"Satanized": GHOST Debut New Papa With Single, Skeletá Set For April 25th Release

The era of Papa V Perpetua starts now [photo: Ghost]

All that billboard anticipation is over now, as GHOST have welcomed their latest era with new single "SATANIZED" alongside an announcement of sixth studio album SKELETÁ.

The band's next album is set for release on the 25th April, and will be backed by extensive touring for most of the year.

Lead single "Satanized" gives listeners a good glimpse into the tone for the album, littered with with religious imagery and an homage to old hammer horror films. Expect something dark, theatric, and typical Ghost.

Tobias Forge's 'new' character, Papa V Perpetua, is at the forefront of this chapter, accompanied by new-look Nameless Ghouls. This marks the first full character change since 2018's Prequelle, where the character of Cardinal Copia was introduced.

Beneath all the characters, Forge has maintained the frontman position. Papa V is the latest character in a longstanding narrative, succeeding fan favourite Copia.

The tour kicks off in Manchester, UK on the 15th April, a whole ten days before album release. Fans can expect to hear new tracks from the album, including "Satanized".

Skeleta releases 25th April. Pre-orders are open now [photo: Ghost]

"Satanized" is out NOW on streaming, and the album is available for pre-order from all good music shops.