Ikväll sjunger vi till Satan : En näranalys av hur heavy metalbandet GHOST uttrycker en religiös ideologi

Sammanfattning: The aim of this research paper is to analyze what kind of religious ideology the Heavy Metal band GHOST conveys through a ritualized live performance and through a mythologizing of the band. As previous research has concluded, the Heavy Metal genre acts as a tool to construct identities, it is thus interesting to investigate what the music conveys to its listeners. The Heavy Metal genre is also known for their use of religious themes and symbols which makes it a relevant research object in religious studies.  The methodological framework of this research is based on a qualitative method that analyzes three different full concert videos of the band GHOST and the band’s official YouTube-channel which they use to narrate their mythical story.  Based on the findings of this inquiry it can be concluded that the band conveys an ideology that leans heavily on Christian imagery by turning the Christian doctrine upside down and articulate an anti-Christian satanism.