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The photo that depicts the band Ghost in the last supper scenario painted by da Vinci with Multi/Swiss smiling (because thats what Judas did) all twelve of the ghouls are clearly in a state of shock in the photo and some are even discussing how Jesus Papa IV being turned over to the authorities to be executed is troubling them. I mean look they’re so expressive, JUST like da Vinci painted. And as everybody knows Judas kills Jesus by stabbing him 30 times and thats why Caligula. 

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Standin there thinkin about how everyones gonna underestimate him and then just KILL IT on the mound 

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Yall I can't this is too much. The fact they put it on their story

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The Slap

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this does unspeakable shit to me.

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Tobias going on tour with metal legends of Metallica and now doing a track for one of the most important horror movie franchises of all time is such an inspiration and a living proof that it makes sense to keep resilient and chase your dreams no matter how long it might take and how difficult the road might be.

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Interesting quote from 2015 regarding future albums… I don’t think I’ve ever seen Tobias mention anything this specific about post-Prequelle plans? He’s been suspiciously quiet about it all these years. From Visions Magazine 09/2015

“We have another album in the pipeline [note: this is about Prequelle],” says the Ghoul, “which will follow on from the previous ones. But I have a bigger project in mind for after that… It could be an album, but really it’s more of a stage show. I hate to use the word ‘musical’, but basically that’s what it is. If we get that far, I would have invested twelve years of my life in Ghost. At that point it will be time to think about whether what we’re doing is still worth it and whether we’re still relevant. If that’s not the case, then it would be time to do something else.”

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god isn't it kinda sad that back in 2020 when people started complaining about lack of news and straight up accusing TF of not doing anything he actually went out of his way and posted a message on fb saying this has been a depressing period for many of us and asked people not to confuse the band's silence with inactivity and to be patient and take care of each other cause these are hard times and we're collectively experiencing something very traumatic, and people... still bully him in the comments to this day because he's not doing a funny little dance for them 24/7 or whatever the fuck they're expecting

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this never fails to make laugh lol

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As we’re all tossing conspiracies into the hat, allow me to present mine in a more cohesive post then my ramblings. 

For those of you who might not know, the motif they played at the end of Sympathy for the Devil has a LOT of meaning behind it. I know we’re all talking about the jacket and the song itself (and believe me, I’ve got a lot to say about all that too) but allow me to talk about this bit of music for a second. It’ll be long but stick with me, I promise this is good.

This is a motif known as Deus Irae - its actually an entire classical piece but these four notes have since become synonymous with death or act as a bad omen within music. It’s hidden in everything, from film scores to musical theatre and of course, music like this. sometimes its subtle, other times it’s in your face. It translates from Latin to ‘Judgement day’ / ‘Day of Wrath’ and is used to forebode death or danger. 

This was in no way any sort of coincidence for it to end the song. From the very beginning, Copia has been synonymous with death. Before we even knew of him, he was teased at in the Square Hammer video which showed a Cardinal sat atop a gravestone. It was the only colour in the entire black and white section so was hard to miss. 

Then, his arrival at the ministry is marked with the death of the three Papas, as he takes the lead as the new frontman. You have the image where he is holding Papa iii’s head as well to hammer this home. Then, you could look at the chapters, chapter Seven is a parody of the shining, and, well, I don’t think I have to explain why that links to the theme of death… 

The last album and tour was themed around it too. The Rats video ended with copier sat upon a white horse - AKA Death on a Pale Horse - another popular motif to symbolise bad times are on the horizon.

And to top it all off, the only reason Copia was able to ascend to his current position as Papa was because Papa Nihil died during “A Final Gig Named Death” whereupon, Copia moved to take the mantle without missing a beat. everyone around him as died for him to be where he is now. 

So for the end of this most recent song- his first appearance since the aforementioned gig last year- to end on the Deus Irae motif just puts the final nail in the coffin. Death is on the horizon, and Copia is at the heart of it. I’ve seen the theories going around that he may well be the Antichrist, and that fits rather well with this theory, perhaps he’s more closely related to the Devil than we thought.

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wait this bitch really just went on national television wearing a jacket that says ‘fuck you’ said ‘every cop is a criminal’ and then just left

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Hello, I would just like to take a moment to thank our Tender Father for the big seratonin boost today

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some snips I got of Papa Emeritus IV singing sympathy for the devil, just to let you know he’s maybe kinda the antichrist… maybe….

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As we’re all tossing conspiracies into the hat, allow me to present mine in a more cohesive post then my ramblings. 

For those of you who might not know, the motif they played at the end of Sympathy for the Devil has a LOT of meaning behind it. I know we’re all talking about the jacket and the song itself (and believe me, I’ve got a lot to say about all that too) but allow me to talk about this bit of music for a second. It’ll be long but stick with me, I promise this is good.

This is a motif known as Deus Irae - its actually an entire classical piece but these four notes have since become synonymous with death or act as a bad omen within music. It’s hidden in everything, from film scores to musical theatre and of course, music like this. sometimes its subtle, other times it’s in your face. It translates from Latin to ‘Judgement day’ / ‘Day of Wrath’ and is used to forebode death or danger. 

This was in no way any sort of coincidence for it to end the song. From the very beginning, Copia has been synonymous with death. Before we even knew of him, he was teased at in the Square Hammer video which showed a Cardinal sat atop a gravestone. It was the only colour in the entire black and white section so was hard to miss. 

Then, his arrival at the ministry is marked with the death of the three Papas, as he takes the lead as the new frontman. You have the image where he is holding Papa iii’s head as well to hammer this home. Then, you could look at the chapters, chapter Seven is a parody of the shining, and, well, I don’t think I have to explain why that links to the theme of death… 

The last album and tour was themed around it too. The Rats video ended with copier sat upon a white horse - AKA Death on a Pale Horse - another popular motif to symbolise bad times are on the horizon.

And to top it all off, the only reason Copia was able to ascend to his current position as Papa was because Papa Nihil died during “A Final Gig Named Death” whereupon, Copia moved to take the mantle without missing a beat. everyone around him as died for him to be where he is now. 

So for the end of this most recent song- his first appearance since the aforementioned gig last year- to end on the Deus Irae motif just puts the final nail in the coffin. Death is on the horizon, and Copia is at the heart of it. I’ve seen the theories going around that he may well be the Antichrist, and that fits rather well with this theory, perhaps he’s more closely related to the Devil than we thought.

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Papa IV covering Sympathy For The Devil along with the band The Hellacopters on På spåret; January 2021  

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I made this compilation of my favourite ghouls/ghoulettes backing vocals & harmonies some time ago but somehow never shared it here on my blog.

It’s hard to find recordings where you can hear the ghouls well but I tried my best with what I had. Enjoooy x