Ghost frontman Tobias Forge discussed the future of rock music in a recent interview with NME.
“For the last decade or so, there’s been this ongoing chatter in the music business and especially in the rock business that ‘Oh there’s no new bands coming.’ Like, ‘Rock will die, rock is dead. No new bands can become big,'” Forge said.
“We, as well as a few others, are living proof that is not true,” he continued. “I’m not saying that you can become AC/DC. You cannot become a new Metallica. But I think we are living proof of that you still can do it.”
“There are other bands around like very much more recent like Sleep Token who’s obviously you know they’re succeeding,” he added. “So obviously you can become a big band.”
Both Ghost and Sleep Token demonstrate the genre’s continued vitality, making Forge’s observations particularly timely.
Louder Sound reported Sleep Token’s remarkable achievement of selling out London’s Wembley Arena in just 10 minutes. This milestone validates their significant impact on modern rock.
The band has developed a dedicated following through their distinctive musical approach. Their blend of djent and modern pop, combined with their mysterious persona, sets them apart from traditional rock acts.
Ghost continues to evolve under Forge’s leadership. Loudwire revealed the band’s consideration of moving beyond their established theatrical elements. This shift exemplifies how modern rock acts adapt and grow.
Sonic Perspectives highlighted Forge’s ongoing ambitions for Ghost’s future. His vision reinforces that successful rock bands can set and achieve new goals in today’s music industry.
