Ghost - Opus Eponymous (2010)

Ghost - Opus Eponymous (2010)

Tracklist front / back album covers

1. "Deus Culpa" (instrumental)   1:34

2. "Con Clavi Con Dio"   3:33

3. "Ritual"   4:28

4. "Elizabeth"   4:01

5. "Stand by Him"   3:56

6. "Satan Prayer"   4:38

7. "Death Knell"   4:36

8. "Prime Mover"   3:53

9. "Genesis" (instrumental)   4:03

Total length:   34:41

Japanese edition bonus track

10. "Here Comes the Sun" (The Beatles cover)   3:24

Total length:   38:05

 

Ghost Band Members / Musicians

Tobias Forge – vocals, guitars, keyboards (uncredited)

Gustaf Lindström – bass (uncredited)

Ludvig Kennberg – drums (uncredited)

Tobias Forge (credited as "Gene Walker") – production

Jaime Gomez Arellano – mixing, mastering

Simon Söderberg – recording

Joakim Kärling – additional recording

Basilevs 254 – artwork

Trident Arts – design

Opus Eponymous (Latin for "self-titled work") is the debut studio album by the Swedish rock band Ghost. It was released on 18 October 2010, on the independent record label Rise Above. It was released in North America on 18 January 2011, and in Japan on 6 April 2011. The album was recorded in the band's hometown and produced by Gene Walker. Opus Eponymous was nominated for a Grammis Award. The Japanese release contains an additional bonus track: a cover of the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun".

Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song "Ritual" was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissumam, was released in 2013, debuted at number one in Sweden, and won the Grammis Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Album. The band released their third studio album, Meliora, in 2015, reaching number one in Sweden, and number eight in the US. Its lead single, "Cirice", earned them the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. The band released their fourth studio album, Prequelle, in 2018. The band released their fifth studio album, Impera, in 2022.

Ghost Band Members / Musicians

Tobias Forge – vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion (2008–present)

Papa Emeritus – vocals performance (2010–2012)

Papa Emeritus II – vocals performance (2012–2015)

Papa Emeritus III – vocals performance (2015–2017)

Cardinal Copia – vocals performance (2018–2020)

Papa Emeritus IV – vocals performance (2020–present)

A Group of Nameless Ghouls – guitars, bass, keytars, drums, percussion, keyboards, organ, synthesizers, backing and choir vocals (2010–present)

Papa Nihil – saxophone (2018–2020; 2022–present)

Ghost Discograhy Full

2010 Opus Eponymous

2013 Infestissumam

2015 Meliora

2018 Prequelle

2022 Impera

Notable tours

Heritage Hunter Tour (2012)

Popestar Tour (2016–2017)

A Pale Tour Named Death (2018–2020)

Imperatour (2022–present)