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Ghost of the Robot

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Ghost of the Robot, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 30 November 2025
Ghost of the Robot
Company typeRock band
IndustryMusic
Founded2002
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
United States
ProductsMusic albums, singles, EPs
Websiteghostoftherobot.com

Ghost of the Robot (GOTR) is a rock ensemble originating from Los Angeles, California, United States. The group currently comprises lead singer and guitarist James Marsters, guitarist and backing vocalist Sullivan Marsters, bassist Kevin McPherson, guitarist Charlie De Mars, and drummer Jordan Latham.

History

The band debuted with two albums, Mad Brilliant and B-Sider, both released in 2003, before entering a hiatus in 2005. They came back together in October 2010 at the Santa Monica venue where they first performed, which was followed by the 2011 release of Murphy's Law and a tour across Europe. James Marsters has commented that their sound is enhanced by employing a vocal style where the lead voice is less prominent. Sullivan Marsters, son of James, became part of the band when he was just 13 years old.

From 2013 onward, GOTR has played at various clubs and festivals in cities including Sacramento, Portland, San Diego, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Atlanta. This period also featured live-streamed shows from studios located in Lake Tahoe and Sacramento. Their discography expanded with albums such as Bourgeois Faux Pas (2015), Pair of Bulls, Vol. 1 (2018), and Tin Man (2023), culminating in a total of seven studio albums.

Catalog availability

All extended plays and singles can be found through EyeLAshout on platforms like iTunes and Amazon.

Performances and media appearances

Date Event Notes
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 The Sharon Osbourne Show Delivered a performance of It's Nothing
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 Harlow's Live performance

Current lineup

  • Charlie De Mars – guitar and vocals
  • James Marsters – guitar and vocals
  • Jordan Latham – drums
  • Kevin McPherson – bass
  • Sullivan Marsters – guitar and vocals
  • Eddie Underwood – lead guitar

Former members

  • Steven Sellers – keyboard and backing vocals (deceased February 21, 2009)
  • Aaron Anderson – drums (2003–2004)

Timeline

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Albums

Mad Brilliant (2003)

  1. "Liar" (2:54)
  2. "Vehicles Shock Me" (4:42)
  3. "Dangerous" (2:54)
  4. "David Letterman" (3:28)
  5. "Angel" (2:00)
  6. "Valerie" (Single) (2:37)
  7. "Mad Brilliant" (1:45)
  8. "Call 911" (4:34)
  9. "Blocking Brainwaves" (3:46)
  10. "German. Jewish." (4:00)
  11. "Goodnight Sweet Girl" (4:55)
  • B-Sider (2003)
  1. "Goodbye" (2:05)
  2. "Sounds Like A Personal Problem" (3:59)
  3. "Méfiant" (6:31)
  4. "New Man" (5:22)
  5. "Country Live In" (4.19)
  6. "It's Nothing" (EP) (3.06)
  7. "Runaway" (3.51)
  8. "This Town" (3.16)
  9. "Pre-War" (3.48)
  10. "The End" (Unreleased) (4.01)
  • Murphy's Law (2011)
  1. "Go Luck Yourself!" (2.41)
  2. "One Love, One Exception" (3.04)
  3. "Too Fast" (2.32)
  4. "Alone Cowboy Song" (2.23)
  5. "Truth Is" (2.50)
  6. "Blind Eyes" (2.50)
  7. "Is Shoes" (3.15)
  8. "Smile" (3.17)
  9. "Moonshot" (4.23)
  10. "Strippers" (2.41)
  11. "Finer Than Gold" (2.50)
  12. "If This Is Love" (4.34)
  13. "Transferring Energy" (3.53)
  14. "Men Who Die" (2.59)
  15. "Figures" (4.31)
  16. "The Key" (2.57)
  • Bourgeois Faux Pas (2015)
  1. "Hello (Album Version)" (4.40)
  2. "Back To Act Too" (2.10)
  3. "Three" (3.12)
  4. "Mother Of Peril" (4.16)
  5. "Bad" (3.45)
  6. "All That She Wanted" (2.46)
  7. "Why Do We Love?" (2.59)
  8. "Katie" (3.28)
  9. "The Weight" (2.59)
  10. "Fall Away" (4.10)
  11. "Dark Matter" (3.55)
  • Pair of Bulls, Vol. 1(2018)
  1. "Heart Attack" (3.25)
  2. "More Than Free" (2.51)
  3. "Fall of Night" (3.33)
  4. "Epic Harm Us" (3.29)
  5. "Alone" (2.39)
  6. "Light + Sound" (2.06)
  7. "Vandals" (2.49)
  8. "Dance Slow" (1.55)
  9. "Man 1" (3.19)
  10. "Jaded" (3.08)
  11. "Musica Universalis"(3.15)
  • Tin Man(2023)
  1. "Civilized Man"
  2. "Don't Worry Son"
  3. "Looking At You"
  4. "San Francisco"
  5. "Steady Hand"
  6. "Over Now"
  7. "Louise"
  8. "Home Alone"
  9. "Under You"
  10. "40 Days"
  11. "White Hot Girls"
  12. "Up On Me"

EPs and singles

  • It's Nothing EP (2004)
  1. “It’s Nothing”
  2. “Runaway”
  3. “Pre-War”
  4. “This Town”
  5. “She Likes Rap Grooves” featuring Ice Berg, Rockmaninoff, and Sir-Rock
  • David Letterman Single(2003)
  1. “David Letterman”
  2. “Sounds Like a Personal Problem”
  3. “Mefiant”
  • Valerie Single(2003)
  1. “Valerie”
  2. “Goodbye”
  • Hello Single(2014)

Sources

  • [1] Retrieved August 3, 2011
  • [2] Retrieved May 11, 2011
  • [3] Retrieved May 11, 2011
  • [4] Retrieved December 28, 2011
  • Mad Brilliant by Ghost of the Robot on Apple Music. Retrieved March 23, 2017
  • Ghost of the Robot Official Website Discography. Retrieved March 23, 2017
  • Bourgeois Faux Pas by Ghost of the Robot on Apple Music. Retrieved March 23, 2017
  • B-Sider by Ghost of the Robot on Apple Music. Retrieved March 23, 2017

External links

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