1) Ghost, also … Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists sharing the moniker Ghost;
1) Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish hard 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, Infestissumam, was released in 2013, debuted at number one in Sweden, and won the Grammis Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Album. The band released their third studio album, Meliora, in 2015 to much critical acclaim and high record sales, reaching number one in their home country of Sweden, and number eight in the United States. Its lead single, "Cirice", earned them the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. The band released their fourth studio album, Prequelle, in 2018. The band released their fifth studio album, Impera, in 2022.
Ghost is easily recognizable owing greatly to its eccentric on-stage presence. Seven of the group's eight members, its 'Nameless Ghouls', wear virtually identical, face-concealing costumes. Prior to a 2017 lawsuit filed by former members of the band, lead singer Tobias Forge obscured his identity behind the character "Papa Emeritus". The character, which consists of Forge in a prosthetic mask and makeup, can be best described as a 'demonic anti-pope'. The Papa Emeritus Character has gone through five incarnations - I, II, III, Nihil, and IV. From the release of the 2018 album Prequelle and subsequent world tour, Forge portrayed a character known as "Cardinal Copia", who is described as being unrelated to any of the Papa Emeritus characters and whose costume consists of either Cardinal vestments or a black or white tuxedo alongside a prosthetic mask with black eye makeup and the multi-colored eyes which had been present in each Papa character. In March 2020, at the final show of A Pale Tour Named Death, Forge once again assumed the mantle of Papa Emeritus.
Ghost's music has been categorized in many genres, critics have classified them as hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal, pop rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, occult rock, and arena rock. Adrien Begrand of PopMatters stated that Ghost recalls "the early sounds of Black Sabbath, Pentagram, and Judas Priest, as well as the progressive and psychedelic rock of the late '60s." Speaking to Noisey.com, a Nameless Ghoul described Ghost as a black metal band in the traditional sense, but said that they probably do not fit into the norms of the current black metal scene. This Nameless Ghoul described Ghost's music as a mix between pop music and death metal.
In an interview, a Nameless Ghoul said they are influenced by "everything ranging from classic rock to the extreme underground metal bands of the '80s to film scores to the grandeur of emotional harmonic music." A member of the band said the Swedish and Scandinavian black metal movement of the early '90s plays a major role in their act, and said that each member has come from a metal background. However, the band has stated several times that they do not aim to be a metal band. For their second album, Ghost chose a more diverse songwriting style; a member said, "we tried to deliberately have every song have its own signature."
Only a few members actually write songs. The writers compose an acoustic outline of songs before other instrumentation is added so it sounds like a group, rather than being dominated by guitar. In 2017, Forge claimed that he was the main author of every song except "Year Zero" and "Zenith", which were Persner's ideas. Asked how he keeps Ghost's sound intact despite large lineup changes, Forge said he has to teach them to play like he does; explaining that while he is a good guitar player, he is only an "okay" drummer, bassist and keyboardist. So it is a matter of getting them to "underperform [laughs] together."
2) Ghost is an experimental rock group formed in Tokyo, Japan, in 1984.
Core-member Masaki Batoh grew up in Kyoto, Japan where he attended a private school. During this time, he became interested in American and British rock music ranging from Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd to the Velvet Underground and Japanese rock bands such as the Taj Mahal Travellers and the Flower Travellin' Band.
Later, Batoh formed Ghost with a large and often varying lineup. According to reports posted on Allmusic, the group lived a nomadic existence, drifting from ruins of ancient temples to disused subway stations around the Tokyo area.
The band began releasing their work with the albums Ghost and Second Time Around, which were released, respectively, in 1991 and 1992. The American independent label Drag City licensed each of the albums for distribution, and the Los Angeles The Now Sound label picked up two of Batoh's solo albums, released together as well under the title Collected Works. Two albums, Tune In, Turn On, Free Tibet and Snuffbox Immanence, were released simultaneously in 1999.
As well as their own work, Ghost have recorded and performed with the ex-Galaxie 500 duo Damon and Naomi. Five years after releasing both Snuffbox Immanence and Tune In, Turn On, Free Tibet, Ghost returned with Hypnotic Underworld, and there were some changes in the band. Cellist Hiromichi Sakamoto and percussionist Setsuko Furuya left and were replaced by a rhythm section of Takuyuki Moriya (electric bass guitar, double bass, and cello) and Junzo Tateiwa (drums, tabla, and percussion). In January 2007, Ghost released its latest studio album titled In Stormy Nights.
