Not Without My Ghosts

On 29 November 2022, the Amity Affliction released unveiled the first single "Show Me Your God" and its corresponding music video.{{Cite web|last=Rogers|first=Jack|date=30 November 2022|title=The Amity Affliction Release New Track 'Show Me Your God'|url=https://rocksound.tv/news/the-amity-affliction-release-new-track-show-me-your-god|access-date=2 December 2022|website=Rock Sound|language=en-US}} On 23 December, the band have chosen and confirmed the album title for the new record.{{Cite web|date=23 December 2022|title=The Amity Affliction Confirm New Album Title|url=https://www.theprp.com/2022/12/23/news/the-amity-affliction-confirm-new-album-title/|access-date=9 May 2023|website=ThePRP|language=en-US}}

On 13 February 2023, the band published the second single "I See Dead People" featuring Louie Knuxx along with an accompanying music video.{{Cite web|date=14 February 2023|title=The Amity Affliction share new single 'I See Dead People' featuring the late Louie Knuxx|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/amity-affliction-new-single-i-see-dead-people-featuring-louie-knuxx-3398066|access-date=9 May 2023|website=NME|language=en-US}} On 22 March, the band premiered the third single "It's Hell Down Here" along with a music video. At the same time, they officially announced the album itself and release date while also revealed the album cover and the track list.{{Cite web|date=24 March 2023|title=The Amity Affliction drop It's Hell Down Here, announce new album|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-amity-affliction-drop-its-hell-down-here-announce-new-album|access-date=9 May 2023|website=Kerrang!|language=en-US}} On 20 April, one month before the album release, the band released the fourth single and title track "Not Without My Ghosts" featuring Phem.{{Cite web|date=21 April 2023|title=The Amity Affliction Reveal Title Track Of New Album 'Not Without My Ghosts'|url=https://rocksound.tv/news/the-amity-affliction-not-without-my-ghosts|access-date=9 May 2023|website=Rock Sound|language=en-US}}

{{Music ratings

| rev1 = Blabbermouth.net

| rev1score = 8/10{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/not-without-my-ghosts|title=THE AMITY AFFLICTION Not Without My Ghosts|website=Blabbermouth.net|first=Anne |last=Erickson|date=12 May 2023|accessdate=12 May 2023}}

| rev2 = Distorted Sound

| rev2score = 6/10{{cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-not-without-my-ghosts-the-amity-affliction/|title=ALBUM REVIEW: Not Without My Ghosts – The Amity Affliction|work=Distorted Sound Mag|first=Katie |last=Bird|date=12 May 2023|accessdate=12 May 2023}}

| rev3 = New Noise

| rev3score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/album-review-the-ammity-affliction-not-without-my-ghosts/|title=Album Review: The Amity Affliction – Not Without My Ghosts|website=New Noise|first=Ryan |last=Piers|date=12 May 2023|accessdate=13 May 2023}}

| rev4 = Wall of Sound

| rev4score = 9.5/10{{cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2023/05/09/the-amity-affliction-not-without-my-ghosts-album-review/|title=The Amity Affliction – Not Without My Ghosts (Album Review)|website=Wall of Sound|first=Adam |last=Rice|date=9 May 2023|accessdate=12 May 2023}}

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The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Anne Erickson from Blabbermouth.net gave the album 8 out of 10 and said: "With metalcore screams, brutal breakdowns and a few glimmers of clean singing, Not Without My Ghosts is an apt next step for The Amity Affliction. Bands that form in high school have a lot of growth to do, and The Amity Affliction seem to be following that instinct and evolving, without abandoning the sound for which they're known. It will be interesting to hear what's ahead for this ever-blossoming band." Katie Bird of Distorted Sound scored the album 6 out of 10 and said: "Whilst Not Without My Ghosts does have some different styles of music for a few songs, the rest of the album treads the same waters that The Amity Affliction have explored many times before. That is not to say that it's a bad one, because it most certainly isn't. However, it seems that the band have taken the harsh criticism to heart and fallen back into old sounds. If you like their original sound, then this album will be for you. However, if you are looking for a fresh take from these Aussie veterans, you'll have to look elsewhere."

New Noise gave the album 4.5 out of 5 and stated: "From the writing to the musicianship, Not Without My Ghosts is an excellent album fitting of Amity Affliction's legendary canon. The band presses on as a needed voice in the scene." Wall of Sound gave the album a score 9.5/10 and saying: "These Australian melodic metalcore heavyweights have delivered an album that will most definitely leave the haters and naysayers taking back every bad word they ever said about this band. We spoke with Joel Birch about the album and their intentions to go back to a heavier sound, make sure to read that too in the lead up to Friday's release. Not only do The Amity Affliction still have what it takes, but this album will stand up strong amongst the best in their back catalogue for years to come."

{{Track listing

| headline = Not Without My Ghosts track listing

| title1 = Show Me Your God

| length1 = 3:37

| title2 = It's Hell Down Here

| length2 = 4:00

| title3 = Fade Away

| length3 = 3:45

| title4 = Death and the Setting Sun

| note4 = feat. Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid

| length4 = 4:07

| title5 = I See Dead People

| note5 = feat. Louie Knuxx

| length5 = 3:36

| title6 = When It Rains It Pours

| note6 = feat. Landon Tewers of The Plot In You

| length6 = 4:01

| title7 = The Big Sleep

| length7 = 3:59

| title8 = Close to Me

| length8 = 3:56

| title9 = God Voice

| length9 = 3:34

| title10 = Not Without My Ghosts

| note10 = feat. Phem

| length10 = 3:30

| total_length = 38:05

}}

The Amity Affliction

• Joel Birch – lead vocals
• Ahren Stringer – co-lead vocals, bass
• Dan Brown – guitars, backing vocals
• Joe Longobardi – drums, percussion

Additional musicians

• Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid – guest vocals on track 4
• Louie Knuxx – posthumous guest vocals on track 5
• Landon Tewers of The Plot in You – guest vocals on track 6
• Phem – guest vocals on track 10

Additional personnel

• The Amity Affliction – production
• Henrik Udd – mixing, mastering
• Randy Slaugh – programming{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27156432-The-Amity-Affliction-Not-Without-My-Ghosts|title=The Amity Affliction Not Without My Ghosts|work=Discogs|date=12 May 2023 |access-date=20 July 2023}}

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