Album: Skeletá by Ghost (2025)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Mood: Weird
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Album

Description: It is set to be released on 25 April 2025.

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Weird, 2020s, Album, Loma Vista Recordings


It is set to be released on 25 April 2025.

Album: Infestissumam by Ghost (2013)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Weird
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Album

Description: Infestissumam (Latin superlative adjective meaning very or most hostile, used by the band as "the most hostile" or "the biggest threat" in reference to the Antichrist) is the second full-length album by Swedish heavy metal band Ghost. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, produced by Nick Raskulinecz and released on April 10, 2013. It was released in North America by Loma Vista Recordings on April 16 in partnership with Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group, marking the band's major label debut. The album was generally well-received, with several music publications placing it on their list of the best heavy metal albums of the year, and won the 2014 Grammis Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Album. In late 2013, the band released a special edition of the album, called "Infestissumam Redux".

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Weird, 2010s, Album, Loma Vista Recordings

Additional Context: Rating score: 5. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Infestissumam (Latin superlative adjective meaning very or most hostile, used by the band as "the most hostile" or "the biggest threat" in reference to the Antichrist) is the second full-length album by Swedish heavy metal band Ghost. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, produced by Nick Raskulinecz and released on April 10, 2013. It was released in North America by Loma Vista Recordings on April 16 in partnership with Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group, marking the band's major label debut. The album was generally well-received, with several music publications placing it on their list of the best heavy metal albums of the year, and won the 2014 Grammis Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Album. In late 2013, the band released a special edition of the album, called "Infestissumam Redux".

Album: Meliora by Ghost (2015)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Weird
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Album

Description: "Meliora"  (Latin for the pursuit of something better) is the third full-length album by Swedish heavy metal band Ghost. The album was produced by Klas Åhlund and released on August 21, 2015. It marked the retiring of lead vocalist Papa Emeritus II's stage name, who now goes by Papa Emeritus III.
Following their debut album Opus Eponymous which is about the coming of the Antichrist and Infestissumam which is about the presence of the Antichrist, Meliora's main theme is "the absence of god."
The cover is based on the movie poster of Fritz Lang's Metropolis.
Meliora debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart, with an estimated 29,000 copies sold in its first week.

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Weird, 2010s, Album, Loma Vista Recordings

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


"Meliora"  (Latin for the pursuit of something better) is the third full-length album by Swedish heavy metal band Ghost. The album was produced by Klas Åhlund and released on August 21, 2015. It marked the retiring of lead vocalist Papa Emeritus II's stage name, who now goes by Papa Emeritus III.
Following their debut album Opus Eponymous which is about the coming of the Antichrist and Infestissumam which is about the presence of the Antichrist, Meliora's main theme is "the absence of god."
The cover is based on the movie poster of Fritz Lang's Metropolis.
Meliora debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart, with an estimated 29,000 copies sold in its first week.

"The Future Is a Foreign Land" showcases Ghost's signature blend of heavy metal and melodic rock, characterized by rich, atmospheric production. The title track features a dynamic interplay of soaring guitar riffs and haunting synths, creating a lush soundscape that envelops the listener. The tempo varies throughout, with driving rhythms that maintain an energetic pulse while allowing for moments of introspective calm. Textures range from gritty, distorted guitar layers to ethereal vocal harmonies, enhancing the album's dramatic flair. The production quality is polished, emphasizing clarity and depth, which allows intricate details to shine through. This distinctive sonic palette invites listeners to explore both the grandeur and the subtlety of Ghost's evolving sound.

Album: The Future Is a Foreign Land by Ghost (2024)
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Digital Media

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: 2020s, Digital Media, Loma Vista Recordings


Ghost's rendition of "Jesus He Knows Me" in 2023 is a single that encapsulates their signature blend of theatrical rock with a modern production sheen. The track is likely to feature their characteristic heavy guitar riffs, layered with lush, atmospheric synths that create a dense sonic landscape. The tempo is expected to be driving, maintaining high energy throughout, while the production quality is polished, emphasizing clarity and depth. The vocals are likely to be delivered with a mix of melodic and dramatic flair, adding to the song's dynamic texture. This cover stands out with its ability to merge Ghost's dark, enigmatic style with the satirical edge of the original track.

Album: Jesus He Knows Me by Ghost (2023)
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Digital Media

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: 2020s, Digital Media, Loma Vista Recordings


Ghost's rendition of "Phantom of the Opera" in 2023 is a theatrical rock spectacle, characterized by its grandiose production style. The track envelops listeners in a lush, gothic soundscape, with layers of distorted guitars and haunting synths that create a dense, atmospheric texture. The tempo is moderately paced, allowing the dramatic elements to unfold with a sense of deliberate intensity. The energy is both ominous and exhilarating, driven by powerful drum patterns and Tobias Forge's commanding vocal delivery. What sets this track apart is its ability to merge the band's signature heavy metal sound with operatic flair, resulting in a distinctive blend that feels both classic and contemporary, maintaining a balance between the eerie and the epic.

Album: Phantom of the Opera by Ghost (2023)
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Digital Media

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: 2020s, Digital Media, Loma Vista Recordings


"Satanized" features a polished production style that blends heavy metal with melodic elements, characteristic of the band's signature sound. The title track showcases a rich tapestry of layered guitars, driving rhythms, and haunting keyboard textures, creating an atmospheric yet energetic listening experience. The tempo varies throughout, oscillating between brisk anthemic sections and slower, more brooding passages that enhance the album's dramatic flair. The use of dynamic contrasts adds depth, while the vocal harmonies weave seamlessly into the instrumentation, elevating the overall sonic experience. Distinctive in its ability to balance theatricality with heaviness, "Satanized" promises a captivating journey through dark themes wrapped in lush soundscapes.

