Aria van Weye 
Swedish Satanic metal overlords Ghost return with Skeleta, their most synth-drenched, riff-heavy, emotionally potent work to date. With Papa V Perpetua now fully taking the throne, Ghost weaves a dark, theatrical journey that touches on the afterlife, love, damnation, and disco ball-lit despair. Each track is a chapter in a sonic grimoire that’s both devilishly danceable and emotionally immersive.
Peacefield
Opening the album with grandeur, “Peacefield” launches us into the void with choral harmonies that sound straight out of a cathedral built on synth. Released just yesterday as the third single, it’s pure Ghost magic—an infectious 80s-laced anthem with glimmering guitar leads and a chorus that refuses to leave your skull. It’s the sonic equivalent of a neon exorcism, and you’ll love every second of your possession.
Lachryma
Melancholy has never sounded so beautiful. “Lachryma” is Ghost at their most vulnerable—drenched in 80s balladry, layered with cascading guitar work and vocals that ache with emotion. There’s a softness to the instrumentation that enhances the haunting lyrics, creating a soundscape where pain and beauty coexist. It’s the soundtrack to heartbreak in a velvet cape.
Satanized
The first taste we got of Skeleta, “Satanized” introduced the flamboyant fury of Papa V Perpetua. With its pulse-pounding beat and one of the catchiest choruses in Ghost history, this track is an unapologetic banger. The music video’s theatrical visuals only amplify its power—this is arena Satanic pop at its best. Prepare to be converted.
Guiding Lights
Cue the lighters and emotional whiplash—“Guiding Lights” brings a nostalgic early 90s ballad vibe, with stratospheric vocals and a goosebump-inducing guitar solo that channels the ghosts of alt rock past. This is the moment of the album where time slows, hearts break, and you realize Ghost can just as easily guide your soul as they can steal it.
DeProfundis Borealis
This one’s for the diehard fans. “DeProfundis Borealis” is Ghost going full throttle—wicked guitar riffs, haunting backup vocals, and a galloping drumline that would make even the most stoic headbang. The sleek, sinister delivery of the vocals paired with the dark choral layers makes this track feel like a séance mid-moshpit.
Cenotaph
“Cenotaph” is a riff-fueled, ghoul-led masterpiece. With unapologetically indulgent solos and a tempo that rides the line between fun and feral, this song radiates Van Halen energy with Ghost’s signature satanic elegance. You can almost picture the Nameless Ghouls grinning through their masks while shredding this live.
Missoula Amori
This track dips into the Gothic and seductive. With its dark, beat-driven opening and sultry lyricism, “Missoula Amori” is intoxicating. The pulsing rhythm and rich vocals make this one of the sexiest tracks Ghost has ever released—less fire and brimstone, more velvet and venom.
Marks of the Evil One
A love letter to 80s horror metal, “Marks of the Evil One” is soaked in vocal prowess and lyrical storytelling. Guitars are deliciously crunchy, but it’s the vocals that steal the soul here—building to a shadowy twist mid-song that could easily score the climax of a retro slasher flick. Camp and carnage in perfect harmony.
Umbrea
Synths whisper us into “Umbrea,” a lush gothic rock ballad that radiates with heartbreak and haunted romance. The beat is mesmerizing, but it’s the unhinged, glorious guitar solo that truly possesses the listener. The song unravels like a séance-laced love letter—twisted, tender, and utterly unforgettable.
Excelsis
As tradition demands, Ghost closes with drama and doom. “Excelsis” is slow, sorrowful, and soul-stirring. It starts with hushed, almost resigned vocals, unfolding into a slow rock ballad soaked in fatalism. With lyrics contemplating death and solitude, it recalls early Smashing Pumpkins in its emotional rawness. It’s a final curtain fall that leaves you chilled and moved.
Ghost has always balanced the sacred and the profane with theatrical brilliance, but Skeleta may be their most complete spiritual offering yet. Whether you’re swaying to synths or stomping to solos, one thing’s for certain—you’ll be Satanized by the end of it.
Check out the new album here!
