For example, Papa Emeritus I вЂњretiredвЂќ at the end of the Opus Eponymous era and was вЂњreplacedвЂќ by Papa Emeritus II. Persona and costume changes occurred with the release of each full-length album and subsequent вЂњendвЂќ of that albumвЂ™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 вЂњAlphaвЂќ), lead guitarist Water, bassist Wind, keyboardist Earth, drummer Ether (also known as вЂњOmegaвЂќ), rhythm guitarist. The other band members are вЂњNameless GhoulsвЂќ, with each instrumentalist receiving an alchemical symbol based persona. Vocalist Tobias Forge himself masqueraded as вЂњPapa EmeritusвЂќ (I, II, and III, respective to each full-length studio album), wearing an elaborately painted skull-like mask and a popeвЂ™s robes. GhostвЂ™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.ДЄt 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 -вЂќCeremony and DevotionвЂќ- on December 8, 2017. Their second EP titled вЂњPopestarвЂќ was released in 2016, featuring the hit single, Square Hammer. In 2015, Ghost presented their fans with their third album, вЂњMelioraвЂќ. The second full-length album вЂњInfestissumamвЂќ, as well as EP вЂњIf You Have GhostвЂќ were released in 2013. Ghost released their debut album, вЂњOpus EponymousвЂќ 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 вЂњunmaskedвЂќ himself in August 2017 on Sverige Radio P1. LetвЂ™s backtrack a little bit Ghost is a Swedish metal/hard rock band formed in 2006 in LinkГ¶ping, Sweden. The concert hadnвЂ™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 вЂњHello! ItвЂ™s so great to meet you, I love your music, itвЂ™s an inspiration! Could I have a hug?вЂќ вЂњHello,вЂќ 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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