Ghøstkid

Ghøstkid is the creative vehicle for German musician Sebastian 'Sushi' Biesler, established in 2020 following his departure from the trancecore outfit Electric Callboy. Based in Gelsenkirchen, the project represents a significant stylistic pivot from the comedic, party-oriented metal of his previous band toward a darker, more introspective, and industrial-influenced sound.

The project's identity is defined by a 'dark pop' philosophy applied to metalcore, drawing heavily from the aesthetic of early 2000s industrial rock (Marilyn Manson) and modern genre-blenders like Bring Me the Horizon and Fever 333. Musically, Ghøstkid is characterized by high-gloss production by Sky van Hoff, featuring dense layering of synths, trap-style 808s, and down-tuned guitars. The project has gained critical traction for its ability to bridge the gap between traditional metal audiences and the 'sad boy' trap aesthetic, often collaborating with artists across genres like Hollywood Undead and Kreator. Culturally, Ghøstkid sits at the forefront of the 'modern heavy' movement, where genre boundaries are secondary to atmospheric cohesion and emotional intensity.