Stand By Him
Ghost · Opus Eponymous [2010]
When His' And Hers' Holiest Shuns The Sun
A Temptress Smitten By The Blackest Force
A Vicar Bitten Blind In Intercourse
The Witch Hammer
Struck Her Down
Through Our Sabbath
She Is Unbound
It Is The Night Of The Witch
It Is The Night Of The Witch Tonight
And The Vengeance Is Hers For As Long As She Stands By Him
It Is The Night Of The Witch
It Is The Night Of The Witch Tonight
And The Vengeance Is Hers For As Long As She Stands By Him
"All Witchcraft Comes
From Carnal Lust
Which Is In Women Insatiable"
A Moon Shone Bright Above Her Trial
As Flames Ate Through Her Body Defiled
The Witch Hammer
Struck Her Down
Through Our Sabbath
She Is Unbound
It Is The Night Of The Witch
It Is The Night Of The Witch Tonight
And The Vengeance Is Hers For As Long As She Stands By Him
It Is The Night Of The Witch
It Is The Night Of The Witch Tonight
And The Vengeance Is Hers For As Long As She Stands By Him
Stand By Him
Ghost's "Stand By Him" serves as a haunting centerpiece on their 2010 debut album, Opus Eponymous. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of black metal and gothic rock, characterized by atmospheric synths, driving basslines, and the distinctive, ethereal vocals of the frontman. Released during the height of their early career, the song captures the melancholic and theatrical tone that would define their subsequent discography. It stands as a key recording in their catalog, showcasing the production quality and sonic palette that established them as a major force in the modern metal scene. The composition reflects the era's shift toward more polished, yet dark, atmospheric soundscapes, cementing the song's status as a staple for fans of the genre.