GHOST

Ghost rituals (concerts) are always unforgettable. This particular Asheville gig was no exception. I printed VIP tickets for my son and I, and set off on a 3-hour drive to the venue. The US Cellular Center was very easy to find via Google maps and the parking deck was right next to the venue. We waited for early VIP access meeting fans who became friends, and our printed tickets were faultless in allowing us in early to collect a bag of Ghost swag. Concession prices were surprisingly MUCH less costly than the larger arenas and amphitheaters we are used to! Clean venue, excellent sound quality, and Ghost performed a fantastic show! Highly recommended band, venue, and thank you Ticketmaster!

The Grammy award winning darkish metal band, Ghost, arouse from the depths of Hell to burn down the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on a semi-stormy evening this day in the year of our Lord 2018 of May 22. For the price you couldn't beat it. Playing a set of almost 3 hours and tearing it up all night long. The auidence was so diverse from old ass people with O2 tanks to babies, yes I said babies well maybe they were sacrifices lol. Anyways, after the concert, lead singer Tobias talked with anyone that wanted to talk and signed everything the fans wanted. What a down to Earth very humble man!! Even some of the Nameless Ghouls came out to talk. Hands down the Best show I ever seen that was billed in a sit down theather. It's not we have Ghost, we need Ghost to come back again soon. If you get a chance, go see them on tour now!!!

Awesome venue setting for Ghost to play. I was able to see and enjoy everything. Sound was perfect. Seating was great. 4 out of 5 because the bathrooms weren t the best. The venue was turning people away in face paint which is something cool you do to go see Ghost. Even children were being turned away. People who paid in advance to see Ghost. Some drove hours. If there s a venue policy y all should specify especially for events that are theatrical and animated like this.

Such a good show!!! Everyone should see Ghost!! King Dude was awesome too!

Ghost at the Pagnet where amazing . The crowd seemed a little subdued , but the Sound sounded perfect.

I had been waiting to see Ghost on their own headlining tour, since I discovered their music. They did not disappoint in the least. Great showmanship, great music and an all around good time. I was bummed to see that the venue left tables in the middle of the floor and half the audience was sitting. You couldn't move closer to the stage if you wanted to. That is almost unheard of at any heavy metal concert I have ever been to. Next time, I hope to catch them at a venue that knows how to host such an event. King Dude was a great opener as well.

These guys truly know how to put on a great show! I am a huge Pink Floyd fan, and it shows they are too. They are fantastic musicians, and you can't look away when they are on stage. Just like Pink Floyd did. I highly recommend this show to anyone with an open mind. In fact, I am a "born-again" Christian, and I still love their music. As their interviews, its fun to pretend you are worshiping the devil for and hour and a half. And no, I don't feel any guilt for this, and I've not magically lost my Christian-ness. Rant aside, go see these guys!

These guys are incredible, that's just it. Didn't know what to expect seeing these guys live, came out of it and my mind was blown.

I don't attend too many metal shows anymore, but I was a big fan of the genre in the 80's... everything ranging from Blue Oyster Cult to Iron Maiden. Ironically, that's exactly what Ghost reminds me of... a blend of the two. Ghost's sound incorporates everything from choppy Maiden-like riffs & rumbling bass lines to spookier, keys-driven melodies with soaring harmonies akin to BOC. Their record is very good, but their live show is quite the spectacle. Sonically, the rawness of the tracks live only makes them stronger, though they don't stray too far from their studio polish. The Nameless Ghouls are quite adept players & Papa Emeritus commands the stage like few others. The capacity crowd frequenting one of NYC's finest venues ate it up, and the fairly short set of probably right around an hour or so left everyone wanting more. Clearly, they're a band on the way up & it was great to see them in a venue that only holds 500... those days won't last much longer. A gimmick, perhaps, but maybe the most entertaining aspect of their ascent (coming from the sidelines) is the incredible disdain they draw from critics... who clearly don't get the joke. Not many bands have the hooks these guys do, and they don't apologize for it. When you also have a stage show that takes the show to an entirely new level, it's hard to imagine much holding them back from achieving far greater success in the future.

Do not miss this band when they are playing near you: you will regret it.

