Metal Anarchy

The Ghost Inside were involved in a fatal bus crash right outside of El Paso, TX. The band’s bus collided with 18-wheeler in a head-on collision, which resulted in the deaths of their bus driver, Gregory Hoke, and the truck driver, Steven Cunningham. According to KFOX14, the band’s drummer Andrew Tkaczyk, guitarist Zach Johnson and singer Jonathan Vigil were all transported to University Medical Center in critical condition. Bassist Jim Riley and touring guitarist Chris Davis also have serious injuries, but they are in stable condition. 

Various crew members were also injured, including: Danny Lupio and Charles Billings, who are in critical condition, and Nathan Wilden, Armando Cardona and Timothy Irons, who are in stable condition. A Gofundme page has been set up for medical costs, Hoke’s funeral, and damaged equipment.

The Ghost Inside issued the following statement:

“Thanks to everyone who reached out with concern today. The Ghost Inside was involved in a serious bus accident outside El Paso, TX this morning. All 5 band members + all members of the crew are alive and currently being treated for their injuries. Please keep them in your thoughts as well as their bus driver and those in the other vehicle who did not make it. Unfortunately, all US shows on the Locals Only Tour are cancelled. Refunds available at point of purchase. We will update you more when we can.”

Hopefully the members will have a speedy recovery. R.I.P. to the two that passed.