Ghost in the world today. And much of this popularity is due, in addition to the music, to the mystery and the story behind the group's entire fantasy world.
Beyond being a band, Ghost behaves like an institution whose workings existed long before the musical group's founding: there are mysterious members, characters from their own universe, and a good dose of blasphemy. Do you know all about it?
In this quiz, we want to know how much you know about Ghost and all the imagery surrounding the band. Let's go!
Results
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Your position: Beginner in Metal. You have a long way to go, but don't get discouraged!
#1. What is Ghost's debut album?
Wrong! Ghost released their first album, Opus Eponymous, on October 18, 2010.
#2. What is the theme of the song "Monstrance Clock"?
Wrong! The central theme of the song is sex in the guise of a satanic ritual.
#3. What is the name of the mysterious and anonymous cult from which the characters in Ghost emerged?
Wrong! The band calls itself The Clergy to communicate with its fans.
#4. In 2016, Ghost won a Grammy for the song "From the Pinnacle to the Pit". True or false?
Wrong! Ghost was nominated and won the Best Metal Performance category in 2016 with the song “Cirice”, from the album Meliora (2015).
#5. Who is the current patriarch of The Clergy?
Wrong! With each new cycle, the patriarch and leader of the group changes roles. Papa Emeritus IV was introduced in 2018 and has been in the band ever since.
#6. What is the name of the musician who founded Ghost and is the man behind the Popes?
Wrong! The man behind Ghost is Tobias Forge.
#7. What are the musicians who accompany the designated leader on stage called?
Wrong! Nameless Ghouls is the name given to the musicians who accompany the leader on stage.
#8. Which celebrity has ever performed anonymously with Ghost at a show?
Wrong! A Nameless Ghoul claimed that Dave Grohl has attended some Ghost shows in disguise. Dave Grohl has not confirmed the story, and the Ghouls are keeping the details of when this happened a secret.
#9. What are Ghost fans called?
Wrong! The correct term to refer to Ghost fans is: Ghoul (masc) and Ghuleh (fem).
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