Ghost - Year Zero (Review/Discussion!) Pt. 2

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[@TomBeal73]

Ryan would put sqaure hammer on his playlist in the first 30 seconds.

[@bishopm4401]

Square hammer is probably one of the catchiest songs I’ve ever heard I think he’d love it

[@riderstorm101]

Yes, totally agree!

[@thedefiant6244]

Tom Beal more like first 5

[@SunilMungur]

Yep

[@heusker]

The chorus is great, but I think the intro is kind of cheesy.

[@wstuart913]

Please react to "Square Hammer" by Ghost! Super catchy and groovy!

[@TylerQuantrill]

wstuart913 if they like Year Zero they'd love that track !

[@wvusmc]

Square Hammer and Dance Macabre is what they're looking for.

[@benballard7618]

agreed, one of my favorites. also "Ritual" or "Rats" would be cool to see.

[@pedrozanata858]

Angra-Carolina IV ( RIP master🤘🏼)

[@ellielangford2497]

You should absolutely listen to Square Hammer, Rats, and Dance Macabre.

[@jroinaz]

Elle Martin and Faith

[@jen_eks2163]

and He is

[@ManWithoutThePants]

@@jen_eks2163 He is live version from Grammies 2016. I like it better than album version.

[@falconlover1915]

every song from the latest album

[@bm625]

Rats and He Is are two of my favorite Ghost songs. They have many great songs.

[@scriptohio02]

Check out Ritual, Square Hammer and Faith. Love it! Well done fellas

[@TranzparentMethods]

"Absolution" is my favorite Ghost song. The riff is great!!! As well as the groove.

[@ejobenza]

Ritual is what got me into Ghost.

[@ph0b0rz]

@@ejobenza Even after the changes they went through, i think Ritual still has all the ingredients that define Ghost.. i love it. I discovered them via Ritual as well.. just a few months before Infestissumam was released.

[@billrhodes5603]

Ghost borrows heavily from 70's occult movies like The Omen, Rosemary's Baby and hard rock/metal such as Blue Oyster Cult. If you understand these things, you understand Ghost.

[@Gregbaltzer]

I always felt they borrowed more from The Hammer Horrors, or even the classic Universal Horrors of the 30's.

[@jimmygee3219]

Baltzeg I was about to say that, Hammer all the way

[@npumphrey7585]

I hope you guys get to check them out live, it's an amazing show!!! Also Square Hammer should be next Ghost song you two do.

[@petebrown3715]

Fantastic live!

[@isispzl8757]

Tobias Forge said that while the literal meaning of the songs is about Satan and all that stuff, the actual message of their songs is about human kind, life and its experiences. So your interpretation of the song is totally valid. For more groovy stuff you should check out From the Pinnacle to the Pit, that bass is great.

[@aaronscott5561]

Definitely give Square Hammer and Dance Macabre a chance!

[@metalequine]

Absolution by Ghost is pretty good. ETA: The bass intro to that song is really groovy.

[@CosmicG777]

Absolution is one of my favorites of theirs.

[@SkateSoup]

So slept on because it's really prog rock-ish but it's a great song, one of my favorites.

[@CR-vw9jj]

React to Square hammer, ritual and he is please!!

[@StellaJo67]

You should listen to Square Hammer and Mummy Dust.

[@joshi438]

I'm pretty sure they won't like Mummy Dust tbh

[@TheBigReview]

But such a great song to cruise to.

[@killingloneliness7750]

@@joshi438 I share your thoughts)

[@justincredible825]

If you guys are looking for another Ghost song, try Ritual. That song's groove is fiiiiire.

[@fidacuca]

Absolutely!

[@Curtin-mf3xy]

Their biggest song - Square Hammer Most beautiful song - He is. Grooviest: Pinnacle to the Pit, Faith. Cool songs: Ritual, Con Clavi con Dio, Majesty

[@jodywestmoreland457]

Right on

[@deesnutz4638]

Great couple of videos....try RITUAL or SQUARE HAMMER next time 👍👍

[@magnuslilja700]

goni whithewindy Yes! Both are catchy as hell!

[@pennyrogers5251]

Sweet, I can't believe you actually played this song..I've been into ghost for a few years

[@RabidPenguin13]

Other Ghost songs to checkout Stand By Him, Ritual, or Square Hammer

[@Imsma_]

Stand by Him is so underrated. Its one of the best ones they wrote. Love it so damn much!

[@chasewilliams2635]

Yes! These!

