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See New Clip From GHOST's Debut Feature Film 'Rite Here Rite Now'

Ahead of its world premiere, Trafalgar Releasing has unveiled a first-look clip of GHOST's debut film, "Rite Here Rite Now". In the spirit of the feature film, the clip juxtaposes mesmerizing live footage of GHOST performing for capacity crowds, showcasing a sequence of the song "Kaisarion" from th...

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BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's BUCK DHARMA On GHOST: 'I Wouldn't Say They're Really Copying Us'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT guitarist Buck Dharma was once again asked about comparisons between GHOST's music to that of his own band. He said: "To the degree that there is a similarity, I think they're welcomed to it. I think GHOST is certainly paving th...

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TOBIAS FORGE Has 'A Few Songs' Written For Next GHOST Album

GHOST leader Tobias Forge has confirmed to Metal Hammer magazine that he has written "a few songs" so far for the follow-up to last year's "Impera" album. Regarding how he approaches the songwriting process, he said: "I like to compare what I'm doing to being a chef. A chef with a few different inte...

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TOBIAS FORGE Was 'Furious' Over Venue Banning Face Paint At GHOST Show

GHOST leader Tobias Forge says that he was "furious" after learned two months ago that a venue in St. Louis had halted fans at the entrance to the band's concert and asked them to remove any face paint. Two days before the concert, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights revealed via socia...

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GHOST's 'Mary On A Cross' Single Certified Platinum In U.S.

On September 7, GHOST's "Mary On A Cross" single was certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for accumulating one million certified units. According to the RIAA, one equivalent song unit is equal to a single digital song sale, or 150 on-demand audio and/or video st...

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GHOST Devotional Pop-Up Unveiled At Grammy Museum: Confess Your Sins

As GHOST's September 11-12 headline stand at the Kia Forum looms ever closer, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles has unveiled the Ghost Devotional Pop-Up. As the faithful await the return of Papa Emeritus IV and co. to the City Of Angels, they are invited to enter the hand-crafted, custom-built confe...

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Missouri Venue Apologizes To GHOST Fans For 'Miscommunication' About Face Paint Policy

The Missouri venue where GHOST and AMON AMARTH performed on Friday (August 11) has apologized to the bands' fans for "miscommunication" about the venue's face paint policy. Two days before the concert, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights revealed via social media that "face paint or ma...

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Watch 4K Front-Row Video Of GHOST's Concert In Greenwood Village, Colorado

The FirstRowConcert YouTube channel has uploaded front-row 4K video of GHOST's August 8 concert at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Check out the clips below. GHOST kicked off its summer 2023 U.S. tour on August 2 at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, California. Suppo...

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Watch: GHOST Kicks Off Summer 2023 U.S. Tour In Concord

GHOST kicked off its summer 2023 U.S. tour last night (Wednesday, August 2) at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, California. Support on the "Re-Imperatour" is coming from fellow Swedes AMON AMARTH. GHOST's setlist for the Concord show was as follows: 01. Kaisarion 02. Rats 03. Spillways 04. From The...

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GHOST To Release Extended 'Impera' Box Set In July

GHOST will release an "extended" box-set edition of the band's latest album, "Impera", on July 28. The package features: * Individually copper foiled numbered at 6K units worldwide * "Impera" and "Live From The Ministry" EP double colored vinyl (sky blue and gold) etching on Side D enclosed in a 3D,...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE On His Songwriting Process: 'Almost Every Time When You Write A New Song, It Feels Like Virgin Territory Again'

During a recent question-and-answer session with France's GDP.fr, GHOST leader Tobias Forge was asked about his songwriting formula. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you've written one hit, it doesn't get easier. Once you're done with one, you have to write another that is su...

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Watch: GHOST Performs Cover Of GENESIS's 'Jesus He Knows Me' Live For First Time At 2023 Tour Kickoff

Swedish occult rockers GHOST performed their cover version of GENESIS's "Jesus He Knows Me" live for the first time last night (Sunday, May 21) at the opening concert of the band's 2023 tour at Zénith in Rouen, France. The band's 20-song setlist also included "Respite On The Spitalfields", the closi...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Explains How He Goes About Covering Other Artists' Songs

This past Friday (May 19),GHOST released "Phantomime", a five-song EP which sees the Swedish occult rockers offering takes on IRON MAIDEN's "Phantom Of The Opera", GENESIS's "Jesus He Knows Me", TELEVISION's "See No Evil", THE STRANGLERS' "Hanging Around" and Tina Turner's "We Don't Need Another He...

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GHOST Shares Cover Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Phantom Of The Opera' From Upcoming 'Phantomime' EP

GHOST has shared a cover of IRON MAIDEN's "Phantom Of The Opera", taken from the upcoming "Phantomime" EP. It is the second track to be made available from the EP, following on from last month's release of a cover of GENESIS's "Jesus He Knows Me". Due on May 18 via Loma Vista Recordings, "Phantomime...