#Simon Soderberg

[astralbondpro]

Magna Carta Cartel // Darling

[rainingmusic]

Magna Carta Cartel - Attending Midnight Screen

[ghcstcd]

WAIT THIS IS FOR THAT OTHER ANON HOLD ON HERE I HAVE A LIST OF ALL THE GHOULS AND WHEN THEY WERE THERE. I DID NOT SPEND MONTHS COMPILING EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT GHOST INTO OnE DOCUMENT FOR NOTHING!!! YIPPEEEE (also im 99% sure this is all correct but some things might be wrong idk) (also also i included the irl people who play the ghouls btw)

Era 1

The very first lineup of ghouls was from 2010 to 2011.

Alpha (played by Simon Soderberg)

-Lead guitar

-White Fantomen guitar (white with pointed black pickguard, curvy)

-Fire symbol on guitar

-Hand tattoos

Chain (played by Gustaf Lindstrom)

-Bass guitar

-Weirdly shaped black guitar with white edges

-Wore big chain necklace

-Bones painted onto hand

Omega (played by Martin Persner)

-Rhythm guitar

-Black Fantomen guitar (black, curvy, white outline)

-Omega symbol on guitar

Earth (played by Aksel Holmgren)

-Drums

-Left-handed

Air (played by Mauro Rubino)

-Keyboard/synth

-Air symbol on keyboard

-Stood up at all times

-Big and tall

In 2011, Water replaced Chain.

Water (played by Rikard Ottoson)

-Bass guitar

-Same guitar as Chain’s

-Wore blackout contact lenses

Era 2

From 2012 to 2014, the lineup remained the same as Era 1. In 2014, a new person began to portray Water, although the ghoul’s name remained the same. During this time, Earth was also replaced, and the new drummer ghoul was nicknamed Little Earth because of his small stature.

Water (played by Linton Rubino)

-Bass guitar (same as previous Water’s)

-Large hands

-Tall

Little Earth (played by Martin Hjertstedt)

-Drums

-Short and small

-Spun drumsticks

Era 3

In 2015, Water was replaced again. He also switched guitars, although his name stayed the same.

Water (played by Henrik Palm)

-Bass guitar (white with larger rounded black pickguard, curvy)

-No symbol on guitar

-Tall

In 2016, there was a transitional lineup change. Omega played his last show on July 2, 2016. His position as rhythm guitarist was replaced by Water, who switched to a Black Gibson SG guitar (fully black, pointed, black pointed pickguard with a white outline) without any elemental symbol on it.

From July to September of 2016, Ghost had no live bassist. In September, the first ghoulette, Mist, joined and became the bassist.

Mist (played by Megan Thomas)

-Same guitar as Water’s previous one (black and white bass)

-Looser costume than other ghouls

-Often wore nail polish

-Had slightly heeled shoes

During the “Black to the Future” tour, an unknown ghoul would occasionally come onstage and hit a cowbell during the song Ritual. He would then be shooed away by Papa.

Cowbell (played by Niels Nielsen)

-Cowbell

-Only played on one leg of 2015 US tour

In early 2017, the lawsuit happened, which involved Alpha, Water, Little Earth, and Air. During the lawsuit, the lineup of ghouls completely switched, although Papa Emeritus III remained the frontman and was still portrayed by Tobias. Omega and Mist were not involved in the lawsuit, but they still left. Tobias won the lawsuit.

Before his part in the band was revealed, Tobias went to public events and was interviewed as either his Papa persona or as a character called Special Ghoul. Special Ghoul was just a normal ghoul costume Tobias wore during interviews—Special did not perform at all.

“The Popestar Tour” consisted of an entirely new group of ghouls, which debuted in March 2017 and played until September.

2017 Popestar Lineup:

Aether (played by Chris Catalyst)

-Rhythm guitar

-No symbol on guitar

-Same black Fantomen guitar as Omega

-Larger and more muscular

Dewdrop/Sodo (played by Per Eriksson)

-Bass guitar

-Same black and white bass as Mist’s

-Short and lithe

-Right pinky finger is always bandaged

Ifrit (played by Ben Cristo)

-Lead guitar

-No symbol on guitar

-Same white Fantomen guitar as Alpha

-Very interactive with crowd

Chair/Zephyr (played by Zac Baird)

-Keyboard/synth

-Sat down while playing

-Had two keyboard setups

-Tall

-Same symbol on keyboard as Air

New Earth (played by Jan-Vincent Velasco)

-Drummer

-Wore bracelets

In late 2017, New Earth left and was replaced by Mountain.

Mountain (played by Hayden Scott)

-Drummer

-Tall

-Does not usually wear shoes

Era 4

Ifrit and Chair were meant to be temporary ghouls to replace the ones who left during the lawsuit, so they left Ghost after the end of Era 3. Dewdrop replaced Ifrit’s position as lead guitarist, using the same white Fantomen as he did. Cumulus, a new ghoulette, replaced Chair on the keyboard. A new ghoul, Rain, took over Dewdrop’s previous role as bass guitarist. Another new ghoul and ghoulette joined and took on multiple roles. For the first time in the band’s history, the ghouls began to sing backing vocals live.

