METALHEAD ENVIES| GHOST| "CIRICE"

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[@dansantosn]

There's a pretty big "lore" in Ghost: There's this ancient satanic cult called "The Ministry", which wanted to spread the word of Satan in the most effective way available. In the late 60's/early 70's, since Rock music was on a global hype, they decided to spread the word that way, founding a rock band called Ghost. The lead singer would always have the title of "Papa" (which means pope). The first one was called Papa Nihil (the one we see earning the face paint and the white eye in 'Dance Macabre' video). Following the downfall of Rock, Ghost went in the shadows and was never seen again... until 2010, when the band suddenly reappears, now with a new lead singer: Papa Emeritus I (eldest son of Papa Nihil) releasing the first album (Opus Eponymous). After that, each album has a new frontman. That being said, we had Papa Emeritus II (younger brother of the previous one) in 'Infestissuman' (2013), Papa Emeritus III (youngest of the brothers) in 'Meliora' (2015) and then all 3 were mysteriously murdered, leaving the frontman spot open, but no more Nihil sons to fill in. Because of that, they were forced to, for the first time, use someone out of the bloodline, and, as so, he couldn't be called "papa". So we had Cardinal Copia for the 4th album ('Prequelle', 2018). Papa Nihil dies onstage and now, with the old leader dead, Sister Imperator (the woman we see initiating Nihil in 'Dance Macabre') promoted Cardinal Copia to papa, officially named Papa Emeritus IV and he was the frontman for the 5th and current album, "Impera', from 2022. The music video for the song 'Kiss The Go Goat' (supposedly a song from the old days when the band was formed in the 60's) reveals us some details that fill some holes in the plot. Back then, Nihil and Imperator were lovers, but as he was becoming a rockstar, he was getting too much attention from his female fans and for that reason they broke up. Sister Imperator was pregnant at that time, but never told him. Now, in current days, she was actually the one who ordered all Nihil's sons to be killed, so she could point someone new to the role and that someone was Cardinal Copia, her and Nihil's bastard son. That way she got her revenge and at the same time could put his bastard son in his place of right, as papa and leader of the band. Obviously, all that is just fiction and was being told and revealed to us slowly through the years by the band in all sorts of media (specially short lore videos they release on the band's KZbin channel). The lead singer behind the mask (all of the masks), songwriter and creator of it all is Tobias Forge. Albums are always conceptual too. The first 3 were 3 parts of a same story. 'Opus Eponymous' is about the annunciation of the Antichrist coming to Earth. 'Infestissuman' is about his birth and first contact with mankind. 'Meliora' is about the relationship between him and men growing stronger and stronger, to the point we reach the absolute absence of God. The next 2 had a new concept of their own. 'Prequelle' compared faith and blind beliefs to a plague, fast spreading and dangerous (having the Black Plague as the conceptual background). And finally, 'Impera' is about the mankind's fetish for power and how frail it is. It takes empires as an example, since every single one of them throughout history has risen and then fallen. Never failed and will never fail, so also modern empires, no matter how much they seem to be unbreakable, will eventually fall. It's just a matter of time. Well... that's only the tip. The iceberg is way bigger. And I can tell by your reactions that you will dive in naturally. You've been ghosted :P

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

🖤🖤🖤

[@dansantosn]

​@@jonasthemovie It's mentioned in the text that Copia is the bastard son of Sister and Nihil.

[@jonasthemovie]

@@dansantosn Gosh, I missed that whole paragraph.

[@kxtulapsi]

Nihil isn't the first papa (as we now know). His father, his fathers father, his fathers fathers father, his fathers fathers fathers father..... and his father were all papas at some point

[@inarar5334]

Tobias Forge is one of the most unassuming looking guys. Hes got kind of a baby face which is one of the reasons he didn't feel he was right for being the actual front man of the band (he initially just wanted to play guitar with someone else up front) so that's one of the reasons for the mask gimmick. He has short hair which he usually has kinda bed heady spiked or slicked back. And if you've seen any photos or footage of Papa I-IV and Cardinal Copia you can see that he's not very tall and he's very lithe of build. You should just find one of his interviews, really. He's a pretty smart and funny guy. If you ever come across any interviews with a Ghoul, it's most likely him (you learn to recognize his regular not in character speaking voice).

[@magnusblomqvist966]

Siiiir Eeees 😃. This song is about the devil telling you that he can see the scars inside you. He feels your pain. And he's there for you when no one else cares. Only problem? Now our merge is eternal... Cirice won the Grammy for best metal 2016. Tobias is with that the only swedish singer to have won a Grammy award. And about the guitar solo. It's Tobias who plays. He plays on all albums except Impera where Fredrik Åkesson from Opeth plays. And you're right. Tobias is an expert on writing guitar solos that "fits the song". Not to little and not too much. Just fits perfectly with the melody. Please check out Watcher In The Sky. Would fit a guitarist 🤘

[@Lazarus_Cardinalis]

And it's not just that! The theme also tells how religious institutions or cults in general indoctrinatr people by giving them a false sense of belonging and community!

[@tacobellalugosi2527]

The video is Tobias’s love letter to Carrie and 70-80’s horror and yes it’s a kid 😂 my favorite part is the tiny kid playing the stand up drum struggling to it the drums I laugh Everytime 😅

[@SomeGuyFromOttawa]

You’re right it’s a talent show setting and it’s the kids performing the song. Great concept!

