ABOUT
"Melodic punk just took a turn for the best, with Antighost and their new release of 'Creatures.' With a fantastic blend of styles and elements of different genres, this album made quite the impression at fifteen tracks long. I really enjoyed the diversity of tracks here as well as a good chunk of them being acoustic tracks (or combining that element) and the rest more upbeat and catchy rhythm driven songs…I’d definitely give this [album] a 9/10."
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-Stencil Magazine-
After years of trying to start bands but failing to find anyone serious about music, Sean Shepard (Guitarist/Vocals), at the age of 20 decided to go it alone in the studio and record some songs that he had written over the years. The result was a six song EP he titled “Wolves & Sheep” under the band name Antighost. The EP was recorded at Raydon Studio in Albion, MI and it was released in August of the same year.
Shepard then used the EP to find musicians interested in forming a band. In October he met and auditioned Dylan Vanderson (Drums). After a year of playing shows with various bass players, the two met Joe Bida (Bass) and the final piece of Antighost fell into place.
Antighost's debut EP exploded on the airwaves all across the country as the band toured extensively. Originally based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, word quickly spread of Antighost's high energy and raw presence. The trio packed up and moved to Detroit to pursue their music in the booming music scene of the Motor City. The band has worked tirelessly to perfect their performance and sound, bringing forth a new wave of alternative rock rooted in the grunge, emo and punk eras.
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Antighost followed up "Wolves & Sheep" with their debut album "Creatures" a hard hitting 15 track concept record. Despite the bands young age they toured tirelessly across the Midwest, bringing "Creatures" state to state, and igniting stages along the way.
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Praised for their live presence and lyrical content, Antighost have proven rock and roll is far from dead.
"A well-rounded album that exudes a sense of completeness, [Antighost's] “Creatures” expands beyond its roots in grunge and punk to incorporate ambient textures while driving home strong themes."
-Schyler Perkins
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"Whether it be a slow acoustic ballad, or a darker alt-rock vibe, every track has something different to offer with no two tracks being the same...Antighost are certainly exploring their styles and showing just what they can produce in one solid album, 8.5/10."
-Caitlin
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"I typically only play one song per band on the 'Local Lowdown' but this EP is so good, I'm going to play the entire thing from start to finish."
-Lynn Koon, WRIF
- Playing "Wolves & Sheep" on the Local Lowdown -
"Antighost’s debut EP, “Wolves & Sheep”, is an impressive collection of meaningful songs, accompanied by some classic punk rock staples and rhythms."
-Kray Freestone
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