If You Have Ghost, You Have Everything.

ToyMachine78 · 12/20/2016, 11:02 PM

crazydean · 12/20/2016, 11:44 PM

I see that guy is wearing ceremonial vestments. Is this one of those Christian rock bands?

ToyMachine78 · 12/21/2016, 12:37 AM

Quote from: crazydean on 12/20/2016, 11:44 PMI see that guy is wearing ceremonial vestments. Is this one of those Christian rock bands?

Troll

jperryss · 12/21/2016, 08:28 AM

I saw them when they opened for Opeth/Mastodon back in 2012 and again this past summer at Revolution Rock Fest in CT. Picked up their first album a couple days later and it's still one of my favorites.

The lyrics are ridiculous but how about that cover art...

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JoshTurboTrollX · 12/21/2016, 11:35 AM

The Song "He Is" reminds me a bit of some mega church chanting song, but with more realistic meaning and awesomeness!

I always picture Cthulhu rising from the ocean and crowds of mindless HuMans waltzing into the waters with eyes bleeding.

TheClash603 · 12/22/2016, 08:24 AM

So they are less exciting GWAR? I listened to a few songs, music was good, but singer wasn't for me. Bring Back the Bomb.

Galder · 12/22/2016, 10:28 AM

f4cking love these guys

ToyMachine78 · 12/22/2016, 10:36 AM

Quote from: TheClash603 on 12/22/2016, 08:24 AMSo they are less exciting GWAR? I listen to a fee songs, music was good, but singer wasn't for me. Bring Back the Bomb.

Not as exciting as GWAR. You won't see George Bush fed to a mutant vagina, to be puked back out over the audience.

But as musicians, they are much more talented than Gwar. I've seen both, and I'll take Ghost any day.

Dicer · 12/22/2016, 10:41 AM

All hail to the King baby...

Galder · 12/22/2016, 11:14 AM

Quote from: Dicer on 12/22/2016, 10:41 AMAll hail to the King baby...

That's the Fing spirit!!!

Galder · 12/22/2016, 11:20 AM

And to blend the mix a bit more: https://youtu.be/LnFJJfwiwb4

ToyMachine78 · 12/22/2016, 05:37 PM

Here's a great one... Rerecording of the original, but Damn... My preferred version

I love Alex Skolnick

JoshTurboTrollX · 12/28/2016, 02:46 PM

Why don't we just start sharing awesome bands here? lol-

How about Lordi?

geise · 01/04/2017, 08:09 PM

I listened to these guys back in 2011 and thought they were all right. Not my thing. No way would I ever realize they'd get this big. Soon my kid can get their shirts at Hot Topics. I used to think "Man these lyrics are actually really Satanic and I listen to all kinds of Death/Black metal" Maybe it really is just for show like old Slayer.

ToyMachine78 · 01/04/2017, 10:56 PM

Quote from: geise on 01/04/2017, 08:09 PMI listened to these guys back in 2011 and thought they were all right. Not my thing. No way would I ever realize they'd get this big. Soon my kid can get their shirts at Hot Topics. I used to think "Man these lyrics are actually really Satanic and I listen to all kinds of Death/Black metal" Maybe it really is just for show like old Slayer.

Are you referencing Ghost or Lord I?

geise · 01/05/2017, 08:40 AM

Ghost.

JoshTurboTrollX · 01/05/2017, 09:51 AM

Quote from: geise on 01/05/2017, 08:40 AMGhost.

bob · 01/05/2017, 10:34 AM

pops ghostly

ToyMachine78 · 01/05/2017, 10:49 AM

Quote from: geise on 01/05/2017, 08:40 AMGhost.

Yeah it's a little different. A lot of bands sing about satanic themes, but ghost is more like praise music for satan, which really makes it much creepier and unsettling IMO.

I really like their music. It has progressive leanings, and the vocals are refreshing.

Its a nice change to listen to darker themed music that isn't a mish mash of growling and blast beat drumming.

NightWolve · 01/05/2017, 04:00 PM

Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 12/21/2016, 11:35 AMThe Song "He Is"

He almost reminds me of R.E.M. there. Could go a lot further without the Satan shtick but whatever, heh.

JoshTurboTrollX · 01/05/2017, 04:41 PM

Quote from: NightWolve on 01/05/2017, 04:00 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 12/21/2016, 11:35 AMThe Song "He Is"
He almost reminds me of R.E.M. there. Could go a lot further without the Satan shtick but whatever, heh.

pfft, I'd say they've gotten farther because of the schtick. Bands that leave a lasting memory go places. There are plenty (brazillions) of really talented bands that just fall between the cracks.

geise · 01/05/2017, 07:02 PM

...especially brazillion thrash bands. Regarding Ghost I don't think it's schtick. Which is why I don't understand the huge popularity with them. Even when I first listened to them I was like "man these really are dark satanic lyrics." Not along the lines of over the top death black stuff. I think it's their music that's their schtick to appeal to more people.

HailingTheThings · 01/06/2017, 03:20 AM

Quote from: guest on 01/05/2017, 10:49 AM...more like praise music for satan...

Here ya go. you're welcome.

geise · 01/06/2017, 10:46 AM

lol! Awesome!

NightWolve · 01/07/2017, 10:47 PM

Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 01/05/2017, 04:41 PMpfft, I'd say they've gotten farther because of the schtick. Bands that leave a lasting memory go places. There are plenty (brazillions) of really talented bands that just fall between the cracks.

To be honest, I kinda thought the lame, "Ooo, look at me, I'm a scary devil worshipper!" shtick died out late 70's, early 80's, heh.