Hellfest

June 19, 2011

Performed at Val de Moine in Clisson, France

2011 Hellfest Poster

Set List

Masked Ball

Con Clavi Con Dio

Elizabeth

Death Knell

Satan Prayer

Prime Mover

Genesis

Here Comes the Sun (Son)*

Ritual

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*Note: Ghost's cover of Here Comes the Sun is not currently available for streaming in my region so I have added the Beatles version.

Watch on Youtube

On May 13, 2011 Hellfest announced Ghost would be replacing the sludge band Buzzov*en, who had to cancel their Hellfest appearance last minute due to health issues.[1][2]

June 19th, Sunday, 3:50pm Ghost takes the Hellfest stage.[3] It would mark the first professionally recorded ritual, giving us high quality versions of Con Clavi Con Dio and Elizabeth[4] which ended up being shared widely on the internet, spreading the message of the ministry further across the globe.

“A quick passage (end of the set) in the "Terrorizer tent" to see the Swedish hard-rock band Ghost practice a very metal cover of the Beatles' "Here come the sun" without putting on gloves. Dressed as priests, the singer as a bishop, it wasn't sad but too short to make a definitive opinion. The experience was still worth it!” -Mr. K (via Microsoft Translator)[5]

“Identical to the album, the concert was exactly what I expected and above all a big slap in the face. At no time will we see the faces of the members, even on the album, the credits are not specified. It's impossible to know who is behind this group, the mystery is complete” -Abigail Darktrisha (via Microsoft Translator)[6]

“I have missed them on the Paris date in Paradise Lost's "Draconian Tour" due to a line-up change (indeed they were replaced by French metallers Arkan on this date [...]). So it was time for a catch-up session. The band appeared totally masked, except their frontman Papa Emeritus. The show started with "Con Clavi Con Dio" and my first impression was: waoow! What a fucking great music! The whole show was simply splendid, atypical and unconventional. The audience was convinced too in regards of all the acclamations which have punctuated the band's performance. A nice discovery for me.” -White Winter Sun[7]

“Ghost was the hot new band of the day and they delivered like veteran pros. A nice blend of eery theatrics and mid-paced chug-a-luggery, they brought the spirit of Mercyful Fate out loud and [p]roud. Well worth all the hype they are getting.” -Tim McLaws[8]

“[Ghost] continues his songs with catchy choruses without discourse. Not lacking in humor, the 6 ghouls cover the song "Here comes the sun" by the Beatles. An excellent discovery for me and a flawless service. The sound is perfect. Well done.” -Pat (Via Google Translate)[9]

Further Reading

flicker, Ghost @ Hellfest 2011 by Mathieu Ezan

flicker, Ghost @ Hellfest - 19/06/2011 by Christophe Muller