Ghost - Opus Eponymous

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 10.08.2012 at 20:18

Written by R'Vannith on 10.08.2012 at 20:15

Still, if they are a "supergroup" it sounds to me like they're doing an unimpressive job.

they are not a supergroup

Only one band member is a full time member of the band and that's the vocalist, who happens to also be the vocalist of Repugnant.
All other members vary from show to show, depending who is available to play. Selim from The Devil's Blood has played guitar for them a couple of times, for example.

Seems you've uncovered the secret But really, Repugnant? As in the Swedish death/thrash band?

Written by R'Vannith on 10.08.2012 at 20:25


Seems you've uncovered the secret But really, Repugnant? As in the Swedish death/thrash band?

Yes, as in the Swedish old school death metal band.

Uncovered? anyone with some sort of connections in the death metal world and in the more underground metal world has known for about two years it is Mary Goore handling Ghost's vocals

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 10.08.2012 at 20:28

Yes, as in the Swedish old school death metal band.

Uncovered? anyone with some sort of connections in the death metal world and in the more underground metal world has known for about two years it is Mary Goore handling Ghost's vocals

He's quite the vocalist then if he can perform those two different styles so well, probably one of the only points of interest in this album. If it is known by individuals with those sorts of connections why hasn't it become public knowledge?

Written by R'Vannith on 10.08.2012 at 20:34

If it is known by individuals with those sorts of connections why hasn't it become public knowledge?

because then it wouldn't sell as well
That's why Rise Above, tries to keep it as much a secret as possible who else is involved in the band.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 10.08.2012 at 20:18


Only one band member is a full time member of the band and that's the vocalist, who happens to also be the vocalist of Repugnant.
All other members vary from show to show, depending who is available to play. Selim from The Devil's Blood has played guitar for them a couple of times, for example.

That is some good data. I knew about the singer, I didn't know that the others varied. That is wise, it keeps the rumors rollin'
There was a rumor that is actually Fenriz who handles the drums, but that is unlikely if you read a bit about the guy...

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 10.08.2012 at 20:38

Written by R'Vannith on 10.08.2012 at 20:34

If it is known by individuals with those sorts of connections why hasn't it become public knowledge?

because then it wouldn't sell as well
That's why Rise Above, tries to keep it as much a secret as possible who else is involved in the band.

And you go blurting it out on a forum Quit undermining their sales!

Written by R'Vannith on 10.08.2012 at 20:44

And you go blurting it out on a forum Quit undermining their sales!

It's also on Metal Archives nowadays

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 10.08.2012 at 20:51


It's also on Metal Archives nowadays

Incidentally you've got me listening to Epitome of Darkness now, fantastic album.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 10.08.2012 at 15:51

Agreed. I'm not sure what drew people in so much initially - the first time I listened to this I thought it was very... ordinary.

Well at first i loved it... but after listening to it around 3 times it just become stale...

Ritual reminds me of A Dangerous Meeting. Michael Denner and Hank Shermann aren't 2 of the nameless Ghouls, are they?

Amazing debut album, I will definitely be adding this to my must buy list

What a wonderful release !

Amazing album, from start to finish!! The vocals are decent., simple but yet amazing. And those little sweet guitar solos are what make me come back for more and more. I've listened to the album more than 10 times. Ghost is a breath of fresh air for the heavy metal community, they sound so different and unique. On stage it's like watching a satanic \m/ but sweet theatrical performance!!! I can't wait to hear some more music from them. One thing I hope that they don't do is go comercial, they need to stick to the Opus Eponymous roots!!!

Written by [user id=35732] on 22.07.2011 at 17:32

Written by K✞ulu on 22.07.2011 at 14:18

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I know how to play this game

I saw Nick HOlmes from Paradise Lost with Ghost B.C. Tshirt...

Elizabeth is way above and beyond anything else I've heard from these guys. Sounds like velvet feels.

Very good album, love Ritual!!

I remember when Ghost exploded onto the scene about five years ago, people literally wouldn't stop talking about the gimmick, the music, the fact that the vocalist was called Papa Emeritus,etc. I also loved the album when it first came out, thought it was excellent stuff. Over time however it's worn off me quite a bit, and now when I re-listen to these songs I just get a really underwhelming impression, as if there's so much more there could have been. The Beatles cover is really good though, as are "Satan Prayer" and "Death Knell"-perhaps the album's stand-out highlights. Just a pity that the rest of the songs fall flat in comparison.

