Ghost - Griftwood (Official Audio)

[@ChiaraZerbinati10]

That whispered "Yes" is everything

[@MrBlakeD82]

If they play this in concert and they replace the "yes" with footage of Mike Pence saying "yes" in a speech, that would be chilling.

[@kuromyou7969]

@@MrBlakeD82 oh God, I hope not. The milquetoast shoe print doesn't need any publicity.

[@RickMarsPresents]

Yes

[@Varg84]

Yes but are you righteous?

[@anthonybayern1]

I agree! It's classic dramatic rock music at it's very best!

[@HALO__ODST]

Griftwood, call me little sunshine, spillways, darkness at the heart of my love are all incredible.

[@3milythe5trange]

Hunter's Moon and Kaiserion are pretty good too!

[@drachireidnoc6659]

And Watcher in the Sky

[@RickMarsPresents]

Respite

[@geminimc6926]

Hunter's Moon too

[@jenschristianbredahlmadsen9715]

Gonna have to go Griftwood, Spillways, Watcher in the sky, Respite, Kaisarion in order of favorites, but every song has elements that I like.

[@RipCityJB]

My God, never thought I would hear music like this in 2022. Mind blown. Incredible.

[@cheryllindback9624]

Very good point. I agree totally.

[@space_quartz]

Me too. I thought music like this was gone.

[@A_Ducky]

There's plenty left.

[@Hanako_the_Simp]

You mean my Satan*

[@herrwahnsinn4229]

mindz wuz blown!

[@derekm424]

You guys... This one deserves a music video

[@gaki8844]

You deserve a music video

[@galaxydragonspiritphotonso2095]

It sure does and so do you Derek M

[@otioti264]

Yesss, yall deserve music videos

[@zayfardplays7742]

You spelt "need" wrong

[@theclownking87]

That be wicked 🤘🏻🖤🙏🏻

[@golddust872]

Griftwood is possibly the best song off Impera. It's so immaculately done.

[@bobbobertbobberton1073]

Its my favourite song bar none.

[@Imshittingmypants]

Yeah same it’s my favorite

[@user-dj9iu2et3r]

That bridge makes the song.

[@Erubus4077]

The only other song from the album that I think contends with it is “Watcher in the Sky” but both are in my top five favorite Ghost songs.

[@herrwahnsinn4229]

@@bobbobertbobberton1073 There is alot of good Ghost to choose from but defo one of the TOP!!!! 😅

[@miracleofsound]

Love the 80s stadium rock feel. Such a catchy tune :)

[@lemmykay]

@Jaromir Bergmann Such a cheap steal ...

[@benjaminwinkler5300]

Yes the 80´s Rock are the Best

[@dennismardones2988]

Next music video? i hope

[@PsychoDiesel48]

Yo Nice to see you here man

[@vickiestelzner6252]

@@lemmykay no, just a tribute to EVH, RIP

[@llawliet1834]

I was a little afraid that this album wouldn't be as good as the others, but jeez, this is incredible.

[@astridchristyanti4786]

ghost never disappoints!🥰

[@classicrockalbumreviews19]

It’s better than that . Seriously it is an absolute stunner , going to have the album on repeat all day

[@muadddib]

I was already sold on the pre released songs but holy shit, every track on this album id a BANGER

[@jeepersreapers353]

Contrary to your initial fear I personally think its a league above the other four.

[@anarkyknight]

This the best album yet until next album come out in 2-3 years

[@MrBobert75]

This album has such an 80s arena rock sound to it! So good.

[@GLS_MrDean]

I noticed that as well, has some hair metal vibes. Especially the guitar solos.

[@notramesses4790]

So did prequelle. Not bad either.

[@tiborsallai4449]

I just love it even more for this!

[@SacTownLions0]

ahh....my favorite type of music. Ghost is Awesome!

[@neuralmute]

As a child of the 70's who grew up on 80's rock, I see nothing wrong with that!

[@Faceless_XIV]

This album is like a modern cross of the best from iron maiden, Van Halen, Queen and Metallica and I fucking love it. Tobias Forge, don’t ever stop.

[@LightSpeedRecords]

yes....!

[@Metallicamilo311]

Metallica how?