[@billserad1869]

You have to listen to Square Hammer to really see why people love Ghost

[@bortis1911]

There's a video of one of their live shows where the play Dance Macabre and then Square Hammer back to back and it's amazing. Can't wait to see them later this summer!

[@e.jamesshepard7183]

AMEN to that!!!

[@yaoguai8459]

"If you have ghosts" is another really good track by Ghost. It's also actually a cover of Roky Erickson. Ritual is also good.

[@Rezghoul]

RITUAL is the quintessential ghost song, the first album is perfect.

[@devilsephiroth9000]

🎶🎶"In the Chapel of Ritual, Smells of dead human sacrifice from the alter bed" 🎶🎶

[@fidacuca]

Live at music feeds tho. Studio quality. Or better!

[@jimmygee3219]

I agree but I feel Square Hammer would be way up their alley

[@kloggmonkey]

i agree. it was the first song i heard of them and opus eponymous is just one of those perfect albums you play from start to finish. i'm glad the band blew up like they did, they deserve it, but i'll always prefer that simpler prog rock vibe from back when they were so obscure no one knew who were behind the masks.

[@MemphisBlues07]

The Dillinger Escape Plan - One of Us Is The Killer.

[@falconlover1915]

yes yes yes yes.

[@amandl7239]

"When I lost my bet" too! "Nothing funny" as well.

[@TheCivildecay]

They did farewell mona lisa, and didn't like it ;) Would love them to do "Sunshine the werewolf" just to see their reaction on the DE-STROYAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!! part :)

[@ChaosBleeds911]

Hell yes, if you're reading this LIV, Dillinger has a lot of poppy (more) mainstream sounding stuff that you guys would really like. Start with this one!

[@Oceanic83]

Yeah, I think if they do another DEP reaction it should be this song. After hearing Farewell Mona Lisa, it would be good to hear another facet of their sound.

[@aranox]

I'm not a huge fan of Ghost but I do love how they portray the subject matter not only in lyrics but also in sound. Devil is supposed to lure you in, whisper in your ears and deceive you right? Well this music is catchy and kinda pop-ish pulling various people in and creating earworms with supposedly evil messages. I find that aspect of the band to be fascinating.

[@TheCooke2001]

Life Eternal, Elizabeth, Deus in Absentia, Jiggalo Har Megiddo and one of my all time favorites, Ghuleh/Zombie Queen.

[@gracepmz]

Steven Wilson please!! :) Or Porcupine Tree

[@inkubuzz]

Anesthesize!!!!

[@RossOfRoni]

I'd love to see them react to some early Porcupine Tree. Let's TRIP. Something like.... The Nostalgia Factory

[@sindelismsucks2968]

Absolutely!

[@savodestruct]

Yes! Porcupine Tree!

[@FatCrissy]

Y’all should check out Zombie Queen and Monstrance Clock off the same album!

[@ProgPro96]

The first time I saw Ghost they opened for Opeth and Mastodon, now they're more popular than both of them. Kind of weird to see them grow so much since their first album. If you guys do another Ghost song I suggest Ritual or Square Hammer. Also Ryan I know you described yourself as a pre-metalhead but I'm pretty sure you'd also be a post-metalhead. If you guys do a reaction to a post-metal band like Isis or Cult Of Luna you'd definitely love how hard and raw their riffs are.

[@robertjohnson5794]

I really want them to do Cult Of Luna, they would both lose their SHIT if they heard the end of Ghost Trail

[@rjamesyork]

You pretty much have to do Rats or Dance Macabre. I think you’ll be very interested in the lyrics.

[@introverse]

I have so much respect for you guys due to your capacity for understanding and your ability to listen without judgement and contribute your opinions so intelligently. You guys are amazing and I’m a huge fan!!! 🙏🏻

[@chrishanson6566]

Great song and reaction....they are so great live I saw them last year....for the next song do dance macabre...or absolution

[@stevekozlowski5963]

Holy shit, Ghost reaction, Arch Enemy and CoC reactions up on Patreon with King Diamond on deck? Is it Christmas? Because it feels like Christmas

[@JudgeFemUp]

Paradise lost - Beneath Broken Earth. Ryan would lose his shit for the riffs.

[@kimberleyburrows845]

I'm so glad you like this song! You should definitely check out some more of their stuff in future. It was the Cirice review video of yours a year ago that made me a fan of your channel!

[@Marko-vb2mi]

Once again, you guys made my night... I was so fuckin excited to see you guys were doing this, and even more excited you enjoyed it! Also, you’re ability to understand these lyrics is incredible... Do Square Hammer next...

