For me they are one of the best hardcore/punk/whatever bands around at the moment. Then again I don't always enjoy a lot of hardcore but I degress. Here's a crash course; [youtube]7P5AwpEuTOQ[/youtube] http://myspace.com/theghostofathousand Their new single, Bright Lights, is available on a free download from their website (http://www.theghostof1000.com) for the next two days or so. You just have to sign up for their mailing list.
They're very, very good. I actually got into them through Kerrang!, who for once hyped up a band that deserves it. Much like you I don't listen to much in the way of modern hardcore, but TGOAT are excellent.