Speaking With Ghosts is a Chicago-based melodic metalcore quintet formed in late 2013. Their sound identity is firmly rooted in the 'Rise Records' era of metalcore, blending the technical riffing of the American New Wave of Heavy Metal with the melodic sensibilities of post-hardcore.
Since their 2014 debut EP 'Searching For Direction,' the band has evolved from a local hardcore act into a polished studio entity, particularly evident in the high-fidelity production of 'Illuminated' (2017) and 'Into the Grey' (2019). Culturally, they occupy a space of 'positive hardcore,' emphasizing inspiration and mental health over traditional metal aggression. Their influence web connects the rhythmic precision of Parkway Drive with the spiritual earnestness of The Color Morale. Critical consensus highlights their ability to maintain a 'crowd-inclusive' energy, making them a staple of the midwestern touring circuit. For collectors and genre purists, they represent the enduring appeal of the melodic metalcore formula: heavy breakdowns, clean choruses, and deeply personal, confessional lyricism.
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