GHOST's Skeletour opener in Orlando is drawing rave reviews from both fans and music critics in the wake of last night's monumental 22-song performance at the Kia Center, with early consensus pointing to the show as a new benchmark for theatrical metal performances. The production featured four "Skeleta" live debuts woven seamlessly into a career-spanning setlist, alongside enhanced pyrotechnics, stunning new costume elements, and a lighting design that transformed the arena into an immersive gothic cathedral.
Consequence of Sound praised the production as "GHOST's most ambitious staging to date," noting that the band has successfully made the leap from club-level theatrics to arena-scale spectacle without losing the intimate, ritualistic atmosphere that has always been central to the GHOST experience. Metal Injection called it "a masterclass in live performance that sets a new standard for the genre," while fan reviews on social media have been rapturous in their praise.
Photos and short video clips from the show have gone viral across social media platforms, with images of Papa V Perpetua bathed in crimson light and flanked by Nameless Ghouls amid cascading pyrotechnic effects generating millions of impressions. The viral spread is driving even stronger ticket demand for upcoming dates on the tour, with several shows that had previously been moving at a moderate pace now approaching sell-out status.
The tour continues its North American run through February 23, wrapping at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles — a brand-new venue whose state-of-the-art production capabilities are expected to make for a spectacular closer. With the opening night setting such a high bar, expectations for the remainder of the Skeletour have been raised considerably, and GHOST's position as one of metal's premier live acts appears more secure than ever.