Eric Whitney, professionally known as Ghostemane or alternatively as Baader-Meinhof, Swearr, or GASM, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Originally growing up in Florida, Ghostemane started out playing in local hardcore punk and doom metal bands. He moved to Los Angeles, California after starting his career as a rapper. Ghostemane's merging of rap and metal gained him popularity on SoundCloud. In 2018 Ghostemane released his seventh studio album, N/O/I/S/E, which was highly anticipated in the underground music scene due to its heavy influence from industrial and nu metal groups.
| Birth name: | Eric Whitney |
| Also known as: | Eric Goste, Baader-Meinhof, Swearr, GASM |
| Born: | April 15, 1991, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Origin: | Lake Worth, Florida, Los Angeles, California |
| Genres: | Trap metal, doom metal, hip hop, hardcore punk, noise, black metal |
| Occupation(s): | Singer, songwriter, musician, rapper |
| Instruments: | Vocals, guitar, drums, bass, synthesizers |
| Years active: | 2010–present |
| Associated acts: | Nemesis, Swearr, Seven Serpents |
| Website: | Ghostemane's Official site |
| Instagram: | Ghostemane's Instagram profile |
| Facebook: | Ghostemane's Facebook profile |
| Youtube: | Ghostemane's Youtube channel |
About Ghostemane
Rapper and producer known for fusing together hip hop and metal genres for hit songs such as "John Dee," "Venom," and "Kybalion." He has also been a member of groups such as Schemaposse, Seven Serpents and Nemesis.
Before Fame
He broke into the music industry at the age of 14 by performing guitar covers of popular artists, and he later transitioned into metalcore music.
Achievement
He goes by the stage name Ghostemane due to his low-key persona and the fact that he "ghosts" on plans with people to work on his music.
Family Life
His real name is Eric Whitney. He hails from South Florida.
Associations
He and rapper Germ have collaborated with $uicideboy$.
Information related to Ghostemane
- Rappers from Florida
- American male rappers
