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.
Rats
Ghost Lyrics
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In times like these
Beliefs contagious
Spreading disease
This wretched mischief is now coursing through your souls
Never to let go, never to let go
Them rats (rats, rats, rats)
Into your sanctum
You let them in
Now all your loved ones
And all your kin
Will suffer punishments beneath the wrath of god
Never to forgive, never to forgive
Them rats (rats, rats, rats)
Ooh whoa
Rats (rats, rats, rats)
Ooh whoa
Rats (rats, rats, rats)
Ooh whoa
Rats (rats, rats, rats)
Ooh whoa
This devastation left your cities to be burnt
Never to return, never to return
Them filthy rodents are still coming for your souls
Never to let go, never to let go
Them rats (rats, rats, rats)
Ooh whoa
Rats (rats, rats, rats)
Ooh whoa
Rats (rats, rats, rats)
Ooh whoa
Rats (rats, rats, rats)
Ooh whoa
They're still coming after you
(Ooh whoa)
And there's nothing you can do
(Ooh whoa)
They're still coming after you
(Ooh whoa)
And there's nothing you can do
(Ooh whoa)
Rats (rats, rats, rats)
The song "Rats" by Ghost is a powerful and haunting commentary on the impact of beliefs and ideas on our society. The lyrics describe a world in which the spread of a particular belief system - represented by rats - has led to devastation and destruction. The imagery of rats is a powerful one, evoking both the idea of plague and the sense of something insidious and creeping.
The opening lines of the song set the stage for this theme, describing times of turmoil and the contagious spread of beliefs. The use of the word "contagious" is particularly striking, suggesting that beliefs can be just as infectious and destructive as any disease. From there, the lyrics describe how these rats have been let into the sanctum of society, infecting and harming all those within.
The chorus - with its repeated use of the word "rats" - is particularly powerful, emphasizing the sense of something unstoppable and overwhelming. The line "never to let go" reinforces this idea, suggesting that the damage done by these beliefs will be lasting and irreversible. The final lines powerfully describe the ongoing destruction wrought by these rats, with the cities burned and the souls of those affected forever lost.
Overall, "Rats" is a chilling and powerful song that speaks to the dangers of ideas and beliefs taken to an extreme. It's a call to be vigilant and mindful of the beliefs we hold and the impact they can have on the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
In times of turmoil
Amidst chaos and upheaval
In times like these
In difficult moments like this
Beliefs contagious
Beliefs that are easily spread from person to person
Spreading disease
Infecting minds with its toxic message
This wretched mischief is now coursing through your souls
This sinister mischief is invading and taking control of your very being
Never to let go, never to let go
Clasping onto you tightly and never releasing its grasp
Them rats (rats, rats, rats)
The vermin-like agents of this wickedness
Into your sanctum
Entering your sacred places
You let them in
You allowed them access
Now all your loved ones
Now, everyone dear to you
And all your kin
As well as your family members
Will suffer punishments beneath the wrath of god
Will be subjected to divine retribution
Never to forgive, never to forgive
Without the possibility of appeal or forgiveness
Ooh whoa
A vocal expression of despair and hopelessness
This devastation left your cities to be burnt
Leaving your cities in ruins and fire
Never to return, never to return
Never to be reconstructed or revived
Them filthy rodents are still coming for your souls
Those filthy agents of corruption are still pursuing your souls
They're still coming after you
They have not stopped hunting you
And there's nothing you can do
And there is no way to stop their relentless pursuit
Rats (rats, rats, rats)
The haunting chorus denoting the persistence and unwavering nature of the agents of corruption
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: A Ghoul Writer, Thomas Dalgety
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MsExanima
2020 Update : BATS
@WitchBxtch_
Ooohhwaahhhhoooo
@gmunsam_youtube8280
you uncultured swine dont understand the joke, fucken hell
@jimwilberforce2612
If no one else did, I was about to.
@alessandrorona6205
Well, they are rodents too. They are basically rats with wings.
Btw, you are a genius.
@KingDaveth
I can't roll B's
@phantomXDopera
Dance choreographer: Ok how many twirls should this dance have?
Tobias: Yes
@TiberiusWallace
All of them, eh?
@adriengriffon
It really puts this moment where he's just casually pointing out the hole in his shoe in perspective: https://youtu.be/6p-GqIVaM1Y?t=101
@crypticreality8484
And back to back. Part of what makes the video so fu!n loving and comical