
Earlier this week the band had shared some footage of a conversation between Papa Emeritus. “And I confess, I wanted to reach out to let you all know we miss you, eternally. Ghost have welcomed a new leader into their mids: Cardinal Copia. Mar 13th, 2019 - 1:59pm Posted by wookubus. He has been the frontman for two albums, Prequelle and Impera. He is stated to be the first frontman to not be a part of the Emeritus bloodline, though it is heavily implied he is the bastard son of Papa Nihil and Sister Imperator.
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Chapter I, 'New Blood,' was released last week and showed Papa Zero, flanked by two very creepy looking children, meeting with a woman identified only as 'Sister' who. Ghosts Tobias Forge Says Cardinal Copia May Stick Around For Next Album Cycle. ApGhost have revealed their new frontman, Cardinal Copia, in 'Chapter II' of their series of videos introducing the latest incarnation of the theatrical Swedish band. Papa Emeritus IV (formerly Cardinal Copia) is the fourth and current frontman of Ghost. “With this, I want you all to know that we are working diligently on several big things for next year, so please do not confuse our silence with inactivity,” the letter from Ghost reads. Ghost have revealed their new frontman, Cardinal Copia, in 'Chapter II' of their series of videos introducing the latest incarnation of the theatrical Swedish band. These “deaths” are part of the band’s spectacle, as Ghost are well known for their gothic imagery and classical heavy metal style, reminiscent of groups such as Black Sabbath.įorge wrote a letter last December, which told fans that new music will be on the way soon, despite their relative silence.


His emergence followed the deaths of the three Papa Emiritus characters, who Forged portrayed between 2010 until 2017. This black-and-white video goes well with the song’s anthemic feel, which is backed by chants during the chorus, Forge’s upbeat vocals, march-like drums and grandiose guitar chords that close out “Life Eternal” in an epic way.įorge’s Cardinal Copia character was first introduced in 2018, during the onset of Prequlle‘s tour in Chicago back in 2018. In the second installment of the Prequelle mini-series, were introduced to Cardinal. “Life Eternal” was shot during the group’s final concert in support of Prequelle, which took place at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico and saw the long-time Cardinal Copia character elevated to Papa Emiritus IV.
