GHOST’s “Skeletour” 2025 World Tour: A Unique Experience for Fans
The Pnook Channel’s Exclusive Video Tour
The Pnook channel on YouTube has recently released an in-depth video showcasing the traveling GHOST museum exhibit, part of the band’s “Skeletour” 2025 world tour. Filmed in Lyon, Toulouse, and Paris, the video presents a captivating look at the exhibit that is exclusively available to VIP ticket holders.
Exhibit Features and VIP Benefits
The exhibit includes a dedicated fan zone that boasts an array of memorabilia displays and merchandise stands, enhancing the overall concert experience. VIP packages offer additional perks such as early entry, priority check-in, and access to exclusive merchandise, making it a must-visit for die-hard fans.
Chart-Topping Success of “Skeletá”
Earlier this month, GHOST’s highly anticipated studio album, “Skeletá,” made a remarkable debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album achieved 86,000 equivalent album units in its first week, with an impressive 89% of that figure stemming from traditional album sales. Notably, vinyl purchases alone accounted for over 44,000 copies sold.
Historic Vinyl Sales
“Skeletá” stands out as the first hard rock album to reach the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 since AC/DC’s “Power Up” in 2020. The album’s vinyl sales also marked a significant milestone, representing the largest weekly vinyl sales for a hard rock album in the modern era, with only BLINK-182’s “One More Time…” and BOYGENIUS’s “The Record” surpassing it in vinyl sales for any rock album.
Introduction of Papa V Perpetua
The music video for the first single, “Satanized,” unveiled a new character named Papa V Perpetua, who will lead GHOST during the 2025 touring cycle. This character continues the band’s tradition of evolving its frontman persona.
The Evolution of GHOST’s Frontmen
GHOST’s mastermind, Tobias Forge, previously portrayed several versions of Papa Emeritus throughout the band’s history. Each incarnation has been replaced by a new character, with Papa Emeritus III transitioning to Cardinal Copia before the release of 2018’s “Prequelle.” The most recent character, Papa Emeritus IV, was introduced during the final show of the “Prequelle” tour in March 2020.
Tour Details
The European leg of GHOST’s 2025 world tour kicked off on April 15 in Manchester, UK, and is set to conclude on May 24 in Oslo, Norway. Following the European dates, the North American leg will commence on July 9 in Baltimore, Maryland, culminating on August 16 in Houston, Texas.
Conclusion
GHOST’s “Skeletour” not only showcases their latest album, “Skeletá,” but also provides fans with a unique and immersive experience through their traveling museum exhibit. With record-breaking sales and the introduction of a new frontman, GHOST continues to push boundaries in the hard rock genre and deliver unforgettable moments for their loyal fanbase.
FAQs
1. What is the “Skeletour” exhibit about?
The “Skeletour” exhibit is a traveling museum showcasing memorabilia and merchandise related to GHOST and their latest album, “Skeletá.” It is accessible to VIP ticket holders during the tour.
2. When did GHOST’s “Skeletá” album release?
GHOST’s “Skeletá” was released on April 25, 2023.
3. Who is the new character fronting GHOST during the 2025 tour?
The new character is Papa V Perpetua, introduced in the music video for the first single, “Satanized.”
4. When does the North American leg of the tour start?
The North American leg of GHOST’s 2025 world tour will begin on July 9, 2023, in Baltimore, Maryland.
5. How well did “Skeletá” perform in its first week?
“Skeletá” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, achieving 86,000 equivalent album units in its first week, with a significant portion coming from traditional album sales and vinyl purchases.
