Black lace, violet velvet, and glittering crystals adorned fans lined up at Dickies Arena on Friday, Aug. 15, for Swedish heavy metal band Ghost's Skeletour World Tour.

People with faces painted like skulls entered the dark, hazy concert hall where choir music played in the background. The stage was curtained off with artfully torn black drapes, adding to the mystery and anticipation of the upcoming performance. As we took our seats, it felt as though a theatrical production was about to begin.

Ghost is known and loved worldwide for its arena rock approach to its shows. In fact, their devoted fans refer to Ghost’s concerts as rituals because of the elaborate costumes, stunning sets and lighting effects and overall very polished performance that still feels personal to the individuals

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