Album: Satanized by Ghost (2025)
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Digital Media

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: 2020s, Digital Media, Loma Vista Recordings


Album: Opus Eponymous by Ghost (2010)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Weird
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Album

Description: Opus Eponymous (Latin for "self-titled work") is the debut studio album by the Swedish rock band Ghost. It was released on 18 October 2010, on the independent record label Rise Above. It was released in North America on 18 January 2011, and in Japan on 6 April 2011. The album was recorded in the band's hometown and produced by Gene Walker. Opus Eponymous was nominated for a Grammis Award. The Japanese release contains an additional bonus track: a cover of the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun". The album cover bears a close resemblance to the poster artwork of the 1979 horror miniseries Salem's Lot which is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King.

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Weird, 2010s, Album, Loma Vista Recordings

Additional Context: Rating score: 10. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Opus Eponymous (Latin for "self-titled work") is the debut studio album by the Swedish rock band Ghost. It was released on 18 October 2010, on the independent record label Rise Above. It was released in North America on 18 January 2011, and in Japan on 6 April 2011. The album was recorded in the band's hometown and produced by Gene Walker. Opus Eponymous was nominated for a Grammis Award. The Japanese release contains an additional bonus track: a cover of the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun". The album cover bears a close resemblance to the poster artwork of the 1979 horror miniseries Salem's Lot which is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King.

Album: Impera by Ghost (2022)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Mood: Weird
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Album

Description: Impera (stylized in all-caps as IMPERA) is the fifth studio album by the Swedish rock band Ghost. It was released on 11 March 2022 and was produced by Klas Åhlund.

Impera is themed mainly on "the rise and fall of empires". It is described to take place hundreds of years forward from the 14th century Europe Black Plague era of Ghost's previous album, Prequelle.

The cover art by Zbigniew Bielak is a reference to English occultist Aleister Crowley.

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Weird, 2020s, Album, Loma Vista Recordings


Impera (stylized in all-caps as IMPERA) is the fifth studio album by the Swedish rock band Ghost. It was released on 11 March 2022 and was produced by Klas Åhlund.

Impera is themed mainly on "the rise and fall of empires". It is described to take place hundreds of years forward from the 14th century Europe Black Plague era of Ghost's previous album, Prequelle.

The cover art by Zbigniew Bielak is a reference to English occultist Aleister Crowley.

Album: Ceremony & Devotion by Ghost (2017)
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Live

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: 2010s, Live, Loma Vista Recordings


Renowned for their theatrical live shows, masked occult rockers Ghost captured a thrilling performance in San Francisco featuring some of their finest satanic hymns. Kicking off with the bombastic 2016 single “Square Hammer” and working their way through the Swedish band’s devilish discography, vocalist Papa Emeritus III and his troupe of Nameless Ghouls pump demonic electricity into soaring devotional “Body and Blood”, metallic incantation “Year Zero”, mournful, orchestral pop song “He Is” and infectious audience sing-along “Monstrance Clock”.

Album: Prequelle by Ghost (2018)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Mood: Weird
Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Format: Album

Description: Prequelle is the fourth studio album by the Swedish rock band Ghost. It was released on 1 June 2018 and produced by Tom Dalgety. The album's first single, "Rats", was released ahead of the album on 13 April, and as of 28 July, had peaked at number one for seven weeks on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart. The second single, "Dance Macabre", later topped the same chart for two weeks as well. The album marked the band's strongest selling debut to date, landing at number 3 on the Billboard 200, selling 66,000 copies in its first week, with 61,000 of those being "traditional" album sales. The album's themes include medieval times and the Black Death, along with more modern subject matters.

"Prequelle" was nominated for the Best Rock Album Grammy Award at the 61st annual awards ceremony and the Swedish Grammis Award in the category of Hard rock/metal.

The album was released with five different versions of the cover art, each with the rider and horse in the foreground placed in a different position.

Three singles were released for the album, "Rats" on 13 April 2018 (Nominated for 'Best Rock Song' at the 61st Grammy Awards), and "Dance Macabre" on 18 May 2018, and "Faith".

Artist Background: Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song Ritual was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissuma... Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Volbeat, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica

Music Scene: Part of the Linköping, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Weird, 2010s, Album, Loma Vista Recordings


Prequelle is the fourth studio album by the Swedish rock band Ghost. It was released on 1 June 2018 and produced by Tom Dalgety. The album's first single, "Rats", was released ahead of the album on 13 April, and as of 28 July, had peaked at number one for seven weeks on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart. The second single, "Dance Macabre", later topped the same chart for two weeks as well. The album marked the band's strongest selling debut to date, landing at number 3 on the Billboard 200, selling 66,000 copies in its first week, with 61,000 of those being "traditional" album sales. The album's themes include medieval times and the Black Death, along with more modern subject matters.

"Prequelle" was nominated for the Best Rock Album Grammy Award at the 61st annual awards ceremony and the Swedish Grammis Award in the category of Hard rock/metal.

The album was released with five different versions of the cover art, each with the rider and horse in the foreground placed in a different position.

Three singles were released for the album, "Rats" on 13 April 2018 (Nominated for 'Best Rock Song' at the 61st Grammy Awards), and "Dance Macabre" on 18 May 2018, and "Faith".

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