If you thought the road to hell was paved with good intentions, wait till you hear about GHOST’s latest tour shenanigans. The Swedish metal maestros (and masters of the spooky spooky aesthetic) are making fans jump through hoops just to catch a glimpse of their ‘Skeletour’—and by hoops, we mean a 90-minute line to enter the venue. Yikes.
The culprit? A strict ‘no-phone’ policy that’s got fans locking their devices in little pouches like they’re entering a top-secret ritual. (Which, let’s be honest, a GHOST concert kinda is.) At Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, the chaos peaked with folks stuck in a 90-minute queue just to get past security. Imagine waiting that long for a concert and not even getting a lousy T-shirt.
Fun fact: GHOST’s frontman, Tobias Forge, has cycled through multiple Papa Emeritus personas over the years—think of it as the Satanic version of the Doctor regenerating in Doctor Who. The man’s commitment to the bit is legendary.
“I really wanna underline that the ban has nothing to do with… copyright control. It’s about keeping fans from staring at screens like zombies. If you want a selfie, take it in the lobby. The rest of us are here to summon vibes.”
Translation: Tobias wants your undivided attention for GHOST’s theatrics—candelabras, papal robes, and all. He even threw shade at the idea of this being a “nostalgia” move, insisting it’s for the “younger fans” to experience “pure chaos.” Sure, Tobias. We’ll pretend it’s not because you’re tired of seeing your concerts on TikTok with Oh No soundtracks.
“The best shows live in your core. Like that time I saw Metallica in ’86… or was that a dream? Either way, trust me, you’ll love it.”
Meanwhile, fans are… coping. One tweeted: “If I wanted to wait this long for a ritual, I’d join a cult. #Skeletour”—though we’re pretty sure GHOST’s fanbase is already halfway there.
TOUR DATES
- April 25: London, O2 Arena
- May 1: Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena
- May 10: Los Angeles, The Forum
Pro tip: Bring a book for the line. Or a ouija board.
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