Ghost Riff Riders – Frequently Asked Questions

Ghost Riff Riders are a supernatural groove metal band blending heavy riffs, love ballads, and mystical storytelling.

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They originated from Texas—but their journeys span across realms both earthly and otherworldly.

Yes and no, in the books we killed him off and brought him back. Brought back through love, music, and magic, Ryder’s return is part of the band’s central story. However IRL he was injured in an attack while on the road, the band turned it into a story arc in the novel. 

Who is Luna Moonscar Grey?

Luna is one of the band’s powerful vocalist, Ryder’s love, and a source of magical energy that fuels their songs. IRL she is the wife of Ryder Mason and the original source of the supernatural arc the early band music took. 

Groove metal with elements of power, symphonic, and love-infused metal ballads.
Each group member has their own genre they like to play outside or on side projects. This often broadens the groups main music genre to multiple avenues. 

A mysterious ghost town not on any map—central to the band’s lore and storylines.

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Partially. Many songs are inspired by supernatural experiences and emotional truths.

Yes—often in places where their music can help, heal, or shift something beyond the surface.

“Lavender Dreams” is a fan favorite, known for its fusion of love and metal magic.

Start with Ryder Rides Again — it’s a journey through life, death, and redemption.

There are rumors of time slowing, spirits weeping, and healing energy during their shows.

No. They remain independent, guided by a higher calling rather than industry rules.

The whole band contributes, but many lyrics come from Ryder and Luna’s shared visions.

Music is magic. Their music is an act of weaving heart, mind and soul, woven with emotion, truth, and pyrotechnics and power.

Lavender represents love, memory, and the power that brings Ryder back to life in the novel. IRL it helps the tour bus not smell like 10 people are living inside of it.

Yes! A novel and accompanying media are in development. Stay tuned.

Yes. Most tracks form part of a larger narrative involving love, death, and redemption.

Absolutely. They often engage online and at shows—especially with a desire to develop music or art in some form.

Their music reflects a deep belief in something beyond—love’s survival beyond death.

More music, magical projects, and spreading light in the darkest places.