I found Ghost
Ghost is a melodic heavy metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. In 2010 they released a 3-track demo, followed by the single "Elizabeth", and eventually their debut full length album Opus Eponymous which came out in October of 2010.
Not only did I find that they have great music, they have their own sort of gimmick as Ghost is easily recognizable due to their eccentric on-stage presence (five of the group's six members wear dark hooded robes, while the vocalist appears in a skull mask and a cardinal outfit), heavily satanic-based lyrics, and highly secretive nature of their identities, with the members being referred to as "Nameless Ghouls".
They've been compared to groups like Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, Mercyful Fate, bands along those lines.
Now, being a big time Blue Oyster Cult fan (Some Enchanted Evening is not only, in my opinion, the best live album, but also perhaps my favourite album in total) I decided I'd give these guys a whirl...And they did not disappoint!
There's a couple of tunes from their Opus Eponymous album (which I just got and am enjoying).
The Blue Oyster Cult comparison I think really fits, after listening to their album. Its basically a harder version of BOC.
Even their symbols kind of look the same...
Blue Oyster Cult:
Ghost (on his hat):
Ghost gets the, much coveted, Kyle Seal of Approval!
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