Ghost's Remarkable Year: From Platinum Hits to Album of the Year
Ghost has had a remarkable year in 2025, with their hit song "Mary On A Cross" achieving Platinum status in the UK. Originally released in 2019 on the Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic EP, the track has sold over 600,000 units in the UK and was certified Double Platinum in the US. The song's popularity soared in 2022 after a remixed version went viral on TikTok, making it Ghost's most popular song to date with over 860,000 streams on Spotify.
Tobias Forge, the mastermind behind Ghost, shared that his daughter first alerted him to the song's newfound popularity on TikTok. The band's success doesn't stop there, as they also released the highly acclaimed album "Skeletá" in 2025, which was named Metal Hammer's album of the year. Their tours in North America and Europe have been met with packed arenas, solidifying Ghost's position as a powerhouse in the metal scene.
The momentum behind Ghost continues to grow, with their music resonating with a wide audience and earning them critical acclaim. As they wrap up 2025 on a high note, fans can look forward to more exciting developments from the band in the future.