[@Faceless_XIV]

@@Metallicamilo311 lots of “Metallica” esque riffs, if you listen.

[@elboy2768]

And Yes.

[@Bnewton00]

It's a pure gem of an album

[@jerm8146]

Me a few years ago: "Man, the 80's had the best rock and metal. I miss those days. We'll never have music like that again." Ghost: "Hold my chalice."

[@danielgonzaleztejedor9486]

Big smile on my face here.

[@BusterGuts572]

"Hold My Chalice" is unironically a great name for a song.

[@gombka1144]

Hold my crucifix

[@ashleyashford1156]

As a child of the 80's myself, I been loving the retro vibe of the music too!

[@AngelCruz-oh7yw]

Damn straight! Haven't heard anything with this amount of integrity in music since maybe 10 years ago?

[@markforan3551]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG!! The chills during the “holy mother” part!!

[@gothamguy]

Mark I totally agree! The Holy Mother part is so amazing I wish they would've kept it stretching towards a fade-out!

[@herrwahnsinn4229]

Suffersing fro the lord of host is not an easy thing, i'm you're lord of hosts baybe

[@patrickaycock3655]

you wanna play with the sire? you want a view from the spire? you want a seat by the pyre? and never ever suffer again?

[@evanburdette756]

Best Ghost album. It rules.

[@albertandrews130]

It was played live for the first time in Paris and whole bunch of nuns came out during that part

[@_Jo_C_]

"Holy mother, you shine like the sun, and the moon and the stars in the sky..." geez, I love that so much

[@strangeundertakings4014]

How is every one of these songs incredible. I thought I was listening to a “best of Ghost” album, but it’s just Impera O.O I’m so glad he won that AMA. So deserved.

[@mrmephistopheles]

absolutely! i listen to this album a few times a week when i’m at the gym and it continues to be amazing every time

[@stuckinthepast300]

Must have made a deal with the devil or something 🤔

[@johannsebastianelli9222]

YES

[@bobbobertbobberton1073]

They are the rock equivalent of abba. Hit after hit.

[@marybrant9586]

💯

[@lucidasans89]

Are ya… Righteous? …yesss

[@nuriaarias4849]

The HOLY MOTHER transition is the best transition of the album

[@ccoramjj]

"you shine like a sun and the moon, and the stars in the sky"..., gave me the chills

[@simeondobrev5835]

I like the way they unapologetically used these nostalgic old school melodies and made them sound better than ever. What an album!

[@dansloan1626]

Right? This song sounds like a band that opened for Mr Mister in '87.

[@ironmaiden1236541]

Can you define what an "old school" melody is?

[@iamborg3of9]

@@ironmaiden1236541 there are hints of bon jovi/toto, white snake, van halen (and probably more) in several of these new songs. just enough to make you "go back" to that time (if you are old enough) and remember. while weaving it into something new and ghoulish.

[@ironmaiden1236541]

@@iamborg3of9 I just don't hear it, can you give an example?

[@danielknee4469]

@@iamborg3of9 this song, in particular, Def Leppard.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Incredible riff, that takes you straight back to the 80's, to Van Halen, in short to that wonderful period, superlative song.

[@mgessel1]

To me it almost feels like they took the best parts of late 70s rock and blended it with the best parts of the early 80s arena rock/hair metal

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

@@mgessel1 yes yes also true!

[@evanmarmer8576]

Van Halen's Panama and Little Guitars?.

[@RaginCanadian-gx2zl]

Yes van halen is very accurate. when i first heard it i got def leppard vibes.

[@PapaEmeritus_4evr]

@@RaginCanadian-gx2zl That's what I was gonna post but you got it first! 😆 Definitely hear Def Leopard! 🤘

[@6Nora6]

I've fallen in love with this band/music

[@shaunoconnor7315]

Same!!!

[@Scenedraws]

Me too!💖💖

[@timescore5916]

I can never say "yes" normally again. The past week my brother and I always go with the whispered yes and I think I can't stop

[@iamavoidtrippergutterslush666]

✔️💯🏆🐺🤘🕯️

[@magicalesquilax7232]

Hahahhhahaha, so cool!

