EPK – Marble Ghosts – The Greatest Divide (2025)
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“For fans that have had our first EP on repeat, they will be getting more of the same, so they should really enjoy it. There are more guitar solos on this EP (one in each song!) and the same massive catchy choruses. Fans will also appreciate how different each song is, but still very much in the Marble Ghosts style.” – Marble Ghosts
For fans of Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Saint Asonia, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin
Band: Marble Ghosts
EP Title: The Greatest Divide
Release Date: May 23, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
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“Marble Ghosts’ latest single, “Distance Between,” is a relentless blast of punk-metal energy that sets the tone for their upcoming EP, The Greatest Divide (April 4th). The track showcases the band’s unique ability to fuse aggression and melody into a seamless and high-octane performance. From its rapid-fire verses to its towering choruses, “Distance Between” never loses its intensity. The song’s razor-sharp guitars anchor the chaos and deliver not one but two blistering solos that elevate the track’s raw power. Meanwhile, the desperate screams layered over the final crescendo inject a tangible urgency that drives home the song’s message about the fractures in modern society. The song’s technical precision and anthemic qualities plus the band’s punk edge keeps the energy raw and unfiltered, evoking a battle cry to confront the growing divides in the world around us. “Distance Between” and Marble Ghosts prove they’re not just pushing genre boundaries. They’re demolishing them.” – Amplify The Noise
“We have been patiently waiting for a new cut from heavy masters’ Marble Ghosts and they have delivered. The new single “Distance Between” lands today and it’s a special one. The first single to be released from their forthcoming album “The Greatest Divide” (April 4th), “Distance Between” accomplishes what every band hopes to…a monumental track that separates itself from everything else. Driving riffs, top tier vocals, a punchy rhythm section and of course solo breaks that just take flight – Marble Ghosts are back and we’re thrilled they exceeded our ridiculously unfair expectations! Catch it on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
“Their sound is a unique blend of soft underscoring elements and heavy riffs.” – Decibel Magazine
“When a band is said to be for fans of Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace, this puts a lot of pressure on that band to live up to expectations, especially those of lifelong fan of all of those acts. However, Canadian’s Marble Ghosts have produced quite an exciting debut EP that’s made up of a mix of metal genres from metalcore and grunge to death metal. ‘Lie To Me’ has a heavy bass line intro before thick guitar riffs join in. This intensity is matched by the vocals, which seem to be drenched in emotion and this is what makes it a real must listen on the EP. Whilst the lyrics themselves don’t vary much, they don’t need to, because it feels like this track is about putting across a certain atmosphere rather than writing an epic tale. The band do delve into the political in ‘False Heroes’, where they question outdated thinking with such lines as “boys will be boys, all the while accompanied by an unsettling melody in a minor key. They use their own country’s history to influence this song, which the EP artwork and the band’s name are all linking together. 8/10” Powerplay Magazine UK
“End Of The World completes the EP and no lie instantly had us drooling with its air of nagging menace veined by swarthy guitar lures and a tension of creative distraction, an imposing coaxing soon evolving into a full incitement of animated temptation and keen adventure. Grabbing favourite track honours in its greedy fists, the song prowled like a predator and roared with punk dissidence, aligning both to melodic and sonic drama.” – Ring Master Reviews
“Now we have reached our last mention, my number one recommendation for this week’s list of incredible new music from this website of ours. They have recently just emerged on the metal scene with a distinctive sound. I am talking about the Ottawa-based band Marble Ghosts. Unveiling their self-titled EP, showcasing five compelling songs that you can hear across all streaming platforms now.” – ZACH’S PICKS OF THE WEEK – MARCH 4 TO MARCH 9, 2024 – #1 Marble Ghosts – Canadian Beats
