Ghost - Ashes Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Ashes' by Ghost?

   'Ashes' was written by Tobias Forge, who is also known as a Ghoul Writer. He is the frontman and primary songwriter for the band Ghost.

2. What album is 'Ashes' featured on?

   'Ashes' is the opening track on Ghost's fourth studio album, Prequelle, which was released in 2018.

3. What nursery rhyme does 'Ashes' reference?

   'Ashes' features lines from the nursery rhyme 'Ring a Ring o' Roses,' which is often associated with the Plague and Black Death in Europe.

4. Who sings in the opening track of Prequelle?

   The opening track 'Ashes' features Minou Forge, Tobias Forge's daughter, singing the nursery rhyme 'Ring a Ring o' Roses.'

5. Where were the recording sessions for Prequelle held?

   'Prequelle,' including its opening track 'Ashes,' was recorded at Artery Studios in Stockholm. Mixing took place at Westlake Studios in West Hollywood starting January 2018.

6. How did critics respond to Prequelle upon its release?

   'Prequelle,' featuring 'Ashes,' received critical acclaim. It has an average score of 81 on Metacritic and was named Best Album of 2018 by both Revolver and Metal Hammer.