[@lanimorris2462]

Is that funny? yess🤫

[@WarPigs413]

This album is already my favorite from Ghosts catalog. This band has the special, magic sprinkles! They never let me down!

[@williamchristy9463]

I agree. Now that we have the full thing, this blasts all of my concerns away.

[@MuchKoku]

Nice pfp. A man of culture.

[@2yoyoyo1Unplugged]

@@MuchKoku He ams educated ons the metals

[@2yoyoyo1Unplugged]

Your PFP makes me want to go to a food library

[@MuchKoku]

@@2yoyoyo1Unplugged It's called a grocery store, ya douche bags! edit: I'm sorry about douche bags. I got low blood sugar.

[@sierralewis]

“YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE SIREEEE” THIS IS THE BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM FR

[@iamavoidtrippergutterslush666]

' Asiah' no offense, Sirius, but... please read the booklet. Asiah' is on the dark side of the tree of life, Daath. It's all good, I like to sing "play with desire" heh! 🕯️😼🤘🕯️🤜💥🤛

[@iamavoidtrippergutterslush666]

And yes. I do hear 👂 play with the sire as well. Yes. 😉👍🤘

[@BipolarPancakes]

I heard "you wanna play the messiah" at first

[@LeslieMalley]

You want a view from the spire. A church spire.

[@herbr5318]

The "Holy Mother" bridge section haunts my brain and wont leave !!

[@kregvn]

3:42-4:02 has me tearing my soul out of my chest at how beautiful these guitar tunes are. This shit came straight from paradise.

[@biggamer7001]

I heard this part and ascended because of how beautiful it is

[@itemushmush]

absolutely agreed, right after the "holy mother" segment. just beautiful all around there

[@ctlvrx]

It's similar to a part in He is!

[@rodriguezindc]

This song makes me so happy. I'm a 44-year-old dad, and this song makes me feel like I felt when I was 12 listening to Guns n' Roses in my bedroom alone. I've cried well more than once listening to this song.

[@zackwoller5988]

I just can't believe how great this album is. Some may be critical to them for changing a lot from Opus Eponymous, but I personally think they are on the way to became on of the best rock/metal bands ever

[@ericasebok7565]

I disagree....they are not on their way....they've already reached that point with this BRILLIANT album...and all their previous ones. They are the BEST rock band...EVER!!! :-)

[@PapaEmeritus_4evr]

@@ericasebok7565 Don't tell Kiss that! You'll have Gene Simmons knocking your door in and.....wait. What was that. Damn! He's at my house! Save yourself Erica! Keep Ghost ALIVE!

[@MadmanXXVII]

I feel like Ghost evolves it sounds like Rock over the decades. OE/Infestissumam had a 60's/early 70's sound. Meliora had a Blue Oyster Cult 70's theme to it, Prequelle early 80's, Impera, late 80's. Watch Tobias take the next album and make it a 90's grunge sound!

[@EmeritusIV616]

True my favorite band Tobías Is a living legend.

[@realhoguitar]

YOU CAN ONLY BECOME THE BEST IN THE EYES OF MAINSTREAM THEY DONT MATTER BUT GHOST THE BAND IS GREAT

[@Crucifye]

Impera is the pinnacle of a beautiful progression that is Ghost.

[@BeavisSaves]

I like sending Ghost songs to my religious relatives who love how much it sounds like gospel music and don't actually listen to lyrics deeply.

[@alaina_plays_games]

If they listened to the lyrics they would know the band are Satanists who are singing about the horrors and sins committed by humans

[@rulospankracio]

probably one of the best guitar solos in contemporary rock and roll music

[@Nauseatedemily87]

Is it just me or does tobias forge have the sexiest singing voice EVER??? And bravo to this album!!!

[@emilyspector2728]

He’s just sexy all around!!

[@laurahenderson772]

A softly whispered but emphatic... Yessss .🌬

[@lucianaazevedo8400]

Yesssss

[@raymondmarsh8218]

Awesome shit right?....👍👍✌

[@evanburdette756]

Fantastic band

[@helterskeltor1898]

My favorite Christian Band!

