![]() It wasn't long before the band broke out into the rest of Europe and by early 2011 they were performing in America on a short tour. The release of their first album, Opus Eponymous, in late 2010 saw the group nominated for the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Awards in the Hard Rock category and they quickly became one of Sweden's most in-demand metal acts. Lead by frontman, the mysterious Papa Emeritus, the band is made up of unknown individuals who are simply referred to as Nameless Ghouls. Getting my wife back, I can honestly say, is all thanks to Ghost and I couldn't be more grateful to them or happier sharing the experience with anyone else except for Kelly.Swedish doom metal band Ghost have been performing their unique blend of underground Swedish black metal and on-stage theatrics all around the world since they formed in 2008. By the time they did come to Philadelphia that year, we attended as a happily married couple and continue to do so today. We'd have fun listening to them and as that common ground grew stronger, so did we and slowly began reconciling. By the time they would be coming Philadelphia that year, we would have been attending as two single individuals and no longer married. While trying to keep things amicable we would meet to discuss things and we'd often listen to Ghost. My wife and I were just a couple of months away from signing the official court documents stating we were divorced. Here's a short back story as to why they are so important to me. When they make their way back to the states in 2019, we will begin planning our schedules around their tour dates. We also already have our tickets and vacation planned for the 2 upcoming rituals taking place in Sweden in February 2019. We're looking forward to meeting him again 4 more times out of the 6 rituals we'll be attending in December. ![]() My wife met Papa III last year and we've had the opportunity to meet Cardinal Copia 3 times this year during the meet and greets in New York and Pittsburgh. This band is very exciting to watch and being able to share the experience with my wife has made our evenings with Ghost that much better. We were so happy that we made the trip from the states because seeing the end of Papa III in videos is nothing compared to the excitement of seeing it in person, from the barrier, and right up front. ![]() We were fortunate to have caught their last two rituals in Sweden last year and were able to capture video of Papa III being pulled off stage during Monstrance Clock. The wife and I got into the game a bit late but Ghost is as much a part of our yearly plans as is eating, sleeping, and hydrating. The entire experience is something intoxicatingly unforgettable, and you will not regret it! If you're a fan or the music but are undecided on paying for a ticket, you should most definitely go see Ghost. If heavy metal is your jam, but you're really not into the whole make-up/ crazy outfit thing, you should go see Ghost. ![]() Their appearances and Satan-worshipping act are contrasted by the liveliness of their music, which while categorized as heavy or black metal, is definitely more riff and vocal-driven than most metal, with songs such as the single Monstrance Clock and even an amped-up cover of the Beatles' Here Comes The Sun as part of their catchy, dancable set.Įven if you are the biggest metal-phobe around, you should go see Ghost. I saw Ghost at the Fillmore Silver Spring, shorty after the release of their highly anticipated second album, Infestissumam, and was, frankly, blown away by the quality of their live show. They achieve this by including the audience in their twisted act, for example during the song Body and Blood, scantily-clad women appeared at the front of the stage offering the 'Eucharist' of a goblet of blood (aka wine) to the lucky fans in the front row. As well as their appearances, the band add to the intoxicating atmosphere of their shows with a backdrop of faux stained glass windows, and burn incense to give the audience the impression of being in a church, about to undergo something more than simply watching a group of men play musical instruments on a stage. Their concerts are not simply events to watch but experiential, jaw-dropping journeys to embark upon, and here's why: The Swedish sextet, clad in black hooded gowns and pointed beard-masks (yes, this is a thing) are led by their singer, known as Papa Emeritus, who dons full skull make-up and the robes and hat of a Roman Catholic pope (aside from the upside-down crosses adorning them). Ghost are, regardless of whether you're particularly into corpse painted, Satanic-inspired heavy metal, one band that you should not miss live.
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