Title: Re: If You Have Ghost, You Have Everything.
Post by: jperryss on December 21, 2016, 12:28:15 AM
I saw them when they opened for Opeth/Mastodon back in 2012 and again this past summer at Revolution Rock Fest in CT. Picked up their first album a couple days later and it's still one of my favorites.
The lyrics are ridiculous but how about that cover art...
Title: Re: If You Have Ghost, You Have Everything.
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on December 28, 2016, 06:46:12 AM
Why don't we just start sharing awesome bands here? lol-
How about Lordi?
(http://kingofwallpapers.com/lordi/lordi-012.jpg)
Title: Re: If You Have Ghost, You Have Everything.
Post by: geise on January 04, 2017, 12:09:38 PM
I listened to these guys back in 2011 and thought they were all right. Not my thing. No way would I ever realize they'd get this big. Soon my kid can get their shirts at Hot Topics. I used to think "Man these lyrics are actually really Satanic and I listen to all kinds of Death/Black metal" Maybe it really is just for show like old Slayer.
Title: Re: If You Have Ghost, You Have Everything.
Post by: Zero_Gamer on January 04, 2017, 02:56:24 PM
I listened to these guys back in 2011 and thought they were all right. Not my thing. No way would I ever realize they'd get this big. Soon my kid can get their shirts at Hot Topics. I used to think "Man these lyrics are actually really Satanic and I listen to all kinds of Death/Black metal" Maybe it really is just for show like old Slayer.
Are you referencing Ghost or Lord I?
Title: Re: If You Have Ghost, You Have Everything.
Post by: geise on January 05, 2017, 12:40:14 AM
Ghost.
Title: Re: If You Have Ghost, You Have Everything.
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on January 05, 2017, 01:51:49 AM
Yeah it's a little different. A lot of bands sing about satanic themes, but ghost is more like praise music for satan, which really makes it much creepier and unsettling IMO.
I really like their music. It has progressive leanings, and the vocals are refreshing.
Its a nice change to listen to darker themed music that isn't a mish mash of growling and blast beat drumming.
Title: Re: If You Have Ghost, You Have Everything.
Post by: NightWolve on January 05, 2017, 08:00:39 AM
He almost reminds me of R.E.M. there. Could go a lot further without the Satan shtick but whatever, heh.
pfft, I'd say they've gotten farther because of the schtick. Bands that leave a lasting memory go places. There are plenty (brazillions) of really talented bands that just fall between the cracks.
Title: Re: If You Have Ghost, You Have Everything.
Post by: geise on January 05, 2017, 11:02:33 AM
...especially brazillion thrash bands. Regarding Ghost I don't think it's schtick. Which is why I don't understand the huge popularity with them. Even when I first listened to them I was like "man these really are dark satanic lyrics." Not along the lines of over the top death black stuff. I think it's their music that's their schtick to appeal to more people.
Title: Re: If You Have Ghost, You Have Everything.
Post by: HailingTheThings on January 05, 2017, 07:20:21 PM
pfft, I'd say they've gotten farther because of the schtick. Bands that leave a lasting memory go places. There are plenty (brazillions) of really talented bands that just fall between the cracks.
To be honest, I kinda thought the lame, "Ooo, look at me, I'm a scary devil worshipper" shtick died out late 70's, early 80's, heh.