[@mieshocked1450]

He Is is my favorite Christian music, I will play it on my church 😍😍

[@gi4u.s.697]

Christian Band... really???? do you not see the upside down cross imbedded in everything they put out? They sound great but, I sincerely ask you to listen to their lyrics & see their visuals....Ghost may very well be a Satanic band... Wake Up!

[@vesper425]

You're satire or nah?

[@helterskeltor1898]

It's a gimmick. You must not watch interviews.

[@mieshocked1450]

@@gi4u.s.697 for Holy Mother's sake this was a *JOKE*

[@zadikz]

💀 LYRICS 💀 Yes Yeah Suffering for the Lord is not an easy thing Be it a conjuring So ordained and adored, so immaculate Ooh, so worth the debt I'm your rock, baby I won't back down I'm your rock, baby Ask yourself, ooh Are you righteous? Yes You want to play with the sire? (Yes) You want a view from the spire? (Yes) You want a seat by the pyre? And never ever suffer again Yes Yeah Yeah Sacrifice for the horde leads the way from shame Be it a loser's game The disdain and abhorred lash of the senate whip Ooh, it's a power trip I'm your rock, baby I won't back down I am your rock, baby Ask yourself, ooh Are you righteous? Yes You want to play with the sire? (Yes) You want a view from the spire? (Yes) You want a seat by the pyre? And never ever suffer again (Yes) You want to console the griever? (Yes) You want to guide the believer? (Yes) You and the greatest deceiver? And never ever suffer again Holy Mother You washeth the sin from my feet Holy Mother You shine like the sun and the moon And the stars in the sky Holy Mother (Mother) You washeth the sin from my feet Holy Mother You shine like the sun and the moon And the stars in the sky The world weighs heavy on your shoulders Holy Mother You shine like the sun and the moon And the stars in the sky I'm your rock, baby I won't back down I'm your rock, baby Ask yourself Are you righteous? Yes You want to play with the sire? (Yes) You want a view from the spire? (Yes) You want a seat by the pyre? And never ever suffer again Never ever suffer, never ever suffer again You want to play with the sire? (Yes) You want a view from the spire? (Yes) You want a seat by the pyre? And never ever suffer again (Yeah) You want to console the griever? You want to guide the believer? You and the greatest deceiver? And never ever suffer again

[@alanabrams7693]

“Yiss” *

[@ThePiscesmMended]

i cant tell if its "play with the sire" or "play with desire"

[@rainingwhenidie]

Im so dumb I thought it said "see my empire" instead of "seat by the pyre" 💀💀💀

[@lipe3cosa]

Thanks

[@alonewanderer4697]

you forgot the yes at the very start

[@ktammi]

That "I´m your rock baby" just changed my life

[@darrenburdismusic9593]

The vocals on this album are immaculate. His voice has gotten better and better with every album.

[@streamer_services]

Im a Ghost purist....been around since number 1.....i wanted to hate this...but i dont....thank you Tobias for still doing what you set out to do cause you are a rock and dont back down.

[@edwardjaniszewski2890]

Tobias could put out an album of bubblegum pop with the Ghost name on it and I'd listen to it. The man paid his dues in a lot of bands that didn't go much of anywhere (Superior/Repugnant/Crashdiet/ Subvision/MCC). He's found a shtick that works and he's riding it as far as he can. Good on him!

[@herrwahnsinn4229]

@@edwardjaniszewski2890 European metal cannot fail at least for the time behing. Every album, I listen to primarily German metals, is growing on the next one, bangers etc, totally badass...

[@JaCkcape000]

Keep paying him, he's created the best product he can. Ghost is an amazing project

[@JaCkcape000]

@@edwardjaniszewski2890 this is pretty much bubblegum ROCK. and it works so well. Much love to tobias jens forge

[@JaCkcape000]

@@edwardjaniszewski2890 I hope MCC get a break because Martin is an incredible songwriter

[@SpookieVonDookie]

the harmonics on that main riff sustain me

[@joehernandez4919]

Not to mention the solo! Song is incredible on so many levels.

[@billymuellerTikTok]

Mirror mirror by Don Dokken

[@AntoineWG]

I'm afraid they'll never top Imperia. They set their bar extremely high.

