Singer Steve Juliano utilized his knowledge of
MySpace to attract prospective members to I Am Ghost and formed the original members that included lead guitarist Timoteo Rosales III; rhythm guitarist Gabe Iraheta; violinist Kerith Telestai and her husband, bassist/keyboardist Brian Telestai, and drummer, Victor Camarena. Before the band began touring, Camarena was replaced by Ryan Seaman. After signing to
Epitaph Records, the band's self-recorded and self-released EP entitled
We Are Always Searching was remastered and re-released by the label. Epitaph issued the band's first album, ''
Lovers' Requiem'', on October 10, 2006. Juliano explains, "It's essentially a rock opera but for hardcore or
Goth kids." I Am Ghost toured with
Biffy Clyro,
TheAUDITION and
The Bronx on the
Kerrang! Tour 2007, the Epitaph Tour 2007 with
Escape the Fate,
The Matches, and
The Higher, the Take Action Tour in 2006, and played on
Warped Tour 2006 and
Warped Tour 2007 in support of their first album. Band violinist/vocalist Kerith Telestai released an official statement on June 29, 2007, stating that she would be unable to continue touring and would be leaving I Am Ghost for health reasons after being hospitalized in both Spokane, WA and Denver, CO on their tour with
The Chariot. A few days after Kerith's departure, her husband, Brian Telestai, announced that he too would be leaving the band after the 2007 Warped Tour and their tour with
Aiden. According to Juliano, there was a conflict among the members about how much they would tour and what was sustainable for the health of their members. The band decided to prioritize their touring schedule and the Telestai's left as a result. During the 2007 Warped Tour, bassist/vocalist Ron Ficarro was invited to join the band and replace Brian Telestai. The band's second album,
Those We Leave Behind, was released on October 7, 2008. Their second album was met with mixed reviews. Some people felt their new distilled sound was meaner, more aggressive, and only a slight departure from their previous sound, while a lot of their fan base still expected to hear the classic elements of violin and choral voices that had become part of their signature sound. "[Their new sound] has become a big debate between I Am Ghost fans" "[Kerith] helped provide life to the band, and she's sorely missed. The guitar work of Gabe Iraheta and the drumming of Ryan Seaman are also missed; it's evident that their musicianship was much better than those who have replaced them". Some have speculated that Juliano wrote the song "Smile of A Jesus Freak" specifically about Kerith Telestai. Fan reviews were mixed: "[Their music is] less epic than before, which I felt had been my favorite appeal to them, but their style and sound of We Are Always Searching is defiantly there. Their key choruses and pounding breakdowns and bridges remain untampered, and the drumming is still right on track." Another review stated, "They might be one of the few remaining screamo bands who've yet to change their sound or move onto greener pastures. It's both commendable and stupid in some aspects." I Am Ghost toured Europe and the United States in support of the album, most recently supporting
The Birthday Massacre. On July 17, 2010 Juliano announced the band's break-up. He stated that the band had "...matured and grown up." ==Members==