Seven Inches of Satanic Panic
Seven Inches of Satanic Panic is a release by the Swedish rock band Ghost. First released digitally on 13 September 2019 by Loma Vista Recordings, it features the songs "Kiss the Go-Goat" and "Mary on a Cross", written by vocalist Tobias Forge. It was later released on 7" vinyl. Seven Inches of Satanic Panic has been described as a two-track EP and as a single.
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Released | 13 September 2019 | |||
Studio | Park Studio, Stockholm | |||
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Length | 7:27 | |||
Label | Loma Vista | |||
Producer | Gene Walker | |||
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Background and release
On 12 September 2019, Ghost released a music video for the track "Kiss the Go-Goat", which depicts the character Papa Nihil performing as the frontman of Ghost at Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, California in 1969.[4][5] The following day, on 13 September 2019, Seven Inches of Satanic Panic was released on music streaming services through Loma Vista Recordings.[6] On social media, the band announced:
"We wish to inform you Ghost has released two special tracks from the 1969 archives...Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic is available to stream & order now."[7][8]
Seven Inches of Satanic Panic, which has been described as a two-track EP[5] and as a single,[9] was released on 7" vinyl (with "Kiss the Go-Goat" as the A-side and "Mary on a Cross" as the B-side)[6] on 27 September 2019.[5] The 7" vinyl claims to be remastered versions of songs recorded in 1969 at Thorn Industrial Audio Recording Studios, Hollywood. The vinyl release peaked at number 2 on the UK Vinyl Singles Chart,[10] whilst "Kiss the Go-Goat" reached number 4 on the Kerrang! Rock Chart.[11]
Track listing
All writing credited to Papa Emeritus Nihil and A Group of Nameless Ghouls.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Kiss the Go-Goat" | 3:19 |
2. | "Mary on a Cross" | 4:08 |
Personnel
Ghost
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References
- Kaufman, Spencer (13 September 2019). "Ghost unveil new song "Mary on a Cross": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- Munro, Scott (13 September 2019). "Ghost release new single Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic". Metal Hammer. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
- Grech, Aaron (12 September 2019). "Ghost Announces September 2019 Release of "Lost" '60s Era 7″ Seven Inches of Satanic Panic Featuring Songs "Kiss the Go Goat" and "Mary on A Cross"". MXDWN.com. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- "Ghost Releases New Song Kiss The Go-Goat". Kerrang!. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- "Listen To Ghost's New EP, Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic". Kerrang!. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- "Ghost - Seven Inches of Satanic Panic Limited Edition 7". Loma Vista Recordings. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- "The Band Ghost on Instagram: "[MESSAGE FROM THE CLERGY] We wish to inform you Ghost has released two special tracks from the 1969 archives...Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic is available to stream & order now."". Instagram. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- Rosenberg, Axl (12 September 2019). "Officially Official: Ghost Release Seven Inches of Satanic Panic Vinyl". MetalSucks. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- Chapstick, Kelsey (12 September 2019). "Hear Ghost Get Groovy on Poppy, Fun New Song "Kiss the Go-Goat"". Revolver. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- "Official Vinyl Singles Chart". 4 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- Kerrang! Rock Chart, Kerrang!, issue 1793, page 15, Cover date: 5 October 2019.