Ghost's "Mary On A Cross" has surpassed 1 BILLION Spotify streams — the first Ghost song to enter Spotify's Billions Club. The milestone was reported by theprp.com, chaoszine.net, and metalanarchy.com on November 4, 2026, with rockdocumented.com covering it two days earlier, on November 2.
To celebrate, the band shared a NEW retrospective video on November 4, in which director Sean Donnelly goes deep into the making of the song's animated music video.
First Ghost Song in the Billions Club
Crossing 1 billion streams makes "Mary On A Cross" the first Ghost track to enter Spotify's Billions Club — the platform's showcase for songs that have passed the ten-figure mark. The streaming landmark follows strong sales certifications: the single was certified 2x Platinum in the United States in November 2025 and Platinum in the United Kingdom in December 2025, per reports from theprp.com and loudersound.com. The Billions Club keeps adding names across genres — from K-pop crossover moments like KATSEYE's Gabriela hits 1 billion Spotify streams to rock slow-burners like this one.
The New Sean Donnelly Retrospective
On November 4, Ghost celebrated the milestone by sharing a new retrospective video in which director Sean Donnelly revisits the making of the "Mary On A Cross" animated music video, breaking down the artwork, animation, and creative choices behind it.
Fans should note one thing clearly: the retrospective was posted on director Sean Donnelly's personal YouTube channel (@durtysean) — not on the band's official channel. It is the director's own upload, and should not be mistaken for a post on Ghost's channel.
From 2019 B-Side to Global Hit
"Mary On A Cross" began life in 2019 as the B-side of the "Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic" single, a release built around Ghost's fictional 1960s Papa Nihil era. The track found a second life in 2022, when a slowed-down version went viral on TikTok and pulled the band in front of a huge new audience.
The viral surge turned into chart history: "Mary On A Cross" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 90 on the chart dated September 24, 2022 — Ghost's first-ever entry on the Hot 100. The song's animated music video arrived in July 2024 as part of the "Rite Here Rite Now" concert film era.
Ghost's catalog success places them among rock's most enduring modern acts — for more on one of the genre's defining bands, see our Green Day biography. The band itself, however, remains on hiatus, with mastermind Tobias Forge reportedly resurrecting his old death-metal band Repugnant (per theprp.com, November 4, 2026). While Ghost pauses, other rock heavyweights stay active — Staind release new single Ghosts — and for more on theatrical rock's provocateurs, read our Marilyn Manson biography.
Watch the Official Music Video
Watch the official animated music video for "Mary On A Cross" below:
Frequently Asked Questions
When did "Mary On A Cross" hit 1 billion Spotify streams?
The milestone was reported on November 4, 2026 by theprp.com, chaoszine.net, and metalanarchy.com, with rockdocumented.com noting it two days earlier on November 2.
What is the new retrospective video?
It is a behind-the-scenes deep dive shared on November 4, in which director Sean Donnelly discusses the making of the song's animated music video. It lives on Donnelly's personal channel (@durtysean), not the band's channel.
When was "Mary On A Cross" originally released?
The song was released in 2019 as the B-side of the "Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic" single, set in Ghost's fictional 1960s Papa Nihil era.
Is Ghost touring?
No. The band remains on hiatus with no tour announced; mastermind Tobias Forge is reportedly reviving his death-metal project Repugnant instead.
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