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Tobias Forge

Why Ghost?

If you have Ghost, you have everything

Or a bit of everything, at least. Some have described their music as the love child of ABBA and Black Sabbath, others have named it "Scooby-Doom". In truth, their style is hard to pin down but maybe that's what makes them so appealing. They blend catchy pop melodies with heavy metal, creating a unique sound with strong hooks, evolving theatricality, elaborate stage shows, and clever, lore-driven lyrics that appeal to both metalheads and mainstream rock fans.

Tobias Forge, this project's mastermind, crafts compelling narratives and consistently reinvents the band's look and sound with each album cycle, drawing from diverse influences like Blue Öyster Cult, Alice Cooper, and classic rock. Their live shows are nothing short of spectacular, with creative storytelling, high production values and serious musicianship.

Formed in 2006, the band have released six studio albums, which have earned them international recognition. The band's sixth studio album, Skeletá, was released in 2025; it subsequently became their first number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Live Shows

A taste of Ghost's live performances

Mary on a cross

Released in 2019, this song saw a massive chart resurgence in 2022 after going viral on TikTok, leading it to debut at #90 on the Billboard Hot 100, #28 on the UK Singles Chart (its first UK Top 40), and #1 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart.

Year and Location:

2022 | Tampa, FL

Album:

Seven inches of satanic panic

Square Hammer

An electrifying performance of 'Square Hammer' - a high-energy anthem, with infectious chorus and powerful riffs. This performance was featured in the Rite Here Rite Now film, an immerive experience of Ghost's theatrical live shows.

Year and Location:

2023 | The Forum, CA

Album:

Popestar

Lachryma

Landing a performance on an American late night talk show just goes to show how accessible this band is. Despite the imagery, the dark lyrics and the heavy metal label - the music is still slightly 80s, slightly ABBA and very catchy.

Year and Location:

2025 | NBC Studios, NY

Album:

Skeletá

Listen

My top Ghost songs

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Tour

Catch Ghost on tour

The Ghost Skeletour is the ongoing world tour for the Swedish rock band Ghost, supporting their album Skeletá, featuring new frontman Papa V Perpetua, and notable for its strict phone-free policy and theatrical, elaborate live shows.

The tour began in Europe in April 2025 (I saw them in Glasgow!), and continues into 2026 in North America, with the final date set for February 23rd 2026.

Date Venue Location
Jan. 21, 2026 Kia Center Orlando, FL
Jan. 21, 2026 Kia Center Orlando, FL
Jan. 22, 2026 Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville, FL
Jan. 24, 2026 Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center Knoxville, TN
Jan. 25, 2026 Spectrum Center Charlotte, NC
Jan. 26, 2026 Bon Secours Wellness Arena Greenville, SC
Jan. 28, 2026 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, CT
Jan. 30, 2026 Center Bell Montreal, QC
Jan. 31, 2026 Scotiabank Arena Toronto, ON
Feb. 2, 2026 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH
Feb. 4, 2026 Heritage Bank Center Cincinnati, OH
Feb. 5, 2026 Peoria Civic Center Peoria, IL
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