[@5retsam]

Ghost - He is

[@nicholaszedaker8249]

Zenith by ghost is a must

[@johnlawsonjr.8883]

Your Cirice video was the first time I had heard a Ghost song. I fell in love with their sound and watched every video they had on KZbin so thank you for the introduction to a new favorite band. As for suggestions From the Pinnacle to the pit is one of my favorites. Square Hammer, Monstrance Clock, Rats, Dance Macabre and Ritual are all excellent songs with their own unique catchy sound.

[@rcurl44]

Square Hammer or Dance Macabre should definitely be the next songs you try out. Both are very catchy, easy to groove to, and will get stuck in your head for days, in a good way.

[@Phillip-ino]

“Dance Macabre” or “Rats” those are two of their newer songs

[@Mavrek48]

Chevelle please. An Island would be dope.

[@carlporter3844]

Hell yeah or Family System.

[@LearnManGo]

how have they not done Chevelle yet?! just hope they don't do their overrated tracks like The Red or Send The Pain Below. An Island is a good suggestion, or Face to the Floor

[@matthewbeech7316]

Awesome video. Think another Ghost song you guys would really enjoy for both the instrumental and lyrical analysis is MAJESTY. Really incredible intro riff that grabs your attention every time.

[@Triple500X]

Please, react to Harlequin Forest by Opeth! It's a great song. Greetings from Brasil!!

[@Sleep_Vessel]

Ritual, Ghuleh/Zombie Queen, Monstrance Clock, Body and Blood all songs yous should look into

[@matsunaga3]

Not my favorite Ghost song, but like it. You should do Ritual or Rats.

[@fidacuca]

Ritual live at music Feeds. It seems like studio tho.

[@wyolaskan1868]

This is the first reaction I’ve come across from you guys. I agree with your analysis, and even if I didn’t I’m subscribing, because y’all got a nice charisma that I dig. Keep up the good work!

[@chrischrill]

You're talking "80s Grove", please check out their song "Dance Macabre". It's really heavy on the 80s feel, perhaps even check out the Carpenter Brut remix of Dance Macabre which is basically an 80s synth remix of it. Great stuff, guys. Loving your videos!

[@AquaHulKMUSIC]

Rats by Ghost is great song. You guys should check it out! 🤘🏻

[@bryansimms6245]

Its oldschool. That the point of Ghost. Each album is moving through how metal has evolved.

[@fieryfenderz589]

To hear a slightly different vibe than what you've gotten so far from Ghost, check out some of their older stuff like Ritual, which I consider one of their best mixes of the pop/metal sound, or Con Clavi Con Dio, which has a great groove I think you guys would dig. A lot of the other suggestions people have given are great, but are kinda similar to what you've already checked out.

[@coryallmon6982]

If I ever ran into two in public....I’d be star struck:) I was raised to look deep into music. To speak about as many elements that music show us. My mom and dad taught this to me. If I had a million dollars, I’d give it to you two. Just to show my appreciation for your work. Thank you

[@taknie1757]

Get to some melodic death metal already! Arch Enemy - My Apocalypse Soilwork - Weapon of Vanity Scar Symmetry - Timewave Zero In Flames - Take This Life Solution .45 - For Aeons Past Dark Tranquillity- Nothing to No One Children of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet Disarmonia Mundi - Quicksand Symmetry That should get you started pretty well 👍👌🤘

[@OrbiTiZZeD]

"He Is" is a great song. very catchy and "poppy" while basically trolling christian church tradition. goes well with the official music video.

[@robertgomez5248]

I really appreciate what you guys are doing. I wish everyone was as open minded as you guys, this is so refreshing to see.

[@Vikslicktalk]

I think Ryan would like; "Con Clavi Con Dio" "From the pinnacle to the pit" and "Faith"! George would probably like most of it, but songs to check out "Ritual" "Dance Macabre" "Square Hammer" "Rats". And please film it, haha :D

[@Chevellion80]

Square Hammer for sure!!

[@squidbuck9209]

Pantera- Cemetery Gates

[@scotthughes2687]

Kind of can’t believe you went for that. This is playlist about once a month or so for me - I enjoy the groove and the blend of evil with pop, and sometimes I’m just in the mood to imagine the Dark Lord coming up and blasting away all the people and crap that pisses me off. Great analysis, I’m still surprised how that went.

[@patriksvensson2360]

1. You guys seem to be doing absolutely super in this new format and I love seeing that. 2. I highly recommend you give 'He is' a whirl. Very different from anything that I ever imagined hearing from Ghost, yet at the same time exactly something they'd do. It also has a really nice video to explore and analyse.