3) A British hip hop/trip hop/electronic producer on the Breakin Bread label who has an impressive discography dating back to 2003. Their body of work includes three solo albums, a collaborative group album, a dynamic mix CD, a series of 12-inch vinyl releases, captivating EPs, and two digital download albums filled with remixes and unreleased tracks. Ghost has left an indelible mark on the music scene through extensive touring, while also maintaining a strong presence as a skillful DJ and a regular radio performer.
Initially rooted in the world of Hip Hop as a dedicated enthusiast (a passion that endures), Ghost's artistic evolution over the past eight years has been noteworthy. This period has seen a deliberate expansion of musical horizons, embracing genres beyond Hip Hop. Notably, Ghost has delved into the realms of Wonky, Electronic beats, Future Beats, and Bass, demonstrating an impressive versatility that resonates with diverse audiences.
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4) The collaboration between one of Dubstep's forefathers El-B and J Da Flex, they created a darker, rawer offshoot of UK Garage on a label of the same name, that would ultimately pave the way for the sound of Dubstep. Blackdown is due to pay homage that early sound on his sequel to 'The Roots of Dubstep', with a collection of rare El-B and Ghost cuts on the new album 'The Roots of El-B'.
5) Jamaican Reggae artist Carlton Hylton.
6) A visual kei indie band (see ＧＨＯＳＴ for more info)
7) A Death Metal group from Poland (Gdańsk).
The Lost of Mercy
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8) Ghost is an electronic music producer and member of Cambridge based life4land crew.
9) A One-man band played Experimental Black / Doom Metal from France.
10 Rashard "Ghost" Acuna was born and raised in East Oakland,California. He discovered his urge to make music while freestyling in the back of car to the Hot Boys' Guerilla Warfare. The group "Y.B.G" was formed with longtime friends Birch Boy Barie amd Murda Boy D. Since then he has been recording, battling, producing and performing whenever possible. Catapulted by the popularity of a rap beef, he went on to make a solo mixtape which established him as a Bay Area native to pay attention too.
Mixing lyricism with the East Oakland swagger and adding some bass, his style was born. "Bwaaaaaaa" is a phrase often heard when mentioning Ghost's name. Since the start of his career, he had been a part many songs, instrumentals, performances, collaborations, contests, and is in completion of his 2nd underground mixtape.
11 Ghost is an English Melodic/Progressive Rock band.
12) Ghost is an Italian pop-rock band formed in Rome in end of the year 2001. The founding members are Alex Magistri and Enrico Magistri.
13) Ghost was a Swedish Rock / Powerpop band located in Finspång, Sweden.
Members:
Anders Måreby (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard)
Dag "Tom Nouga" Swanö (Guitar)
Per Runesson (Bass)
14) Ghost and Pals, an experimental and electronic musician from the Midwestern United States. They primarily write music that features VOCALOIDs, which are singing vocal synthesizers. If you listen to a song by Ghost you might contract rubella or maybe get a headache so listen with caution.
Ghuleh/Zombie Queen
Ghost Lyrics
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A scent that cursed be
Under cold dark dust
From the darkness
Rise a succubus
From the earthen rust
Haresis Dea
Now exposing bone
From the darkness
Rise a succubus
And usurp the throne
The moon is full and shines
An evil blinding light
Under a monolith, her likeness
Marble white
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Up from the stinking dirt she rises
Ghastly pale
Shape-shifting soon but now she's rigid
Stiff and stale
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
The song "Ghuleh/Zombie Queen" by Ghost is an eerie ode to the undead, particularly the Queen of the Zombies. The first few lines are particularly disturbing, as they describe the scent of putrefaction and a succubus arising from the "earthen rust." This sets the stage for the rest of the song, which alternatively describes the Queen of the Zombies (also known as "Ghuleh") rising from the earth and the moon shining down on her marble-white face.
Interestingly, the lyrics also mention "Haresis dea," which is Latin for "the goddess of heresy." This seems to imply that the Queen of the Zombies was once a revered figure, but has since been corrupted and turned into something dark and undead.
As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the phrase "Zombie Queen" over and over again, accompanied by the command to follow the "black light." The final lines of the song describe the Queen rising from the dirt and being stiff and pale, which brings the spooky image full circle.
