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Story summary
- Avant-garde metal bands Imperial Triumphant (the band) and Ghost (the band) use mask-wearing as artistic expression.
- Since 2015, Imperial Triumphant has worn gold masks inspired by 1920s art deco.
- In 2017, Ghost frontman Tobias Forge was revealed after fans uncovered his identity.
- Masks enable bands to create larger-than-life personas and satirical commentary on figures like Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump, helping the trend continue as more male and female artists explore anonymity.
