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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 along with songwriters Salem al Fakir and Vincent Pontare. It was later released on 7" vinyl. Seven Inches of Satanic Panic has been described as a two-track EP and as a single.

Seven Inches of Satanic Panic
EP / single by
Ghost
Released13 September 2019
StudioPark Studio, Stockholm
Genre
Length7:27
LabelLoma Vista
ProducerGene Walker
Ghost chronology
Prequelle
(2018)		 Seven Inches of Satanic Panic
(2019)		 Impera
(2022)

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]

In July and August 2022, "Mary on a Cross" went viral on TikTok.[12][13] In response, Ghost released a "Slowed + Reverb" version of the song digitally on 26 August.[14]


Track listing


All writing credited to Papa Emeritus Nihil and A Group of Nameless Ghouls.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Kiss the Go-Goat"Tobias Forge, Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Pontare3:19
2."Mary on a Cross"Forge, Al Fakir, Pontare4:08
Total length:7:27

Personnel


Ghost


Charts



"Mary on a Cross"


Weekly chart performance for "Mary on a Cross"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[15] 89
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[16] 31
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 50
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[18] 15
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[19] 7
France (SNEP)[20] 191
Germany (Official German Charts)[21] 41
Global 200 (Billboard)[22] 50
Greece International (IFPI)[23] 28
Hungary (Single Top 40)[24] 30
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[25] 27
Ireland (IRMA)[26] 25
Lithuania (AGATA)[27] 20
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[28] 93
Norway (VG-lista)[29] 40
Portugal (AFP)[30] 112
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[31] 27
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[32] 16
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33] 37
UK Singles (OCC)[34] 28
US Billboard Hot 100[35][36] 90
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[37] 11

Certifications



"Mary on a Cross"


Certifications for "Mary on a Cross"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[38] Gold 40,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[39] Gold 10,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.


References


  1. Kaufman, Spencer (13 September 2019). "Ghost unveil new song "Mary on a Cross": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  2. Munro, Scott (13 September 2019). "Ghost release new single Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic". Metal Hammer. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  3. 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.
  4. "Ghost Releases New Song Kiss The Go-Goat". Kerrang!. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  5. "Listen To Ghost's New EP, Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic". Kerrang!. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  6. "Ghost - Seven Inches of Satanic Panic Limited Edition 7". Loma Vista Recordings. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  7. "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. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  8. Rosenberg, Axl (12 September 2019). "Officially Official: Ghost Release Seven Inches of Satanic Panic Vinyl". MetalSucks. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  9. Chapstick, Kelsey (12 September 2019). "Hear Ghost Get Groovy on Poppy, Fun New Song "Kiss the Go-Goat"". Revolver. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  10. "Official Vinyl Singles Chart". 4 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  11. Kerrang! Rock Chart, Kerrang!, issue 1793, page 15, Cover date: 5 October 2019.
  12. Daly, Rhian (19 August 2022). "Ghost's 'Mary On A Cross' Goes Viral On TikTok, Experiences Surge In Streams". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  13. Alleva, Dan (19 August 2022). "Ghost Goes Viral On TikTok And, Naturally, Fan Reaction Is Mixed". Metal Injection. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  14. Schube, Will (29 August 2022). "Ghost Share 'Slowed + Reverb' Version Of Viral Smash 'Mary On A Cross'". UDiscover Music. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  15. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 5 September 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1696. Australian Recording Industry Association. September 20, 2022. p. 4.
  16. "Ghost – Mary on a Cross" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  17. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 – Week of September 24, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  18. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 202235 into search. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  19. "Ghost: Mary on a Cross" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  20. "Top Singles (Week 37, 2022)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  21. "Ghost – Mary on a Cross" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  22. "Billboard Global 200 – Week of September 24, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  23. "IFPI Charts". ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on September 16, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  24. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  25. "Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  26. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Ghost". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  27. "2022 36-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. September 9, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  28. "Ghost – Mary on a Cross" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  29. "VG-lista – Singel 2022 uke 37". VG-lista. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  30. "Ghost – Mary on a Cross". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  31. "ČNS IFPI". IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202236 into search. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  32. "Ghost – Mary on a Cross". Singles Top 100. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  33. "Ghost – Mary on a Cross". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  34. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  35. "Hot 100: Week of September 24, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  36. @billboardcharts (September 19, 2022). "@thebandGHOST's "Mary On A Cross" debuts at No. 90 on this week's #Hot100" (Tweet). Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via Twitter.
  37. "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of September 24, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  38. "Canadian single certifications – Ghost – Mary on a Cross". Music Canada. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  39. "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Ghost; 'Mary on a Cross')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved 1 November 2022.

На других языках

[de] Seven Inches of Satanic Panic

Seven Inches of Satanic Panic (engl.: Sieben Zoll satanischer Panik) ist die dritte EP der schwedischen Heavy-Metal-Band Ghost. Die Single erschien am 13. September 2019 über Spinefarm Records.
- [en] Seven Inches of Satanic Panic

[es] Seven Inches of Satanic Panic

Seven Inches of Satanic Panic es el tercer EP de la banda de heavy metal sueca Ghost.[1] Fue lanzado digitalmente el día 13 de septiembre de 2019 bajo el sello discográfico Loma Vista Records. Posteriormente fue lanzado en un vinilo de 7 pulgadas en “Prequelle Exalted”.[2]

[ru] Seven Inches of Satanic Panic

Seven Inches of Satanic Panic (с англ. — «Семь дюймов сатанинской паники») — мини-альбом шведской рок-группы Ghost. Выпущен 13 сентября 2019 года компанией Loma Vista Recordings. В альбом вошли песни «Kiss the Go-Goat» и «Mary on a Cross», написанные вокалистом Тобиасом Форге.


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