Ghost Sets Surprising Records With New Album ‘Skeletá’
ecords that prove their status as a force in the industry. Skeletá is making waves as the first rock album in five years to claim the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, a feat previously achieved by AC/DC in 2020 with their album Power Up.
The album’s success is attributed to moving a whopping 86,000 units in its first week. What’s even more captivating is that 77,000 of these units were physical media sales, with 44,000 of those being vinyl records. Remarkably, Skeletá also set records for the biggest sales week for a hard rock album on vinyl in the current music era, falling short only to Blink-182’s One More Time…(49,000) and Boygenius’ The Record (45,000), both from 2023.
In addition to its home country success, Skeletá reached the number one position on various U.S. charts, including Album, Vinyl Album, Indie Store Album, Independent Album, Rock Album, Rock and Alternative Album, and Hard Rock Album charts. The album also resonated internationally, achieving chart-topping status in Sweden, Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, and Finland.
Ghost is currently on the Skeletour World Tour 2025, celebrating the release of their latest album. The band has lined up a series of tour dates across Europe, starting from Berlin, Amsterdam, Lodz, Prague, Paris, Oberhausen, Hannover, Copenhagen, and going all the way to Finland, Sweden, Norway, and beyond. Fans can catch the band in various U.S. cities and Mexico later in the tour, including Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, New York, Detroit, Nashville, St. Louis, Las Vegas, and more.
Ghost’s triumph with Skeletá showcases their ability to resonate with audiences globally and maintain a strong foothold in the rock music scene. Their blend of theatricality, music, and showmanship continues to captivate listeners and solidify their position as one of the leading rock acts of the contemporary music landscape. With their groundbreaking achievements and chart-topping success, Ghost is here to stay and leave a lasting impression on the world of rock music.