Deflecting Ghosts recently released “Death Is Calling,” and after hearing it, it’s easy to understand why the band continues to find listeners who connect with honest, emotionally charged alternative metal. Based in Hutchinson, Kansas, the band creates music that draw from real life experiences, often exploring themes of loss, love, survival, redemption, and perseverance, instead of fictional narratives. The band is led by Luke Fitzgerald, who handles vocals, guitars, and songwriting, alongside Rhema Fitzgerald on bass and Jeremy on drums. Together, they bring a balance of heavy instrumentation and emotional melodies. Their sound takes inspiration from bands like Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Bad Omens, and Bring Me The Horizon while maintaining a style that feels authentic to their journey.
“Deflecting Ghosts have created a song that hits hard not just through its riffs, but through the emotions it quietly leaves behind.”
The first thing that stood out to me about “Death Is Calling” wasn’t just its heaviness, but the emotion running underneath every riff and lyric. The lyrics revolve around love, sacrifice, and the fear of losing someone, and that connects deeply. Knowing that the song was written while Luke Fitzgerald and Rhema Fitzgerald were facing one of the toughest periods of their lives only adds another layer to the listening experience. You can feel that vulnerability in Luke’s vocals, along with a beautiful balance between crushing guitar riffs and melodic moments. Rhema’s bass and Jeremy’s drumming quietly strengthen the emotional weight of the song, while the production keeps everything binding together. It’s the kind of song that stirs something within you and leaves you emotionally connected long after it ends, and you must give it a listen.
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