Ghost Reveals the Fate of Honored Pope IV

The Ghost’s Revelation

The ghost explained what happened to the “Honored Pope IV” in the new video teasing the last era of the metal group.

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Back in February, the group hinted at the identity of its “new” frontman as part of the final evolution of the singer of the metal group.

Final Show Announcement

On February 5, Black Sabbath announced its final living show, which is set to take place in Birmingham on July 5. The group also revealed that the lineup will feature discoveries strewn with stars and special guests, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb of God, Mastodon, Alice in Chains, and recent Grammy winners Gojira.

Fans with keen eyes noticed that the poster for the final show of the legendary metal group lists “Papa V Perpetua” from the ghost among the special guests. Later, the official Facebook page of the ghost shared a post stating: “(Message from the clergy), we want to tell you that he will come… in Birmingham on July 5.”

Very little was disclosed about the physical appearance of the new father figure, although the group included a photograph featuring a cool black and purple background with a Roman numeral “V” at the center.

Now that the new Papa V Perpetua is poised to take the stage, the group revealed what transpired with Honored Pope IV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG75TYBGQ98

At the conclusion of the Ghost ‘Impera’ Touring album in 2023, Papa Emeritus IV “retired” from the stage following his final performance.

Since the formation of Ghost by Tobias Forge, the group has embraced a developing pseudonym for each new album, releasing a new Papa each time. The latest version of the frontman continues to explore themes rooted in Christian symbols and biblical connections.

Currently, the new video above unveils the backstory of the character in a new chapter titled “Arrival of a Secret Agent.”

In this episode, we learn that after leaving the rock group, the honored father was baptized by the emperor’s brother. It is revealed that his mother recently passed away, and he struggles to cope with the loss.

Furthermore, we discover that the new leader of Ghost, Papa V Perpetua, has a fraternal twin, a fact which he seems to be less than pleased about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbwuqhwpo_o

In discussion about the history of the ghost with NME, Alex Ross Perry, who filmed the group for The Ceremony Here is Now the Rite, shared: “The ghost as a group resembles a planet, and its history reflects the moon. The moon orbits the planet, even though it isn’t a part of it. The songs and meanings thematically relate to what the ghost is pursuing, yet they do not specifically narrate the family dynamics of mothers, sons, and fathers. I think it feels like two separate dishes for fans.”

Frontman Tobias Forge added: “The family dynamic we are discussing is merely a manifestation of a very universal phenomenon in humanity’s struggle for life. The fear of death is something all people can relate to.”

In other news, Ghost is set to embark on a world tour in 2025 this spring. Check out the full list of dates below and visit here to purchase tickets.

World Tour Dates for Ghost 2025

April
15 – Manchester, Great Britain – AO Arena
16 – Glasgow, Great Britain – Ovo Hydro
19 – London, Great Britain – O2
20 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
22 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis
23 – Frankfurt, DE – Frankfurt Festhalle
24 – Munich, DE – Olympiaparkhalle
26 – Lyon, FR – LDLC Arena
27 – Toulouse, FR – Zenit Toulouse Metropol
29 – Lisbon, PT – Meo Arena
30 – Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre

MAY
03 – Zurich, CH – AG Hallenstadion
04 – Milan, IT – Unipol Forum
07 – Berlin, DE – Mercedes-Benz Arena
08 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
10 – Lodz, PL – Atlas Arena
11 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena
13 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena
14 – Oberhausen, DE – Rudolph Weber Arena
15 – Hanover, DE – TUI Arena
17 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
20 – Tampere, FI – Nokia Arena
22 – Linköping, SE – Saab Arena
23 – Sandviken, SE – Göransson Arena
24 – Oslo, NO – Oslo Spectrum

JULY
09 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
11 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
12 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
13 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
15 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
17 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
18 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
19 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
21 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
22 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
24 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
25 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
26 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
28 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
29 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
30 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

AUGUST
01 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
02 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
03 – Omaha, NE – Chi Health Center
05 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
07 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
09 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
10 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
11 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
14 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX
15 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
16 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

SEPTEMBER
24 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de Los Deportes