Ghost officially announces new album

Previous reports regarding the release of the third album from Swedish occult rock outfit Ghost were apparently accurate, as it's been confirmed that the band will release the record, titled Meliora, on August 21 through Loma Vista Recordings (Spinefarm Records in Europe). The album was produced Klas Åhlund, mixed Andy Wallace (Nirvana, Slayer), and its cover can be seen here: The Meliora track listing is as follows: 01. Spirit 02. From The Pinnacle To The Pit 03. Cirice 04. Spöksonat 05. He Is 06. Mummy Dust 07. Majesty 08. Devil Church 09. Absolution 10. Deus In Absentia