A new, behind-the-scenes look at Ghost‘s recent “Skeletour” has revealed the monumental architectural and logistical effort that went into creating the band’s most ambitious live production to date. The show, designed by acclaimed creative director Tobias Rylander, was built around the concept of a brutalist cathedral, a feat that required 136,000 pounds of rigging and three ocean containers of gear to transport across the Atlantic.
The video, released by the tour’s production partner PRG, details the stunning creative vision for the world tour, which supported the band’s sixth studio album, Skeletá. The stage design was conceived as a “striking blend of gothic symbolism and brutalist architecture,” transforming arenas into a “sanctum of dark majesty.”
At the core of the design was the “Grucifix“—a colossal, reimagined crucifix inspired by the band’s iconic logo. Made from over 800 moving lights, the structure served as both a visual centerpiece and a dynamic lighting rig. The lighting itself leaned into a “retro-rock aesthetic,” with visual nods to classic Queen and Van Halen stage shows.
The “Skeletour” also marked a major evolution for the band, as it was the first time they incorporated a “full-scale video production.” The video elements, led by Rylander and video director Amir Chamdin, worked in tandem with a stage that was “engineered to perform,” featuring multiple lifts and concealed entrances for dramatic reveals.
The ambitious production was helmed by Rylander, a world-renowned creative director known for his work with a diverse range of global superstars, including Beyoncé, The 1975, and Childish Gambino. His partnership with Ghost brought a new dimension of cinematic theatricality to the band’s already iconic stage presence.
The new behind-the-scenes look confirms what fans who attended the sold-out tour already knew: the “Skeletour” was more than a concert. It was a fully immersive, theatrical experience that solidified Ghost’s reputation as one of the most ambitious and visually stunning live acts in the world.