Ok I know I've been living under a fuckin' rock for the past 5 years, but yeah I've just really listened to this album a couple times (more like 20 or so times), and what a damn shame I didn't do that earlier. Ghost is an amazing band.. I listen to this and all I can think of is Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Butterfly, Uriah Heep, Mercyful Fate and the likes... It's nostalagia with a pinch of modernity. I'm hooked -_-

I reaaaally like this album, i'm ok with the new stuff Ghost is doing, but i liked a lot this more obscured style they had in the beginning.

This is a fun album, but it would be better if the filler tracks didn't kill the momentum the other tracks gained for it.

What filler?

Written by Guib on 08.09.2015 at 01:20

Ok I know I've been living under a fuckin' rock for the past 5 years, but yeah I've just really listened to this album a couple times (more like 20 or so times), and what a damn shame I didn't do that earlier. Ghost is an amazing band.. I listen to this and all I can think of is Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Butterfly, Uriah Heep, Mercyful Fate and the likes... It's nostalagia with a pinch of modernity. I'm hooked -_-

This has to be the funniest comment on this site. Doesn't it remind you of Elvis, Pavarotti, Paganini with a pinch of Orpheus's flute? :

Written by lordvergilii on 30.08.2020 at 17:33

Written by Guib on 08.09.2015 at 01:20

Ok I know I've been living under a fuckin' rock for the past 5 years, but yeah I've just really listened to this album a couple times (more like 20 or so times), and what a damn shame I didn't do that earlier. Ghost is an amazing band.. I listen to this and all I can think of is Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Butterfly, Uriah Heep, Mercyful Fate and the likes... It's nostalagia with a pinch of modernity. I'm hooked -_-

This has to be the funniest comment on this site. Doesn't it remind you of Elvis, Pavarotti, Paganini with a pinch of Orpheus's flute? :

Necro-quoting a 5 years old post to say this kind of shit? Shoot yourself bud, you've clearly got nothing better to do with your time anyways.

Written by Guib on 13.11.2020 at 08:12

Necro-quoting a 5 years old post to say this kind of shit? Shoot yourself bud, you've clearly got nothing better to do with your time anyways.

I mean it seemed a little tongue-in-cheek, not sure it warranted being told to shoot himself. It's an innocuous enough comment to simply ignore or laugh off.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 13.11.2020 at 11:49

Written by Guib on 13.11.2020 at 08:12

Necro-quoting a 5 years old post to say this kind of shit? Shoot yourself bud, you've clearly got nothing better to do with your time anyways.

I mean it seemed a little tongue-in-cheek, not sure it warranted being told to shoot himself. It's an innocuous enough comment to simply ignore or laugh off.

Yeah you're probably right, that was a bit much. I was having a shit day and somehow got triggered like a 4 yr old. Fair enough. Sorry bud.

I never quite got into Ghost in the past, but I'm slowly starting to appreciate them more now. They are a strange concept, with a very original sound, it sounds strongly inspired by 60's psychedelic rock, with the trippy keyboard effects, but also with an influence of hard rock, particularly in the guitar riffs, and tempo. The vocals are also quite soft, which takes a bit of getting used to for me.

It's like a 60's psychedelia version of King Diamond, with blasphemous satanic lyrics, and all the costume themes, but much softer, and they certainly know how to entertain.

It's a very consistent album, all the songs are decent, but there's nothing outstanding about it music wise to me. Ritual" and "Elizabeth" are probably favourite songs on the album.

Written by AndyMetalFreak on 03.05.2022 at 07:59

I never quite got into Ghost in the past, but I'm slowly starting to appreciate them more now.

This album is a stone walled classic and it's arguably not even their best. I was a bit late to Ghost's party but when I finally discovered them 3 or 4 years ago I listened to virtually nothing else for about a month.

Written by gavdann on 03.05.2022 at 12:20


This album is a stone walled classic and it's arguably not even their best. I was a bit late to Ghost's party but when I finally discovered them 3 or 4 years ago I listened to virtually nothing else for about a month.

I'm starting to get into them myself now, I'm going through the rest of their discography.

15 years since release and I can still throw this banger on any time, any mood, let’s go. The Blue Öyster Cult meets Mercyful Fate thing they had going on wasn’t for everyone but it sure was for me.

Ghosts great debut.

My absolute fave is Satans Prayer here.