In lieu of their recent feat: Grammy for the Best Metal Performance, I shall spread my wisdom on the subject.
Not everyone is suited for the metal genre, some don't like it for it's darkness and others for it's sometimes unrecognizable lyrics. When I listen to Ghost, it seems as if they have bridged the oh-so-large gap between Rock and Metal. Their incorporation of melodic components adds a very original twist to their sound. I was first introduced to the band during the reign of Papa Emeritus II (Infestissumam). Initially, I was completely enthralled by the music video for Year Zero, after further listening, I found other phenomenal jams such as Zombie Queen and Monstrance Clock. Not to mention their complete anonymity to the public, this adds a cool twist of darkness to their already dark musical persona.
When Meliora came out, I was super pumped. Infestissumam was such a great album, but Meliora sort of mastered the conceptual ideas that its predecessor was weak on. When it comes to Swedish metal, there are only a few bands that I really can get into, Ghost would have to be my favorite of those. I will have more to say as time progresses, for I will be attending one of their shows later this year. Overall, Ghost is a band for everyone, not just Metal lovers.
That concludes my Ghost recap. Tomorrow I will be attending Slayer, expect a review and photos in the next couple of days. Have a wonderful Thursday!
When Meliora came out, I was super pumped. Infestissumam was such a great album, but Meliora sort of mastered the conceptual ideas that its predecessor was weak on. When it comes to Swedish metal, there are only a few bands that I really can get into, Ghost would have to be my favorite of those. I will have more to say as time progresses, for I will be attending one of their shows later this year. Overall, Ghost is a band for everyone, not just Metal lovers.
That concludes my Ghost recap. Tomorrow I will be attending Slayer, expect a review and photos in the next couple of days. Have a wonderful Thursday!
