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

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Ghost has made their cover of the Pet Shop Boys song 'It's a Sin' available on streaming platforms for the first time. The track was previously only included as a bonus on the deluxe version 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 their creative covers of well-known songs, and the wider release of their 'It's a Sin' cover allows more fans to hear the band's interpretation of the classic track. The song's availability on streaming also aligns with the band's ongoing mythology series and the promotion of their latest studio album, Skeletá.

The details

Ghost's cover of 'It's a Sin' was first released in 2018 as a bonus track on the deluxe version of their album Prequelle. The band has now made the track available on streaming platforms, fulfilling co-writer Neil Tennant's belief that the Pet Shop Boys song has a heavy metal heart. Ghost is known for reimagining popular songs, most recently with their 2023 covers EP Phantomime.

• Ghost's cover of 'It's a Sin' was first released in 2018 as a bonus track.
• The band has now made the track available on streaming platforms in 2026.

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