10 Best Live Rock Bands

It's typically every parent's worst nightmare if they are told that their children are going to see a "Satanic" metal band. However, the amount of occultist ecstasy put into every Ghost performance goes beyond the band's more controversial subject matter.

Make no mistake, while there is certainly a bit of earnestness in the band's presentation, there is always an element of genuine fun in every performance. Any Ghost show is a pure burst of excitement as Tobias Forge adopts the role of Cardinal Copia and commands his band of Ghouls through powerful hard rock. It also doesn't hurt that the tunes being played are a fantastic blend of metal and arena rock that will leave any fan delirious.

While it is a persona at the end of the day, Copia is an absolute rockstar when in front of his congregation, demanding the crowd participate in every sing-along and luring newcomers into the dark foray of heavy metal maniacism.

You're probably not expecting one of the all-time best live performances to have hymns to Satan across its setlist, but that darkness is sure to find its way into your heart whenever you see Ghost in their element.