[@kuromyou7969]

Don't be. Have faith in the Dark Lord and his unholy grace, Papa.

[@stevendufour]

Same thing was said with prequelle. But Ghost really outdid themselves with Impera.

[@windfall9]

Imperia is the weakest album they come up with griftwood is the only ok (not good but ok) song in it. People are saying this album is the best probably never heard ghost's signature songs. ( There are actually many good songs but lets say like square hammer just to give an example.)

[@HowlingUnderdogFilms]

I stumbled across this band by accident when Ritual came out. It blew me away and I've been a fan ever since. So glad to see Ghost get the love they deserve.

[@dorkknight86]

The devil made them do it

[@Charlyedgar]

One of the best song of IMPERA.

[@bencapili1955]

Ghost are the masters of melodies. This album is truly a marvel

[@ronaldnock9666]

Ghost is the best band in the 21 century!

[@tjdhoest7747]

Song after song is a hit! They out did themselves with this album.

[@alan181090]

*He, because was Tobias only

[@wessley4606]

@@alan181090 thats bollocks.

[@alan181090]

@@wessley4606 that's the reality 🤷🏽

[@KaktusGalaktus]

@@alan181090 what is a Tobias? You mean the dead pope guy that sings?

[@RabidSloth77]

@@KaktusGalaktus Yes. His name is Tobias Forge.

[@zombiecranez]

ghost's music ages like fine wine, at the start your a little confused and don't know how to feel, but as it goes on you get more and more into it

[@Gleandra]

This album is an inconceivable masterpiece. All of these songs are instant superhits.

[@thepoptart141]

Maybe try Meliora

[@EmeritusIV616]

meliora is amazing too@@thepoptart141

[@coorslightly]

GHOST is nominated for ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR with Impera!!!! Nov. 20, 2022 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

[@ericbolton9512]

This isn't even their peak! I thought the band peaked with Meliora. Boy! I am thankful that I was wrong! Prequelle was amazing, and so is Impera! I love you guys so much! Tobias, if you see any of these comments, you are an absolute HERO! An inspiration to so many of us. We love you.

[@beth2137]

Listening to these new songs in order as released on the album.. I feel like Ghost is taking us through the decades with each song. Love it!

[@michaelpartington996]

One of my favorites from this album. Catchy song. A great throwback song to the 80s hair metal days.

[@albertandrews130]

As they shall.

[@stefanburns3797]

That “holy mother” part. Just wow

[@johannesclips1685]

you shine like the sun and the moon and the stars in the sky!! fucking great

[@Myl0.livinghere]

​@@johannesclips1685 YES

[@itemushmush]

i get chills when it segues into the 'holy mother' part

[@bronsonjohnson9019]

This fuckin slaps. “The disdained and abhorred lash of the senate’s whip, it’s a power trip.” How does he think of this?! I need to take a lyric writing course.

[@A_Ducky]

Or thesaurus

[@bronsonjohnson9019]

@@A_Ducky oR tHeSauRus

[@jadephillips8106]

@@bronsonjohnson9019 🤣🤣

[@Neddicus]

@@A_Ducky 🤓

[@hihowareyou9490]

@@A_Ducky Hi. I recently tried writing lyrics with a thesaurus like Ghost. It kept giving me synonyms instead of nuanced metaphors that rhymed with my previous lines. Plz help or lend me your thesaurus so I can also be a genius.

[@IanTrent16]

This whole album is phenomenal. I just found out that they sell this album on cassette.....easiest $15.00 I've ever spent.

[@katiekanitz5593]

It just makes perfect sense to me for it to be on cassette. It BELONGS on cassette. I may be buying it now. Thanks.

[@LoudnessJP]

I have Meliora and Infest on LP and cassette. Seems to be unable to find it on the floor here or anywhere nearby?

[@j.gar66]

This is easily my second favorite from the new songs that we’re barely getting tonight right after ‘Darkness At The Heart Of My Love’

[@KeepChessSimple]

Funny. I like the whole album but 'Darkness at..' even has a super horrible 'let the audiance clap along' part. I don't know if I should like it or hate it.

[@j.gar66]

@@KeepChessSimple I thought it was a bit cheesy too, but upon repeated listenings, I’ve grown to love it.

