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Spooky season is upon us, and you know what that means: horror movies, Halloween candy, and maybe some new music from Ghost. Well, you're in luck on at least two of those items. The new slasher film Halloween Kills comes out on October 15th, but we can already hear the first song from its soundtrack,…
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It's been over two years since Ghost's last album, Prequelle, graced our years, and one year since we got their impressively retro "Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic" double single. But Ghost fans don't have to wait long for new music! According to a new interview frontman Tobias Forge (that is, Papa Emeritus / Cardinal Copia)…
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Ghost just surprised fans with not one but TWO new songs. Their new single, "Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic," features two tracks: "Kiss The Go-Goat" and "Mary On A Cross." Both songs will also be included in Ghost's upcoming Prequelle Exalted box set, due out on September 27th. "Kiss The Go-Goat" sounds like a late…
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Ghost just announced that they'll be re-releasing their 2018 album, Prequelle, in a new limited edition box set. Prequelle Exalted comes out September 27th, and will include two new bonus tracks. According to the description of the set, Prequelle Exalted will include: Limited Edition of 5K numbered copies worldwide 60-page arena tour photo book, hardbound…
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Last year, Ghost released their fourth album, Prequelle. Following singles "Rats" and "Dance Macabre," the band has spent the past year on an extensive tour. But today, they surprised fans with a lyric video for their song "Faith." "Faith" is a standout on Prequelle. It opens with dual guitars screaming over a hard-hitting beat, soon…
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Another year has come and passed, and as we reflect on all our favorite moments of 2018, let's look back on some of the best new music that came out this year. Our reviewers picked out their favorite albums of 2018, spanning all 12 months and a range of styles under the pop rock umbrella.…
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Trick or treat! Celebrate this Halloween with a playlist of terrifying tunes. Songs about ghosts, zombies, witches, and monsters are just what you need to liven up your Halloween party and greet trick-or-treaters this October. We included classics like “Monster Mash” and the Ghostbusters theme, as well as spooky songs with even scarier music videos.…
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Ghost just released their fourth album, Prequelle, in June. Following "Rats," second single "Dance Macabre" has finally been granted a music video, and was it ever worth the wait! It begins with two young men looking for a party one night in Transilvania. They approach a mansion, ring the doorbell, and are greeted by a…
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Coming off of heightened success and a few tumultuous years, Ghost is back with a new album, Prequelle! After their 2015 LP Meliora, their Popestar EP in 2016, and a live album called Ceremony And Devotion last December, Tobias Forge has returned with a brand new lineup of sorts. Papa Emeritus is out as the leader, and Tobias…
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Ghost is back with their second Prequelle single, "Dance Macabre." Following "Rats," this is the second song we've heard from Ghost's upcoming 4th album, due out on June 1st. Earlier this year, frontman Tobias Forge (known by his stage names Papa Emeritus and now Cardinal Copia) described "Dance Macabre" as a disco song, and indeed,…
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After weeks of teasing - not to mention introducing a new leader named Cardinal Copia - Ghost has finally announced their new album and released its lead single! The theatrical "Rats" is our first taste of Ghost's upcoming fourth album, Prequelle, due out on June 1st. The album includes 10 new songs, while the deluxe…
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After months in the studio, Ghost kicked off their teasing for album #4 last week. Following three incarnations of Papa Emeritus, their new video announced "new blood" to take his place. Today, Ghost introduces us to their unlikely new leader, Cardinal Copia. Chapter Two of the new video series picks up where the previous one…
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Ghost is almost ready to release their still-unnamed fourth album! Beyond an upcoming Rats! On The Road tour scheduled for May and June, the band has now ignited new excitement the release of two teaser videos. The first clip features the eerie tune of "Ring A Ring O' Roses" as the nameless ghouls search for…
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Ghost has been holed up in the studio for a few months now, quiet ever since releasing the music video for "He Is" last August. A lot has changed since the band's last album, Meliora, came out in 2015. After sharing an eclectic EP of covers, the band aired plenty of legal drama between the…
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Two full years ago, Ghost released their acclaimed third album, Meliora. It was led by the singles "Cirice" and "From The Pinnacle To The Pit," and found the band earning more recognition than ever before. Last year, Ghost launched their Pope Star EP, which included the new song "Square Hammer" along with four covers. Fans may have assumed…
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Ghost just released their third album, the Grammy-winning Meliora, one year ago. Now the Satanic band is back with their second EP, Popestar. The five new songs are also included in the newly-released deluxe edition of Meliora. As with their 2013 If You Have Ghost EP, Popestar is comprised mainly of eclectic covers. And as…
