Ghost Releases Streaming Version of 'It's a Sin' Cover

The Swedish rock band's take on the Pet Shop Boys classic is now widely available.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Ghost has made their cover of the Pet Shop Boys song 'It's a Sin' available for streaming, after previously only being released as a bonus track on vinyl. The cover fulfills co-writer Neil Tennant's belief that the song has a heavy metal core. Ghost is known for reimagining well-known songs, and their latest studio album 'Skeletá' was released in 2025.

Why it matters

Ghost's cover of 'It's a Sin' showcases the band's ability to put their own spin on classic tracks, appealing to both their existing fanbase and new listeners. The wider release of the cover also aligns with the band's ongoing mythology series and the current leg of their 'Skeletour World Tour'.

The details

Ghost's cover of 'It's a Sin' was previously only available as a bonus track on the deluxe vinyl version of their 2018 album 'Prequelle'. The band has now made the track available for streaming, fulfilling co-writer Neil Tennant's belief that the Pet Shop Boys song has a heavy metal core. Ghost is known for reimagining well-known songs, most recently with their 2023 covers EP 'Phantomime', which featured interpretations of tracks by Iron Maiden, Genesis, and Tina Turner. Their latest studio album, 'Skeletá', was released in 2025.

  • Ghost's cover of 'It's a Sin' was previously only available as a bonus track on the deluxe vinyl version of their 2018 album 'Prequelle'.
  • Ghost's latest studio album, 'Skeletá', was released in 2025.
  • Ghost is currently wrapping up the latest leg of their 'Skeletour World Tour', which launched on January 21 at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, before wrapping up on February 23 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

The players

Ghost

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

Neil Tennant

The co-writer of the Pet Shop Boys song 'It's a Sin', 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 currently wrapping up the latest leg of their 'Skeletour World Tour', which is expected to continue with additional dates in the coming months.

The takeaway

Ghost's cover of the Pet Shop Boys classic 'It's a Sin' showcases the band's ability to put their own spin on well-known songs, appealing to both their existing fanbase and new listeners. The wider release of the cover aligns with the band's ongoing mythology series and their current tour, highlighting their commitment to delivering unique interpretations of iconic tracks.