Joshua Kost Unleashes 'Infinite Sadness' in New Miserable Experience Playthrough

The guitarist showcases his Ibanez AZ Prestige and boutique gear in a gripping performance of the band's latest single.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Joshua Kost of the Philadelphia-based band New Miserable Experience has released a new guitar playthrough video for the track "Infinite Sadness" from the group's recently released album "Gild The Lily". The performance highlights Kost's technical prowess and the band's unique blend of heavy, melody-forward alternative synth-rock.

Why it matters

New Miserable Experience has built a reputation for their experimental and emotionally raw sound, fusing heavy music rigor with expansive synth-based atmospherics. This playthrough video offers fans an intimate look at the band's creative process and the gear that helps shape their distinctive sonic palette.

The details

The playthrough centers around Kost's Ibanez AZ Prestige guitar, which he pairs with a signal chain including an EBS Multi Comp, Earthquaker Devices Plumes overdrive, and an Ibanez Ge10 EQ. The final tone is dialed in using Ableton 11 and the Neural DSP Tone King Imperial MKII amp simulator, resulting in a massive yet defined sound that bridges vintage warmth and modern edge.

  • The playthrough video for "Infinite Sadness" was released on February 12, 2026.

The players

Joshua Kost

The guitarist and multi-instrumentalist for the band New Miserable Experience, known for his technical prowess and the group's experimental, synth-infused heavy sound.

New Miserable Experience

A Philadelphia-based collective that blends heavy music rigor with expansive, melody-forward alternative synth-rock, featuring a powerhouse lineup of musicians with backgrounds in bands like Rosetta, Revocation, and Rivers of Nihil.

David Grossman

The vocalist and bassist for New Miserable Experience, previously of the band Rosetta.

Bruce 'B.J.' McMurtrie Jr.

The drummer for New Miserable Experience, also known for his work with Rosetta.

Brett Bamberger

The technical metal bassist for New Miserable Experience, formerly of the band Revocation.

Brody Uttley

The guitarist for New Miserable Experience, also known for his work with Rivers of Nihil.

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What they’re saying

“Equal parts crushing and cinematic, the performance highlights the group's unique ability to reshape heavy-music rigor into something far more expansive — melody-forward alternative synth-rock that feels both futuristic and emotionally raw.”

— Greg Kennelty, Author (geargods.net)

What’s next

New Miserable Experience is currently on tour supporting the release of their album "Gild The Lily", with upcoming performances scheduled across the United States.

The takeaway

This playthrough video showcases the technical prowess and creative vision of Joshua Kost and New Miserable Experience, blending heavy riffs and synth-driven atmospherics into a distinctive sound that pushes the boundaries of alternative and heavy music.