The fifth match in the opening round of the Heavy Metal World Cup 2018 pitches Parkway Drive (representing Australia) against Ghost (representing Sweden).

Both bands released new albums this year – Ghost with Prequelle and Parkway Drive with Reverence – and both are eyeing up bigger things. Parkway recently announced an arena run of the UK for next year, and Ghost keep revealing more and more shows in the USA.

Parkway Drive

Members: 5

Albums: 6

Genre: Metalcore

Biggest Song: Carrion

Most Likely To: Snap your necks to this

Ghost

Members: 1? Maybe? With some nameless friends? And a new Papa? Err.

Albums: 4

Genre: Occult rock

Biggest Song: Square Hammer

Most Likely To: See the light