Ghost's Tobias Forge Discusses the Future of Rock Music

In a recent interview with NME, Ghost frontman Tobias Forge discussed the future of rock music.

Ghost frontman Tobias Forge has discussed the future of rock music in a recent interview with NME.

The interview was part of a larger article by Sonic Perspectives highlighting Forge’s broader ambitions for Ghost’s future. The band, known for their theatrical performances and melodic metal, have achieved significant success in recent years, which Forge attributes in part to the belief that new bands couldn’t become big.

“For the last decade or so, there’s been this ongoing chatter in the music business and especially in the rock business that ‘Oh there’s no new bands coming.’ Like, ‘Rock will die, rock is dead. No new bands can become big,'” Forge said.

“We, as well as a few others, are living proof that is not true,” he continued. “I’m not saying that you can become AC/DC. You cannot become a new Metallica. But I think we are living proof of that you still can do it.”

“There are other bands around like very much more recent like Sleep Token who’s obviously you know they’re succeeding. So obviously you can become a big band.”

Both Ghost and Sleep Token are testament to the genre’s continued vitality, making Forge’s observations particularly timely.

As Louder Sound reported, Sleep Token’s recent sell-out of London’s Wembley Arena in just 10 minutes is a remarkable feat that attests to their substantial influence on modern rock. The band, recognized for their distinctive musical style, have amassed a loyal following. Their unique blend of djent and modern pop, coupled with their mysterious persona, sets them apart from traditional rock acts.

Meanwhile, Ghost continues to evolve under Forge’s leadership. As Loudwire noted, the band are considering moving beyond their established theatrical elements, a shift that showcases how modern rock acts adapt and grow.

Forge’s insights provide valuable perspectives on the possibilities for rock music today. His observations about bands setting and achieving new goals in today’s music industry are especially relevant, as Sonic Perspectives noted in their article.