On June 20th, cinemas across 50 countries were graced with the debut feature film from the Swedish rock phenomenon, Ghost. Titled Rite Here Rite Now, this film captures the band’s captivating presence during two sold-out performances at the Forum in Los Angeles, marking a significant milestone in their illustrious career. Accompanying the film is the Rite Here Rite Now (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), a collection of 18 exceptional live performances from these iconic shows.
This soundtrack offers fans an unparalleled experience of Ghost’s live energy, featuring a mix of their most celebrated tracks along with a new single, “The Future Is A Foreign Land.” These performances not only showcase the band’s dynamic stage presence but also reflect their mastery of blending theatricality with hard-hitting rock.
Ghost’s reputation for delivering euphoric live performances was recently cemented by their Re-Imperatour U.S.A. 2023. Spanning over two dozen North American cities, the tour culminated in a spectacular two-night finale at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. This finale highlighted their ability to captivate and exhilarate audiences on a grand scale.
In March 2022, Ghost’s fifth studio album, IMPERA, was lauded by critics and fans alike, with the Los Angeles Times declaring that the band had “conquered metal and the charts.” IMPERA debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. album charts and dominated the charts in Sweden, Germany, and Finland, while also making significant impacts in several other countries. The album, featuring tracks like “Spillways” and the Grammy-nominated “Call Me Little Sunshine,” was praised for its topical relevance and unique sound. Rolling Stone noted that Ghost “predicted the pandemic,” and described the band as “foretelling the fall of empires.”
2022 was a landmark year for Ghost, marked by their first Billboard Hot 100 entry with the platinum-certified single “Mary on a Cross.” The album IMPERA won Favorite Rock Album at the American Music Awards and Best Rock Album of the Year at the iHeart Radio Music Awards. Additionally, Ghost’s covers EP PHANTOMIME, which included their rendition of Iron Maiden’s “Phantom of the Opera,” earned them their fifth Grammy nomination.
With Rite Here Rite Now, Ghost extends their creative vision beyond the concert stage into the realm of film and soundtracks. This ambitious project continues to enchant and engage fans, delivering the electrifying experience of their live shows to a global audience through the Rite Here Rite Now (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).