Ghost BC is a Swedish rock band formed in 2006. The band is known for its theatrical live performances and its members appearing in hooded robes and anonymity. Their music blends heavy metal, hard rock, and psychedelic rock with dark and satirical lyrics inspired by horror and occult themes.
Ghost BC was formed in Linköping, Sweden by Tobias Forge, who goes by the stage name Papa Emeritus.
Their debut album Opus Eponymous was released in 2010 and received critical acclaim.
In 2017, Forge revealed his identity as the band's singer and mastermind.
Over the years, the band has gone through several member changes while maintaining its signature sound and image.
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Ghost BC's debut album, featuring hit songs such as "Elizabeth" and "Con Clavi Con Dio". The album is a homage to classic heavy metal with a modern twist.
The band's third album, featuring hit singles "Cirice" and "From the Pinnacle to the Pit", which helped the band earn a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2016.
The band's fourth album, featuring hit singles "Rats" and "Dance Macabre". The album explores the idea of death during a time of plague and features a more pop-oriented sound compared to the band's earlier work.
Tobias Forge, who performs under the stage names Papa Emeritus and Cardinal Copia, is the band's lead vocalist and mastermind.
Ghost BC's music can be described as a blend of heavy metal, hard rock and psychedelic rock, with dark and satirical lyrics inspired by horror and occult themes.
The band's members wear masks and robes to maintain their anonymity and to enhance their theatrical live performances. The hooded robes are also inspired by the Catholic Church and papal attire.
Yes, Ghost BC won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2016 for the song "Cirice". The band also won several awards in their home country of Sweden.
Other bands that are similar to Ghost BC in terms of sound and image include Marilyn Manson, Alice Cooper, and King Diamond.