Cumulus (played by Mad Gallica)

-Keyboard/synth

-Backing vocals

-Tambourine

-Short and chubby

Rain (played by Cosmo Sylvan)

-Bass guitar

-Same guitar as Dewdrop’s previous guitar

-Shy

Swiss/Multi (played by Justin Taylor)

-“Multi” ghoul

-Tambourine

-Acoustic guitar

-Backing vocals

-Dances

-Smiles often

Cirrus (played by Laura Scarborough)

-Keyboard/synth

-Keytar

-Often near Cumulus

Era 5

Throughout Era 5, the lineup remained the same as Era 4. However, a ghoulette named Sunshine also joined during this era.

Sunshine (played by Sophie Amelkin)

-Backing vocals

-Tambourine

-Slim and short

Dewdrop also switched guitars and began using an all-white, rounded guitar. During this era, Rain began occasionally using an all-black, rounded bass guitar instead of his normal one. Finally, Aether also began singing backing vocals in this era.

Thank you, stranger!

[ecsundance]

What the Buzz?

This year's Sundance is all the rage. So many great films premiering with so many great artists and filmmakers arriving. Some films have even already been picked up by a company! Kneecap, a story about an Irish rap group that was picked up by Sony and The Greatest Night in Pop, will be streaming on Netflix at the end of the month. There are so many films this year at Sundance, so it is going to be a tough choice for which ones are bought by big companies. Out of the one’s I have watched, so far, these ones have been picked up; A Different Man, A24, How to Have Sex, Mubi, In A Violent Nature, IFC Films and Shudder, and Stress Positions, Neon. I’ll for sure be keeping my eye out for any more that are picked up. I really hope that someone picks up the pilots from the Episodic Pilot Showcase as each of those films can turn into a great series. 

There’s been talk, and confirmed sightings, of certain celebrities appearing. So who, exactly, has been at Sundance thus far? First we have Lionel Richie, who showed up for the premiere of The Greatest Night in Pop. We’ve had Lucy Liu and Julia Fox of Steven Soderbergh's Presence. Simone Ashley from 10 Lives. Stress Positions' John Early, Theda Hammel, Qaher Harhash, and John Roberts. Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin from A Real Pain. Saoirse Ronan from The Outrun. And Sebastain Stan and Adam Pearson from A Different Man. Unfortunately I have not run into anyone famous out on the streets yet, but it would be cool if I did.

Since we are done with the opening weekend and many films have had their world premiere here are some highlights. A New Kind of Wilderness, which I am seeing later in the festival, is a “touching” film about a family in Norway who has to deal with and overcome a tragedy. Girls State follows a story about young women and how to navigate the political world. It shows us the difference between men and women and how they have to fight for their rights. There have also been a few movies about AI, which have taken over. The first is Love Machina, a story about bringing your conscious into an AI so that your thoughts and soul can live forever. Eternal You, which I am also seeing later in the festival, is using AI to bring back a loved one to life. I am really excited to see this one as AI is something that has been controversial for a while and I am curious to see this take on it.

While standing in line for shows, I have heard talk of which films people have liked the most. So far I’ve heard Presence by Steven Soderberg, which I agree with, and one I haven’t seen yet but plan to It’s What’s Inside. I’ve also met some cool people such as an independent film critic, a producer from LA, and a few Slamdance cast and directors. I am excited to continue my journey at Sundance.

Keep an eye out for more reviews coming your way!

STEFANIE

[blacklight-ghoulette]

This was how Simon Soderberg got his nickname 'Alpha', back in the day. Since fans started calling Martin 'Omega' because of the symbol on his guitar, and supposedly saw some stuff where fans called him that and ran with it.

I know we keep the people separated from the creatures but do you think any of the unmasked know the names of the ghouls they portray? do you think they ever google that name and then just immediately close the browser?

anyway good morning.

[bandiimz]

[neuromancer1888]

My dumb ass only now realized that Saint Peter is also called Simon and that Tobias really went there.

[magicpotionniveous]

I wouldn't be too torn up if Tobias had to give them just a little salami, as a treat, because he comes out ahead more this way. No one can say "He won unfairly due to a FREEMASON CONSPIRACY" or whatever BS Joppe and Team Ghouls were peddling.

[fanthem]

[theonetrueemo]

Hey I have something to tell you all.

So you know Alpha and Omega right...If you don’t want to know their identities then just skip this.

Martin Persner, Omega, is a Scorpio. Simon Soderberg, Alpha, is a Capricorn.

Simon is actually an Omega and Martin is actually an Alpha. Its weird right?!

[yuningliu23]

[astralbondpro]

TID // Världen Stannar Med Mig

Only the shell remains.

[simonsoderbergtrash]

🎈 Happy Birthday to this amazing, adorable man, love you Simon🎈 🎂🎁 🎈

[abs0luteb4stard]

[vivern-of-nosgoth]

I told you I’ll do it. 

[loo-nuh-tik]

Ghost fans sense of humor:  *insert any picture of random bald dude* lol is that Simon Soderberg?