Prequelle saw Ghost embracing a more melodic, pop-influenced sound while retaining their signature blend of hard rock and macabre atmosphere. The album is notable for its lyrical themes of plague, fear, and the occult, presented with Forge’s characteristic tongue-in-cheek delivery.
- The album's working title was "Opus Eponymous II," a reference to their debut album.
- The song "Rats" was the album's lead single, reaching number one on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
- The album cover artwork, featuring a dual-headed plague doctor, was created by Zbigniew M. Bielak.
Ghost is a Swedish rock band led by Tobias Forge, known for their theatrical live shows and blend of hard rock and heavy metal. Prequelle was released midway through their career, following up the chart success of Meliora and preceding the even more successful Prequelle.
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