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Ghost has had quite the year. After releasing their Grammy-winning album Meliora last year (boasting singles like "Cirice" and "From The Pinnacle To The Pit"), Ghost is already back with new music. Their latest single is a new track called "Square Hammer." It continues the 1970s-styled doom rock that the band has mastered, chants of "right…
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Last month Ghost revealed they were getting ready to release a new EP after they finish touring this July. In a new interview, a Nameless Ghoul has shared plenty more details about not only the new covers EP, but also the band's next album, the follow-up to last year's Grammy-winning Meliora. The Nameless Ghoul explained that…
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Get excited, Ghost fans: Just one year after sharing their Grammy-winning third album, Meliora, Ghost is getting ready to release a new EP this summer. The band is finishing up a North American tour in New York this month, and from the end of May through early July they will be playing shows across Europe. Shortly after this…
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While most entertainment publications rushed to release their year-end lists by the first of December, we decided to wait until all the year's albums had actually been released before making our final ranking. It's good that we did, too, because one of our favorite records was released right around the time kids were getting out of…
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Now that 2015 is coming to a close, it feels right to reflect on all the great music we've gotten to enjoy for the last 12 months. This year was packed full of amazing new singles across the genres, from progressive metal to old school funk pop and everything in between. We picked out 30…
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Ghost is going even farther back in time for their new music video for "From The Pinnacle To The Pit." It is the second single from the band's new album, Meliora. First single "Cirice" kicked the era off with a '70s styled horror film reminiscent of Carrie, but Ghost's new music video goes back another…
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Ghost is back with their third album, Meliora, a name which tellingly means "the pursuit of something better." As with their first two albums, Ghost continues to recreate the past while pushing new boundaries, and have crafted an album that gets better with each new listen. Ghost has always drawn on vintage inspirations. Their first album, Opus…
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The moment you've been waiting for is finally here: Ghost is now streaming their new album, Meliora, four days ahead of its August 21 release. You may already know their thunderous single "Cirice," or the equally pounding tracks "From The Pinnacle To The Pit," "Majesty," and "Absolution." But some more treasures await you in the new record: The strummy…
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Ghost's new album, Meliora, will be out in just two weeks. Our newest preparatory song is "Majesty," and out of the three songs we've heard so far, it may have the most retro sound yet. It starts like a classic Deep Purple track - think "Perfect Strangers" or Ronnie James Dio's "Holy Diver" - with a chugging,…
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Ghost is getting ready to release their third album, Meliora, next month. We've already heard their thunderous and dynamic first single, "Cirice," and now Ghost is offering up a second taste of the upcoming album: "From The Pinnacle To The Pit" is more reminiscent of the band's first album, 2010's Opus Eponymous, than their more…
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Ghost just released "Cirice," the thunderous first single from their upcoming third album, Meliora. The record will be out on August 21st, and that will give you just one month to get ready for Ghost's upcoming North American tour! Their Black To The Future Tour will kick off in Washington, DC on September 22nd, and…
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Ghost just released the music video for their new single, "Cirice," and the six-minute clip plays like an old horror film. The band looks younger than ever, but no less sinister. Papa Emeritus and his Nameless Ghouls are just children in a student talent show, and already they are converting people to their dark mission.…
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Our favorite Swedish metal band, Ghost, is finally back. After just announcing that their third album, Meliora, will be out on August 21st, the band also released a clever ad informing us that Papa Emeritus III is getting ready to take over the group, replacing the "bitter, old" Papa Emeritus II. It is the start…
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Satanic metal lovers, it's time to get excited! Our favorite Swedish band, Ghost, is getting ready to release their 3rd studio album in the new year. As a nice holiday gift to their fans, Ghost announced the new record, indicating that they will be revealing more details soon. https://www.facebook.com/thebandghost/posts/908873349131462 They first mentioned their 3rd album…
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Discoteca Céntrico, Lima Thursday, August 28, 2014 Last night I saw Ghost for the first time. I've been obsessed with them for the last year, and was thrilled to discover they'd be here in Lima, Peru while I'm here. For the last week I've had their music on repeat, and finally the big day arrived.…
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