“This band is ultra-impressive with razor sharp hard rock, soaring vocals and superior song writing that really makes one stop and take notice of their greatness.” – WJOE- Findlay’s Home for Rock and Roll
“C’est propre et même chiadé, peut être un peu trop à mon goût : il ne faut pas chercher ici un hard rock écrit au feeling la clope au bec et la bière, désaltérant plus qu’il ne faut ses auteurs ! On est sur une musique qui tient plus de groupes comme Breaking Benjamin ou encore Three Days Grace qu’autre chose.” – SoilChronicles
“Fans of 2000’s era hard rock, especially those who were listening to that music during the time period itself, will get the most out of Marble Ghosts’ self-titled debut EP. It’s not impossible to imagine a scenario where Breaking Benjamin, hot off the release of We Are Not Alone, would take this group out as an opening act. Same goes for someone like Alter Bridge when One Day Remains exploded off the success of single “Open Your Eyes.” – Heavy Music HQ
Band: Marble Ghosts
EP Title: The Greatest Divide
Release Date: May 23, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Track Listing:
1. Distance Between (3:38)
2. Eat the Rich (4:16)
3. Trafficked (The Devil Inside) (4:19)
4. Gloom (4:24)
5. Osmium (4:48)
EP Length: 21:26
EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Marble Ghosts
• All songs written by: Marble Ghosts
• Lyrics by Dylan Gunnell
• Lyrics by Paul R. Champagne (Trafficked- The Devil Inside)
• Produced by: Adam Hansen
• Mixed by: Scott Walsh of Sound Creation Studio
• Mastered by: Scott Walsh of Sound Creation Studio
• Engineer: Cameron Dunn of Hillside Studios
• Album Artwork by:
Marble Ghosts font: Crossfade Productions
EP cover art: Edith Fluet
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Band Line Up (EP)
Dylan Gunnell – Lead Vocals and Lyrics
Adam Hansen – Guitar
Paul R. Champagne – Bass
Jer Renaud – Drums
Band Line Up (Live)
Dylan Gunnell – Lead Vocals
Adam Hansen – Guitar and Backing Vocals
Paulo Ferraz – Bass
Jer Renaud – Drums
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Describe The EP Artwork (answered by Dylan Gunnell)
The Greatest Divide artwork- by Edith Fluet
Edith’s incredible artwork depicts a chasm, representing the growing and massive divide between people who share vastly different political, moral and religious beliefs. It is the type of divide that has splintered friendships and even families. The light is a beacon, an olive branch- a shred of hope that a divided world can find some commonality, some understanding of each other to build something better.
The gap is also representative of the incredible amount of work it would take to cross such a canyon, to be able to even have any discourse at all with the other side. The light burns away the old self, allowing for mutual understanding, but only the bravest among us can take the leap. And unfortunately, few ever will, only adding to the ever-widening divide.
While this seems bleak, some of the stories told through the lyrics are inspired by people who have crossed the greatest divide. But this wasn’t without hardship, as it was often the threat of losing their loved ones, their mental health and even their own identity that forced the change.
About The EP (answered by Dylan Gunnell)
From the opening lyric of the EP, “Here we are in the greatest divide”, the songs explore the ever-growing rift between almost every part of modern-day society. From the rich and the shrinking middle class to widening gaps in political and religious ideologies, the EP was inspired by our reality.
For fans that have had our first EP on repeat, they will be getting more of the same, so they should really enjoy it. There are more guitar solos on this EP (one in each song!) and the same massive catchy choruses. Fans will also appreciate how different each song is, but still very much in the Marble Ghosts style.
Track By Track (answered by Dylan Gunnell)
1. Distance Between (1st single)
After writing the riff, Adam realized it was hard to play because of how much he had to stretch to reach the frets. He called it the ‘Distance Between’. Dylan took this to mean something else entirely though.
With the lyric “Here we are in the greatest divide”, ‘Distance Between’ relays the central theme of the EP, which is the widening gap between people who share vastly different political, moral and religious beliefs. It is the type of divide that has splintered friendships and even families. The light is a beacon, an olive branch- a shred of hope that a divided world can find some commonality, some understanding of each other to build something better.
