The Pope will open new paths for the band
Recently , Ghost announced during a show that the group will be led by a new Papa Emeritus. There, Papa Emeritus III was removed from the stage by security guards, and a few seconds later, they returned bringing the new member to the front of the stage.
Wearing an oxygen mask, the man picks up the microphone and introduces himself: “I am Papa Emeritus Zero. The party is over and now a new era begins. The Middle Ages begin now .” Five months later, Ghost returns, confirming that a new Papa Emeritus will lead the band into its new phase.
In a video released by Ghost, we see a nun talking to Papa Emeritus Zero about the new era: “We need a young, resilient leader with sexual charisma. Someone like you when you were younger .” She goes on to say that she will need his help with the new Pope who is on his way, and then his shadow appears.
The video is the first episode of a web series the band created to promote their work. It's still unknown when the new Papa will be officially introduced to fans, but the band will be embarking on a new tour in May, raising expectations that we'll see him soon.
The change of the Papa is a band tradition of bringing in a new character each cycle to guide the new album, however the singer behind Papa remains Tobias Forge.
