Persona and costume changes occurred with the release of each full-length album and subsequent “end” of that album’s era. Nonetheless, the band has made it clear that this image is purely satirical. The Ghouls wear full-face horned metal masks, in addition to black pants, shirts, and jackets. Fire (also known as “Alpha”), lead guitarist Water, bassist Wind, keyboardist Earth, drummer Ether (also known as “Omega”), rhythm guitarist. The other band members are “Nameless Ghouls”, with each instrumentalist receiving an alchemical symbol based persona.
Vocalist Tobias Forge himself masqueraded as “Papa Emeritus” (I, II, and III, respective to each full-length studio album), wearing an elaborately painted skull-like mask and a pope’s robes. Ghost’s vast repertoire is diverse and has evolved since their Opus days, but their characteristic sound and feel - along with their image, of course - have remained true.Īt first glance, many people might scorn Ghost for their outrageous outfits and band image. Although the band has been on tour numerous times, they recently produced and released their first live album -”Ceremony and Devotion”- on December 8, 2017. Their second EP titled “Popestar” was released in 2016, featuring the hit single, Square Hammer. In 2015, Ghost presented their fans with their third album, “Meliora”. The second full-length album “Infestissumam”, as well as EP “If You Have Ghost” were released in 2013. Ghost released their debut album, “Opus Eponymous” on October 18, 2010, though the release was pushed back to Januin North America. The band was, and to an extent, still is known for its anonymity, although Forge officially “unmasked” himself in August 2017 on Sverige Radio P1. Let’s backtrack a little bit Ghost is a Swedish metal/hard rock band formed in 2006 in Linköping, Sweden.
The concert hadn’t even started yet, but I was already in a state of blissful euphoria because I had met a personal hero of mine in the realm of metal: Tobias Forge, the man behind the mask in Ghost. Sure enough, I did get a hug - and a photo. I, surprisingly calm, but still a tiny bit nervous, responded with “Hello! It’s so great to meet you, I love your music, it’s an inspiration! Could I have a hug?” “Hello,” he said softly, his voice tinged with a Swedish accent. I stepped towards him, giddy with excitement on the inside. A little bit after 7 pm, I played with my hair nervously as I approached Tobias Fo - I mean, Cardinal Copia - before Ghost was set to perform at 8 pm. Concert Reviews, Concerts, Featured, Music Writing and Photos by: Alexandra Urban
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