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Ghost

Ghost

arena rock, hard rock, heavy metal, pop rock, progressive rock

Sweden Est. 2006

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Sound in a sentence: "The music pulses with infectious grooves that alternate between heavy, driving rhythms and ethereal passages, creating a tension that propels each song forward while inviting moments of reflection."
Ghost matters because they have redefined theatricality in rock, creating a spectacle that transcends mere performance. With their elaborate costumes and haunting stage presence, they don’t just play music; they conjure an immersive experience that attracts diverse audiences, merging the worlds of heavy metal and mainstream pop culture in ways that provoke thought and challenge norms.
Ghost matters because they have redefined theatricality in rock, creating a spectacle that transcends mere performance. With their elaborate costumes and haunting stage presence, they don’t just play music; they conjure an immersive experience that attracts diverse audiences, merging the worlds of heavy metal and mainstream pop culture in ways that provoke thought and challenge norms. Their approach is rooted in ritualistic storytelling, combining accessible melodies with grandiose arrangements that elicit both reverence and intrigue. By layering heavy guitar riffs with atmospheric synths, Ghost crafts a sound that feels both expansive and intimate, inviting listeners into a world that blurs the line between celebration and contemplation. This sonic architecture encourages a communal experience, where fans are drawn not only to the music but also to the shared ritual of the performance itself. Lyrically, Ghost often explores themes of duality—light versus dark, temptation versus salvation—delivered through a voice that balances irony with sincerity. Their storytelling tends to be impressionistic, using vivid imagery to evoke emotions rather than laying out straightforward narratives. This allows for multiple interpretations and deeper engagement with the music as listeners grapple with the underlying messages.

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Discography

33 releases • 13 studio • 2010–2025
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Phantomime

Phantomime

2023

Popestar

Popestar

2016

If You Have Ghost

If You Have Ghost

2013

Singles ()

Peacefield

Peacefield

2025

Lachryma

Lachryma

2025

Satanized

Satanized

2025

Absolution (Live at the Forum / 2023)

Absolution (Live at the Forum / 2023)

2024

Twenties

Twenties

2022

Call Me Little Sunshine

Call Me Little Sunshine

2022

Mary on a Cross

Mary on a Cross

2019

Seven Inches of Satanic Panic

Seven Inches of Satanic Panic

2019

Rats

Rats

2018

Square Hammer

Square Hammer

2016

Majesty

Majesty

2015

From the Pinnacle to the Pit

From the Pinnacle to the Pit

2015

He Is

He Is

2015

Cirice

Cirice

2015

Year Zero

Year Zero

2013

Secular Haze

Secular Haze

2012

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

2010

Zenith

Zenith

The Future Is a Foreign Land

The Future Is a Foreign Land

Hunter's Moon

Hunter's Moon

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