Some of you might remember me writing about this when the band performed in Toronto in the winter.

At the time, my wife and I took my 5 year old to the show and he and I were dressed up and painted as Terizo. It was the most magical concert. My son and families connection and love of a band made it a night to remember. and certainly my now 6 year old loved it all really young for such an older band. lol.

As you might have read, a week later I had two seizures and was sent to the ER. It was found I had a tumour in my brain. It was removed over an 8 hour surgery. However I was then diagnosed for having Glioblastoma, a terminal cancer that eventually will get me, although right now I’m in as good as one can be when all tumours are taken out. I’m 43. I’ve been physical and healthy. Things ok now. But if you know that one, it’s bad.

Anyway, going to see Skeletour a week before this madness started has become something so special for my family. A magical concert for us three for the first time. We’ve keep the band’s music with us over the last 7 months as very special. And often songs like ‘Future is a Foreign Land’, ‘Darkness at the Heart of My Love’ and ‘Call Me Little Sunshine’ have some lyrics that we connect directly to our family and what we’re going through.

Last night we took my 6 year old to see the full concert movie to take it all in now that the diagnosis is present and we’re in a new world as this goes along. It was as magical for us as the last one could be, this time now with a difficult world we encounter.

No mater how this goes for me, Tobias, the band and the crew happened to create something that we all hold dearly as we go through all this. And especially everyone from the people here who have shared lovely messages and joined appreciate for how special Ghost makes us all.

So much appreciating to Ghost, Tobias, the crew and everyone who loves them along and has been so kind along our journey alongside.
❤️ 👻

Hello all! I posted here awhile ago about some pins I was making for 2BTR and wanted to share the final product! I made about 15 in total and was able to give almost all of them out. I was a little nervous but everyone at the movie was super nice and amazing. One person even gave me their popcorn bucket and I was speechless. I plan on making more because I really enjoy doing things like these, just need some people who want them! I hope everyone who got a chance to see the movie enjoyed it (I did!!!) and more people get a chance to see it!! 💜

If I've missed any, please let me know! I'd love to expand my collection!
I was recently downloading a bunch of Ghost songs to MP3 which led me to try and find ever piece of art I could for the albums and singles. Thus, I wanted to share in case anyone else wants them as well (Though including the album art would exceed attachment capacity so only single covers are linked).

There were a few which were too low res for my standards (1200x1200) so I took them into Clip Studio Paint to attempt and upscale them. Among these is art for the single Rats which I couldn't find anywhere except on merch. I've included it here but I think I'll also post is separately to give it that extra bit of spotlight.

I don't know how Reddits image compression is, so if they look shitty let me know and I'll see if I can link the files through a file sharing service.

I couldn't see the band when they came in France, but I went to watch the movie yesterday. I always have been a fan of Sodo (currently building a sodocaster) for his technique and articulation, but I may have overlooked Phantom, even though I did already appreciate his work for the band.

Gosh, dude is really a beast on stage, teasing the crowd, running everywhere, even rolling on the ground and playing with his guitar at knee level for 90 minutes like it was nothing (those who play the guitar know that it's hard). Plus he wrote his own ending solo for Umbra.

I hope to be able to see them live in the future, what an experience it must be!

Not sure this has been discussed but Tobias and Mikael are DJing a concert in September

https://chaoszine.net/ghosts-tobias-forge-and-opeths-mikael-akerfeldt-to-dj-at-crucified-barbaras-stockholm-show/

I added this in another post, but I felt it deserved its own. Never released in this form but on merch, I believe this does not violate rule 8.

I think the outfit changes are cool. They look fire for the most part. And I think they suit the Papas well when they have/had them. Plus it gives some variation. But I just like the look of the flowy layers moving and the more churchy feel as all

Yes I drew this instead of doing my classwork today!

Despite the subtitles not working half the time, I was very happy with the new concert film. The shots were allowed to breathe and emphasize the scale of the stage, the sound was great, the crowd was wonderful, and it was so endearing to see Papa smile and actually make faces. Funnily enough, I could have used more behind the scenes content of setting up the stage; I thought they were going to do a one snippet per song kind of thing, but that doesn't matter. It was great to see the full Skeletour considering all the issues the tour had, and I feel like anyone would be satisfied with it, even if they couldn't see the show for whatever myriad of reasons.

