“It’s the perfect encapsulation of youthful anger… It still sounds feral and savage to this very day”: The cult 1980s classic Ghost frontman Tobias Forge calls the perfect extreme metal album By Metal Hammer published 18 January 25 And no, it’s not by Metallica, Slayer or Mercyful Fate
"I sometimes struggled to convey what we were just talking about, and not everyone understood it": A story of Ghost's concert movie, logistical complexity and Hollywood finance By Merlin Alderslade published 15 January 25 Ghost’s concert-film-and-much-more Rite Here Rite Now fully immerses fans in what has helped turn them into today's greatest theatrical rockers
Vote for the best metal song of 2024 By Rich Hobson published 4 December 24 From Judas Priest to Poppy, Spiritbox, Ghost and beyond, 2024 has offered some great new metal tunes. But now we need your help deciding the best of the best
“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 16 November 24 Ghost’s third album Meliora found them going darker and poppier than ever before – and the result pointed towards what was to follow
Ghost’s 2025 tour will be a “phone-free experience” By Matt Mills published 29 October 24 Ghost famously banned phones from their L.A. concerts last year, and it seems the practice is here to stay
Ghost announce six-month 2025 world tour with UK, Europe, US, Mexico dates By Matt Mills published 28 October 24 Something wicked this way comes, as Papa Emeritus and his ghouls announce their return to the road
Ghost announce physical and digital release dates for their feature film Rite Here, Rite Now By Matt Mills published 24 October 24 The hard rock pontiffs’ concert/comedy movie will soon be available on DVD, Blu-ray and VHS, and via Amazon and iTunes
Ghost and Blur are battling to top the UK album chart this week By Matt Mills published 30 July 24 Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now soundtrack is duking it out with Blur’s Live At Wembley Stadium
“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 26 July 24 Despite being recorded across two nights in The City Of Angels, Ghost’s new soundtrack/live album is a devilishly good time
"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 25 July 24 An international box office hit, Ghost's Rite Here Rite Now movie succeeds where the likes of Metallica have previously failed
Watch Ghost’s new video for megahit Mary On A Cross, taken from movie Rite Here Rite Now By Matt Mills published 25 July 24 Ghost’s standout 2019 song finally has its own animated music video
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 16 July 24 Amazon has deals on literally hundreds of official rock and metal t-shirts – load up your gig wardrobe for less
“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 14 July 24 In this classic 2013 interview, Ghost mainman Tobias Forge talks ambition, success and Satan
Didn’t catch Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now in cinemas? Watch the film on a global livestream next week By Matt Mills published 10 July 24 Tobias Forge’s pop-metal pontiffs will stream their new concert/narrative film worldwide on July 20
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 4 July 24 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's new Ghost issue is back in stock - get yours while you can! By Eleanor Goodman published 2 July 24 We've had extra stock added for our latest issue, starring Ghost and celebrating the brilliant Rite Here Rite Now
"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 2 July 24 Alex Ross Perry on the unique challenges and creative shenanigans that went into the making of Rite Here Rite Now
Order your world exclusive Ghost Rite Here Rite Now limited edition blue cassette tape with Metal Hammer By Merlin Alderslade published 26 June 24 Ghost fans, you'll want to jump on this one!
Tobias Forge: "Everything with Ghost is difficult and expensive." By Merlin Alderslade published 24 June 24 Tobias Forge on the challenge of bringing Ghost to the big screen with Rite Here Rite Now
The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now By Rich Hobson published 21 June 24 Ghost, Oceans Of Slumber and Powerwolf are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!