Ghost is a Swedish rock band known for its distinctive blend of theatricality, heavy metal, and arena rock. Formed in Linköping in 2006, the band first gained attention with their 2010 three-track demo, followed by the 7-inch vinyl "Elizabeth" and their debut album, Opus Eponymous. This album, nominated for a Grammis and featuring the song "Ritual"—listed by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever"—catapulted them to international recognition.
Ghost performing at Sweden Rock Festival in 2023
Ghost live at Malmöfestivalen 2011
Ghost performing in Utrecht in 2013
Ghost performing at Rockavaria in 2016
Linköping is a city in southern Sweden, with around 165,000 inhabitants as of 2021. It is the seat of Linköping Municipality and the capital of Östergötland County. Linköping is also the episcopal see of the Diocese of Linköping and is well known for its cathedral. Linköping is the center of an old cultural region and celebrated its 700th anniversary in 1987. Dominating the city's skyline from afar is the steeple of the cathedral.
Main street in Linköping city
The Linköping Cathedral seen from the east.
Linköping seen from West, in the Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna.
Hunnebergsgatan: an old street with preserved older buildings.