Hunter's Moon (song)

"Hunter's Moon" is a song by Swedish rock band Ghost. It was released on 30 September 2021 in support of the 2021 slasher film Halloween Kills; although it does not feature on the film's soundtrack, it plays over the end credits.^[1] A music video for the song was released the same day.^[2] On 20 January 2022, the band announced that the song was confirmed to be featured on their fifth studio album, Impera, which was released on 11 March 2022.^[3]

"Hunter's Moon"
Single by Ghost
from the album Impera
B-side	"Halloween Kills"
Released	30 September 2021 (2021-09-30)
Length	3:17
Label	Loma Vista
Songwriter(s)	Tobias Forge Max Grahn
Producer(s)	Klas Åhlund Rob Cavallo Tom Dalgety
Ghost singles chronology
"Kiss the Go-Goat / Mary on a Cross" (2019) "Hunter's Moon" (2021) "Call Me Little Sunshine" (2022)

Two versions of the song were recorded. The single version, released on 30 September 2021, was produced by Klas Åhlund and mixed by Andy Wallace, while a version featured in the end credits of Halloween Kills was produced by Rob Cavallo and Tom Dalgety and mixed by Doug McKean.

A 7" vinyl record containing the song and "Halloween Kills Main Title" was released alongside a limited edition orange 7" vinyl record on January 21, 2022. The latter release had both versions of "Hunter’s Moon".^[4]

Background

According to Tobias Forge, Ryan Turek, a producer of the film Halloween Kills, asked him if he was interested in writing a song for the film. Forge said that he already had a few songs that might work, and specifically one song that could work very well within the concepts of the film.^[5]

Track listing

7" single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Hunter's Moon"	3:17
2.	"Halloween Kills (Main Title)"	1:46

7" single (Halloween Kills orange vinyl)

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Hunter's Moon"	3:16
2.	"Hunter's Moon (Film Version)"	3:10

Personnel

Ghost

• Papa Emeritus IV
• A Group of Nameless Ghouls

Additional personnel

• Fredrik Åkesson – guitar
• Hux Nettermalm – drums
• Martin Hederos – piano, organ

Production

• Klas Åhlund – producer (single version)
• Rob Cavallo – producer (movie version)
• Tom Dalgety – producer (movie version)
• Ted Jensen – mastering engineer
• Andy Wallace – mixing engineer (single version)
• Doug McKeen – mixing engineer (movie version)
• Martin Eriksson Sandmark – recording engineer
• Stefan Boman – recording engineer
• Dan Malsch – mixing assistant

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Hunter's Moon" Chart (2021–2022) Peak position Canada Rock (Billboard)^[6] 46 Czech Republic (Modern Rock)^[7] 3 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[8] 82 UK Singles Downloads (OCC)^[9] 60 UK Singles Sales (OCC)^[10] 23 UK Physical Singles (OCC)^[11] 1 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[12] 36 US Rock Airplay (Billboard)^[13] 8

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "Hunter's Moon" Chart (2022) Position UK Vinyl Singles (OCC)^[14] 12 US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)^[15] 32 US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)^[16] 33

References

1. "Ghost Is Back With First New Single In Two Years, 'Hunter's Moon'". Blabbermouth.net. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
2. "Ghost have released a spooky video for new song Hunter's Moon". Kerrang!. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
3. "Ghost Debut New Song "Call Me Little Sunshine," Announce Upcoming Album 'Impera'". Revolver Magazine. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
4. "Listen to 'Hunter's Moon', the first new Ghost song in two years". NME. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
5. "GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Explains Writing Process For Band's First New Single In Two Years, 'Hunter's Moon'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
6. "Ghost (dupe 1) Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
7. "CZ - RADIO - TOP 20 MODERN ROCK" (in Czech). IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
8. "Ghost – Hunter's Moon". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
9. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
10. "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
11. "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
12. "Ghost (dupe 1) Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
13. "Ghost (dupe 1) Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
14. Griffiths, George (January 4, 2023). "The Official Top 40 Best-Selling Vinyl Albums and Singles of 2022". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
15. "YEAR-END CHARTS: Hot Hard Rock Songs (2022)". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
16. "YEAR-END CHARTS: Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs (2022)". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2023.