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Ghost (32)

Heavy Metal / Rock / Pop band from Sweden formed in 2008. They are known for their self-created mythology, their elaborate costumes, theatrical performances, and for keeping members anonymous. With a fictionalized lore, Ghost's backstory revolves around the anonymous musicians (listed in the release credits as "Nameless Ghouls"), and the frontman portrayed by , who is 'replaced' at the end of each touring / album cycle. Drawing influences from classic rock, classic metal, and pop bands such as Abba, Ghost merge the aforementioned genres with satanic themes. Due to legal conflicts, the band was briefly obligated to release music under the Ghost B.C. name in the United States. They refused to use the name on any merchandise. Fictional members/aliases/tenures/deaths: Papa Emeritus 0 (aka ) - Vocals, born in 1969, saxophone ("deceased" since 2020, but resurrected for live performances) - Vocals until 2012, "deceased" since 2018 - Vocals until 2015, "deceased" since 2018 - Vocals until 2017, "deceased" since 2018 Frater Imperator (formerly , until 2020 and until 2023) - Vocals until 2023 - Vocals Nameless Ghouls: Instruments Current Members: Tobias Forge - Vocals, 2008-present. Also plays the majority of instruments on recordings Known current Nameless Ghouls (touring musicians): Guitar Ghoul (White) - Guitar Ghoul (Black) - Drum Ghoul - Bass Ghoul - Backing Vocals Guhleh - Olivia Morreale Keyboard/Backing Vocals/Keytar Ghuleh - Keyboard/Backing Vocals/Tambourine Ghuleh - Known former Nameless Ghouls (members and touring musicians): Fire Ghoul (Lead Guitar) - (2010-2016) Water Ghoul (Bass) - (2010-2011), (2011-2013), (2014-2015), (2015), (2016) Earth Ghoul (Drums) - (2010-2014), (2014-2016) Air Ghoul (Keyboards) - (2011-2016) Aether Ghoul (Rhythm Guitar) - (2010-2016), (2015) Guitar Ghoul (Black) - (2017-2022) Multi-Ghoul (aka Swiss Army Ghoul) - Guitar, backing vocals, tambourine (also portrayed Papa Nihil for sax solo on "Miasma") - (2018-2025) Backing Vocals Ghuleh - (2022) Keyboard/Backing Vocals/Tambourine Ghuleh - (2018-2024)