With the coronation of Papa V. Perpetua, a new era for Ghostis upon us – and they’re kicking it off with a brand-new album. Skeletá, the band’s sixth studio record, is set to drop on April 25.
Ghost themselves announced the arrival of their new Papa with these cryptic words:
“We would like to inform you that our PERPETUAL state of expectation has dissipated with just a few wisps of smoke. We have learned: Patience is the key to unlocking every door in life. Let us celebrate the coronation of Papa V. Perpetua and the announcement of Ghost’s six-six-sixth psalm, Skeletá.”
To mark the occasion, Ghost have also dropped their first single “Satanized”, which you can listen to right here:
Ghost are hitting the road for a massive world tour this year! The first leg kicks off this spring in Europe, and you can bet they’ll be performing new music. A special highlight? Papa V. Perpetua making his live debut on stage!
Ghost have hinted at the imminent arrival of their “new singer” Papa V Perpetua via social media, officially ushering in the band’s next chapter. As always, behind the character is none other than Ghost mastermind Tobias Forge, who is once again stepping into a new role.
The announcement came as part of the Black Sabbath Tribute Show, set for July 5th in Birmingham, where Papa V Perpetua will perform live as part of a supergroup featuring well-known musicians from the scene.
Ghost shared a cryptic message on Instagram:We wish to inform you: V is coming… to Birmingham on July 5th.”
What Papa V Perpetua will look like remains a mystery for now. However, with the tour kicking off in April, Ghost is expected to fully unveil their new persona soon.
Is a new Ghost album on the way?
The big question on fans’ minds: Will Papa V Perpetua bring a new Ghost album with him?
Ghost have introduced each new era with an album, so the odds are in favor. Papa Emeritus IVfollowed the same pattern, debuting with Impera (2022) before taking his final bow on October 7, 2023, at the last show of the album cycle.
However, an official confirmation is still pending.
Photo Ghost – Chapter 18: What A Fiasco! [YouTube]
Starting in April next year, Ghost will be back on the road for their “World Tour 2025,” featuring a series of concerts across Europe and the United States. Although the list is extensive, a few dates are still pending, to be announced by Ghost. You can find the tour dates below!
In addition, there’s a new chapter in the band’s history on YouTube: “Ghost – Chapter 18: What A Fiasco!”
“[MESSAGE FROM THE CLERGY]
We are pleased to announce that GHOST will take the world by storm in 2025.”
Tickets and Tour Dates:
General ticket sales for the tour begin on November 1, but you can also sign up for the mailing list to get presale information. Find the tour dates on the Ghost website!
Back in June, “Rite Here Rite Now” captivated audiences in theaters. The film offered Ghost fans a unique experience, blending insights into Ghost’s mythology with thrilling live performances that left audiences thrilled. Now you have the chance to bring this one-of-a-kind atmosphere into your home – whether for yourself or as the perfect gift for any Ghost fan.
The movie will be released on Blu-Ray, DVD and in 4K on December 6 – and you can pre-order it now!
Need a quick refresher? Watch the trailer for “Rite Here Rite Now” again here:
A Look at the Tracklist for “Rite Here Rite Now”
If you missed it in theaters, here is the full tracklist that brings “Rite Here Rite Now” to life and captures the spirit of Ghost’s band history:
Chapter 1: The Saga Until Now
Chapter 2: Imperium
Chapter 3: Kaisarion
Chapter 4: Rats
Chapter 5: Faith
Chapter 6: Spillways / Papa & Sister Pep Talk
Chapter 7: Cirice / What The Fog
Chapter 8: Absolution
Chapter 9: Ritual / Kevin is Bored
Chapter 10: Call Me Little Sunshine
Chapter 11: Con Clavi Con Dio / Sloppy Slapstick Extra Quick Change / Funiculì, Funiculà
Chapter 12: Watcher In The Sky / Papa In A Box
Chapter 13: If You Have Ghosts (Chamber Version)
Chapter 14: Dominion / Boxer Papa
Chapter 15: Twenties / Quick Change / Summon
Chapter 16: Year Zero
Chapter 17: Spoksonat / Sister Is Sick
Chapter 18: He Is
Chapter 19: Miasma / The Talk
Chapter 20: Mary On A Cross
Chapter 21: Mummy Dust / Blowjobs & New Shoes
Chapter 22: Respite On The Spitalfields / Encore Jacket
Chapter 23: Kiss The Go-Goat
Chapter 24: Dance Macabre
Chapter 25: Square Hammer
Chapter 26: Pro Memoria / Papa In A Balloon
Chapter 27: Credits / The Future Is A Foreign Land
The Swedish metal band Ghosthas recently released two new animated music videos for “Mary On A Cross” and “The Future Is A Foreign Land,” which stylistically resemble Scooby-Doo.
You can watch both videos below. It’s best to start with “Mary On A Cross” and then continue with “The Future Is A Foreign Land.” This order gives a glimpse into the story that follows the album Impera. In this album, the empire has fallen, the situation escalates, and chaos ensues.
