[1] Ghouls are … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the name Ghouls.
[1] Ghouls are a 6 piece from North West London whose sound derives from an array of musical influences ranging from Gypsy, Punk, Ska, Hip Hop, Soul and Garage Rock. Their eclectic musical sound is mixed with honest storytelling calling to mind modern greats such as The Skints, Gogol Bordello and Arctic Monkeys.
However, it's in their live shows which Ghouls' passion for music truly resides. The band involves the audience as though each person in the room is part of the band, attracting fans of all ages and musical tastes. Big things are on the way for these lot - catch them while you can.
Fresh from supporting Imperial Leisure in Paris, Ghouls release their second EP ‘No Such Thing As Luck’ on 9th August along with a release date show at Shepherd Bush’s Ginglik.
[2] Massimiliano Franceschini started Ghouls back in 1996 with Fabrizio Franceschini on bass, Marco Meister on guitars and Andrea Cassina on drums. Their self titled first demo, in 1996, included four tracks (Evil & Hate; Fear; Antichrist; Absolute Dominion). Few months after the recording session Meister and Cassina left the band.
In 1998 Massimiliano knew Antonio Poletti (former Novembre) and Emilio Trillò (from Carnal Rapture) and they talked about record a new demo. Giuseppe Orlando (Novembre's drummer) helped recording and realizing the new tracks (Ghouls; Rebaptized In Blasphemy; My Life For Your Death) which ended up in Rebaptized In Blasphemy. Unfortunately as two years before with guitar and drum, bass player Fabrizio left the band after the recording session. During the sessions for this second demo, despite all, Antonio and Emilio joined seriously the band and even without a regular drummer, the news songs keep searching in new influences and styles. The result of those efforts was Promo 2000, recorded in Outer Sound Studios, with Giuseppe Orlando on drums; the new tracks (Divine Chosen; I'm The Living Swear; Eternal Damnation) were fast and technically challenging and attracted eyes and ears on it.
In 2001 Mauro Mercurio on drums and Mike Viti on bass (from Hour Of Penance) joined the band; but it was to play live that they craved and they did it with several bands such as Behemoth, Theatre Des Vampires, Infernal Poetry. During 2002 Mike Viti left Ghouls but soon after they met Silvano Leone to replace him on bass. The band went in Subbass Studios to record their new demo Promo 2003, and even if between a lot of struggling and issues, there were three new tracks to cheer to (Marquise De Sade; Slut In Black; Phallic Soul). 2004 saw few live acts from Ghouls and many matters kept haunting the band till Maurio Mercurio left the guys but Alessio Brugiotti took his place, unfortunately it was prolly too late for them because they were all following different paths and Ghouls as a band was forced to stop its growth.
Massimiliano and Antonio never stopped playing Ghoulswise and searching for that special sound which means Ghouls and after all this time they feel time is up for some fast and juicy death metal. In 2008 Stefano Franceschini on bass (also in Amok Violent) and Claudio Testini on drums joined Ghouls. In the meantime the band sign for the italian Despise The Sun Records to release the debut full-lenght, The album, named 'Until It Bleeds' was produced by Giuseppe Orlando at the Outer Sound Studios and the album was released in December 2008.
Current line-up:
Antonio Poletti - guitars
Stefano Franceschini - bass
Max Franceschini - vocals
Claudio Testini - drums
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Facebook Friend
Ghouls Lyrics
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Having the same thought as if, as if I meditate
She′s no longer on my mind, so that I can celebrate
But I'm still stuck, in the back, like all I do is tailgate
I just want to feel something
But I just don′t know what it is
That part you said about staying friends
But I, I won't see you again
You're just another Facebook friend, yeah
I, I won′t see you again
You′re just another random text that I'll ignore
I don′t mind
I don't mind
I don′t mind
It's not like I′m looking for love
But it's excuse, on excuse, on excuse that I'll say
When you wanna meet up
Maybe no one′s right for me, opaque vision, hard to see
My head tells me to let it be, lock the heart and throw the key
I just sit here in my room, write about it in that book
I need somebody′s company, so take me into custody
I just want to feel something
Repeat the line again
That part you said about staying friends
But I, I won't see you again
You′re just another Facebook friend, yeah
I, I won't see you again
You′re just another random text
I just want to feel something
I just don't know what it is
Maybe no one′s right for me
Maybe it was only she
I need somebody's company
So take me into custody
My head tells me to let it be
Lock the heart and throw the key
I just sit and feel lonely
Thinking maybe no one's right for me
′Cause maybe no one′s right for me
(Maybe no one's right for me)
I just want to feel something
Repeat the line again
That part you said about staying friends
But I
I won′t see you again
I, I won't see you again
You′re just another random text that I'll ignore
The song "Facebook Friend" by Ghouls speaks about the aftermath of a breakup and the struggle to move forward. The lyrics reveal the emotional turmoil that follows a failed relationship and the feelings of loneliness and isolation that one may experience. The singer is sitting alone in their room, seemingly lost in thought, contemplating the end of their relationship. They admit that they are still stuck in the past, unable to let go of the memories that haunt them. Despite the fact that they want to move on, they find themselves hanging on to the past, as if they are tailgating a car in traffic.
The song emphasizes the internal struggle of coming to terms with the fact that the person they once loved is no longer a part of their lives. They repeat the line, "I just want to feel something, but I just don't know what it is," signifying their attempts to feel anything but the pain and sadness they are currently experiencing. The mention of Facebook and random text messages highlights the modern age of technology and how we rely on social media to stay in touch, even with those who are no longer meaningful in our lives. In the end, the singer accepts that maybe they are not meant to find love, and they will continue to write about their feelings of loneliness and longing, hoping that someone will take them into "custody."
Line by Line Meaning
Sat here in my room like I was, only yesterday
I am sitting alone in my room reminiscing about how I felt just like this yesterday
Having the same thought as if, as if I meditate
I am stuck in my thoughts, and it feels like I am meditating
She's no longer on my mind, so that I can celebrate
Now that I am over her, I can rejoice and celebrate my freedom
But I'm still stuck, in the back, like all I do is tailgate
I am still stuck in the past and feel like I am merely following along and not really living
I just want to feel something
I am numb and craving to feel something deeper
But it's excuse, on excuse, on excuse that I'll say / When you wanna meet up
I keep making excuses whenever you try to meet up with me
Maybe no one's right for me, opaque vision, hard to see
It's hard for me to see who is right for me due to my limited perspective
My head tells me to let it be, lock the heart and throw the key
My mind advises me to move on and forget about love
I need somebody's company, so take me into custody
I crave companionship so badly that I feel like I should be locked up for it
Maybe it was only she / Cause maybe no one's right for me
Maybe I was only meant to be with her because it seems like nobody else is right for me
That part you said about staying friends / But I won't see you again / You're just another Facebook friend
You said we could stay friends, but I know I won't be seeing you again, just another Facebook friend
I won't see you again / You're just another random text
I know I won't see you again, and your texts will just be another random one I ignore
Writer(s): ghouls
Contributed by Julia D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Awesome Ghouls !!!
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Awsome
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Album launch party - 23/06/17 at Fighting Cocks in Kingston / London. Tickets £5 here: https://www.banquetrecords.com/ghouls-riskee-and-the-ridicule-we-deny/the-fighting-cocks/GHOULS230617