There are several artists sharing the moniker Ghost;

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.

Pray
Ghost Lyrics

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Pray from (pray from)
What you run from your home
(What you run from your home)
Pray from (pray from)
What you run from your home
(What you run from your home)
Pray from (pray from)
What you run from your home

(What you run from your home)
Listen (listen)
To the sounds you know
(To the sounds you know)
And never (and never)
Run from tomorrow's hold
(Run from tomorrow's hold)
Pray from (pray from)
Pray what you run from it's gone
(Pray what you run from it's gone)
Pray from (pray from)
What you run from your home
(What you run from your home)
Listen (listen)
To the sounds you know
(To the sounds you know)
Never (never)

Run from tomorrow's hold
(Run from tomorrow's hold)

Overall Meaning

In the song “Pray” by Ghost, the artist reflects on his life, his struggles, and his resilience. The lyrics are a testament to his unwavering faith in Jah to keep him going, to never quit, and to make it to the end. This faith is reflected in the repeated refrain of “All my life I pray, Jah Jah keep me on my feet, all my life I pray, I swear I will never quit” where he emphasizes his reliance on his faith to keep him going.

The lyrics go on to describe his journey and his goals, as he flexes his lyrical prowess on the mic. He talks about how the world can be cold and the mysteries he has had to unfold, but he has never sold his soul, no matter the obstacles he has faced. He reflects on where he comes from, Lucia, his home, and how the streets are tough, and people are struggling to make ends meet. His desire to make his community “gully great” is the driving force behind his determination and his attitude towards life.

The lyrics to “Pray” paint a vivid picture of Ghost’s life, his struggles, and his faith. They are a testament to the power of perseverance and the resilience of the human spirit, which can overcome any obstacle with the help of faith.

Line by Line Meaning

All my life I pray
Throughout my entire existence, I have pleaded and communicated with a higher power.

Jah jah keep me on my feet
My requests have been directed towards Jah, asking for spiritual support and physical strength.

I swear I will never quit
I am determined to persevere through any obstacles or challenges that come my way and will not give up.

This is my life, this is my breath
I am deeply passionate about my existence and my ability to survive and continue breathing.

I'll make it to the end
I will not surrender until I have completed my life journey and made the most of my existence.

The end of me
The conclusion of my personal journey and final destination.

Till the death of me
Until my physical life ceases to exist, I will continue striving towards my goals and aspirations.

This is my destiny
My path and purpose in life have been predetermined by a greater force or power.

Apart of my legacy
My actions and impact on the world will be a lasting consequence and addition to my family's history and reputation.

The god's next to me
I am being guided and watched over by spiritual entities or deities.

I'M flexing b
I am displaying my confidence and self-assurance in my abilities and accomplishments.

I keep it live
I am maintaining a vibrant and exciting lifestyle.

On the, on the mic
I am expressing myself through music and performing on a microphone.

They don't want it girl
Others do not acknowledge or desire the same level of success and achievement as me.

I'm searching for the gold
I am seeking great wealth, success, and prosperity in my life.

But the world is cold
The reality of the world is harsh and unforgiving, and it is difficult to achieve success.

I never sell my soul
I will not compromise my values or beliefs in exchange for material success or fame.

Mysteries unfolded
Secrets and unknown aspects of life are being revealed and uncovered.

The block, my home
The urban environment in which I live is familiar and comfortable to me.

I'm in my zone
I am in a state of intense focus and determination, where nothing else matters except my goals.

Yea I'm blazing all alone
I am achieving great success and making progress towards my goals without the help of others.

Thinking bout
Reflecting on

When I'm going back to home
When I will return to my place of comfort and familiarity.

Lucia that my home, that my zone
Lucia is the place I consider to be my true home and where I feel most comfortable and secure.

Life ain't good, the streets is gully Hood
Life is challenging and difficult, and living in an urban environment can be harsh and unforgiving.

My people struggling, yea for the fucking food
My fellow community members are experiencing poverty and struggle to obtain basic necessities like food.

That's the life that cause crime
The difficulty and desperation of living in poverty can lead individuals to turn to crime as a means of survival.

What's on your mind
What are you currently thinking about or considering?

Trying to make the Gully great
I am working hard to improve the quality of life in my community, despite the challenges and struggles faced.

I never hate, I'm really great yea
I do not hold resentment or anger towards others, as I am confident in my abilities and accomplishments.

When it's time
At the appropriate moment or opportunity.

I rugged ghost will eliminate
I, as a confident and skilled individual, will be successful in conquering any challenges or obstacles that come my way.

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Written by: Scott Conway

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