.thebandGHOST's Tobias Forge discusses the band's first American arena tour and more.
"You’re going to get the same show in Seattle as if you came to see us in Fargo.", hard-rock act Ghost has become prominent among metal fans for its theatrical style. Propelled by its architect Tobias Forge -- the singer, songwriter and creative force behind the band known for its catchy guitar riffs and lush harmonies -- the Swedish outfit can trace a direct lineage to ’70s shock rock.
He notes that since the 1960s, Satanism “has become a fun little thing for 20-somethings to play with. It has very much been embraced as a symbol of liberation, rather than a symbol of actual tyranny and evil.” Noting that it’s “a very complex issue” that can’t be thoroughly covered in a brief interview, he says with a laugh, “The pop-cultural Satan has an amazing importance for me, and that’s because I’m a born rebel and a natural ‘opposer,’ in that I oppose shit.
Further testament to Ghost’s success is its current supporting slot on Metallica’s European tour that runs until Aug. 25. That will be followed by its own arena tour that will start in Bakersfield, Calif., on Sept. 13.
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