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Heavy Metal / Rock / Pop band from Sweden formed in 2008. They are known for their own self-created mythology, their elaborate costumes, theatrical performances, and were known for keeping members anonymous. Each release lists the musicians as "Nameless Ghouls" and the frontman as "Papa Emeritus / Papa Emeritus II / Papa Emeritus III / Cardinal Copia / Papa Emeritus IV". Drawing influences from classic rock, classic metal and pop bands such as [a=Abba], Ghost differentiate themselves by merging the aforementioned genres, old and new, and satanic themes in their music giving them a unique sound. Due to legal conflicts, the band was briefly forced to release music under the Ghost B.C. name in the United States. They absolutely refused to use the name on any merchandise or in any other manner. [b]Fictional members/aliases/tenures/deaths[/b]: Papa Emeritus 0 (A.K.A. Papa Nihil) - Vocals [in 1969], Saxophone [deceased since 2020, but resurrected for live performances] Papa Emeritus I - Vocals [until 2012, deceased since 2018] Papa Emeritus II - Vocals [until 2015, deceased since 2018] Papa Emeritus III - Vocals [until 2017, deceased since 2018] Frater Imperator (formerly Cardinal Copia until 2020 and Papa Emeritus IV until 2023) - Vocals [until 2023] Nameless Ghouls: Instruments [b]Current Members[/b]: Tobias Forge - Vocals (2008-Present) (Also plays the majority of instruments on recordings) [b]Known current Nameless Ghouls (touring musicians)[/b]: Guitar Ghoul (White) - [a1111197] Guitar Ghoul (Black) - [a5479536] Multi-Ghoul (aka Swiss Army Ghoul) - Guitar, Backing Vocals, Tambourine (also portrays Papa Nihil for sax solo on "Miasma") - [a1619611] Drum Ghoul - [a2006320] Bass Ghoul - [a8420274] Backing Vocals Guhleh - Olivia Morreale Keyboard/Backing Vocals/Keytar Ghuleh - [a302508] Keyboard/Backing Vocals/Tambourine Ghuleh - [a8045443] [b]Known former Nameless Ghouls (members and touring musicians)[/b]: Fire Ghoul (Lead Guitar) - [a1361687] (2010-2016) Water Ghoul (Bass) - [a4623012] (2010-2011), [a2309331] (2011-2013), [a2623888] (2014-2015), [a2244999] (2015), [a6052735] (2016) Earth Ghoul (Drums) - [a4464134] (2010-2014), [a2357582] (2014-2016) Air Ghoul (Keyboards) - [a10197982] (2011-2016) Aether Ghoul (Rhythm Guitar) - [a1361680] (2010-2016), [a2244999] (2015) Guitar Ghoul (Black) - [a152220] (2017-2022) Backing Vocals Ghuleh - [a13227978] (2022)

Members: Martin Persner, Simon Söderberg, Tobias Forge, Rikard Ottosson, Aksel Holmgren, Gustaf Lindström, and Megan X Thomas

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