[@petebrown3715]

I agree we need to stop alot of the stoogery in this world. Check out Celtic Frost-Procreation of the Wicked.

[@kanakawase]

Ghost is very tongue-in-cheek with their lyrics. Tobias is influenced more by horror movies than any genuine Satanist sentiment. If you want to try a band that takes their Satanism a bit more seriously, try Behemoth. I recommend the song "O Father O Satan O Sun!"

[@SKULLEDBUICK]

I think even Behemoth isn't a full blown Satanic band, either. I think Nergal is an atheistic satanist, not entirely sure. Or maybe it was a Thelemist or some shit, I dunno lol. But, yeah. Now, Watain? Shiiittt, my guy. That's a different story. They 100% believe Satan is a real being & they're devout worshippers, basically. They go out of their way to do rituals and throw actual goat blood on people at their concerts. It's fucked, but their shit bangs lmao.

[@modeltraintherapy5376]

After going through all of Tobias’ interviews; as a Satanist myself-i think he is a Satanist for sure. Lots more typing would be required to explain myself-but its almost 4 am and i should just go to bed.

[@kimlayman4742]

Going to see Ghost for a 3rd time in October! They are amazing live! Other songs you should do a reaction to of theirs are: Con Clavi Con Dio Elizabeth Square Hammer Prime Mover Majesty Ritual Monstrance Clock

[@mcclausky]

Best description I've seen about this song and band. I particularly enjoyed your deep analysis about lyrics and their artistic meaning. George, if you liked this song, you will enjoy even more the dense stuff, not the pop stuff. I strongly suggest "Stand by him" from their very first album. Keep on!

[@abigailnorris967]

I have a request please do some jon bon Jovi blaze of glory love your vids

[@thequiet1374]

I just requested bon Jovi on their patreon page the other day :)

[@abigailnorris967]

@@thequiet1374 yeah I know good music

[@abigailnorris967]

Welcome to the machine pink floyd

[@arkved]

At the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul

[@Testamentslayer]

Ritual, off their first album, has got to be your next listen. A bit more rock esque, but still hella groovy. --alsssso, Testament - Riding the Snake to feed that Thrash addiction lol

[@SkateSoup]

This was the song that got me hooked on them and I still love listening to it.

[@BUGHUNTER6]

More Ghost please! I like the video format, keep up the good work

[@ACBlender23]

Imo you didn't choose the best Ghost song you could, you should try out Rats or Square Hammer or Dance Macabre

[@enedabarca]

"You didn't do their best song" recommends Rats and Dance Macabre, Nah Fam

[@Gregbaltzer]

@@enedabarca He's obviously into Ghost for their more "pop" stuff. I prefer their more "metal" stuff.

[@pauloalperstedt4798]

Please react to Steve Ray Vaughn - Voodoo Child live in Austin!

[@vgarc7]

Paulo Alperstedt They’ve done Stevie. Got pulled immediately.

[@bergthorhauksson]

The groove in From the Pinnacle to the Pit is to die for and would be my next choice for a Ghost song. Square Hammer is also a solid choice.

[@heatherthorp3775]

I appreciate the comment on how people often dismiss artists, bands and even whole genres because of their perception of the lyrical content. I'm guilty of this. I find myself writing off rap artists because they only sing about selling drugs, having money, etc. Which is not what I care to hear about. But, because of your videos it's made me take a step back and revaluate how I feel about rap. It's taken me awhile, but I've been giving artists a chance that I probably never would before. I'm glad you both are doing the same with metal :) Keep it up! You humble me. 💜

[@petebrown3715]

One question- have you guys gone to any metal concerts this year in 19?

[@metalgspot]

Ritual by Ghost to me is the closest to metal for the band. Great song off their first album.

[@juniorlupercio1470]

Gil L i second that

[@geraldtarrant2748]

Pinnacle to the Pit is also pretty metal for them

[@gojennygo8733]

Square hammer would be instant playlist!!

[@shanaekin676]

Ryan is SPOT ON with the reset interpretation! Solid job love!

[@ZeroMedals4Finland]

MEGADETH - SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION

[@scumdog666]

DID SOMEONE SAY GWAR??!! Check out "Bring Back the Bomb".

[@bradbohrmann3068]

Seen ghost live twice, amazing band and a really cool show. Great songs and full of theatrics. Good stuff, big fan. Love your channel

[@billyrice5573]

THANK YOU for giving credit to talent over content! That was such a refreshing take! Also Ghost's albums are kinda like giant horror stories about satan taking over. They play like satires on modern sociey's corruption and hypocrisy. But they also have tons of cool spooky content in the lyrics to make for an entertaining experience. Thanks for doing these videos guys, keep up the good work!

