After years of existing in the shadows of Ghost’s catalog, the band have officially confirmed that their long-sought cover of Pet Shop Boys’ “It’s a Sin” will finally receive a full digital release. Beginning January 16, the track will be available on all major streaming platforms, bringing an end to a long-running hunt for one of Ghost’s most beloved deep cuts.
Originally recorded as a bonus track, Ghost’s version of “It’s a Sin” quickly took on a life of its own. While never part of the band’s core studio albums, the cover circulated through physical releases, limited editions, and fan uploads — becoming something of a cult favorite among listeners who prized Ghost’s darker, theatrical reinterpretation of the 1987 synth-pop classic.
For many fans, the track has felt like a missing piece of the band’s official streaming presence. Despite Ghost’s carefully curated digital catalog, “It’s a Sin” remained frustratingly elusive, often forcing listeners to rely on secondhand uploads or rare pressings. The January 16 release finally places it alongside the rest of the band’s officially available work.
Ghost’s take on the Pet Shop Boys song strips the original of its glossy sheen and replaces it with gothic weight. Layered guitars, dramatic pacing, and Tobias Forge’s unmistakable vocal delivery transform the track into something that feels both reverent and subversive — a quality that has long defined Ghost’s approach to covers. Rather than reinventing the song entirely, the band leans into its themes of guilt, repression, and defiance, amplifying their emotional impact.
The announcement has been met with widespread enthusiasm across the Ghost fanbase, many of whom have campaigned for years to see the track made easily accessible. For newer listeners, the release also serves as a gateway into one of the band’s most intriguing non-album recordings — a reminder of how effectively Ghost can inhabit and reshape material from outside the metal world.
With its long-overdue arrival on streaming services, “It’s a Sin” now takes its rightful place in Ghost’s digital canon. For fans old and new, January 16 marks the end of the search — and the beginning of pressing play without compromise.