Great show, was looking forward to seeing Ghost, especially after they had to cancel their Philly show at the Troc. on Dec. 1 due to visa issues. With only one album out, it was a short concert, but quite enjoyable!!!. Starting with a cool intro track the Ghouls take the smoky stage, as this fades they break out into Genesis which then segues into Con Clavi Con Dio into Elizabeth before they break. Beautiful sound for the whole show, Papa Emeritus was in top form, controlling the singing crowd. At one point telling the crowd: "You Overwhelm Us". Openers Ancient Wisdom were fine, just not into the growly voice. Really surprised by Blood Ceremony's set, having seen them online I was meh about them, but I really liked their set. Great nite out, super venue for shows, CUDOS to ALL!!!

Ghost was awsome. Go see for yer self if you like the rock.

Considering they only have one album they played a great set. It was little short, would've hoped that as a headliner they would have played more than 45 minutes. Can't wait until they come around to NYC again.

Bowery Ballrom was a great place to see this show. The club is about 5 minutes outside the Holland Tunnel. Ghost, Blood Ceremony and Ancient VVisdom were all fantastic. Overall it was a great night even with a pinched nerve.

Awesome band, solid venue. Definitely recommend to anyone who's into metal.

I remember when these guys first started out... I thought who the hell are these guys they are unbelievable. They packed the house at Terminal 5 and everyone's eyes never left the stage. Incredible musicians and great performers.

This is the second time I've seen this band. The vocals and music are spot on, just like on the album. Their stage presence is unbelievable. Papa also has excellent skills interacting with the crowd. My 11 year old freaked because Papa looked at him several times while on stage.

I've never seen them live before, but their interesting stage presence led me to the show. I did not regret it. They have a live energy like any other big band, and put on a great show.

The show was awesome! Quick entry into the show at the venue, beer was very reasonably priced, nice staff, and very minimal delay for setup between opening band and ghost. I didn't care for King dude (opening band) but they barely played 30 min which was good. Ghost's performance was fantastic and everything I expected and more. I hope to see them in the future. Very very awesome show!

Even though it was relatively a small crowd, and a small theatre, the music and the response from the audience was HUGE! Ghost really knows how to keep you entertained and what made the event greater was the enthusiasm in the room.

Ghost put on a phenomenal show. Can't wait for them to come back.

The opening act King Dude was good, kind of folky satanic rock. If Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan had a satanic problem child...it's this guy! Ghost was awesome! The feeling of being at a service being hosted by PaPa was killer! His voice range is super cool and the band is firing on all cylinders, great show!

What a polished and thoroughly enjoyable show. Not a lot of unnecessary banter with the crowd (which I abhor). Very passionate players as well and Papa Emeritus II is a killer front man. I will be seeing them again. One note: I took my 17 year old son which meant I had to buy a beer and sit in a different section, drink it and then join my son again in the under age section. What a ridiculous policy!

3rd time seeing Ghost and they always deliver an awesome show! No opening act just Ghost and true fans couldn't ask for anything more.

Ghost is by far one of the best post 80s ish metal bands! I wished they had come into my life way before! It only takes one time to fall in love with them! Their music and theatrical performance that accompanies are amazing!! The only bad thing about their shows is the ending! It s always too soon to end! Now.... about the venue..... not the most organized and they don t let you move out of your asigned seat and the worse part is that they don t allow face paint or masks which to me is a huge down side. That s the only reason why I m giving it 3 stars! Anyways..... Ghost will always get 5+ stars Venue gets 3 :( :/

I'm ready right here, right now to swear before the devil that this was an awesome show! Highly recommended!

The Ghost concert on May 22, 2018 was amazing! Our first time in this venue and we loved it! Can't wait to see another concert there!

The most incredible live show I've seen. Sound was perfectly clear. The Cardinal and the Ghouls created an atmosphere that engaged and entertained the crowd for over two hours. Incredible music and amazing performance. Would recommend to any music fan, metal or not.

I highly recommend going to a Ghost show by far this was the greatest show iv went to everything from the atmosphere the songs set combined with the lighting and the melodic vocals. If you are wanting a great night where it seems like time stops and your just enveloped in the moment then this is what you should do.

Great show, perfect mix of theater and 80s style jam, a cross between Alice Cooper type stage show and the musicianship of a Dokken or older Scorpions, highly recommend

Ghost puts on a fantastic show. They re amazing on record, but they truly are a band to see live. Will absolutely be seeing them again!

