Former Ghost members’ lawsuit against frontman Tobias Forge dismissed
The former 'Nameless Ghouls', whose identities remained a mystery until the 2017 lawsuit, have also been ordered to pay half of Forge's legal fees for the inconvenience caused.
Last year, four former members of Swedish heavy metal outfit Ghost sued frontman Tobias Forge, claiming they didn’t receive their proper share of the band’s profits. Following a trial in Sweden last month, a decision was handed down on Wednesday dismissing the lawsuit.
The lawsuit was especially noteworthy because it brought an end to the notorious anonymity of the band's members, who usually hide their faces behind masks and makeup. Forge's persona as Papa Emeritus (a parody of the Pope) was central to the band's image and stage presence but he was forced to reveal his identity during the lawsuit.
