Ghost B.C. on Nameless Ghouls, Satan, and ABBA  Categories:
Interview  Like most of it's traditions of which Sweden has
many, Death Metal is a pervasively dark and sorrow-driven force
in the the country's music history. With many brands of
heaviness in it's ranks the band Ghost (or Ghost B.C. as they
are known stateside) stand out as one that seemingly came from
out of nowhere. Vaporizing into form as the hooded spiritual
beings lead by the skull-faced "Pope", Papa Emeritus II, the
band manages to create and capture a dark and gloomy,
satanically-inspired persona that visually enhances and
solidifies the band's overall concept.  While no one really
knows who the actual band members are, they aren't the first
band in history to create their own mythology but have since
created a sound and characteristics that make their live show a
must-see theatrical experience.  Their new record released this
month, Infestissuma, further elaborates upon the band's
exploration of satanic themes in modern-day society. With a p