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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – APRIL 20: Tobias Forge as Papa V Perpetua of Ghost performs at Utilita Arena … More Birmingham on April 20, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Redferns) Redferns In 2025, Ghost is more popular than they’ve ever been. The masked band led by songwriter and vocalist Tobias Forge, has shown time and again that their pop-sensible hard rock is meant for the masses. With their sixth studio album, Skeletá, this aspect has not changed, in fact, it’s taken to even further heights as Ghost channel the best of 80s pop and hard-rock throughout their latest LP. Influences from Journey, Iron Maiden, and fellow Swedish greats Europe reverberate through Skeletá, but not in a way that feels contrived or gimmicky. Rather, Ghost take inspiration from the instrumentation, arrangements, and production used from the decade and mix it within their own unique, often quirky songwriting. The result makes for one of the most satisfying releases in Ghost’s discography, and moreover one of the best unapologetic arena-rock albums in decades. Under The Hood Of Skeletá Huge reverb coated drum, dueling guitar harmonies, and shimmering synthesizers fill much of the sonic landscape on Skeletá. However, the brilliant vocal hooks and arrangements on this album are what seal the deal for every climactic bridge and punchy chorus. Tobias Forge’s vocals are sounding better than ever on Skeletá, and it’s quite apparent from just the grace he sings with on many of his vocal leads. The opening track “Peacefield” showcases this and many of the band’s 80s influences incredibly well – for fans of 80s pop-rock, the chorus in “Peacefield” will definitely remind you of a certain Journey classic, though with noticeably weightier riffs. The 80s Influences ‘Make’ And Don’t Break Skeletá When a band brandishes a particular sound or motifs from…

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