Holy Ghost Revival

West Coast glam rock outfit Holy Ghost Revival were the brainchild of enigmatic frontman Conor Kiley, an unholy cross between Iggy Pop, Axl Rose, and Jim Morrison who has kept a rotating cast of musicians since the group's inception. Hailing from Bainbridge Isle, WA, the self-described "heavy metal folk rock/pagan glam" band signed with the 1965 label in 2007, releasing its debut, Bleeding Light. The following year, the group -- which at this time consisted of vocalist Kiley, Jean-Paul Garrnier on bass and clarinet, guitarist/keyboardist Sebastion Sheldon, guitarist Johnny O', and drummer Mikko Freeman -- relocated to London and released Twilight Exit, which was produced by Ryan Hadlock (Modest Mouse, Blonde Redhead). ~ James Christopher Monger