Particularly interesting is that the video for “The Future Is A Foreign Land” might provide a first look at the band’s new appearance (aka Ghouls). However, there are no new updates on Papa Emeritus IV.
In an interview with Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor, Tobias Forge alias “Papa Emeritus”, founder and songwriter of the band, recently spoke about the meaning of the lyrics of “Mary On A Cross”:
“There are several layers in the lyrics that might be important for people to understand. The chorus is, of course, written with a wink. ‘Go down’ doesn’t necessarily mean in the 69 sense of the word… it can also mean that you go down in history, that you rise.”
Both music videos were also featured in Ghost’s new movie “Rite Here Rite Now”, which was shown in theaters worldwide from June 20 to 23.
[Photo Credit: Tomas Gidén and Henryk Michaluk, composite Jake Scheinberg]
The undisputed kings of Viking heavy metal, AMON AMARTH, will join Ghost on their US Summer tour this August!
The Re-Imperatour USA 2023 will commence on August 2nd at Concord Pavilion in Sacramento, California and run through a total of twenty-six cities, closing on September 9th at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater in Phoenix, Arizona. The latest journey follows AMON AMARTH‘s ultra-successful Great Heathen North American headlining trek last Fall which included arena stops in Los Angeles and Montreal as well as a cover spot of Pollstar Magazine at the close of the tour.
Comments the band, “We are pleased to announce AMON AMARTH are joining fellow Swedes Ghost for another raid this summer across the US this August. Sharpen your axes and fasten your shields as we blaze across America sacking your cities and converting the survivors to join the Great Heathen Army! See you at the shows!“
Various Presales run Tuesday, February 14 thru Thursday, February 16 with Public On Sale on Friday, February 17 at 10am Local Time.
AMON AMARTH w/ Ghost: 8/02/2023 Concord Pavilion – Sacramento, CA 8/04/2023 White River Amphitheater – Auburn, WA 8/05/2023 Northern Quest Amphitheater – Spokane, WA 8/07/2023 USANA Amphitheatre – Salt Lake City, UT 8/08/2023 Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre – Englewood, CO 8/11/2023 Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – St Louis, MO 8/12/2023 American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI 8/14/2023 Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI 8/15/2023 Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island – Chicago, IL 8/16/2023 PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH 8/18/2023 St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY 8/19/2023 Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA 8/20/2023 Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater – Bridgeport, CT 8/22/2023 TCU Amphitheater – Indianapolis, IN 8/23/2023 The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA 8/24/2023 Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA 8/25/2023 Freedom Mortgage Pavilion – Camden, NJ 8/27/2023 Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN 8/29/2023 CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park – Simpsonville, SC 8/30/2023 Daily’s Place – Jacksonville, FL 8/31/2023 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL 9/02/2023 Cynthia Woods Pavilion Amphitheater – Houston, TX 9/03/2023 Germania Insurance Amphitheater – Austin, TX 9/05/2023 The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Irving, TX 9/07/2023 Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM 9/08/2023 Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater – Phoenix, AZ
AMON AMARTH continues to tour in support of their critically lauded The Great Heathen Army full-length, released last August via Metal Blade Records.
Formed in Tumba, Sweden, in 1992, AMON AMARTH has forged an extraordinary legacy over three decades of thunderous, anthemic metal, all rich in the magical imagery of Viking history, folklore and culture. From their underground smash debut Once Sent From The Golden Hall (1998) onwards, AMON AMARTH has been an unstoppable creative force. With a unique and unmistakable sound that combines the best of several epic strains of metal, the quintet has become renowned for their ageless anthems and explosive, theatrical live shows. With albums like 2008’s widely acclaimed Twilight Of The Thunder God and 2016’s conceptual triumph Jomsviking, the Swedes have been consistent standard bearers for heavy metal as a life-affirming and communal experience, armed with a seemingly endless stream of instant classic songs.
Now reaping the rewards of all those years of hard work, AMON AMARTH are now regarded as one of the metal world’s most vital and imperious live acts. They claimed a place on Slayer‘s final tour of the US in 2019, to headlining festivals across Europe, to even playing a secret show in 2022 at Germany’s biggest Metal Festival Wacken, under the moniker Guardians Of Asgard, they have honored the adventurous ethos of their Viking forebears by taking their music anywhere and everywhere.
In 2020, the band decided to forge a new creative path, resulting in their most crushing and heroic full-length album to date: The Great Heathen Army. Recorded with esteemed studio guru Andy Sneap at the controls, The Great Heathen Army represents another bold leap forward for the band, as their trademark sound undergoes yet another skillful, evolutionary overhaul, both lyrically and musically. From the noisily rabble-rousing “Find A Way Or Make One” and the pummeling, pugilistic “Get In The Ring” to the evocative fury of “Saxons & Vikings” and the cinematic squall of the title track, The Great Heathen Army encapsulates the essence of this legendary band, while still allowing acres of space for new ideas.
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