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Ghost are steeped in their own mythology, a running cast of characters and legend, but it never overshadows the music. 'IMPERA' goes straight for the throat: rock at its most gargantuan, theatrical and hook-stuffed. A Dork 4-star album.

"IMPERA" is an album by Ghost, released 11th March 2022 via Loma Vista Recordings. It features 23 tracks, including "Dominion", "Bite Of Passage", and "Respite On The Spitalfields". Dork rated this album 4/5.

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