The house lights dropped, and
Gregorian chants lulled the crowd- for a moment. Somber latinate
tones accompanied the appearance of five hooded and robed figures,
which filed to their instruments. Then, chanting explodes into
soaring riffs with thumping, head-bangable bass. The five “Nameless
Ghosts” (as they are known online) rocked out Infestissumam, the
eponymous introductory song of Ghost B.C.’s second album. Their
second number required the frontman, Papa Emeritus II, to grace the
audience with his presence, and he was given a screaming welcome.
Wearing skull face paint and a profoundly blasphemous mitre, Papa led
Ghost B.C. and their congregation through highlights of both their
albums. Their paced slowed once to bid Denver good evening, and only
once more to give the audience an opportunity to scream adoration.
Their show at the Ogden on April 18th demonstrated the supreme talent
and showmanship of these anonymous musicians.
