Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*A MONSTROUSLY CATCHY MASHUP OF METAL, PUNK + CULT CLASSICS*
*Watch the skeletal horror punks conquer the pop culture galaxy in the fun and far-out video for the title track off their blockbuster debut album*
*_The Dark Overlords of the Universe_ is out May 15, 2026 on Season of Mist*
*Pre-order & Pre-save:*
orcd.co/theghoulstarsdarkoverlords
*Available Formats:*
Digital Download
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
12" Colored Vinyl Gatefold (Yellow, red and white marbled)
*The Ghoulstars are:*
Markus "Daddy Ghoul" Laakso - Guitars and backing vocals
Toni "Ghoulio" Ronkainen - Drums
Arthus "LL Ghoul A" Thure - Vocals
Markus "Hella Ghoul" Makkonen - Bass and backing vocals
*Video Credits:*
Written and directed by Markus "Daddy Ghoul" Laakso
Cinematography, editing and VFX by Riku Jokinen
Lighting by Sami Kokkonen
Set design and villain wardrobe by Markus Laakso
*Starring*
The Ghoulstars feat. Tuple Salmela as the Dark Overlords of the Universe
Miika Kinnunen as the Astro Clone Army
Pasi Kankkunen as the Fly-Eyed Master
Tuple Salmela as the Fly-Eyed Master reincarnated
Toni Hiltunen, Kalle-Pekka Salmela, Sami Kokkonen, Maasu Matilainen and Pasi Kankkunen as the Unfortunate Five
*Lyrics*
Masters of an alien race
Dominators deep from space
Creatures from far and wide
Eclipsing stars with their might
We are the dark overlords of the universe
And we shall never ever back down
We are the dark overlords of the universe
Hear our dominion roar
Bursting through the fabric of time
With domination in their minds
Magnetic storms rage in their eyes
As cosmic fate rolls the dice
Possession is what matters the most
In human form, they’ve taken a host
Dark puppet masters with powers so grand
Earth’s hourglass is out of sand
We are the dark overlords of the universe
And we shall never ever back down
We are the dark overlords of the universe
Indestructible kings of the world
We are the dark overlords of the universe
And we shall never ever grow old
We are the dark overlords of the universe
Hear our dominion roar
You are the host
I’m the deceiver
You become toast
I, the soul-eater
You better run
Go get your gun
The hunter and its prey
Come what may, yeah
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Season of Mist has always been known for being an innovative and wide spectrum label, interested in exploring and developing new artists and bands. The label represents well-known acts such as HEILUNG, ROTTING CHRIST and CRYPTOPSY, as well as rising stars like EIHWAR, SYLVAINE and TEMIC.
*A MONSTROUSLY CATCHY MASHUP OF METAL, PUNK + CULT CLASSICS*
*Watch the skeletal horror punks conquer the pop culture galaxy in the fun and far-out video for the title track off their blockbuster debut album*
*_The Dark Overlords of the Universe_ is out May 15, 2026 on Season of Mist*
*Pre-order & Pre-save:*
orcd.co/theghoulstarsdarkoverlords
*Available Formats:*
Digital Download
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
12" Colored Vinyl Gatefold (Yellow, red and white marbled)
*The Ghoulstars are:*
Markus "Daddy Ghoul" Laakso - Guitars and backing vocals
Toni "Ghoulio" Ronkainen - Drums
Arthus "LL Ghoul A" Thure - Vocals
Markus "Hella Ghoul" Makkonen - Bass and backing vocals
*Video Credits:*
Written and directed by Markus "Daddy Ghoul" Laakso
Cinematography, editing and VFX by Riku Jokinen
Lighting by Sami Kokkonen
Set design and villain wardrobe by Markus Laakso
*Starring*
The Ghoulstars feat. Tuple Salmela as the Dark Overlords of the Universe
Miika Kinnunen as the Astro Clone Army
Pasi Kankkunen as the Fly-Eyed Master
Tuple Salmela as the Fly-Eyed Master reincarnated
Toni Hiltunen, Kalle-Pekka Salmela, Sami Kokkonen, Maasu Matilainen and Pasi Kankkunen as the Unfortunate Five
*Lyrics*
Masters of an alien race
Dominators deep from space
Creatures from far and wide
Eclipsing stars with their might
We are the dark overlords of the universe
And we shall never ever back down
We are the dark overlords of the universe
Hear our dominion roar
Bursting through the fabric of time
With domination in their minds
Magnetic storms rage in their eyes
As cosmic fate rolls the dice
Possession is what matters the most
In human form, they’ve taken a host
Dark puppet masters with powers so grand
Earth’s hourglass is out of sand
We are the dark overlords of the universe
And we shall never ever back down
We are the dark overlords of the universe
Indestructible kings of the world
We are the dark overlords of the universe
And we shall never ever grow old
We are the dark overlords of the universe
Hear our dominion roar
You are the host
I’m the deceiver
You become toast
I, the soul-eater
You better run
Go get your gun
The hunter and its prey
Come what may, yeah
*Subscribe to Season Of Mist for new releases* ► som.lnk.to/YouTube
*Follow Season Of Mist:*
season-of-mist.com
facebook.com/seasonofmistofficial
instagram.com/seasonofmistofficial
twitter.com/seasonofmistofficial
youtube.com/SeasonOfMistLabel
open.spotify.com/user/seasonofmist
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Season of Mist has always been known for being an innovative and wide spectrum label, interested in exploring and developing new artists and bands. The label represents well-known acts such as HEILUNG, ROTTING CHRIST and CRYPTOPSY, as well as rising stars like EIHWAR, SYLVAINE and TEMIC.