The ‘Distance Between’ is also representative of the incredible amount of work it would take to cross such a canyon, to be able to even have any discourse at all with the other side, especially as each side grows more and more polarizing in their views. From housing as a human right to children of rape having to give birth to children, with every step we move away from each other without talking, the harder it is to cross the greatest divide.
Musically: With punk-metal roots, ‘Distance Between’ is a song that never stops from beginning to the end. The biting rapid-fire verses meet the band’s characteristic soaring choruses. The band shows off its guitar chops with a blistering solo that perfectly matches the song’s energy. The song crescendos with another feverish solo over top desperate screams.
2. Eat the Rich
While the song’s chorus evokes extreme imagery and particularly violence, ‘Eat the Rich’ is entirely tongue in cheek. It in no way condones violence against anyone and instead paints the picture of two massively divergent groups- the people who are struggling to hold on, the ones staying in broken, abusive relationships just to avoid being homeless and increasingly out of touch billionaires who could affect real, meaningful change with their bank accounts. Instead, the ultra-wealthy constantly seek more and more ways to enrich themselves. This song is about them, and the great divide is clear with every billion added to their coffers while the people that enrich them through a broken system continue to suffer.
While the chorus is metaphorical, in writing the lyrics, the band also envisioned an alternate reality where our planet has been devastated by a zombie plague. The ultra-rich are waiting for a shuttle to carry them to Mars, but it malfunctions, and they are trapped. The undead descend on them, and they are torn to pieces by the horde, the horde that once worked for them, that kept capitalism strong, the people that made them rich. In that reality, their fair share will be paid with a pound of their own flesh.
Musically: In ‘Eat the Rich’, a droning bass mixes with soft yet acidic vocals in the verses. The long-held scream in the chorus gives way to harmony that grows increasingly layered as the song evolves, creating the perfect contrast. The dirty guitar solo blends into mocking laughter and then powers through into a final chorus with three-part harmonies.
3. Trafficked (The Devil Inside)
The lyrics and pieces were brought by Paul (bassist). He wanted to write a song that flowed musically in the same way as “Alone” from our first EP. The song is inspired by human behaviour and how inherently cruel, and sadistic our species can be. It’s basically a story about how our worst fears can come true- a child disappears and is never found.
In reality, some of these missing children are circulated in human trafficking rings, and they are subjected to the most horrific conditions. The song details the plight of one of these children, capturing how the child is being broken physically and emotionally but at the same time, there is a singular voice in the night, asking for the child to have courage and show strength- that there will be someone to bring them home. The great divide for most is to simply acknowledge that this shadowy problem exists. The song aims to create awareness to fight this vile practice that is quickly becoming a global pandemic.
Musically: Featuring one of the band’s signature ear worm guitar riffs and as close to a pop chorus as the band will likely ever get, Trafficked’ would be radio friendly except for the disturbing and dark lyrics.
4. Gloom
Like other songs on the EP, again, this one received its title from Adam, but this time it was about the mood he felt when writing the riff. Melancholic and disturbing, ‘Gloom’ was inspired by Paris Hilton, and specifically, her experience attending and escaping from various troubled teen camps that abused children, some of which still exist today. But it is also inspired by the thousands of children who had their innocence stripped away as they were kidnapped at the request of their parents and dragged sometimes thousands of miles away.
Many of these children became addicts as adults, and unfortunately, many of them took their lives. The great divide plays out in this song with the rift established between parent and child and what it will take for some of them to bridge that gap. For the parents, many of them may not have realized the camps were as bad as they were and may not have realized the real lasting damage they would do. The guilt for some and in some cases denial, creates the gap, while for their children, now adults, forgiveness does not come easily. Again, thankfully, some of these families have taken the leap and breached the greatest divide.
Musically: Eerie, atmospheric and easily the most diverse track on the EP from verse to verse, Gloom features a chorus that chills even the vocalist.