Great show. Awesome to see them in a theater. Sound was great. Show is bigger and better.

Ghost was great, but USCC wouldn't let us wear facepaint.

Outstanding performance that far exceeded my expectations.

Hands down the best ritual I have been to. 3 rows from the front, center stage.

Let me start by saying that this was not an issue with Ghost! They were spot on! However, my wife and I felt the auditorium was old and really needs new flooring and seating. The band played a part of an instrumental song and and there was some sub-bass coming from the speakers and the floor was literally shaking like it was about to give at any moment. Also I have to complain that the seats where we were sitting we not the fold down seats, they were chairs that were zip tied together leaving everyone in the first 3 center rows crowded together and invading each others personal space.

Ghost may be the savior of our planet. Outstanding acoustics and and enlightened message. If you have ghost you have everything .!

I thought the show was great. I believe Ghost is going to be BIG in a couple of years. The new album coming out June 1 contains 2 or 3 songs that will get airplay on the radio, which will reach out to the masses.

This was the first time I've had the opportunity to see Ghost. If I could've swung it, I would've followed them to the Tennessee shows to see it again! The sound, lights, and length of the show was fantastic. Cardinal Copia is a force to be reckoned with on stage. He's so engaging that even in the balcony seats I felt like I was in the pit. Perfect mix of songs from their entire catalog. Do keep in mind if you attend a show at Thomas Wolfe/Asheville US Cellular Center, you cannot wear face paint or masks for safety precautions. I saw several people upset when they were told to remove their makeup.

All the reviews are dead on! They were awesome. Crowd engagement? Check! Quality of the performance? Check! If you ever get the chance.....go and see them!

Ghost put on one hell of a show! Great music, some humor peppered in and the stage/decor was awesome.

Hands down the best show I ve ever been to. They put a lot of detail in their show and into their music.

Ghost is very much about the stage act, and boy did they deliver. Their new frontman Cardinal Copia is full of energy just like papa iii. I m also in love with the new Ghouls. I was in the front and a ghoul and I had a moment when he was absolutely shredding. It was amazing!!

First concert for me ever. Highly recommend if you like Ghost. Absolutely amazing

This concert was amazing. The sound was so clear and full the entire time. Guitar solos were great. Costumes were great too. LOVE THIS BAND!!!! THE ONLY ISSUE: Ghost encourages fans to participate by dressing up so my husband put on face paint. HOWEVER, when we go there security made him take it off in the bathroom. NOT COOL.

Best show I ve ever been to. The only band that exceeds my expectations live.

This was the best show that I have seen in years. These guys have it going on and will be the next big band.

Ghost puts on a tremendous live show. They are very theatrical as the title says. They had two acts and an encore. The ghouls and papa/cardinal copia are extremely fun to watch. Will 110% be seeing them again. Would recommend this show to anyone thinking about seeing them.

One of the best shows ever! Love these guys! Ghost is just one of these bands that YOU HAVE TO SEE!

This was my first time at the Aztec, beautiful venue by the way, and my second Ghost concert. Their presence on stage filled the room as if no matter where you stood it felt like you were front and center. Not many bands can pull that off. I felt and loved every song. The acoustics were great and the Ghoul's really work the stage and the crowd. Crowd participation should have Ghost listed as an example for its definition. All I can say is I made my way to the front in the pit and and it was Magnificent!

Awesome awesome show. Great band....played for almost 2 hours straight. Cant wait to see them again............................

The high ceilings of Terminal 5 added to the cathedral like atmosphere of a Ghost show. The band was amazing, offering a couple surprises along the way. Opening act Purson put on a great set as well.

This was my 5th time seeing Ghost, and as much as I've loved every show I've seen, this was still the best one I've seen. The set list was perfect and they played for a good hour and forty minutes. They covered all 3 albums, and as a bonus did the If You Have Ghost cover as one of their encores. I love the new album and was glad they played all the songs I most wanted to hear live off of it (He Is, Majesty...). Loved, loved, loved this show.

Ghost are one of the best live bands to come out since the turn of the millennia - and this show did not disappoint!!! WOW, just so damn good! If you ever get a chance to see them - take it!! Don't miss these guys!

from what I've been told Ghost never disappoints live. This was my first ritual and was an amazing show. Wish it could have been held at a different venue, Terminal 5 isn't the best place to see a metal show. Oh how I miss Roseland.

