Ghost Releases Cover of Pet Shop Boys' 'It's a Sin'

The Grammy-winning Swedish rock group's cover of the 1987 classic is now available on streaming platforms.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Ghost has officially made their cover of the Pet Shop Boys' classic song 'It's a Sin' available on streaming platforms for the first time. The track had previously been limited to a 7-inch vinyl bonus included with deluxe versions of the band's 2018 album Prequelle. Ghost's cover fulfills co-writer Neil Tennant's belief that the song has a heavy metal core.

Why it matters

Ghost is known for reimagining well-known songs, and their cover of 'It's a Sin' is the latest example of the band putting their own spin on a classic track. The wider release of the cover also aligns with the band's ongoing mythology series and the latest leg of their Skeletour World Tour.

The details

Ghost's cover of 'It's a Sin' was first released as a 7-inch vinyl bonus with deluxe versions of the band's 2018 album Prequelle. The track is now available on streaming platforms for the first time, fulfilling co-writer Neil Tennant's belief that the song has a heavy metal heart. Ghost is known for their covers, most recently releasing their 2023 EP Phantomime, which featured interpretations of tracks by Iron Maiden, Genesis, and Tina Turner.

  • Ghost's cover of 'It's a Sin' was first released as a 7-inch vinyl bonus in 2018.
  • The band's latest studio album, Skeletá, arrived in 2025.
  • Ghost is currently wrapping up the latest leg of their Skeletour World Tour, which launched on January 21, 2026 in Orlando, Florida and will conclude on February 23, 2026 in Los Angeles.

The players

Ghost

A Grammy-winning Swedish rock group known for their reimagining of well-known songs.

Neil Tennant

The co-writer of the Pet Shop Boys' original 'It's a Sin' song, who believes the track has a heavy metal core.

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What they’re saying

“It's a Sin', at its heart, is a heavy metal record.”

— Neil Tennant, Co-writer of 'It's a Sin'

What’s next

Ghost is expected to continue touring in support of their latest album Skeletá, with potential future releases of additional cover songs.

The takeaway

Ghost's cover of the Pet Shop Boys' classic 'It's a Sin' demonstrates the band's ability to put their own unique spin on well-known tracks, fulfilling the original co-writer's belief that the song has a heavy metal core.