Post-hardcore band Fly Over States share feisty new single “40 Stripes Minus One”

Announce Ghosts EP out May 24th on Fever Ltd.

Story: Ralph Greco, Jr.

Post-hardcore, screamo, metalcore – whatever you want to call it, Fly Over States are crafting it extremely well. The Montana band debuted in 2023 with their Anti-Aircraft EP and now announce their signing to Fever Ltd. (Heavenward, Muted Color, Mascara, Chain Gang Of 1974) with Ghosts EP set for release on May 24th. Taking influence from bands like Underoath, Glassjaw, and The Chariot, the songs are packed with infectious rhythms that make you want to shimmy as much as two-step. Single “40 Stripes Minus One,” out today, is sonic strike winding through screamed and clean sung vocals, bright guitars, and playful distortion. You can stream it HERE.

Setting the basis for the story found on the single and across the EP, vocalist and guitarist Gunnar Stephan states:

“The first three songs are about workplace related accidents, specifically the Piet de Wit wind turbine accident and the Paria diving incident, wanting to somewhat memorialize the people that lost their lives and to curse the unfortunate capitalistic machine that put them into those situations. I wanted listeners to be able to put themselves into the story as well, adding a lot of introspection into my own interpretation of the aforementioned incidents

‘40 Stripes Minus One’ is a reference to an ancient/biblical torture method of receiving lashings. This song is about survivor’s guilt, and lacking accountability on the part of the Paria company.”

Ghosts was recorded with Phil Yanzick (of Montana band Hibernator) in his studio in Basin, Montana, mixed by Abe Anderson, and the mastered by Kris Crummett. It is available for preorder on limited CD through Fever Ltd.

Fly Over States will head out midwest tour in June alongside Hey, Ily with Blind Equation, Red Sun, and Endswell on select dates. Routing below.

Fly Over States is Gunnar Stephan (Vocals / Rhythm Guitar), Trevin Baker (Lead Guitar), Caleb Haynes (Bass Guitar), and Jax Sutton (Drums).

Ghosts EP Tracklist:

1. Horsefly

2. 40 Stripes Minus One

3. Exits

4. Slingshot

Upcoming Shows:

w/ Hey, Ily

June 10th – Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium

June 11th – Minneapolis, MN @ The Underground

June 12th – Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club*

June 13th – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean Upstairs*

June 14th – Bowling Green, OH @ Fauxchella

June 16th – Indianapolis, IN @ The Healer*

*also with Blind Equation, Red Sun, Endswell

Ralph Greco, Jr. is the devilishly clever nom de plume of professional writer/musician Ralph Greco who lives in the wilds of suburban New Jersey. He is also a podcast co-host, but as everyone has a podcast these days, this fact is of very little consequence.

Ralph can be reached by writing [email protected]