Ghost frontman Tobias Forge has confirmed that after the current run of touring, the band will enter a hiatus — and he has laid out clear reasoning rooted in the creative structure of the project.
Forge explained that Ghost has always existed in clearly defined eras, each with a beginning and a conclusion. According to him, allowing one era to truly finish before beginning another is essential to the band’s long-term artistic integrity. As he stated directly:
“We need to stop. If we don’t, we won’t be able to continue.”
By saying this, Forge emphasized that continuous activity without planned breaks risks exhausting not only the band’s physical resources but also its creative lifeblood. The hiatus is not about disbanding — it’s about preserving the band’s ability to keep creating in meaningful ways.
He was equally direct in assuring fans that this pause doesn’t signify an end to Ghost. Referring to the bigger picture, he explained:
“This is not the end. It’s part of the plan for the project to last.”
This framing highlights that Ghost’s lifecycle is intentional rather than reactive. The project — known for its conceptual albums, theatricality, and evolving aesthetic — relies on cycles in which active promotion and performance are balanced with periods of reflection and regeneration.
Forge also candidly acknowledged the toll that extended touring can take on performers. The demands of sustaining a high-energy production schedule, as well as the emotional and physical wear that comes with it, make structured breaks a practical necessity as much as an artistic one.
He underscored that the hiatus will give the band space to recharge and rethink future steps, ensuring what comes next has purpose and impact rather than simply prolonging the status quo.
Finally, Forge reaffirmed that the creative spark remains alive within the band, assuring that the pause should be seen as a strategic choice rather than a permanent ending:
“We still want to make music. We still want to play shows. But we recognize the importance of giving it the space it deserves.”.
Taken together, his statements characterize Ghost’s hiatus as a deliberate reset — one meant to protect the longevity and artistic vitality of the project.