Ghost Makes a Comeback with New Song and Album from the Papa V Perpetua Era

Ghost has unveiled their latest track “Satanized,” accompanied by a groundbreaking video that introduces Papa V Perpetua and provides insights into their upcoming album, Skeleta.

The band has been hinting at the arrival of Papa V Perpetua recently, and the new frontman for the group made a notable appearance during a midnight watch party from Las Vegas.

With his debut, the band has delivered an incredible new song that marks the beginning of their promotion for the Skeleta album. This continues their progression toward a more commercially appealing sound. The song features religious themes, addressing the struggles with and remorse over a possession.

“I should have known / Not to give in,” shouts Papa V at a moment, later singing in the chorus, “Save me from the monster I see in me / I’m paralyzed / Save me from the bottom of the heart I know / I’m Satanized / I’m Satanized / I’m Satanized.“

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For a song about possession, it easily pulls you in. The infectious drum beat that drives the track is so captivating that it’s tough not to get lost in its rhythm. When combined with some impressive guitar riffs and an ’80s-inspired solo, it results in a bona fide earworm ready to dominate your playlists for a while.

Check out “Satanized” below.

Ghost, “Satanized”

About the Video

The video maintains the religious theme, centering on a sort of exorcism. However, that might not be the most fascinating aspect of the clip.

Ghost has collaborated with Jason Zada of Elf Yourself to create a unique video experience where viewers can essentially transform into characters featured within the footage. All you need to do is quickly upload your photo, and “The Satanizer” will generate a personalized video featuring you in the action, which you can also share on social media to demonstrate that you too have been “Satanized.”

Ghost’s Upcoming Album Skeleta

“Satanized” officially launches the marketing campaign for a new studio album. Skeleta will be the band’s sixth studio album and is set to be released on April 25 through Loma Vista Recordings.

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The album features 10 new tracks that take listeners on a more introspective journey for the band’s leader Tobias Forge.

The complete artwork and track listing are available below, and pre-orders are currently being accepted via various platforms on the band’s website.

Ghost, Skeleta Track Listing + Album Art

1. “Peacefield”
2. “Lachryma”
3. “Satanized”
4. “Guiding Lights”
5. “De Profundis Borealis”
6. “Cenotaph”
7. “Missilla Amori”
8. “Marks of the Evil One”
9. “Umbrea”
10. “Excelsis”

Where to Catch Ghost in 2025

With a new album on the way, fans can see the newly unveiled Ghost frontman Papa V Perpetua and his fellow Nameless Ghouls hit the road this spring, kicking off a world tour in Manchester, England on April 15.

The band will begin their journey through the U.K. and Europe in April and May, taking a break in June before resuming their tour in July with a performance at the Ozzy and Black Sabbath-led Back to the Beginning concert event on July 5 in Manchester, England.

After participating in that massive concert, Ghost will travel stateside, launching a North American tour on July 9 in Baltimore, Md. The tour will run until August 16 in Houston, Texas.

To conclude their 2025 touring schedule (at least for now), the band will perform two concerts on September 24 and 25 in Mexico City. Check out all the tour dates below and access your ticketing information via the band’s website.

Ghost 2025 World Tour

April 15 – Manchester, UK @ AO Arena
April 16 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
April 19 – London, UK @ The O2
April 20 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena
April 22 – Antwerp, BE @ Sportpaleis
April 23 – Frankfurt, DE @ Festhalle Frankfurt
April 24 – Munich, DE @ Olympiahalle
April 26 – Lyon, FR @ LDLC Arena
April 27 – Toulouse, FR @ Zénith Toulouse Métropole
April 29 – Lisbon, PT @ MEO Arena
April 30 – Madrid, ES @ Palacio Vistalegre
May 03 – Zürich, CH @ Hallenstadion Zürich
May 04 – Milan, IT @ Unipol Forum
May 07 – Berlin, DE @ Uber Arena
May 08 – Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome
May 10 – Lodz, PL @ Atlas Arena
May 11 – Prague, CZ @ O2 Arena
May 13 – Paris, FR @ Accor Arena
May 14 – Oberhausen, DE @ Rudolf Weber-ARENA
May 15 – Hannover, DE @ ZAG Arena
May 17 – Copenhagen, DK @ Royal Arena
May 20 – Tampere, FI @ Nokia Arena
May 22 – Linköping, SE @ Saab Arena
May 23 – Sandviken, SE @ Göransson Arena
May 24 – Oslo, NO @ Oslo Spektrum
July 05 – Birmingham, UK @ Back to the Beginning
July 09 – Baltimore, Md. @ CFG Bank Arena
July 11 – Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena
July 12 – Tampa, Fla. @ Amalie Arena
July 13 – Miami, Fla. @ Kaseya Center
July 15 – Raleigh, N.C. @ Lenovo Center
July 17 – Cleveland, Ohio @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
July 18 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ PPG Paints Arena
July 19 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Wells Fargo Center
July 21 – Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden
July 22 – New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden
July 24 – Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena
July 25 – Louisville, Ky. @ KFC Yum! Center
July 26 – Nashville, Tenn. @ Bridgestone Arena
July 28 – Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Van Andel Arena
July 29 – Milwaukee, Wis. @ Fiserv Forum
July 30 – St. Louis, Mo. @ Enterprise Center
Aug. 01 – Rosemont, Ill. @ Allstate Arena
Aug. 02 – Saint Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center
Aug. 03 – Omaha, Neb. @ CHI Health Center
Aug. 05 – Kansas City, Mo. @ T-Mobile Center
Aug. 07 – Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena
Aug. 09 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
Aug. 10 – San Diego, Calif. @ Viejas Arena
Aug. 11 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ Footprint Center
Aug. 14 – Austin, Texas @ Moody Center
Aug. 15 – Fort Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena
Aug. 16 – Houston, Texas @ Toyota Center
Sept. 24 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Palacio de los Deportes
Sept. 25 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Palacio de los Deportes