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Ghost is a Swedish rock band known for their costumed theatricality and heavy metal style. Learn about their members, including the lead singer Tobias Forge who performs as Papa Emeritus, and their albums from Opus Eponymous to Impera.
Aug 3, 2022 · Ghost is a metal band with a mysterious and occult theme, led by Tobias Forge who plays different Papas and Nameless Ghouls. Learn about the history, appearance, and meaning of each character, from Papa Emeritus I to Papa Nihil.
- Elizabeth Rayne
Apr 14, 2023 · Learn about the colourful cast of characters that make up Ghost, from the four Papas to the Nameless Ghouls and Sister Imperator. Find out their roles, histories, fates and costumes in this comprehensive feature.
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Formation and Opus Eponymous era
A Nameless Ghoul said that Ghost formed in 2006, when the members were in another band together and he played a riff for them that would become "Stand By Him". He said, "I said that this is probably the most heavy metal riff that has ever existed ... When the chorus came to me, it haunted my dreams. Every time I picked up the guitar, I ended up playing that progression, and when I fit the words in, it seemed to cry out for a Satanically-oriented lyric." After choosing the name Ghost, the band...
Infestissumam era
On December 15, 2012, Ghost performed a special show in their hometown, Linköping, where they debuted a new song titled "Secular Haze", which was released online earlier that day, as well as their cover of ABBA's "I'm a Marionette".During the same show, they introduced Papa Emeritus II as the successor to the band's frontman Papa Emeritus.On December 20, the band announced that their second album, Infestissumam, would be released in early 2013.It was released in North America by Loma Vista Re...
Meliora era
Ghost's third studio album, the follow up to Infestissumam, Meliora was released on August 21, 2015. In an advertisement for the album that aired May 28 on VH1 Classic, it was announced that Papa Emeritus II was "fired" and that his successor Papa Emeritus III is his younger brother by a full three months.The song "Cirice" was released as a free download from the band's official site on May 31, and won the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Papa Emeritus III was officially unveiled...
Theme
1. Tobias Forge – vocals (2008–present) 1.1. Papa Emeritus– vocals (2008–2012) 1.2. Papa Emeritus II– vocals (2012–2015) 1.3. Papa Emeritus III– vocals, kazoo (2015–2017) 1.4. Cardinal Copia – vocals (2018–2020) 1.5. Papa Emeritus IV (Formerly Cardinal Copia) – vocals (2020–present) 2. Nameless Ghouls – all instrumentalists: 2.1. Fire (Also known as Dewdrop/Sodo) – lead guitarist 2.2. Water(Also known as Rain)– bassist 2.3. Air/Wind – keyboardist 2.4. Earth(Also known as Mountain)– drummer 2....
Papa Emeritus
The group's vocalist portrays the band's mascot character, a Satanic priest known as Papa Emeritus.There have been four different characters taking the name Papa Emeritus. The first welcomed the second Papa Emeritus on December 12, 2012, in Linköping. On June 3, 2015, the second Papa Emeritus welcomed his younger brother as the new Papa Emeritus in Linköping after being "fired" due to not performing his duty in overthrowing governments and churches. Papa Emeritus II and Papa Emeritus III were...
Identities
Anonymity is a major characteristic of Ghost; the members have not publicly revealed their names, and the group's five instrumentalists are only referred to as "Nameless Ghouls". During signings, the Nameless Ghouls sign merchandise by stamping their respective alchemical symbols, while Papa Emeritus signs with his stage name or the letters "P.E.". One Ghoul said the idea that the band's members remain anonymous to gain attention is a misconception, and that the idea was to remove their perso...
Ghost's music has been categorized in many genres, though critics usually classify them as heavy metal, doom metal, hard rock, and to a lesser extent progressive rock and psychedelic rock. Adrien Begrand of PopMatters stated that Ghost recalls "the early sounds of Black Sabbath, Pentagram, and Judas Priest, as well as the progressive and psychedeli...
Ghost's Satanic theme has proven problematic for the group, especially in the United States. While recording Infestissumam in Nashville, Tennessee, they were unable to find choral singers who would sing their lyrics, forcing them to record the parts in Hollywood. The group was unable to find a record manufacturer in the US to press the album becaus...
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Learn about Ghost, a Swedish heavy metal band known for its occult-themed shows and costumes. Find out the names, roles, and identities of the band members, from Papa Emeritus IV to the Nameless Ghouls.
Ghost is a Swedish rock band formed in 2006 in Linköping, Sweden. Known for its unique theatrical stage presence and anonymous identities, the band’s members traditionally perform under the guise of the Nameless Ghouls and are led by a character known as Papa Emeritus.
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May 23, 2022 · The identities of Ghost's current troupe of Nameless Ghouls have been revealed in a new photo commemorating the wrapping up of the band's recent European tour.
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