Ghost frontman Tobias Forge recently addressed speculation about the band’s future recording plans. He clarified their current creative direction in an interview with Global News.
The statement came in response to questions about whether Ghost would continue their tradition of releasing EPs after full-length albums. This is a pattern the band has followed since their early days.
“No. As of right now, there is no EP coming,” Forge said. “Besides the [ongoing North American leg of the ‘Skeletour’] tour that we’re doing now, we have nothing else planned. So the future is right now very open.”
The frontman revealed he is currently working on new material. However, it differs from what fans might expect.
“Creatively, I have a lot to do. I’m actually recording currently, but it’s not a covers EP and it’s not a new Ghost record,” he continued. “So, I actually do not know exactly what and when anything will happen. And that’s a good thing, because for 15 years now we’ve been going at it nonstop, where cycles have basically just sort of been stitched together.”
Forge explained his desire to break from the band’s relentless touring and recording schedule.
“Every time we’ve ended an album cycle, I’ve walked off stage knowing that Monday morning I will be in the studio and our next show is there,” he said. “So it has been that sort of sort cyclical nonstop thinking ahead, thinking forward, expand, expand, expand, expand, for a long time, and I’ve come to a point where I’m just, like… I still have ideas, I still have dreams, I still have things that I think we have not achieved — definitely the wish list is still there — but that’s gonna be at some other point.”
The comments suggest Ghost is taking a more open-ended approach to their future projects after years of continuous album cycles.
This shift in approach marks a significant departure from Ghost’s typically structured release schedule. Parade reported that Forge confirmed there are no current plans for a new Ghost EP or album. He is recording music that is not related to Ghost.
The ongoing Skeletour has implemented unique policies to enhance the live experience. Parade noted that the tour enforces a strict no-phones policy. This has been designed to enhance live crowd connection and create a more immersive concert atmosphere.
The tour continues its North American leg with upcoming performances scheduled. Chaoszine revealed that the tour’s next shows include January 28 in Uncasville, CT, at Mohegan Sun Arena. This marks one of the final dates in the current touring cycle.
This period of uncertainty comes after years of consistent output from the Swedish metal band. Blabbermouth indicated that Forge’s comments reflect a deliberate choice to step away from the band’s previous pattern of immediately transitioning from one album cycle to the next. This suggests a more organic approach to future creative endeavors.