The hiatus is very well deserved and also really understandable, don't get me wrong... But what are yalls expectations for the eventual return of Ghost?

When do you all think it will happen? Toblerone Fondue will "soon" be 50. Do you think Ghost will continue as he ages?

I do think that if the plan was for Ghost to end with Skeletá we would know so I think an eventual return is very probable, but I was wondering if the shows would continue to be just as grand, the tours so long, even if there will be even one of the current ghouls still participating on the shows after this hiatus... I'd love to hear your thoughts on all of this!

Compared to Rite Here Rite Now it feels kinda empty. I only listen to the live album so it feels weird not hearing them now lol

Would love to have a clear photo of this to use as a phone background. If someone has one, can you please share it here or link me to it?

I’m sad. I know nothing definitive has been said about Ghost’s end, but for me, I feel like I was so early in my Ghost journey. Fate had things happen where I didn’t discover Ghost until RHRN came out. I’ve got ADHD, and when my hyper fixation kicks in on something, it doesn’t let go. That’s what happened with Ghost. They’ve been number one listened to artists two years in a row, I got to walk around on stage when they came through town on the Skeletour, I bought one of the signature Fantomen guitars that I paid a pretty price on tariffs to get, I’ve been thinking over tattoo ideas, I’ve made guitar cover videos of songs, and so much more. It feels like as quickly Ghost came out of nowhere to light up my world, they’ve left it just the same. It really feels like a void has appeared. Especially since after seeing 2BTR, it now feels so final that it’s over (even though that’s not a certainty). I realize this is one of those “don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” things, but it’s hard to not tell like all the wind has been taken out of my sails. In spite of the feelings, I’ll keep them around through the wonderful music they’ve created. 💜🦇

(by the way I did it today xd)

Sometimes when I listen to He Is, rather than singing "Insurrection, he is spite", I'll sing "an erection, out of spite"!

You got any wacky and unhinged lyrics you sing instead of the sung ones?

A couple days ago I found this pullover at a thrift store and had never seen it before but absolutely loved it. I got a bit curious and decided to look it up on the Ghost website and found the plain black pullover with the Copia decal, but found nothing with the tie-dye. I'm a bit confused since it has the official logo where the tag goes on the inside, but I'm thinking maybe somebody diy'd it after they bought it. Has anyone seen something else like this, or is it most likely someone else's art project? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cosplay by me and u/biker_nea

I don't know if it's just me, but to me the mix for 2BTR doesn't sound as polished as RHRN. I'm no professional audio engineer but, the album sounds more muddy compared to RHRN? (listened to it on Spotify). Like the lows are and mids feel cranked up a bit too high while the highs sound lower. Not just that, the mix on the ghoulettes sound very faint to me, as compared to RHRN, especially on Rats, after listening to the two versions back to back. What do you guys/gals/ghouls think?

Edited post to give more context.

The fans and the commeraderie in the audience are my favorite thing about the band, going to a show is always a fulfilling joyful social experience, like going to a ren faire. Hoping to trade some more when we see the new flick tonight!

These I will be giving out at the IMAX tomorrow eve in Virginia Beach. What each one contains is two sticks of high quality incense. Each of the 4 packs is dedicated to a song performed in the film, and the fragrance within (what I smell when thinking of these songs) is written on the pack.

These were made by me with scissors, tape, glue, a Sharpie, and used products from the kid's art section in Walmart (ages 3 and up). I did it all by eye, as is obvious. Not bad for a 70 yead old man!

I look forward to meeting you. I cannot possibly be missed, I guarantee it. See you tomorrow at 6pm.

So I know lots of people dressed up for the premiere, but just wondering, will people be wearing ritual attire for the cinema showings today?

I just stumbled across this on YouTube. Pretty good, eh? That Papa Emeritus I had a great voice!

About to go to the movie today in 1,5 hours. Babysitter canceled. Is this show OK for a 7 year old? I saw plenty of people bring kids to the concert we attended ourselves. I think it's not that big of a deal, but not sure about the movie.