Cardinal Copia “mysteriously died” during the set’s eighth song, the instrumental track “Miasma,” according to Setlist.fm, and was “inaugurated officially as Papa Emeritus IV” while the Abba song “Arrival” played through the PA. Ghost unveiled Papa IV at the band’s last show, which took place in early March 2020, right before the pandemic shut the world down, in Mexico City.

In a “Doom” call (Zoom), the recurring character Sister Imperator chats with Papa Emeritus, who reveals he’s “getting ready for everything coming up,” while highlighting features of his makeup and wig.Īppearing as Papa Emeritus IV, Tobias Forge’s character instructs Sister Imperator not to call him “C” (short for Cardinal) anymore. Ghost have brought back the popular web series of dramatic short videos that heralded important news announcements throughout the cycle of their last album, Prequelle. Are you ready for new Ghost? The Swedish rock outfit have awakened from their long slumber, and we’re betting a new album announcement and tour are on the immediate horizon.

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