Ghost is now streaming their cover of Shakespears Sister's 1992 hit "Stay" with some guest vocal contributions from actor Patrick Wilson (The Phantom Of The Opera, the Insidious series, etc.). The cover appears over the end credits of Insidious: The Red Door, continuing Ghost's run of being featured in horror movies.
"It was Joe Bishara, our Insidious composer and resident Lipstick Demon who first got me into Ghost about 10 years ago," said Wilson of Ghost. "Joe knew I liked metal… but he also knew I liked melody. What can I say? I'm a child of the '80s… when soaring voices and blazing guitars were played at every dance, every fast-food parking lot, and every day in my house. Ghost had the right blend of metal, melody, and an unforgettable image. This coming from a guy who collected KISS cards in the '70s… so I know good rock branding and imagery when I see it!
"Ghost, for me, is one of the most unique rock bands out there. Tobias's sense of melody is only matched by his storytelling. The blistering imagery of him and the band is unlike any other. The balance of dark lyrics with soaring (and dare I say… angelic) melodies, make listening to them a different experience than any other band out there. At least that's what it does for me.
"So clearly, when I wanted a band that embodied the spirit of Insidious lore, I knew where to look first. 'Stay' is such a hauntingly beautiful tune to end my film with, because the dark lyrics juxtaposed against the sweeping melody (written by Dave Stewart) are a great bookend to my film. Singing on it, alongside Tobias, was an absolute thrill. I wanted the tune to feel like it was Josh Lambert (my character) singing… and then being tempted by the devil (the lipstick demon)… in this case, sung by the brilliant Tobias Forge. Tobias's tone is a sharp contrast to mine, and his new arrangement of the song is faithful yet fresh. It was an honor to be featured on the tune, and I can't thank Tobias and the Ghost crew, especially Tim Bickford and Kristen Mulderig, for making this happen.
"Ghost is the perfect blend of theatricality met with musical mastery. Tobias is at the top of his game and I'm thrilled to have him on the soundtrack, and honored to sing alongside him."
"Stay" is also featured on the upcoming Impera deluxe box set, which you can check out here.
You can also catch Ghost on tour with Amon Amarth at one of the dates below. Get your tickets here.
8/2 Concord, CA Concord Pavilion
8/4 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre
8/5 Airway Heights, WA BECU Live at Northern Quest
8/7 West Valley City, UT USANA Amphitheatre
8/8 Denver, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
8/11 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/12 Milwaukee, WI American Family Insurance Amphitheater
8/14– Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/15 Chicago, IL Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
8/16 Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
8/18 Syracuse, NY St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
8/19 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center
8/20 Bridgeport, CT Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
8/22 Indianapolis, IN TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
8/23 Burgettstown, PA The Pavilion at Star Lake
8/24 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
8/25 Camden, NJ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
8/27 Nashville, TN Ascend Amphitheater
8/29 Simpsonville, SC CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
8/30 Jacksonville, FL Daily’s Place
8/31 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/2 The Woodlands, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
9/3 Austin, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater
9/5 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
9/7 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
9/8 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
9/11 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum (no Amon Amarth)
9/12 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum (no Amon Amarth)
