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The Ghost Inside guitarist Zach Johnson is facing a potential surgery on his femur. The news was unexpected for everyone, as it was found when Johnson went in for a check-up on his pelvis/hip. “Turns out my femur hasn't healed, could be due to infection, or just bad luck,” the guitarist said on his Instagram. […]

Since a tragic bus crash that has resulted in amputations, bone infections and the loss of their driver, the members of the Ghost Inside have continuously fought for recovery.  Bassist Jim Riley is already embarking back out on tour, playing bass for Falling In Reverse. We're so happy to see one of the guys back […]

The resilience of the Ghost Inside continues to be an inspiration. Since a tragic bus crash that has resulted in amputations, bone infections and the loss of their driver, the members of the Ghost Inside has continuously fought for recovery. Read more: Here’s new video of the Ghost Inside drummer learning to play after losing leg […]

The Ghost Inside’s Andrew Tkaczyk has shared a new clip of him learning to drum after losing his right leg in a tragic bus accident last November. “Messed around on the kit today with the @vicfirth dampening pads,” he wrote in the video’s caption. “They have excellent rebound. The glove on my right hand helps […]

The Ghost Inside frontman Jonathan Vigil has been diagnosed with yet another bone infection in his ankle, which was caused by a screw coming dislodged and creating the initial infection. “Another six weeks of intravenous antibiotics. Another six weeks without progression. Another six weeks away from a seemingly simple goal of being able to just […]

This Wild Life vocalist and guitarist Kevin Jordan is asking fans to help the Ghost Inside win a Skully at this year’s APMAs. Vote now! The band shared a message from Jordan on Facebook asking fans to vote for the Ghost Inside in the Most Dedicated Fanbase category. “Besides seeing the Ghost Inside take the […]

The Ghost Inside's Jonathan Vigil has shared a new update in his recovery on Instagram. Unfortunately, the frontman is facing a new setback: one of the screws in his broken ankle has pierced through the skin, prompting yet another surgery. “It delays my recovery longer which means I'm further away from walking on my own,” […]

The Ghost Inside bassist Jim Riley has shared a new statement recounting the band’s tragic bus accident that took place last November.  “On November 19th I woke up to a living nightmare,” he writes. “I knew something bad had happened but no clue the extent.” Later he adds, “I was the first person out of […]

The Ghost Inside frontman Jonathan Vigil has been cleared of a bone infection and is looking ahead to his remaining surgeries after being involved in a tragic bus accident last November. “It's been nearly six months since the accident and ALL of us still have a long way to go,” he shared in a recent […]

Guitar Hero II quipped that a mini fridge is more important than a bassist. And while it is true that many people undervalue the role a bass guitar plays, it’s hugely important in providing a sturdy backbone to almost any song, giving it a fuller, more intense sound. (Not to mention that the drummer naturally […]

New video of the Ghost Inside’s Andrew Tkaczyk drumming for the first time since losing his right leg has been shared by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. The six-and-a-half minute clip features Tkaczyk getting his custom kit set up to his liking, and then beginning his comeback process.  Read more: The Ghost Inside will play Warped […]

There is a new, ultimate VIP experience on sale for Vans Warped Tour this year, and the proceeds will support the Ghost Inside following their bus accident from last fall. This VIP experience is super limited to two spots and will place you side-by-side Kevin Lyman for two days on the tour. You'll travel in […]

Japanese metalcore band Crystal Lake teamed up with AP to premiere a new cover of the Ghost Inside's “Wide Eyed,” with all profits from the song going straight to the Ghost Inside to help pay for medical expenses. This follows a tragic bus accident in November, where the two drivers were killed and others seriously […]

Stray From The Path have unveiled a new song dedicated to the Ghost Inside. Listen to the track (available only on Bandcamp) and read a statement from Stray From The Path below. All proceeds from the song will go to the Ghost Inside. Read more: The Ghost Inside will play Vans Warped Tour 2017 The Ghost Inside […]

The Ghost Inside's drummer Andrew Tkaczyk posted a video today of his first time drumming since losing his right leg after the band's unfortunate bus accident back in November 2015. This news follows their recent announcement to play Vans Warped Tour 2017 as well. You can check out Tkaczyk's video and announcement below. Read More: The Ghost Inside welcome […]

The Ghost Inside have officially welcomed former Texas In July guitarist Chris Davis as a new member. “Us playing shows again is the furthest thing from our minds at the moment,” wrote the band on Instagram, “but none of us could ever imagine playing again without @chris_tgi.” Read more: The Ghost Inside will play Vans Warped […]

The Ghost Inside are the first confirmed band to be playing Warped Tour 2017. Today's Vans Warped Tour live lineup announcement, which you can re-watch on our Facebook channel, concluded with the surprise announcement that the Ghost Inside will be playing the tour in 2017. You heard it here first. 2017 is the year of @theghostinside, see you […]

[Photo by Andrew Boschini] Chicago metalcore outfit Speaking With Ghosts has teamed up with AltPress to premiere a brand new music video for their single “The Boy Who Lived.” “’The Boy Who Lived’ is about discovering [one’s] self. Figuring a way to push past day to day problems and finding clarity though everything by pressing […]

The Ghost Inside drummer Andrew Tkaczyk has shared a video update of him standing upright after losing his right leg in a tragic bus accident last November. Read more: The Ghost Inside drummer on eventual return to music: “One way or another, I’m gonna figure it out” The incident took place outside of El Paso, Texas […]

Artists find inspiration in many places, but the one source that always proves inexhaustible is art itself. Whether it’s stories from hundreds of years ago or black and white films from just a few decades ago, artwork of all types continues to inspire today’s musicians. We’ve compiled a list of 10 songs that were either […]