Ghostkid

Ghostkid
Ghostkid at Download Festival, Hockenheimring, Germany in 2022
Ghostkid at Download Festival, Hockenheimring, Germany in 2022
Background information
OriginGelsenkirchen, Germany
Genres
Years active
  • 2020–present
Label
Spinoff of
Members
  • Sebastian Biesler
  • David Friedrich
  • Iain Duncan
  • Axel One
Past members
  • Daniel Güldener
  • Stanislaw Czywill
  • Jan Marco Heinz
  • Joakim Stephan Möller
  • Christian Kisseler
Websiteghost-kid.de

Ghostkid (stylized as Ghøstkid) is a German rock band formed in Gelsenkirchen, in 2020. The band currently consists of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sebastian Biesler, guitarist Iain Duncan, drummer David Friedrich and bassist Axel One. Former members include, guitarists Daniel Güldener, Jan Marco Heinz, and Christian Kisseler, bassist Stanislaw Czywill, and drummer Joakim Stephan Möller. Their musical style consists of metalcore and post-hardcore, with influences of nu metal, industrial metal, and gothic metal.

History

Formation and Ghøstkid (2020–2021)

Biesler performing with the band in 2022

Vocalist Sebastian Biesler co-founded Electric Callboy (then known as Eskimo Callboy) in 2010, recording five studio albums with band before Biesler announced his departure from the band in February 2020. He soon after announced his new project Ghostkid, formed with former members of To the Rats and Wolves.

In November 2020, Ghostkid released their self-titled debut album, GHØSTKID, produced by Sky van Hoff. The band was scheduled to go on tour in support of the album in April 2021; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was pushed back to December of that year. Additional tour dates were announced in May.

Hollywood Suicide and line-up change (2022–2026)

Concluding the touring cycle of their debut album, Ghostkid released their second studio album, Hollywood Suicide in 2024. It was also announced the band would be supporting Blind Channel on tour.

In May 2026, vocalist Sebastian Biesler announced members Stanislaw Czywill, Jan Marco Heinz, Joakim Stephan Möller, and Christian Kisseler have parted ways with the band, leaving Biesler the sole remaining member.

Follow the White Rabbit (2026–present)

In June 2026, frontman Sebastian Biesler announced a new chapter for Ghostkid via his Instagram account. The new album, "Follow the White Rabbit", was announced with a release date of October 2nd, 2026. The first single “Ivory” was released on July 31st, 2026 alongside an accompanying music video. In keeping with the album's title, the new band members were concealed behind white rabbit masks during the video. Their identities were officially revealed in the video for the second single, "I Destroyed You", released on August 27th, 2026. The new members are

In September 2026, the European tour originally scheduled for October, was postponed until April 2027. Sebastian Biesler explained the decision by personal challenges and the need to prioritize his mental health and take time for further recovery. However, the Christmas concert scheduled to take place in Cologne on December 19, 2026, is still set to go ahead.

Musical style and influences

Vocalist Sebastian Biesler explained some of his influences consists of Marilyn Manson, Fever 333, and Bring Me the Horizon. He combined this inspiration with gloom, aggressiveness, snootiness with pop affinity, as well as influences from nu metal, trap, industrial metal.

Band members

Current
Former

Discography

Studio albums
Singles

Awards and nominations

Impericon Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Ghostkid Best Newcomer Won
Berlin Music Video Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Supernova" Best Music Video Nominated
Heavy Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Ghostkid Best International Breakout Band Nominated

References

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  2. ↑ Rogers, Jack (November 12, 2020). "This Is How Ghostkid Was Born, As Told By Vocalist Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler". Rock Sound. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Eskimo Callboy: "Sushi" presents its new project "GHØSTKID"". Impericon. February 17, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ "ALBUM REVIEW: Ghøstkid – Ghøstkid". Distorted Sound. November 13, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Ghostkid - Postponement of the headliner tour to December 2021". Metal.de. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Ghøstkid is coming on Social Distancing Tour 2021". More Core. May 27, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  7. ↑ Edwards, Joe (March 20, 2024). "Reviews GHØSTKID HOLLYWOOD SUICIDE". Boolin Tunes. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
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  9. ↑ Baldin, Benedetta (May 19, 2026). "Ghøstkid part ways with the whole band". Chaos Zine. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Instagram post about the new band members". Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Personal statement about postponing the tour". Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Century Media Records - Ghøstkid". Century Media. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Impericon Awards 2020 - You have voted". Impericon. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  14. ↑ "2021 SILVER SCREENINGS". Berlin Music Video Awards. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Zach Redrup: Finalists for Heavy Music Awards 2021 confirmed!". Dead Press. Archived from the original on June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2026.