[@lxxxxPRIMExxxxl]

You guys need to listen to Faith by Ghost. Best song on the new album.

[@Gregbaltzer]

Agreed for best song. I find once the 4th song "See The Light" is done I just don't care about the album anymore. It's just seems to meander along after that.

[@isarlinreyes1842]

Rats from Ghost is the song you need to do

[@Cuouzzz]

you are so right with that 80's sound of ghost!

[@yourhero34]

Man Ryan, you totally nail how I feel about them. Perfect response. I don't really care about their lyrical content but I still absolutely love them. Do "Majesty" by them

[@eduardoyamaha7279]

If you want more from them Square hammer is more "pop" From the pinnacle to the pit has more groove And "bible" is just epic

[@darrendill825]

You really need to know your Bible to follow where Ghost is coming from. They are more intense then you think.

[@SkateSoup]

"If you had the chance today, you could have sold out too. Ain't that right sweet Saint Peter?" Had me rolling the first time I heard it. They do their research and they've kept to the message even through lineup and other changes.

[@stephaniemoss8979]

Mummy Dust!!! You will love it! Square Hammer and Dance Macabre. Thank you for revisiting Ghost!

[@jameskrout7574]

Waited for ever for you to do this

[@miguelg2866]

React to Five Finger Death Punch- Lift Me Up with Rob Halford!!!

[@pedroprado5628]

angra - nothing to say R.I.P. Andre Matos 1971-2019

[@karlsmith2570]

3:50 As per your request for other Ghost Songs that you should check out, please consider the following: Mary On A Cross (Preferably the live version from 2022 conecert in Tampa) Call Me Little Sunshine Hunter's Moon He is Spillways Rats Dance Macbre Square Hammer We Don't Need Another Hero (Tina Turner Cover)

[@MattKrogmeier]

My dudes, you HAVE to go to a Ghost concert! “Year Zero” is a concert highlight! Ryan, you want groove? “From The Pinnacle To The Pit” will be RIGHT in your wheelhouse. Other favorites from the band: Ritual, Spirit, Faith, Rats, Con Clavi Con Dio.....I could go on and on!

[@Schulazo]

Yeah, so 2 things: 1) check your concept of "satanism". 2) square hammer.

[@DorseyFaught]

Square Hammer, Deus in Absentia, From the Pinnacle to the Pit, He is (have to do the music video)!

[@geraldtarrant2748]

He Is is so good!!

[@archiiebarrett]

You guys need a Ghost marathon. It's a band that grows on you real fast, and you keep coming back to. Their newest songs like "Mary on a cross" are amazing.

[@cauacobuci]

Shaman - Fairy tale (live) RIP André Matos 🇧🇷

[@ChrisStoeger]

You have to react to The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. I've never heard anything like that before. It's awesome. Mongolian metal band singing with Mongolian gutural voice styles.

[@Imsma_]

Something a bit heavier but for sure groovy as hell. I recommend you to listen to Flying Whales or Stranded by Gojira!!

[@TheBigReview]

Yeah, as a giant Ghost fan (seen them 5 times now) since this album cycle, this was definitely my favorite. But Ghost is incredibly diverse. You'll get a lot of recs for stuff on their newest album I'm sure, but if you're going to dive into Ghost, and you started with their most divisive song, I would move over to Meliora next. Arguably their best album (Cirice took a Grammy for them, for all that's worth), Meliora is the next evolution of their sound. From the Pinnacle to the Pit (talk about grooves) Cirice He Is Absolution (also got a great groove) Square Hammer Are good primers. The whole album rocks, but any of those would be a good next choice before moving onto their next (latest) disc.

[@peyotedreams311]

"He is" is awesome.

[@uoabigaillevey]

Total respect and glad ya enjoyed it. As to my impression of the song, you were pretty spot-on with your analysis. I like to think of Ghost as existing in an alternate universe where the things they sing about are actually desirable. Kind of like an anti-hero centric story.. where bad is good and good is the villain. Peace

[@meggyfeens]

THANK you for understanding its camp! Ghost is amazing, Tobias has great creative sense of humor.

[@spludgranks]

I know you guys love a good groove. Rats and Square Hammer are a definite must listen. I would even say 'From the Pinnacle to the Pit'.

[@HornyMonkey666]

Dance Macabre would be perfect for a future Ghost reaction and discussion. Out and out banger, with some clever wordplay.

[@dsheaffer3660]

Ryan I can't believe you're not adding this to your playlist! Just take it for what it is, a great song!