Overall, "Ghuleh/Zombie Queen" is a chilling and atmospheric song that taps into the allure of the undead and the supernatural.
Line by Line Meaning
Ghuleh
Addressing the undead queen
Ghuleh
Addressing the undead queen
Ghuleh
Addressing the undead queen
Ghuleh
Addressing the undead queen
Putrefaction
The decomposing smell of the undead
A scent that cursed be
The smell is unpleasant and an indication of death
Under cold dark dust
The undead is buried and hidden
From the darkness
The undead emerges from the grave
Rise a succubus
The undead queen emerges and seeks to lure the living
From the earthen rust
The undead queen is ancient, having slept for a long time
Haresis dea
The ancient deity of the undead
Once a majesty
The undead queen was once a ruler
Now exposing bone
The physical decay has stripped her of her former strength
From the darkness
The undead queen emerges from the grave once again
Rise a succubus
The undead queen seeks to seduce the living into joining the undead
And usurp the throne
The undead queen takes control from the living rulers
The moon is full and shines
The moon gives light to the undead queen
An evil blinding light
The light of the moon is ominous and sinister
Under a monolith, her likeness
The likeness of the undead queen is built into the monument
Marble white
The color of the statue is representative of the undead queen's physical decay
Zombie Queen
Addressing the undead queen
Zombie Queen
Addressing the undead queen
Black light guides you!
The zombie queen follows the path of darkness and death
Ghuleh… Ghuleh
Addressing the undead queen
Up from the stinking dirt
The undead queen rises from her grave
She rises ghastly pale
The undead queen is pale and ghostly
Shapeshifting soon
The undead queen is able to change forms to better suit her purpose
But now she's rigid, stiff and pale
The undead queen has not changed form yet and is still physical
Zombie Queen
Addressing the undead queen
Zombie Queen
Addressing the undead queen
Black light guides you!
The zombie queen follows the path of darkness and death
Ghuleh… Ghuleh
Addressing the undead queen
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: A GHOUL WRITER
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Lyrics
Putrefaction
A scent that cursed be
Under cold dark dust
From the darkness
Rise a succubus
From the earthen rust
Haresis Dea
Once a majesty
Now exposing bone
From the darkness
Rise a succubus
And usurp the throne
The moon is full and shines
An evil blinding light
Under a monolith, her likeness
Marble white
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Up from the stinking dirt she rises
Ghastly pale
Shape-shifting soon but now she's rigid
Stiff and stale
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
@tropicwave1
Ghuleh/Zombie Queen
Ghost B.C. - David Richard Campbell
Album: Infestissumam
Ghuleh ...
Putrefaction
A scent that cursed be
Under cold dark dust
From the darkness
Rise a succubus
From the earthen rust
Haresis Dea
Once a majesty
Now exposing bone
From the darkness
Rise a succubus
And usurp the throne
The moon is full and shines
An evil blinding light
Under a monolith, her likeness
Marble white
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Up from the stinking dirt she rises
Ghastly pale
Shape-shifting soon but now she's rigid
Stiff and stale
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you
Ghuleh Ghuleh
Written by: A GHOUL WRITER
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
℗ 2013 Seven Four Entertainment, LLC and Universal Republic Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2013-01-01
@DMTInfinity
This is one of their most underrated songs I think.
@haveno439
Still my favorite.
@VelmaONeill
Agreed!
@tonyaperkins7623
Absolutely agree. Ghost is, by far, one of the greatest of our time. The music is timeless
@picachugirl2036
I heard it for the first time yesterday. Its SO GOOD
@rosesandtorns6667
This song can be related to He is and Witch image easily. They are the more Womenizer on each album.
@misbaksel5692
The drawings for this album are so insanely beautiful. These could be sketches for a horror theme park or something
@ryanglowacki5252
If you like that then you should take a look at "Baroness" , John Dyer Baizley. He does the album art and you can look at it for half an hour and still see something new, Why are the geese caring nails, is that necklace made of teeth, is that a giant pet shrimp?
@misbaksel5692
@@ryanglowacki5252 Eerie and bewitching and interesting choice of pets. I really get the lady cradling the cephalopod ;-)
@ryanglowacki5252
@@misbaksel5692 Okay one more. Look up a guy named Henry Darger. He may have written 2 of the longest books ever. The short one was 14000 pages. Anyway he did some amazing art that is all cut and paste from adds and news papers because he didn't think he could draw.