kerosene" on November 27, 2024, accompanied by a music video directed by Anthony Altamura. The track serves as the opening salvo from their upcoming fourth full-length album "Tragedy of the Commons," set for release on January 31, 2024, via SharpTone Records.
"Kerosene" explores themes of absolute nihilism, with vocalist Ethan Harrison describing it as "an anthem for a world that is truly hopeless, forlorn, and irredeemable." This aligns with the album's broader examination of societal exploitation and systemic failures.
"Tragedy of the Commons" was produced by Will Putney, combining basement-born hardcore spirit with staggering metallic precision and unexpectedly arresting melodies. The album represents the band's first release since 2020's "Power Through Terror" and marks their SharpTone Records debut.
The eleven-track album delves deep into political and social commentary. Harrison explains that rather than creating another purely political album, they focused on broader themes of hopelessness and exploitation. The record examines how finite resources are exploited by the powerful at the expense of the less fortunate.
Prior to "Kerosene," the band released several singles from the album including "Forsaken," "Hymn of Decay" and "Lost in the Outline," which explores themes of human agency and systemic control.
Great American Ghost features Ethan Harrison on vocals, Niko Gasparrini and Grayson Stewart on guitars, and Anthony Laur on bass. The quartet continues to push boundaries within the hardcore genre while maintaining their commitment to addressing societal issues through their music.
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https://distortedsoundmag.com/great-american-ghost-release-new-music-video-for-kerosene/
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