Los Angeles-based metal band Death Dealer Union is entering its next chapter with new vocalist Kay Bellows and a 2026-27 touring scheduling in support of its forthcoming sophomore album, "Dark Sister," due in spring/early summer 2026. The band also has shared a cover of Ghost's "Square Hammer," the first single from its new album. “We... Continue Reading →
John 5 releases new solo album ‘Ghost’ ahead of co-headline tour with Richie Kotzen
Guitar virtuoso John 5 has released his latest solo album, "Ghost," along with a visualizer for the new single "Moon Glow," featuring Matt Bissonette on bass and Marco Minnemann on drums. “Moon Glow” follows previous singles “Hollywood Story” (about the first time John 5 picked up a guitar and the path that led him to the career he has today), "Fiend" and "Deviant." "Ghost" was produced and mixed by Barry... Continue Reading →
Guitarists John 5 and Richie Kotzen to launch fall 2025 U.S. tour
Guitarists John 5 and Richie Kotzen will hit the road together in fall 2025. The U.S. tour will launch Oct. 16 and run through November, hitting markets across the country. “I’ve got a brand-new show and a whole bunch of songs we haven’t played in a long time plus all your favorites. I’m super excited!"... Continue Reading →
Ghost shares ‘Peacefield,’ third track from upcoming ‘Skeletá’ album
Ghost has shared the new song "Peacefield" from its upcoming sixth full-length studio album, "Skeletá." The new record will be released this Friday, April 25, via Loma Vista Recordings; pre-order it here. "Peacefield" follows the previously released singles "Satanized" and "Lachryma." "Peacefield" has been the band's opening song on its newly launched Skeletour World Tour. (See... Continue Reading →
Here’s the set list from the first show of Ghost’s 2025 world tour
Ghost, which will release its sixth full-length studio album "Skeletá" on April 25, 2025 (Loma Vista Recordings; pre-order here), played the first show of its Skeletour World Tour on Tuesday, April 15, at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. The show marked the first live performance of the band's "new" frontman Papa V Perpetua, said to... Continue Reading →
Ghost gets darker and heavier on ‘Lachryma,’ second single from upcoming ‘Skeletá’ album
Pivoting from the pop leanings of "Satanized," Ghost has shared the darker and heavier "Lachryma," the second single from its upcoming sixth full-length album "Skeletá" (April 25, 2025, Loma Vista Recordings; pre-order here). "We wish to inform you that you can never run .... you cannot hide," the band said. Watch the "Lachryma" video, directed... Continue Reading →
Record stores to host album listening parties for Ghost’s ‘Skeletá’
Record stores around the world will host listening parties at midnight local time Friday, April 25, for Ghost's new album "Skeletá." "We wish to inform you that we encourage you to reclaim the night!" the band said on social media. "When the monstrance clock strikes MIDNIGHT (local) on Friday, April 25, Ghost fans will ring... Continue Reading →
Ghost to release new album ‘Skeletá’ on April 25, first single ‘Satanized’ out now
Ghost will release its sixth full-length studio album, "Skeletá," on April 25, 2025, via Loma Vista Recordings. The album's impending arrival is heralded by the first single, “Satanized” and its music video featuring a first glimpse of Ghost's newly anointed ringleader Papa V Perpetua—whose ascension was foreshadowed by the recent V is Coming! campaign, which... Continue Reading →
Ghost sets 2025 world tour
Ghost has announced a 2024 world tour beginning with more than 55 shows across the U.S., Europe, the U.K. and Mexico. The tour will kick off April 15 at the AO Arena in Manchester, U.K., and include the band’s first-ever show at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden on July 22. Further dates will be... Continue Reading →
Ghost debuts previously unreleased song ‘The Future Is a Foreign Land’
Ghost has debuted the never-before-heard song "The Future Is a Foreign Land" in its first-ever feature film "Rite Here Rite Now." Listen to the song here or below. “Future…” is the third song from the Ghost's "1969 sessions" featuring Papa Nihil fronting an early incarnation of the band—the same lineup responsible for "Seven Inches of Satanic... Continue Reading →
