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Ghost posing for a photograph in 2015

“Our favourite bands didn’t chicken out on their third record. That’s not how Master Of Puppets or Number Of The Beast got made”: How Ghost teamed up with Katy Perry’s producer to kick things to the next level with Meliora

By Chris Chantler published

Ghost’s third album Meliora found them going darker and poppier than ever before – and the result pointed towards what was to follow

Papa Emeritus IV in 2023

Ghost’s 2025 tour will be a “phone-free experience”

By Matt Mills published

Ghost famously banned phones from their L.A. concerts last year, and it seems the practice is here to stay

Ghost Tobias Forge

Ghost announce six-month 2025 world tour with UK, Europe, US, Mexico dates

By Matt Mills published

Something wicked this way comes, as Papa Emeritus and his ghouls announce their return to the road

Papa Emeritus IV of Ghost onstage in 2023

Ghost announce physical and digital release dates for their feature film Rite Here, Rite Now

By Matt Mills published

The hard rock pontiffs’ concert/comedy movie will soon be available on DVD, Blu-ray and VHS, and via Amazon and iTunes

Damon Albarn in 2024 and Ghost in 2023

Ghost and Blur are battling to top the UK album chart this week

By Matt Mills published

Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now soundtrack is duking it out with Blur’s Live At Wembley Stadium

Ghost’s Tobias Forge

“Joyous, energetic, and with the sensation of exciting things to come.” Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now soundtrack is “that Friday feeling” in musical form

By Matt Mills published

Despite being recorded across two nights in The City Of Angels, Ghost’s new soundtrack/live album is a devilishly good time

Ghost Los Angeles 2024

"The best way to be anonymous in a band is by not forming a band. Don’t do it!" How Ghost fought Hollywood to make their own blockbuster movie, Rite Here Rite Now

By Paul Brannigan published

An international box office hit, Ghost's Rite Here Rite Now movie succeeds where the likes of Metallica have previously failed

Screenshot from the 2024 music video for Ghost's Mary On A Cross

Watch Ghost’s new video for megahit Mary On A Cross, taken from movie Rite Here Rite Now

By Matt Mills published

Ghost’s standout 2019 song finally has its own animated music video

A range of band t-shirts on a black background

Over 300 iconic rock and metal t-shirts have up to 30% off for Prime Day: Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard, Black Sabbath, Ghost and more

By Scott Munro published

Amazon has deals on literally hundreds of official rock and metal t-shirts – load up your gig wardrobe for less

Ghost leaning over a parapet

“In a world of dunces, everything bad is blamed on the devil. Yet it’s the Church who promote a lot of things that are genuinely bad for mankind”: how Ghost kicked things to the next level with Infestissumam

By Ben Myers published

In this classic 2013 interview, Ghost mainman Tobias Forge talks ambition, success and Satan

Papa Emeritus IV of Ghost onstage in 2023

Didn’t catch Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now in cinemas? Watch the film on a global livestream next week

By Matt Mills published

Tobias Forge’s pop-metal pontiffs will stream their new concert/narrative film worldwide on July 20

Dool, Alt Blk Era, Knocked Loose, Witch Club Satan and the Pyramid Stage

If Emily Eavis is looking for great young rock artists to play Glastonbury, look no further than the incredible modern metal scene

By Merlin Alderslade published

Metal has never been more exciting, boundary-pushing or diverse, and is packing plenty of great bands that could be appreciated at the world's biggest festival

Metal Hammer issue 389

Metal Hammer's new Ghost issue is back in stock - get yours while you can!

By Eleanor Goodman published

We've had extra stock added for our latest issue, starring Ghost and celebrating the brilliant Rite Here Rite Now

The Rite Here Rite Now poster and director Alex Ross Perry

"Tobias Forge is a nerd." Rite Here Rite Now director Alex Ross Perry opens up on helping to bring Ghost's first movie to life

By Paul Brannigan published

Alex Ross Perry on the unique challenges and creative shenanigans that went into the making of Rite Here Rite Now

Ghost cassette tape

Order your world exclusive Ghost Rite Here Rite Now limited edition blue cassette tape with Metal Hammer

By Merlin Alderslade published

Ghost fans, you'll want to jump on this one!

Metal Hammer issue 389

Tobias Forge: "Everything with Ghost is difficult and expensive."

By Merlin Alderslade published

Tobias Forge on the challenge of bringing Ghost to the big screen with Rite Here Rite Now

Ghost/Oceans Of Slumber/Powerwolf/Fever 333/Harper

The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

By Rich Hobson published

Ghost, Oceans Of Slumber and Powerwolf are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Ghost’s Tobias Forge

“Enjoy life, embrace it and do everything in your power to make life better”: Listen to surprise new Ghost song The Future Is A Foreign Land

By Matt Mills published

The “1969-era” track is taken from the metal pontiffs’ new theatrical film, Rite Here Rite Now

Rite Here Rite Now movie poster

"An all-singing, all-dancing front row seat at the most joyous show in heavy metal." Ghost's first movie Rite Here Rite Now is an instant classic

By Merlin Alderslade published

From its retina-singeing visuals to its stunning camerawork and heartfelt emotional punches, Rite Here Rite Now is a triumph

Papa Emeritus IV of Ghost onstage in 2023

Watch Ghost tear through Kaisarion live in clip from upcoming movie Rite Here Rite Now

By Metal Hammer published

Ghost’s half-concert-movie, half-narrative-film will be in cinemas worldwide from June 20 to 23