GHOST Leans Into The Scooby Doo Joke With New “Mary On A Cross” Video

Ever since Ghost dropped Opus Eponymous in 2010, individuals have been making the joke that the band feels like music from the traditional cartoon Scooby Doo. So Ghost lastly stated “fuck it” and simply made the joke themselves with the brand new animated music video for “Mary On A Cross”. It is incredible to see the band be this self-aware whereas additionally rolling out a genuinely enjoyable music video (directed by DurtySean).

Although for those who noticed Ghost‘s mega-popular new film Ceremony Right here Ceremony Now, this music video is previous information to you. And also you in all probability did, as a result of Ceremony Right here Ceremony Now was actually rattling in style.

Simply how in style was Ceremony Right here Ceremony Now? Properly, it entered the Prime 10 of the North American field workplace with a cumulative complete gross of $2.65 million, making it the highest-grossing arduous rock cinema occasion ever in North America.

To interrupt that North American document down somewhat:

• On June 21, it grossed greater than $238,000 throughout 366 film theaters
• On June 22, it grossed greater than $1.03 million throughout 751 film theaters
• On June 23, it grossed over $257,000 throughout 358 film theaters

Ceremony Right here Ceremony Now combines never-before-seen 2023 live performance footage from Ghost‘s two sold-out exhibits at Los Angeles’ Kia Discussion board, with a story story that picks up plot threads from the band’s long-running Chapters collection. Ceremony Right here Ceremony Now was directed by Ghost‘s Tobias Forge and Alex Ross Perry. The soundtrack to Ceremony Right here Ceremony Now will likely be launched by way of Loma Vista Recordings, which you’ll order right here (rite here?).

“Over a decade in the past when Ghost bought signed to Loma Vista, Tom Whalley (proprietor and CEO) requested what the story of the band was,” stated Forge.

“He felt telling a narrative was important with a view to get new followers engaged. I stated that as a result of we had been a brand new ‘child’ band and extra importantly we had been an ANONYMOUS child band, there wasn’t actually a compelling story to inform. Not but anyway. However I informed him that if he wished a narrative, I may give you one. This movie is the fruit of that dialog.”

Perry added: “Collaborating with Tobias to increase the saga of Ghost right into a characteristic movie has been a depraved delight. This film allowed us to be impressed by all the pieces from silent horror to The Nice Rock n’ Roll Swindle, from Ralph Bakshi to KISS Alive II. The influences had been many, however above all, the final word objective was to make a one-of-a-kind feast not just for Ghost followers, however all lovers of the cinematic alchemy between rock spectacle and spooky delights.”

Ceremony Right here Ceremony Now was produced by Popecorn Cinematic Photos. Producers embrace Kristen Mulderig, Rick Gross sales, Craig Butta, and Jonas Åkerlund.