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Video: Ghost’s Tobias Forge loses his voice at Hellfest, forced to cut set short

Video: Ghost’s Tobias Forge loses his voice at Hellfest, forced to cut set short

by Mark Zapata | Jun 20, 2022 | News, Touring, Updates

      Tobias Forge was forced to end the Ghost set early on the evening of June 18th during the band’s headline Hellfest set in Clisson, France. The band had completed 17 of their usual 20 song set, and as they completed the song “Dance...
Ghost legal battle continues as ex-Nameless Ghouls respond to suit

Ghost legal battle continues as ex-Nameless Ghouls respond to suit

by Bram Teitelman | Sep 5, 2017 | Updates

The amount of camp there is in seeing a Ghost show is equal to the amount of drama that’s happening behind the masks of Papa Emeritus and the multitude of Nameless Ghouls. To wit, a handful of former members of the band took Tobias Forge (aka Papa Emeritus) to...
Man claims he invented the Ghost character of Papa Emeritus

Man claims he invented the Ghost character of Papa Emeritus

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 16, 2017 | Updates

If the primary reason you like Ghost is the mystery of who the band is and the fun of their satanic schtick, then it hasn’t been a great couple of months for you. And now a man has come forward that said that he invented the character of Papa Emeritus. Initially...
Kreator joined by Papa Emeritus for “Satan Is Real” performance

Kreator joined by Papa Emeritus for “Satan Is Real” performance

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 26, 2017 | Collaborations, Video

Lately, Ghost have been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Papa Emeritus, or Tobias Forge if you will, has been accused of running the band as a solo project, and lawsuits have been filed by former members. It was even enough for him to break character...
Ex-Ghost members accuse Tobias Forge of trying to turn band into solo project

Ex-Ghost members accuse Tobias Forge of trying to turn band into solo project

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 6, 2017 | Legal Woes, Updates

Let’s face it – since Ghost formed in 2008, what they’ve perhaps become best known for is what we don’t know about them. With the majority of the band literally “nameless,” and only lead singer Papa Emeritus standing apart from...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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