LEGACY OF THE BEAST 2019

[Black Wizard]

Better than Ghost and Maiden if you’re looking for song-by-song perfection.

That's, in your opinion, what they are. The question was who they are.

 

[CriedWhenBrucieLeft]

Who are you talking about?

 

[Ariana]

BenjaminBreeg was stating his opinion in a matter-of-fact sort of manner and I merely implied that that is not objectively right.

But you do the exact same thing!

 

[LooseCannon]

Ghost is already starting to play arenas.

 

[Diesel 11]

But you do the exact same thing!

Yegads, you found it out!

 

[Demigod_Tyek]

Ghost has become one of my favorite bands since seeing them open for Maiden in 2017.

I'd heard a couple of their songs casually in the years prior (Cirice, Year Zero), but never really paid them any mind. But seeing them live three times in 2017 cemented my love for them.

Tobias has great showmanship, and their stage presence is very similar to Maiden's; heavy theatrical. If you're a fan of Maiden, Alice Cooper, or any of those other heavy/shock theatrical bands, I don't know what's not to like about Ghost.

Saw two of their shows this summer. What amazed me most were all the people I saw at their concerts that wore Iron Maiden 2017 shirts. Maiden did them a great service letting them open for them, and same for Metallica next summer. Their fanbase has grown tremendously over the past 2 years or so, compared to a rather rocky start in 2011 and their 2015-16 lineup changes.

I understand they may not be for everybody, but you can't deny they are up and coming and I give them one or two more albums before they start doing their own full arena tours.

 

[Mosh]

I think you are exaggerating. A lot. Since 2006, they already have a list of 10 past members and a consistent lineup is an important ingredient for becoming a huge band.

This does not matter when the band is anonymous imo.

 

[Black Wizard]

Tobias has great showmanship,

Tobias Forge is not the singer in Ghost. It's a ruse. Shadow is the singer in Ghost. Why do you think he's not active much now?

 

[Collin]

Tobias Forge is not the singer in Ghost. It's a ruse. Shadow is the singer in Ghost. Why do you think he's not active much now?

Could it be SMX?

 

[Black Wizard]

Could it be SMX?

Nah. At Maidenfans 2016 in Oslo Ghost were the main support band (let's forget about The Raven Age though) and Shadow disappeared during Ghost's set. The only logical explanation is that he's Papa.

 

[GroundZero]

Since we're talking bands, Volbeat were pretty amazing this summer at Rockwave. I could definitely see them headlining shows in a few years' time.

 

[KidInTheDark666]

I thought Volbeat is past their peak already.

 

[mihai]

Since we're talking bands, Volbeat were pretty amazing this summer at Rockwave. I could definitely see them headlining shows in a few years' time.

Speaking of Rockwave, Tremonti was high above my expectations.

 

[BenjaminBreeg]

Mustasch would be a great opener for Maiden! They have few catchy songs and they play loud as hell!! Always giving 110% every gig no matter where they play.

 

[Collin]

Mustasch would be a great opener for Maiden! They have few catchy songs and they play loud as hell!! Always giving 110% every gig no matter where they play.

Who?

 

[Night Prowler]

No, Mustasch.

 

[KidInTheDark666]

I would prefer Mustaine over Mustasch.

 

[cdm613]

That last Mustasch record is tons of fun.
Great band.

 

[BenjaminBreeg]

Who?

I highly recommend to check them out!

 

[Confeos]

I have mixed feelings on Ghost. When they opened for Maiden in 2016 I think they did an enjoyable set, and their style seemed like a good fit. Afterwards I tried listening to one of their albums, and was bored out of my mind by the third song... I guess they're a band meant to be experienced in a live setting
As to whether they are (or are destined to become) one of the best rock/metal bands in modern times, well, they are definitely not my top pick.