The Ghost Inside – Gig Review & Photo Gallery 21st October @ The Governor Hindmarsh, Adel SA

The Ghost Inside
The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide SA
October 21, 2025
Support: Bleed From Within and Day Of Contempt

“The weight of doubt grows lighter with each act of determination.” - Aloo Denish Obiero.

Though it might seem strange from the inspirational quote above, Aloo Denish is best recognised for his work as a Biochemist. The Kenyan Bioscientist is also identified as a promising young leader with an astonishing history of serving in diverse leadership roles, such as the Chairperson of the Chuka University Biochemistry Student Association, and the Speaker of the Congress and Representative of the faculty of Science and Technology at Chuka University Student Association, among numerous others.

Remarkably, he is also a participating scientific author of the books Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin, and Identification of Toxic Blooms of Cyanobacteria in Marine Water Habitats.

Perhaps one of the most admirable characteristics about Aloo Denish Obiero though, is that he has also published numerous works as a poet. His narrative creations often embody his work in science, as well as reflections on humanity, environment, social issues, African Identity, and so much more.

Subsequently, the 11-words stated at the beginning of this article, which illustrate the power of perseverance, has potentially been researched in an array of fields, and then assembled to portray an immense motivational articulation. It is essentially, well-researched and brilliant poetry.

Compellingly, this tremendous testimony is exquisitely befitting as a magical motif for each prestigious outfit that played on this night. Even though, every band subscribed to the heavier side of the musical spectrum, their messages brought light to near-countless metal devotees, as well as themselves.

“All the doubts just in my head. So let’s go, full speed ahead.” – Jon Vigil, The Ghost Inside, ‘Still Alive’ (2020).

Adelaide’s reformed metalcore royalty Day Of Contempt were assigned the opening position for this impelling event, but in all honesty, they could have headlined their own showcase at The Governor Hindmarsh. Beginning nearly 30-years ago, the band has undergone numerous line-up changes, and even living locations (in 2004, DOC relocated to Orange Country, California), the quintet fundamentally called it a day in 2005.

Fast forward to 2009, the five-piece reunited for an Australian tour (excluding Perth) with Syracuse’s vegan straightedge metallic hardcore luminaries Earth Crisis. A few sporadic reunifications followed, but last year’s Froth & Fury Fest, as well as a few scintillating sideshows were the indication that, Day Of Contempt were indeed back!

Strikingly, I Killed The Prom Queen’s guitarist and wild man Kevin Cameron, and former Deez Nuts’ drummer Ty Alexander have now joined the fold, the revamped quintet were more than determined “to return alive”.

“This world a fucking lie!” vocalist Ben Coyte bellowed as the impassioned hardcore dancers begun their fierce acrobatics, the stirring song was ‘See Through The Lies’, and it was instantaneously energising.
‘Comatose’ magnificently maintained this fantastic firepower, with Mr. Alexander pulverising the onlookers with his powerful percussion. ‘Where Shadows Lie’ blended groove metal and melodic hardcore creating a two-step paradise for the ninja-moshers. When Ben escalated to the stage’s step elevations, he glimmered in a gigantic aura. DOC have live music engrained in their souls, this is irrefutably, their spirituality.

Mr. Coyte went onto express his love for Adelaide, discussing the dignitaries of punk and heavy music decades ago, including Where’s The Pope? and Embodiment12:14. He also made special mention of the acts currently shining in Australia from their hometown, particularly xStressedx and Winnerz Circle – bands that are assuredly determined to have their artistic message heard.

‍‘Tear You Down’ was simply, mammoth. Ben Loy’s bold basslines propelled the terrif(f)ic tune, while guitarist/vocalist Tom Deverix magnified the melodies wondrously. ‘Walk Away’ allowed for KC to whirl and stomp around the stage in his traditional majestic madness.

Throwback ‘Condemned’ was a brutifully befitting birthday composition for BC, who incredibly reversed his actual age by decades with his vivacity.

“It’s amazing to see so many people out here, engaging in live music, avoiding ‘doom scrolling’, and helping their mental health.” Coyte expressed in heartfelt appreciation, the quintet then launched into their anthem ‘Drain’ which brought about the audience athletes, jumping to shout-along to the resolute lyrics.

