Ghost: "We Wish To Inform You Our New Leader Has Arrived"

Now all we need is a new album.

April 6, 2018

Ghost have permitted Sister Imperator and Papa Emeritus Nil to announce (and bless) the new Papa Emeritus, and it turns out a part of the Papa Emeritus bloodline at all.

Cardinal Copia seems like fun: he wears in red, carries a boom box, and has a lovely thin moustache.

The band have also changed their Twitter name and profile picture to reflect their new leader.

We're keen to hear some new music soon.

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