[@Max-nm2pt]

Every song is a BANGER! This album is just perfect.

[@Cantstandtherock]

I wish it was a double album, makes me want MORE!!!

[@PapaEmeritus_4evr]

Perfect? I wouldn't go that far. But I respect your opinion.🤘

[@drachireidnoc6659]

@@PapaEmeritus_4evr I don’t like sand

[@PapaEmeritus_4evr]

@@drachireidnoc6659 It's coarse, and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere!

[@SirDuck3]

​@@drachireidnoc6659Don't talk shit about sand.

[@nyxnocturna]

This album has so nostalgic feelings. It's like i'm watching my whole life and it's the end.. but feeling so warm, happy and crying at the same time

[@markatkinson5102]

This is one of the best rock albums ever made. Saying that in this day and age seems crazy but this album will be talked about for generations to come.

[@pjeffries301]

Yes.

[@markatkinson5102]

@@dootdoot94xo44 I look forward to an unscheduled appearance from him then 👍

[@vespass225]

@@dootdoot94xo44 Would be nice to meet the guy, but no, not very likely....! Ghost on the other hand, is our saviour of today.

[@ericy1005]

This band has so many epic songs. Tobias is a songwriting machine! And the production on this is massive. Sounds epic cranked in the car.

[@iamavoidtrippergutterslush666]

Yes I do it everyday bought the limited golden cassette and blast it everyday to work and back really helps with everything 🕯️🙏🤘🙏🕯️

[@Childofbhaal]

Fredrik Akesson is a freaking monster dude. I’m so happy he was involved in the recording of the guitar in this album. It really shines in these tracks

[@MegaThrasher95]

Fuck yes! So glad he’s on this record.

[@vikasbiliye5023]

Whoa i didnt know about this

[@espenmauseth1284]

The guitar is literally clipping on every occasion it gets to consume the soundscape.

[@tinachristine7966]

My favorite freaking song off of this album...Grammy worthy this album is!!! Great job!!!

[@albertandrews130]

A sure thing for metal of the year, possibly album of the year. Brilliant.

[@shariblack4128]

Yessssssssssss❣️ Yesssssssss❣️ Yesssssssss❣️. A melody that gets stuck in my head . . . And never ever suffer again. I ADORE GHOST! Tobias vocals and frontman magic, harmonic guitars, cool background vocals! Lyrics! Be my rock, baby, and don't back down. 😊

[@buddythecat4675]

Upon listening to the album from end to end maybe 30-40 times, "Griftwood" stands out to me as the best overall track. There's points where I've listened to it 10 times in a row. There are so many little fills, riffs and awesome things going on.

[@LaneMaxfield]

Same! It captures so much in just five minutes, musically and lyrically. It's one of those songs where I'm happy to have it stuck in my head.

[@highroader2112]

OMG, this is about the tenth time I’ve heard it today! What a great feeling!

[@melodicmoth762]

i bet that 'Holy mother!' is gonna have the same energy as 'Lucifer!' from the beginning of con clavi con dio in the concert!

[@tclt18]

Ghost. Clergy. Director. If you see this. This song is an absolute work of art. Along with this entire album. This is my new favorite Ghost song and holy shit it is so so sooooo effing good.

[@prisciladimuccio]

I agree

[@CrAnJiS_]

Thank you Ghost for being the Ambassador for Rock during these lean times.

[@kuromyou7969]

Right?! I remember the first time I heard Rats. I was instantly interested. It sounded so different from everything else on the radio at the time, which I felt had been getting stale.

[@rotomen]

This song is an unexpected slap. When I saw the titles this wasn't one I expected to be one of my favorites. I was so wrong. I love it.

[@supersithlord]

This is a perfect rock song. Keep in mind, I was around when Boston and Kiss were new. The lyrics are evocative and provocative, sung melodically. The guitar has great melody and proper crunchy distortion. The rhythm section is pounding. Perfect arrangement and mixing. This is as good as rock and roll gets.

[@Lawaro-fm4fb]

I can't get enough of this sound. It takes me back to 2022 where I had the chance to sing with them on stage !

