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Ghost
Jan 27, 2012 10:50:34 GMT -5
Post by spacel0rd on Jan 27, 2012 10:50:34 GMT -5
This is a newer Swedish “metal” band. But they are more along the lines of Blue Oyster Cult. The lyrics are kinda cheesy, but VERY Satanic. But damn, are these songs structured well! And if they replaced the lyrics, some of these songs are 100% radio-friendly. It’s worth a listen… Here’s the whole album:
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Ghost
Jan 27, 2012 10:52:57 GMT -5
Post by spacel0rd on Jan 27, 2012 10:52:57 GMT -5
And if you wanna see their shtick…
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Ghost
Jan 29, 2012 9:08:30 GMT -5
Post by onering on Jan 29, 2012 9:08:30 GMT -5
I really dig these guys. You hit the nail on the head with the B.O.C. vibe for sure. They kind of remind of BOC crossed with Mercyful Fate.
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Ghost
Feb 1, 2012 20:41:24 GMT -5
Post by Trexx on Feb 1, 2012 20:41:24 GMT -5
I'm too frightened to give it listen. ...Uhh. Omg.
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Ghost
Feb 2, 2012 11:50:04 GMT -5
Post by snakesandladders on Feb 2, 2012 11:50:04 GMT -5
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Ghost
Feb 13, 2012 12:50:51 GMT -5
Post by Pete on Feb 13, 2012 12:50:51 GMT -5
Introducing Ghost: Six Swedes Bringing Satan To The Masses
The goals of Ghost are simple. The mysterious Swedish six piece are looking to spread the message of “unholy gospel” by tricking mankind into believing the end is ultimately a good thing via the popular rock music medium. While they are not the first, nor the last group of metal musicians from Scandinavia setting out to share the message of Satan, they may very well have the best chance of breaking out of the metal underground and into the American consciousness.
The band’s debut album Opus Eponymous is a daringly fascinating combination of Satanic rock music merged with an unthinkable pop sensibility. Ghost is black metal at its most original and deceiving apex. Where many mortals would shy away from the sinister and very non-commercial sounds of Black Metal, Ghost comes at you sounding like the bastard child of King Diamond and Blue Öyster Cult. The group’s combination of pulsating riffs and lush vocal harmonies are specifically designed to penetrate your mind and stay stuck in your head for days at a time. Hell, these guys have managed to make The Beatles uplifting classic Here Comes The Sun and turn it into the soundtrack of the underworld.
The band is fronted by vocalist Papa Emeritus, a towering figure who looks a lot like the Pope. That is of course if the Pope was a devil worshiping black metal superstar. Further adding to the mystery that is Ghost, the remaining band members (2 guitarists, bassist, keys and drums) are known only as the Nameless Ghouls. Covered by medieval cloaks, their name and appearance are unknown to the general public thus allowing the listener to focus on the messages found within the lyrics.
With successful appearances on the 2011 European Festival Circuit, many of metals top stars have jumped aboard the Ghost bandwagon. Metallica front man James Hetfield was interviewed by a Swedish media agency decked out in a Ghost shirt while speaking very highly of the group. Phil Anselmo took the love a step further by inviting a few of the Nameless Ghouls out on stage to close out Down’s 2011 Download Festival set. Also decked out in a Ghost T-shirt, Anselmo even went as far as changing the name of the song from Bury Me In Smoke to Bury Me In Ghost.
For those who missed Ghost on their just completed inaugural trek of America you are in luck. Papa Emeritus and the Nameless Ghouls are set to return this spring serving as the opening act for the just announced Opeth/Mastodon co-headline tour.
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Ghost
Feb 14, 2012 12:45:04 GMT -5
Post by Trexx on Feb 14, 2012 12:45:04 GMT -5
Fucking weird.
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Ghost
Feb 14, 2012 14:03:15 GMT -5
Post by Pete on Feb 14, 2012 14:03:15 GMT -5
Ha! Not as weird as Stryper lol.
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Ghost
Feb 17, 2012 9:28:04 GMT -5
Post by Speedy on Feb 17, 2012 9:28:04 GMT -5
Not a big fan of Satan.
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Ghost
Feb 17, 2012 13:56:09 GMT -5
Post by snakesandladders on Feb 17, 2012 13:56:09 GMT -5
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Ghost
Feb 17, 2012 18:57:35 GMT -5
Post by Pete on Feb 17, 2012 18:57:35 GMT -5
Don't knock the Lucifer !!! Now I have you with me under my power Our love grows stronger now with every hour Look into my eyes you'll see who I am My name is Lucifer please take my hand
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Ghost
Feb 20, 2012 1:57:41 GMT -5
Post by Trexx on Feb 20, 2012 1:57:41 GMT -5
Don't knock the Lucifer !!! Now I have you with me under my power Our love grows stronger now with every hour Look into my eyes you'll see who I am My name is Lucifer please take my hand Black Sabbath has awesome lyrics here. The words in their entirety depict a person that experiences the horror and frightening culmination of being taken in by the power of satan himself. It's truly a story that expresses regret and fear. "No, ...NO! Oh God please help me, No!" Freakin' incredible song! Those riffs! That chanting, haunting singing style! Bad-ass! It's just amazing to think that the Sabbath guys hadn't any precedent to copy, sample, or mimic. Amazing!
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Ghost
Feb 20, 2012 20:32:47 GMT -5
Post by Pete on Feb 20, 2012 20:32:47 GMT -5
According to Geezer Butler the song is about Lucifer falling in love with a human woman.
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Ghost
Mar 6, 2012 16:47:16 GMT -5
Post by spacel0rd on Mar 6, 2012 16:47:16 GMT -5
So, I bought this CD today....and it hit me. It reminds me sooo much of BOC's Imaginos. Even the covers look the similar:
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