I went to see the band Ghost this past weekend. For the uninitiated, Ghost is a metal band that used to pretend to worship the devil. I say used to because they are a far cry from their past.
The lead singer used to dress up in Pope garb, complete with a skull mask. It was extremely creepy and cool at the same time. it was unique and scared a lot of people.
Flash forward 11 years since I first saw them at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, and the “ritual” as the concert is called, had become a Broadway play.
I have never seen a singer have so many costume changes in a “metal” concert in my life. No more Pope wear. Now it is glittery lounge jackets and a half mask that looks like he’s getting ready for Mardi Gras.
I understand the old mask had to be extremely hard to wear, but the cool part about it was, as a Pope, Tobias Forge didn’t have to move around. He could simply use his hands in a religious manner. Now, he jumps around on stage and dances and shakes his butt. He also sings songs that sound like he stole them from the Bee-Gees.
All in the name of Satan?
I should have known I was in for something unexpected when I saw the type of crowd Ghost attracts now. No more “look at this guy. He looks like he sacrifices animals on the weekend.”
Now it looks like Comic Con.
The best part of the entire show was waiting in line for an hour because phones were not allowed. They have to get locked up in a pouch you can wear around your neck or shoulder. You then have to wait after the show so they can unlock it for you.
It was a complete mess to say the least.
I reiterate it was the best part because I now see why they don’t want anyone to film the show. While I am not a devil worshipper, I felt so bad for those that do. Watching T.F prance around on stage to rainbow lighting, I could only shake my head and think to myself
Is this what the devil has become?
Get Off My Desert Lawn! 