[@eduardogreco4423]

Griftwood is the most outstanding song of the whole album, absolute brilliant song! Best (YES) Ghost song since Square Hammer!! I can’t recall getting so excited about a song before, maybe when Square was released and only!! Ghost did it again! There ain’t no other band like them! Fly, Ghost, Fly!!!!

[@Cantstandtherock]

The playing on this album is SMOKIN'! That solo has serious shred factor but so melodic. It's like if Brian May and Yngwie had a swedish love child!

[@PapaEmeritus_4evr]

It's not "our new square hammer". Might be yours, but not mine or many others. Square hammer still had that darkness that this song doesn't. After the Square Hammer ep, Ghost morphed into a completely different Ghost. I know why Tobias did it and know it had to be done as I've mentioned before, so I won't mention it again.

[@PapaEmeritus_4evr]

@@Cantstandtherock That's the guitarist from Opeth.

[@Cantstandtherock]

@@PapaEmeritus_4evr I know

[@eduardogreco4423]

@@Cantstandtherock I love that solo escalation and the sequence “Holy Mother” This song is absolutely perfect!!!

[@joneutz]

I didn’t fully appreciate Griftwood upon my first listen, but now I see it’s the best song on Impera

[@LoudnessJP]

That's generally how it always is for me and so many others when a new Ghost records usually goes like this: Any song that i dismiss as decent / good enough will end up as one of my discography favorites within a week. Usually takes x amount of listens and becoming used to the light situation

[@purple_skies05]

This song feels like a traumatized ex-christian finally being taken away from the toxicity of the church by the very people they were taught to fear and reject. Opening their eyes and being guided by them and shown their actual worth. "Are you righteous? Yes, you are, and you deserve everything you wanted that they told you you couldn't have. And I will be here to guide you as you receive it."

[@Ithirahad]

I'm pretty sure it's the opposite - an indictment of big national-scale religious leaders and the "faith industry" such as it is. Particularly evangelical megachurches.

[@lanimorris2462]

I saw in an interview that this song is about Mike Pence.

[@LoboEye]

Song was written about Mike Pence and his role in January 6th terror attack on the U.S. Capital building.

[@AyCarranzaProductions]

Ah, yet another earworm by Ghost that I won’t be able to get out of my head because it’s so damn catchy.❤

[@Marianaemine]

Like a trip down memory lane, straight through the greatest metal highways of the 80s, this song just makes it happen. Absolutely beautiful!

[@eliasainsworth2002]

My favourite song from IMPERA album... ♥

[@ChicPolarBear]

Ghost deserves to win several Grammys for this awesome album!

[@martinberglund1065]

Did i fall in love with Ghost all over again? YES!!!!

[@anshuuu9708]

Papa 🥺🥺

[@vespass225]

How could you not? This is unbelievably good, and consistent over the entire album. Don't really get it. Tobias is a monster of a songwriter.

[@martinberglund1065]

@@vespass225 You are right. Griftwood is amazing. What don't you get? Tobias writes super lyrics. However i don't agree the album as a whole holds the same high quality as "Griftwood".

[@vespass225]

@@martinberglund1065 Well, I don't get how Tobias managed to gather such a number of strong songs on the same album, which I obviously was not entirely alone feeling !

[@docproc144]

That “I’m your rock baby!” part hits like a truck every time 🤘🔥

[@nicholasspangler4707]

This is literally my favorite song in the world right now. This entire album is amazing! 🔥🔥🔥

[@kuei1811]

2 am here in my country. Refreshing since 9pm

[@retrokiller1741]

Yeeeeees

[@Ash-fr2hv]

even the "yes"s alone honestly give me life. i could listen to this forever

[@timmoyer7131]

Hell yes. Favorite so far on this album!

[@AntonyBrimsted]

Have been listening to this album for at least 6 months and is still growing on me. Spillways video fantastic. Griftwood favourite track. Ghost are a real treat for us

[@agnaldopintodeoliveira3727]

I love it when the Papa says "Yes" in the chorus lol it's crazy! 🤘

[@josh_fisher]

Absolutely loving the new album. Can't wait to get my pre-order in the mail with the booklet and poster.

