GHOST Teases Meeting Between FRATER IMPERATOR & PAPA V PERPETUA
Ghost has released the 23rd chapter of their saga, which focuses on Frater Imperator (formerly known as Papa Emeritus IV and Cardinal Copia) receiving a visit from his late mother, Sister Imperator. This intriguing development is showcased in a music video for the track “Cenotaph” from their Skeletá album. The video also hints at a potential meeting between Frater Imperator and Papa V Perpetua, a tease that has been building since May.
The video reveals a possible end to Ghost’s current Skeletour world tour, with a poster indicating that the tour might conclude on February 23, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA. While the details of what will happen after the tour and the rumored meeting of the two brothers remain unknown, fans can anticipate more lore videos to come.
Ghost’s latest album, Skeletá, has gained significant popularity, making history as the first rock album to top the Billboard 200 chart since AC/DC’s “Power Up” in 2020. Skeletá sold 86,000 units in its first week, standing out with 77,000 physical media sales, including 44,000 vinyl units. The album also reached No. 1 on multiple charts in the U.S., such as Album, Vinyl Album, Indie Store Album, Independent Album, Rock Album, Rock and Alternative Album, and Hard Rock Album charts. Internationally, Skeletá secured top spots in various countries, further solidifying Ghost’s global success.
Fans can catch Ghost at one of the remaining Skeletour dates:
– 1/21 Orlando FL Kia Center
– 1/22 Jacksonville FL VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
– 1/24 Knoxville TN Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center
– 1/25 Charlotte NC Spectrum Center
– 1/26 Greenville SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena
– 1/28 Uncasville CT Mohegan Sun Arena
– 1/30 Montreal QC Bell Centre
– 1/31 Toronto ON Scotiabank Arena
– 2/2 Columbus OH Nationwide Arena
– 2/4 Cincinnati OH Heritage Bank Center
– 2/5 Peoria IL Peoria Civic Center Arena
– 2/7 Tulsa OK BOK Center
– 2/10 Salt Lake City UT Delta Center
– 2/12 Spokane WA Spokane Arena
– 2/14 Vancouver BC Rogers Arena
– 2/15 Seattle WA Climate Pledge Arena
– 2/17 Portland OR Moda Center
– 2/20 Sacramento CA Golden 1 Center
– 2/21 Anaheim CA Honda Center
– 2/23 Inglewood CA Intuit Dome
Overall, Ghost continues to captivate audiences with their intricate storytelling and musical prowess, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what comes next in the band’s journey.