Ghost

Ghost

hard rock, heavy metal, pop rock, progressive rock

Sweden Est. 2006

"The music pulses with infectious grooves that alternate between heavy, driving rhythms and ethereal passages, creating a tension that propels each song forward while inviting moments of reflection."

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Opus Eponymous

Opus Eponymous

2010
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Career Arc

Ghost's discography from 2010 to 2025

2010 2017 2025
Opus Eponymous (2010) Elizabeth (2010) Secular Haze (2012) Infestissumam (2013) If You Have Ghost (2013) Year Zero (2013) Meliora (2015) Majesty (2015) From the Pinnacle to the... (2015) He Is (2015) Cirice (2015) Popestar (2016) Square Hammer (2016) Zenith (2016) Ceremony and Devotion (2017) Prequelle (2018) Rats (2018) Seven Inches of Satanic P... (2019) Mary on a Cross (2019) Hunter's Moon (2021)
Ghost matters because they have redefined theatricality in rock, creating a spectacle that transcends mere performance.
Ghost matters because they have redefined theatricality in rock, creating a spectacle that transcends mere performance. With their elaborate costumes and haunting stage presence, they don’t just play music; they conjure an immersive experience that attracts diverse audiences, merging the worlds of heavy metal and mainstream pop culture in ways that provoke thought and challenge norms. Their approach is rooted in ritualistic storytelling, combining accessible melodies with grandiose arrangements that elicit both reverence and intrigue. By layering heavy guitar riffs with atmospheric synths, Ghost crafts a sound that feels both expansive and intimate, inviting listeners into a world that blurs the line between celebration and contemplation. This sonic architecture encourages a communal experience, where fans are drawn not only to the music but also to the shared ritual of the performance itself. Lyrically, Ghost often explores themes of duality—light versus dark, temptation versus salvation—delivered through a voice that balances irony with sincerity. Their storytelling tends to be impressionistic, using vivid imagery to evoke emotions rather than laying out straightforward narratives. This allows for multiple interpretations and deeper engagement with the music as listeners grapple with the underlying messages.

Full discography

Ghost's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

33 releases • 10 albums • 3 EPS • 2010–2025
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Phantomime album by Ghost

Phantomime

2023

Popestar album by Ghost

Popestar

2016

If You Have Ghost album by Ghost

If You Have Ghost

2013

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Peacefield album by Ghost

Peacefield

2025

Lachryma album by Ghost

Lachryma

2025

Satanized album by Ghost

Satanized

2025

Absolution (Live at the Forum / 2023) album by Ghost

Absolution (Live at the Forum / 2023)

2024

Twenties album by Ghost

Twenties

2022

Call Me Little Sunshine album by Ghost

Call Me Little Sunshine

2022

Seven Inches of Satanic Panic album by Ghost

Seven Inches of Satanic Panic

2019

Mary on a Cross album by Ghost

Mary on a Cross

2019

Rats album by Ghost

Rats

2018

Square Hammer album by Ghost

Square Hammer

2016

Majesty album by Ghost

Majesty

2015

From the Pinnacle to the Pit album by Ghost

From the Pinnacle to the Pit

2015

He Is album by Ghost

He Is

2015

Cirice album by Ghost

Cirice

2015

Year Zero album by Ghost

Year Zero

2013

Secular Haze album by Ghost

Secular Haze

2012

Elizabeth album by Ghost

Elizabeth

2010

Hunter's Moon album by Ghost

Hunter's Moon

2021

Zenith album by Ghost

Zenith

2016

The Future Is a Foreign Land album by Ghost

The Future Is a Foreign Land

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ghost sound like?

The music pulses with infectious grooves that alternate between heavy, driving rhythms and ethereal passages, creating a tension that propels each song forward while inviting moments of reflection. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal. Start with Meliora.

What is the best Ghost album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Meliora" (2015). It's the most representative of what makes Ghost worth hearing.

Who is Ghost for?

If you're into hard rock and heavy metal, Ghost is worth your time. The music pulses with infectious grooves that alternate between heavy, driving rhythms and ethereal passages, creating a tension that propels each song forward while inviting moments of reflection.

How many albums does Ghost have?

Ghost has 33 releases in their discography, including 10 albums and 3 EPs.

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