[@zvendiearschficker6664]

Same. I’m stuck here on YT because Loma Vista hasn’t even shipped out my order. I’m a bit of a vinyl dork.

[@josh_fisher]

@@zvendiearschficker6664 I really want to get a record player so I can start collecting vinyl records.

[@prisciladimuccio]

8.38 AM in Argentina with Ghost!!

[@ashemobaby]

I read an article that Joe Elliot loves this album so I had to check it out. I'm impressed! Definitely hear the 80s influence and I'm loving it!

[@valeriekrueger91]

Ghost are my reason for living. I've waited all my life for this band. Now I can die happy when my time comes😊🎉

[@josephdooo3139]

I have been listening to them since 2016 and every album kept getting better n better. This album has the sound he wanted. The catchy hooks n chorus and of course Yes!! Great band . They really blew me away after seeing them live. I will go to every show that comes my way

[@itemushmush]

Havent seen them live yet! When they head to Europe I will pay whatever I need to get tickets and travel

[@mcmillen56]

Months later and this song has only become better. Tobias, you’re a god damned genius

[@danwholikespie]

This song is straight fire!!! Why is it not a single!?!?

[@godstoghostsvolleyball6789]

They nailed it on this song… Van Halen esque Aint’ Talkin’ ‘bout love guitar intro, super catchy lyrics and harmonies like Def Leppard, the break down during the middle of the song… Ripping guitar solo…. At loss for words to say how this takes me back to my youth in the 80’s. Amazing.

[@PopROCKSLive]

THIS is how you show you're influenced by mid 80's rock without being a direct rip off. Brilliant work!

[@rolanddeschain6089]

Yeah. i feel the vibe. But Ghost somehow do not feel like one of those "yeah they sound like an 80s band" - bands. They sound fresh and exciting.

[@Agostoic]

They're a total 80s sound rip off tho lol

[@madguitarist]

That main riff is straight out of the Van Halen masterclass, and I'm here for it.

[@brandonboe2286]

I'm 47 and these guys somehow take the 70s and 80s arena rock and metal somehow meld it with this eerie, cosmic other wordly sound..

[@thundarrisaboss2725]

​@@brandonboe2286 a couple years younger, but same thing.

[@gonelmao]

Each song in this album is a masterpiece. That's rare with modern albums

[@JBarbourx279]

I swear this band just keeps getting better with time.

[@jamesgarrett9735]

I only wish there were 6 more songs on this album! Best band in the world!!!

[@Theabsolution86]

You are everything to me Papa and the Cardinal. TF, never stop doing what you love. Your biggest fan is always with you, I'm sure. ❤️

[@spooktoken]

This song deserves so much more credit its so good

[@davidnicholson52]

The increasing impact with each consecutive “Holy Mother” with the chorus really hits you and gives you goosebumps.

[@echo_94]

Love that the guitar intro on this track is the Square hammer intro

[@silversapindaceae]

It's the same chord progression

[@lisamccoy6514]

Great song im all over the house dancing 🎵💗😈👻😈👻 thank you again Tobias for bringing back the happy!!!

[@GraemeLeighton]

There is nothing quite like a 5am upload from GHOST !!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏻

[@robbrown391]

It was a Midnight download here on the East Coast of the U.S

[@theoneeyeddragon8761]

It was 11pm in Texas and now I’ll be up all night!

[@Viper505repiV1]

11 here. Which was perfect because I got off work at 11.

[@GraemeLeighton]

Sorry should’ve posted location, 5am in the UK 👍🏻

[@MrKevlar83]

Being a young man from Utah and an ex mormon the first lines "suffering for the lord is not easy thing" hits so hard for me.

[@nightfire144]

I thought sound like this was gone. I can feel from music again....thanks Ghost

[@josefdez4691]

Best ROCK ever! Thanks God for bring us such a great music band in 2022. Its a miracle.

[@DerDrako]

I think it is rather funny, to thank god for a band, that has a satanic theme.

[@_M0MSY_]

@@DerDrako CALL ME MEPHISTOPHELES ;)

[@DerDrako]

@@_M0MSY_ Ja, nicht nur das. Gut die meisten Leute wissen nicht wer Mephistopheles ist, aber wir wissens ja besser. ;)