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. 17, 2026

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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 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. The wider release of this track allows more fans to hear the band's unique interpretation of the Pet Shop Boys classic.

The details

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

  • 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.

The players

Ghost

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

Neil Tennant

The co-writer of 'It's a Sin' who believes the song 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' (kvakradio.com)

The takeaway

Ghost's cover of 'It's a Sin' demonstrates the band's ability to put their own spin on classic songs, appealing to both their existing fanbase and new listeners drawn to their unique interpretations.