Following the rapture generated by the announcement of the imminent release of SKELETÁ, GHOST now unveils a brand new webisode: the ominously titled Chapter 20: Arrival Of A Secret Agent is the latest installment of the ongoing Chapters series that, along with the feature film RITE HERE RITE NOW and the SISTER IMPERATOR comic book, continues to add to the canon of GHOST lore.
Chapter 20 checks in on recently replaced GHOST frontman Papa Emeritus IV — now rechristened Frater Imperator and promoted to “boss” of the Ministry — as he navigates the aftermath of his stint in the spotlight and begins to cultivate a less than healthy obsession with his replacement — and fraternal twin — Papa V Perpetua. Chapter 20 features the debut of a number of new characters likely to be integral to the new storyline, including Mrs. Psaltarian and Judith the socialist media manager. The new chapter also offers a look at the inner office environment of the Ministry, a setting that’s sure to serve as the stage for crucial developments impacting the lives and lore of GHOST and its millions of fans worldwide.
Papa V Perpetua was revealed to the world during the climactic final seconds of the video for “Satanized,” the “catchy goth-rock epic” (VICE) first single from SKELETÁ, the anxiously awaited new GHOST album out April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings.
The release of “Satanized” and breaking news of SKELETÁ‘s impending arrival were accompanied by the debut of The Satanizer, a first of its kind music video experience for fans who wish to be “Satanized.” Developed in partnership with Jason Zada (Elf Yourself), The Satanizer morphs its users into characters featured in the song’s melodramatic video. With a quick upload of their photo, The Satanizer sends out a personalized music video clip featuring the participant, who can in turn share via social media that they too have been “Satanized.” To date, The Satanizer has generated over 125,000 creates with a staggering 96% conversion (generate to save ratio) and over 5.5M impressions worldwide.
