Today we are breaking from our regular content to address on-going issues within the Ghost fandom. We hear you and we are with you. This is why we are asking: "Is the fandom broken?" We navigate answers to this question and to speak for both ourselves and other people, in real time with no editing, no pomp and circumstance, and no filters. Just real emotion and raw, uncut dialogue. GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
This week, our Witch Images series continues with the Monstrance Clock music video. Released on July 3, 2013 and directed by Rob Semmer, it features live performance footage from Ghost’s “Haze Over North America” tour. The live Ritual footage was captured at Webster Hall in New York City and the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
Our Witch Images series continues onward as we explore the music videos of Ghost. This week, we take a look at the band's second music video, Year Zero, once again directed by Amir Chamdin. The uncensored video premiered March 25, 2013 on Stereogum, and depicts a coven of witches who welcome a dark stranger into their midst as they prepare for the coming of Satan, in child form. A censored version of the video was uploaded to Ghost's official YouTube channel two days later, on March 27, 2013. GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
On the first installment of our Witch Images series, in which we explore the music videos of Ghost, we take a look at the band's very first music video, Secular Haze. Directed by Amir Chamdin and released on Feb. 19, 2013, the video depicts a performance of the band on a stage, reminiscent of a 1970s television show. GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
It's a Skeletour Skelebration on today's episode as we discuss Ghost's 2025 World Tour! We each attended separate dates in the North American leg of the tour, but had different experiences. We get into the Boston, MA and Houston, TX Rituals as well as our lead up to each event, along with our thoughts on the setlist and stage visuals. GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
Today we are pleased to welcome Hux Nettermalm onto the podcast! You all may know him from his session work on Ghost's 5th Sacred Psalm, 'Impera', but Hux also plays with a wide array of musicians, incorporating Reggae, Jazz, and Funk into his work. We get into his main project, Paatos, as well as his work with Brooklyn Funk Essentials, building his own drum kits, and of course, his work on 'Impera'! Hux Nettermalm on IG GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
Today we welcome Niels Nielsen onto the podcast! You may know him as the infamous "Cowbell Ghoul" who appeared onstage a few times during the 'Meliora' touring cycle, but he is also the founder of Dead Soul, touring Keyboardist for In Flames, Guitarist/Producer for M.C.C. (Magna Carta Cartel), and has mixed/engineered many studio albums in his career, including Ghost's 'Infestissumam' and the 'Popestar' E.P. We get into all of this and much more! Niels' new single "Slow TV Violence" Niels Nielsen on Instagram GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
Today we welcome Hattie Erawan onto the podcast. You may know her as Frater Imperator's assistant "Judith" from the Clergy of Ghost, but we are getting to know a little more about the person behind the character. Musician, Model, and now, Ministry Employee, this is her story so far. Hattie Erawan on Instagram Hattie Erawan SoundCloud GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
On the final installment of our "Masks of the Evil Ones" series, Papa IV ascends once again and begrudgingly welcomes the arrival of the glamorous Papa V Perpetua and his equally glamorous Nameless Ghouls. We take a look at the Masks/Wardrobe of Ghost's Skeletá Era (2024-present). GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
On the penultimate episode of our "Masks of the Evil Ones" series, Cardinal Copia is anointed to Papa Emeritus IV status and his Nameless Ghouls get a massive overhaul. These are the (now iconic) masks and wardrobe of Ghost's Impera Era (2020-2023). GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
This week, the Emeritus Bloodline expands on our "Masks of the Evil Ones" series as we explore the masks/wardrobe of Cardinal Copia, Papa Emeritus Nihil, and the Nameless Ghouls of Ghost's Prequelle Era (2018-2020). GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
This week, our "Masks of the Evil Ones" series goes full Diva as we dive into the masks/wardrobe of Papa Emeritus III and his Nameless Ghouls. Try not to lose your head in the process...this is Ghost's Meliora Era (2015-2017). GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
The"Masks of the Evil Ones" series continues as we talk about the iconic (and sometimes stolen) masks/wardrobe of Papa Emeritus II and the Nameless Ghouls of Ghost's Infestissumam Era (2013-2015). GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
Our "Masks of the Evil Ones" series kicks off as we travel back to 2010 to discuss the origin and various iterations of the Papa Emeritus I/Nameless Ghoul masks from Ghost's Opus Eponymous Era (2010-2012)! GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
Our "Road to Skeletá" series concludes with the fallout from Rite Here Rite Now, the arrival of new frontman Papa V Perpetua, the scope of the upcoming Skeletour, and a track by track breakdown of Ghost's sixth (and newest) Sacred Psalm. Lets get Satanized! GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
The Road to Skeletá series "Forges" ahead with the annointment of Cardinal Copia to Papa Emeritus status, 80's Hair-Metal influences, and songs that slap so hard they'll have you saying "Hell Yeah, Brother!" on more than one occasion. This is our discussion on Ghost's fifth (and arguably most commercial) Sacred Psalm, Impera. GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok Uncle Ghoul on X GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
Our Road to Skeletá series continues with the emergence of Papa Emeritus Zero (Papa Nihil), the rise of Cardinal Copia as Ghost's new frontman, and the band's fourth Sacred Psalm "Prequelle." This album was an entry point for many new fans but, also massively divisive to many who had been there since the beginning. We discuss all of this as well as breaking down the album track by track. GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok Uncle Ghoul on X GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
The Road to Skeletá series rolls on as we talk about Papa Emeritus III and breakdown Ghost's third Sacred Psalm, Meliora. This is considered by many to be the band's most popular release and perhaps the most accessible in their expansive catalogue of music. So join us as we dive into what we think makes this one so special. GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok Uncle Ghoul on X GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
Picking up where the Opus Eponymous review leaves off, the "Road to Skeletá" episode series begins with our discussion of Ghost's sophomore release, Infestissumam. Where does this album stand in Ghost's catalogue of Sacred Psalms? We talk about this along with a track-by-track review of Papa II's contribution to the band's history. GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM Follow Papa X Papa X on IG Follow Uncle Ghoul Uncle Ghoul on IG Uncle Ghoul on TikTok Uncle Ghoul on X GHOST COSPLAY on Facebook
We return to our "On the Square" series with special guest Antony Zioni. Antony's song "Cleopatra (69-30 BC)" was featured on our Night of the Witch Stationhead Radio broadcast in October and he's joining us to deep dive the song's story (rooted in Ancient Egypt), his influences, and so much more. This is a really fun episode and we hope you'll enjoy. Antony's Music and Social Media Links GonstFM LINKS linktr.ee/gonstFM