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'Meliora' is the third studio album by the Swedish heavy metal band Ghost, released in 2015. The record builds on the band's established theatrical persona, featuring frontman Tobias Forge as Papa Emeritus III alongside his band of Nameless Ghouls. It earned critical acclaim for its melodic heavy metal sound and progressive rock influences, highlighted by the lead single 'Cirice,' which won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2016.
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When was Ghost's Meliora released?
Meliora was released on August 21, 2015, through Loma Vista Recordings. It is Ghost's third studio album and followed Infestissumam from 2013.
Who is Papa Emeritus III on Meliora?
Papa Emeritus III is the theatrical vocal persona used by Tobias Forge during the Meliora era. The instrumental backing is performed by Ghost's anonymous Nameless Ghouls.
What does Meliora mean?
Meliora is a Latin word associated with better things or improvement. The title fits the album's polished, grand production and its expanded blend of heavy riffs, organ-like keyboards, and theatrical songwriting.
Which Ghost song from Meliora won a Grammy?
“Cirice” won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2016. Its success helped make Meliora a major breakthrough for Ghost beyond the band's earlier occult-rock audience.
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