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Ghost (Ghost B.C.)

A Swedish doom metal band from Linköping, founded in 2008. A distinctive feature of Ghost is the stage image of the musicians: five members, called "Nameless Ghouls" (as they are commonly called in the Russian-speaking fan community), perform in identical costumes and masks that hide their faces, while the vocalist (Papa Emeritus) is in cardinal vestments with a face painted like a skull. The true identities of the members are, according to the concept, unknown. The lyrics are based on Satanic and occult themes. Musically, the group is similar to bands such as Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, Mercyful Fate, and Witchfinder General. In 2016, the band was awarded a Grammy Award in the "Best Metal Performance" category. Two Ghost albums, Infestissumam and Meliora, received gold and platinum status in Sweden, respectively.