‍‘One By One’ enhanced every element of the exhibition brilliantly, then closer ‘The Slaughter Begins’ was a charismatic composition that intrinsically defines Day Of Contempt in soundscape. Don’t miss the upcoming shows from DOC, they’ll “tear the floor from under you”, again and again.  

Although Bon Jovi’s ‘Living On A Prayer’ felt somewhat out of place (conceivably more an Atreyu vibe?), the glamourous rock number enriched the atmosphere rather splendidly before Scotland’s Bleed From Within attacked The Gov. The quintet then launched their assault with ‘Violent Nature’, a djenty-thrash cinemetalcore monstrosity of majesty.

“Adelaide, I want to see those fuckin’ heads BANGING!” vocalist Scott Kennedy demanded in his charming Scottish accent.

“We are writers of chaos!” he roared, electrifying the track’s climactic conclusion. Adelaide, was unqeustionably left in awe.

This was to be the Glaswegians first visit to our shores after 21-years of heavy metal service. Scott, bassist Davie Provan, drummer Ali Richardson, as well as guitarists Steven "Snev" Jones and Craig "Goonzi" Gowans were determined to ensure that Australia recognised them as much as they would the infamous Nessie.

‘Zenith’ was a theatrical metallic onslaught that should be used in a reimagination of the Braveheart film (preferably without Mel Gibson's involvement). The warrior vociferations and fist-pumping adrenalized all within the venue. ‘Sovereign’ provoked a necessary wall of death which aligned sonically with latter-day Parkway Drive, this ultimately bolstered South Australia’s connection with the five-piece remarkably.

“Something is wrong with his guitar, so I’m going to have to talk shite to you. Do you know what I love about Australia? It is one of the places I can call you 'cunts', without being cancelled.” Kennedy exclaimed humourously.

‍‘I Am Damnation’ eerily oozed out of the speakers, with Scott rewriting and reciting his lyrics to: “We fought tooth and nail to get to Adelaide” in a haunting intonation.
“We are the ones they fear. FIGHT IT!”

Boom!

An eruption of nu-metalcore calamity, but with math-metal interjections, and enchanting classical music undertones through a glossy backing track of greatness. This composition was made all the more memorable for one lucky spectator, whose phone was briefly borrowed by Kennedy, to film himself and band from their point of view; undoubtedly, a WInstagram moment.

‍‘God Complex’ had it all, sirens, groove rock, nu-metal bounce, devastating djentcore, a face-melting guitar solo, venue wide clap-alongs, a huge anthemic sing-along, and smiles from deafened ears-to-ears everywhere. ‘Levitate’ was an adventure that TesseracT would have been envious of. ‘The End Of All We Know’ was a battle-cry of metallic grandeur, certainly another Braveheart war scene soundtrack requirement. The closer ‘In Place Of Your Halo’ inspired Craig "Goonzi" Gowans to point his weapon, his axe (guitar) at the audience, rousing a psychosis of intensity. An amazing animosity resumed, with a delectable playfulness which included fist-bumps between band members, bag-pipes (unfortunately not the instrument themselves, just the effect), and Scott Kennedy atop the crowd, glowing gloriously.

Bleed From Within are determined to return as soon as possible, truthfully, the Scotsmen better undertake the characteristics of their national animal, by galloping and flying back as soon as possible (yes, their national animal is a Unicorn).

This writer has heard many “cheers” at The Governor Hindmarsh over the decades of live music experience. The most memorable is now, in all probability, the one for The Ghost Inside’s valiant percussionist Andrew Tkaczyk. November 9^th, 2015 is sadly, a day marked by tragedy; a horrific accident between TGI’s touring bus and a tractor trailer in Texas resulted in Mr. Tkaczyk entering a 10-day coma, as well as losing his leg.

Nearly a decade later, Andrew was atop his drumming platform, ready to pulverise The Ghost Inside’s devotees with melodic metalcore splendour again.

“The weight of doubt grows lighter with each act of determination.”

“ADELAIDE, HOW WE DOIN?” frontman and all-round nice guy Jon Vigil yells to his adorers.
South Australia couldn’t properly answer, the wall of noise was already too overwhelming, and VERY welcomed.

“KEEP ME FROM GOING UNDER!” growled Vigil.