The musicians are so professional! They know how to get audience interaction.

This was my 5th time seeing Ghost, and it was the best so far. Papa had a costume change after 'Devil Church.' They sounded really heavy, the heaviest that I've seen them. They got a new drummer, I thought he did great. Although he made some changes to certain drum fills. All in all an excellent show.

I cannot say enough superlatives about this band. They were incredible. This show is now one of my all time favorites and I've seen a lot of live performances including The Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zep, Kiss, BOC, Metallica, Journey just to name a few.Their stage presence was fantastic and the front man (Pappa) had the crowd in the palm of his hand. I highly recommend and urge every rock fan to view this performance first hand as you'll walk away awestruck. This is a must see show. BTW I'm 72yrs. old and have been listening to R & R since its inception.

Very good performance.Venue was good also with the 3 levels.Perhaps only improvment could be more a/c pumped in.

If it wasn't for Terminal 5's sound system, it would have been the best show I ever saw. The beginning sound, and the end sound, wasn't balanced, too much bass and drums. Only the middle was up to standards. Ghost at Best Buy was a way better show, superior sound and performance! The next time around Ghost should hit Best Buy or the Theatre at MSG!

As a Fan of Ghost who had yet to see them play live, I had very high expectations. Those expectations were met to the point where the almost 2 hour long show appeared too short for me. It left me wanting, and often standing in the middle of crowd just trying to take in that I had Papa Emeritus III right in my face. Unforgettable experience for me. I recommend them to all.

For any rock fan! From classic rock to heavy metal, Ghost covers just about all genre's of rock in one set. Definitely a must see for any fan!

Amazing and unique concert! Ghost is an excellent band!

This was my first Ritual and a night I will never forget, being surrounded by the rest of Papa's children. An experience you truly have to see.

Doors opened after 8, rather than at 7:30. LONG lines, never had that experience before at venue. Ghost was awesome as always, but sound was a little off (not enough vocals). My fourth time seeing the band (once a year). This little band now has a big following. Sad to think they will start filling bigger venues, and concerts will be less intimate. Personal opinions: didn't care for acoustic number, like new masks on Nameless Ghouls, didn't like to see Papa shed the traditional garb for the new outfit.

I have nothing but good things to say about all three bands. But Ghost was amazing! This was my first time seeing them, and I will absolutely be keeping an eye out for any future dates in my area. Great songs and they are one of the best live bands I have ever seen! (And I go to a lot of concerts.)

Of over 30 years of going to shows, it all came to this. GHOST's show at the Civic Theater in New Orleans..... Top 3 of my lifetime. It was awesome! Visually, musically, everything. Perfect performance! Papa had the crowd in the palm of his hand. I saw a black lady security guard actually converted during the performance, totally changed her option of the band once she witnessed them in action. Awesome! It's my opinion, every human being on Planet Earth should go see GHOST play live. A near life changing event. Amen.

This was one of the most amazing shows I have ever been to! Point blank.

I have seen every band you can think of from tons of genres of music. I've seen U2, Paul McCartney, and many others and let me just say, Ghost is the best band you will ever see live.

Ghost was awesome! Cell phones should be banned at these events.

This was my second Ghost show I have been to. First headline show and they absolutely did not disappoint. Their sound was amazing. If you don't have Ghost you don't have anything!

As a deeply religious individual, I have nothing bad to say about Ghost. Many of their songs are dark and about Satan but you can tell it is all an act. Their music reminds me of Blue Oyster Cult and Black Sabbath. On stage they are tight performers and sounds awesome as well as polished. I loved the Civic as well and hope to see more shows there!

These guys rock: not only do they have great costumes, but they put on one helluva' show! From smoke to stained glass windows (in the background, of course) all the way to evil nuns and the distribution of an unholy Eucharist (during the song "Body and Blood") these guys blew me away! They only have two albums, but they played almost all of their songs, and they sound just like the studio versions. They played four or five encores, and the crowd went wild. If you're a fan, I highly recommend seeing them live.

Best show I have seen since Leonard Cohen. Loved everything about the Civic and hope to see shows there for a long time to come. in Papa we trust.

Ghost is a great band to see live. A few of the songs sound a lot better live than recorded. The venue has great acoustics and was easy to navigate. I'd go back.