Seven Inches of Satanic Panic

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Seven Inches of Satanic Panic
Ghost - Seven Inches of Satanic Panic.jpg
Recording by
Ghost
Released13 September 2019
StudioPark Studio, Stockholm
Genre
Length7:27
LabelLoma Vista
ProducerGene Walker
Ghost chronology
Prequelle
(2018) 		Seven Inches of Satanic Panic
(2019) 		TBA
(2021)

Seven Inches of Satanic Panic is a release by the Swedish rock band Ghost. First released digitally on 13 September 2019 by Loma Vista Recordings, it features the songs "Kiss the Go-Goat" and "Mary on a Cross", written by vocalist Tobias Forge along with songwriters Salem al Fakir and Vincent Pontare. It was later released on 7" vinyl. Seven Inches of Satanic Panic has been described as a two-track EP and as a single.

Background and release[]

On 12 September 2019, Ghost released a music video for the track "Kiss the Go-Goat", which depicts the character Papa Nihil performing as the frontman of Ghost at Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, California in 1969.[4][5] The following day, on 13 September 2019, Seven Inches of Satanic Panic was released on music streaming services through Loma Vista Recordings.[6] On social media, the band announced:

"We wish to inform you Ghost has released two special tracks from the 1969 archives...Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic is available to stream & order now."[7][8]

Seven Inches of Satanic Panic, which has been described as a two-track EP[5] and as a single,[9] was released on 7" vinyl (with "Kiss the Go-Goat" as the A-side and "Mary on a Cross" as the B-side)[6] on 27 September 2019.[5] The 7" vinyl claims to be remastered versions of songs recorded in 1969 at Thorn Industrial Audio Recording Studios, Hollywood. The vinyl release peaked at number 2 on the UK Vinyl Singles Chart,[10] whilst "Kiss the Go-Goat" reached number 4 on the Kerrang! Rock Chart.[11]

Track listing[]

All writing credited to Papa Emeritus Nihil and A Group of Nameless Ghouls.

No.TitleLength
1."Kiss the Go-Goat"3:19
2."Mary on a Cross"4:08
Total length:7:27

Personnel[]

References[]

  1. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (13 September 2019). "Ghost unveil new song "Mary on a Cross": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  2. ^ Munro, Scott (13 September 2019). "Ghost release new single Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic". Metal Hammer. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  3. ^ Grech, Aaron (12 September 2019). "Ghost Announces September 2019 Release of "Lost" '60s Era 7″ Seven Inches of Satanic Panic Featuring Songs "Kiss the Go Goat" and "Mary on A Cross"". MXDWN.com. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Ghost Releases New Song Kiss The Go-Goat". Kerrang!. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Listen To Ghost's New EP, Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic". Kerrang!. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Ghost - Seven Inches of Satanic Panic Limited Edition 7". Loma Vista Recordings. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  7. ^ "The Band Ghost on Instagram: "[MESSAGE FROM THE CLERGY] We wish to inform you Ghost has released two special tracks from the 1969 archives...Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic is available to stream & order now."". Instagram. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  8. ^ Rosenberg, Axl (12 September 2019). "Officially Official: Ghost Release Seven Inches of Satanic Panic Vinyl". MetalSucks. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  9. ^ Chapstick, Kelsey (12 September 2019). "Hear Ghost Get Groovy on Poppy, Fun New Song "Kiss the Go-Goat"". Revolver. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Official Vinyl Singles Chart". 4 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  11. ^ Kerrang! Rock Chart, Kerrang!, issue 1793, page 15, Cover date: 5 October 2019.
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