‍‘Going Under’ was the initiation to the Californians’ largest headline set in Adelaide, and suitably a solace had been found in heartfelt hardcore through out the entire city. ‘The Outcast’ was so immediately thunderous, that it struck like an oncoming storm, nearly without proper warning. At approximately the halfway point, Jon stopped the metalcore monsoon as he had spotted a possibly injured concertgoer. After receiving confirmation that the attendee was ok, the quintet discussed starting the song over, which was dismissed as the audience wanted to hear and scream those famous three words of determination:

“I AM UNSTOPPABLE!”

In this situation, The Ghost Inside indisputably were.

‘The Great Unknown’ bounced with its 2010 Bring Me The Horizon inspired jolting guitar tones, as Vigil, bassist / vocalist Jim Riley, as well as guitarists Zach Johnson and Chris Davis elatedly pranced around the stage similar to rollicking red foxes in the snow. If there is one vital takeaway from a TGI showcase, is the outfit radiates positivity, and it is immeasurably infectious.

“The first show we ever played was in Adelaide in 2008!” Jon recalled in merriment. ‘Earn It’ straightforwardly, crushed and ignited simultaneously with its nu-metalcore groove. Vigil also borrowed a fan’s phone to film the exhibition in a wholesome act of exultation. The electropunk sprinklings incorporated into ‘Death Grip’ excellent embellished the wandering moshcore tune into quite a cinematic escapade.

“The Adelaide show for the Parkway Drive tour was the best!” the frontman admitted in gleeful transparency.

Mr. Vigil then discussed that sometimes it is hard to remain positive, as TGI always try to be. “Sometimes you gotta get pissed off!” - ‘Pressure Point’ was that dazzlingly devastating composition, which channelled earlier Hatebreed stirringly, and acted as a release of negativity.

‍‘Out Of Control’ provoked jumping, crowd surfers, and deafening sing-alongs. ‘Dark Horse’ became a circle-pit whirlpool, with a captivating chorus, and breakdown lead-up of cataclysmic magnitude:

“At the end of the… 1… 2… 3 – ROPE!”

Detonation, delightfully.

‘Light Years’ exhibited blinding strobe lights and impossible magnetism among the colossal breakdowns. In an outstanding oddity, The Ghost Inside were practically creating their own universe, and although the track features some poetic disillusionment, it counteractively possesses a light, that profoundly encourages hope.

The electro-pop exploration incorporated into ‘Wash It Away’ was this prior mentioned beautiful poetic hope. ‘Mercy’ incited another circle-pit and gymnnastic slam dancing; truthfully, it is rather hard to avoid any physical engagement with impassioned statements like:

“For whom the bell tolls!”, as well as “There’s a hurricane raging inside me”.

“Life’s swinging hard, but I’m swinging harder!” – I don’t imagine this scribe needs to describe how powerfully the impact of these seven words were at the time, it can practically be seen within the readers’ minds.

‍‘Wrath’ demonstrated a Tarantino musical aura, similar to the Kill Bill fight scenes which decorated the malicious metalcore, and added to the chaos masterfully. ‘Secret’ fascinatingly unveiled a “mosh” version of Linkin Park's lustrous songwriting spectacularly. A special duo of songs from the band’s first two albums, ‘Faith Or Forgiveness’ and ‘Between The Lines’ were ingeniously executed, at first begrudgingly by TGI, then rapturously. Jon even joined the sold-out crowd at the barrier for the resounding gang-vocal: “I’ll see you when the sun sets!”

“We had a bit of time off after an accident we had about 10 years ago, our drummer Andrew is playing with one fucking leg! But I’m a very thankful guy, and Australia is like our second home. So, if you keep coming, we’ll keep coming!” Jon emotionally declared to an outburst of thrilled cheers and applause. The last three songs: ‘Aftermath’, ‘Avalanche’, and ‘Engine 45’ projected exhilaration, brightness, and most significantly, euphoria. A musical demonstration that assisted with the cleansing of anxieties, sadness, and negativity to a monumental level.

“The weight of doubt grows lighter with each act of determination.”

The Ghost Inside are determination, embrace their light.

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Gig Review by Will Oakeshott @teenwolfwill

Setlist

Going Under
The Outcast
The Great Unknown
Earn It
Death Grip
Pressure Point
Out of Control
Dark Horse‍
Light Years
Wash It Away
Mercy
Dear Youth (Day 52)
Wrath
Secret
Faith or Forgiveness
Between the Lines
Aftermath
Avalanche
Engine 45‍

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