[@eviljeep]

The performance of that young Papa is awesome 👌 Great comedian!

[@drSwan77]

The kids are so cute. The song is great. It earned a Grammy after all.

[@MADDROBBO666]

I found it! Man Idk what it is but I just recently went through a breakup and this song just hit me in the feels. Now it brings me to tears when I hear “I can feel the thunder breaking in your heart, I can see through the scars inside you”

[@ddavis538]

Great to see another Ghost reaction, and I love seeing others just enjoying all of theatricality of it all. Funny thing is this song actually won them a Grammy. Looking forward to seeing another Ghost reaction in the future. You might check out Rats, Dance Macabre, Hunter's Moon, or Twenties (plenty of others to choose from, too, lol). As far as another band to check out, I don't know if you've reacted to or have heard of Nothing More, but one of their newest songs is Turn It Up Like (Stand Inside The Fire). It's heavier than Ghost, but they are quite talented (and actually opened for Ghost on their 2019 arena tour).

[@GeneElder.R27]

Ghost uses the Kettle Drum in a couple of their songs, but its very prominent in this one. This is the first Ghost song I ever heard and it turned me into an instant fan. Their music is what I call Satanic Pop.

[@absea7918]

Great reaction. This song won a Grammy in 2015, so it was recognized for its brilliance. If you want to learn Ghost on guitar, know that you need to tune down to D-standard for most of their songs. Check out He Is for a straight-faced spoof on worship music. Also check out Rats, Faith, and the new video for Mary on a Cross.

[@Lazarus_Cardinalis]

Ghost now has as many members as Slipknot lol, so they have more than one keyboardist, and a couple of multi instrumentalists that help with vocal harmonies, (semi)acoustic guitar and tambourines!

[@fredriks5090]

A dark choir of percussion.

[@KillMoonsShadow]

The blonde guy isn't Tobias Forge he has dark spiky hair but it's paler now

[@erikwhateveryou]

I wake up 5 am every day driving out to the highway listening to this song to wake up . nice reaction

[@chuckthefreak]

Now He Is....different. Its not TF. Great live track is Faith live version.

[@steventheo69]

There's a video of James Hetfield playing Cirice. You just know you're a badass if Metallica plays your riffs!!!

[@laudanum669]

I would like to suggest a reaction to the Ghost song "Kiss the Go-Goat". It has a 1960's "Doors Jim Morrison" vibe to it and the video is great. Thanks!

[@rockdariff]

Ill deff add it to the list…im a big fan of the doors

[@kungsverige1886]

Tobias is the singer here 🇸🇪

[@tinagiles3430]

Check out his original bands Repugnant and Subvision.

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

This is an actor. He is familiar. In don't remember wh8ch movie. Tobias is a bit shorter and not as thin.

[@erikwhateveryou]

Searchlights on the latest album.. omg . thtats my new favorite song . Play it in the car on top volume. AA goose

[@Lazarus_Cardinalis]

If you want to hear more prog songs of Ghost's (prog rock, not metal though), I recommend Majesty or Absolution!

[@hamishalexander5048]

At some time you should also listen to Respite On The Spitalfields from the new Album , for me Top5 of all Ghost Songs.

[@neuralmute]

Absolutely. It almost reminds me of Zenith, in a way, which is another of my favourites.

[@alexandereckert5939]

this song won a grammy sir

[@keithkinkade4265]

Dude, so glad you are digging this shit. Ghost are phenomenal! There is another band you need to check out because you get Ghost, they are called Church Of The Cosmic Skull. The song Evil In Your Eye....

[@michaelhansen5353]

Tobias kan play all instruments himself. And he only writes what he could have played himself.

[@brucet1171]

Hey man, I go on and off with reaction videos, but I saw you checking out my favorite band. Not to mention that you are a musician. You've said that you "think you're a fan" for a while and would like to see them live. I've seen them live 4 times now and it does not disappoint. Even though it would possibly "compromise" a reaction video they are the best band out and you should just soak them up before seeing them live. Live is a great experience with the stage act, the atmosphere of pretty much every age being there, and the BEST music. Checking them out live is a must!

[@keithkinkade4265]

Thia song won a Grammy

[@gears3305]

I know the background of Ghost but for me this is a love song, trying to help a loved one that's been suffering and you being the only one seeing all of her struggles.... I prefer to think about it that way than about a devil bla bla bla...

[@michaelhansen5353]

Tobas is short as hell, and if he had hasial hair it would hurt when he wears the tight facial mask that he uses

[@IgorPaivaMD]

React tô "He is" clip

[@ChristyAbbey]

... I have watched like a dozen reactions to this song, and *every one* of them talks over the one place in the video the name is said.

[@TheOriginalJackTChance]

First suggestion: WATCH THE VIDEO ALL THE WAY TO THE END! You missed something cool. 🤘😎

[@dr_face_robber]

im so glad you learned to play guitar so good, especially with no sense of smell. - dewey cox' mom

[@rockdariff]

😂😂😂😂

[@rhirhix6377]

bit late, its pronounced like "sih reece" x

[@marlenebjork7277]

Did you say "the anti pope"? 😂

[@alexandereckert5939]

lol no it’s not Tobias lmao