5. Osmium
As Adam was writing the riff for the song, easily the heaviest of the EP, he thought of ‘Osmium’, the heaviest metal. The song also has equally heavy subject matter. Inspired by the challenges faced by someone close to lead singer Dylan Gunnell, the lyrics delve into what happens when a family chooses who someone must be. While being gay isn’t a political or moral stance and certainly not a choice, families every day make 2SLGBTQ+ people choose between who they want to be and who their families believe they should be.
Daughter/son/straight- our children are rarely perfect mirrors of us, and no matter how much someone ‘prays away the gay’, it won’t change the fundamental aspects of a person. Unfortunately, some families learn this the hard way. For the person close to Dylan, thankfully, the story had a happy ending, but it took the threat of losing them to make the family cross the greatest divide.
Musically: The last track on the EP and without question the heaviest, ‘Osmium’ starts a pit at every show. While the verses have a weighty power behind them, the choruses are typical of the Marble Ghosts style with a catchy sing-along quality. The song is also the most metal sounding on the EP, evidenced by the rapid-fire shredding solo that starts with an old school dive bomb.
Emerging in 2023 onto the Canadian metal scene with a distinctive sound and a fierce commitment to challenging societal norms, Ottawa, ON’s Marble Ghosts is metal with a message. The socially conscious band is back in 2025 with their sophomore EP “The Greatest Divide” a year after their debut self-titled EP released in March 2024.
Comprising a dynamic lineup that uniquely blends genres, generations, and now cultures, featuring a death metal drummer, a grunge-influenced singer, a metalcore guitar player, and newly added Brazilian transplant, bassist Paulo Ferraz, who joined after the writing and recording of The Greatest Divide. Ferraz knits into the live lineup for added rhythm, depth, and an extremely energetic stage presence, adding to an already established eclectic mix and a band with a commitment to break musical boundaries and grow their foundation.
Their second EP, “The Greatest Divide” (releasing April 2025) is inspired by our reality, from the ultra-rich and the shrinking middle class to widening gaps in political and religious ideologies that are beginning to challenge and even erode fundamental human rights. Similar to their first EP these next five songs in their catalog highlight their diverse influences and styles and seek to lift up the marginalized through powerful messaging.
“For fans that have had our first EP on repeat, they will be getting more of the same, so they should really enjoy it. There are more guitar solos on this EP (one in each song!) and the same massive catchy choruses. Fans will also appreciate how different each song is, but still very much in the Marble Ghosts style.” says vocalist Dylan Gunnell.
With this release, the band asks, “Are you ready to cross the greatest divide?” It is the type of divide that has splintered friendships and even families, where viewpoints differ so greatly, that we can see one another as enemies- traitors. While this seems bleak, some of the stories told through the lyrics are inspired by people who have crossed the greatest divide. But this wasn’t without hardship, as it was often the threat of losing their loved ones, their mental health, and even their own identity that forced the change.
Their music is recommended for fans of Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown, Saint Asonia, and Three Days Grace.
Marble Ghosts’ sophomore EP “The Greatest Divide” is out on May 23, 2025.
Band Line Up (EP)
Dylan Gunnell – Lead Vocals and Lyrics
Adam Hansen – Guitar
Paul R. Champagne – Bass
Jer Renaud – Drums
Band Line Up (Live)
Dylan Gunnell – Lead Vocals
Adam Hansen – Guitar and Backing Vocals
Paulo Ferraz – Bass
Jer Renaud – Drums
The Lazys
Autowah
Mooch
Taming Sari
Midnight Tripper
Don’t Tell Sarah
Gilgamesh
Alpha Bootis
Eve of Uprise
Lazy Bratz
The Lackeys
Blood Moon Occultation
The Cosmic Crypt
Out of Lives
Nature Pleads Revenge
Wyntr
The Turning Lights
Holly Acres
Handsome Sandwich
All That Remains
Henry Rollins Band
Lutharo
Firewind
Emmure
Mass Murder Messiah
The Anti Queens
Fifty Nutz
Insurrection
Anonymus
Barf
Warbringer
The Agonist
Members of the band played Montebello, Rockfest in 2014 and 2019.
