Interviewer: are we living in times of turmoil? Tobias: *pauses, having Rats flashbacks*

@Mary_Lena

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@blizzardkhaos

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@Yolomains

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah

@deprimat666

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha wtf

@papaskazoo5860

3 жыл бұрын

Omg lmao

"Are we living in times of turmoil right now?" ...."I'm sorry, what?" Tobias is so adorable 😍

He's an intelligent, thoughtful and reflective dude. It makes you realize how 'smart' the blueprint for Ghost really was.

best start of an interview ever. interviewer asking a serious question while tobias is spacing out looking at something behind him. when he realizes he has to answer he has the face of a kid being caught with his hand in the cookie jar. fucking hilarious, 10/10

@WinyanHanhepiwi

Жыл бұрын

I know, right? Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between a creative genius and a 12-year-old with ADD.😆

@icaruscathey

Жыл бұрын

@@WinyanHanhepiwi LMAO THIS IS THE BEST WAY YOU COULD HAVE WORDED THIS 😭😭

I like how he compared his idea of how he created Ghost to that of a church. "You build a church, and preach, go thru a ritual and people come away feeling sullen". An extremely intelligent and accurate answer. I've never heard another musician use it as a certain metaphor.

I’m just getting into his music. I like this guy. I like the way he thinks. I wish him the best.

@nbagang6235

4 жыл бұрын

Your late ghost go hard but he skinny a punk bitch going to hell i would beat ghost ass square hammer and dance marba go hard

@SulfuricRain

4 жыл бұрын

@@nbagang6235 For someone who thinks themselves so righteous that they get to determine who goes to hell, you seem a little drawn towards violence. Your god wouldn't appreciate that :) If you're going to be a Christian, do it right, I guess is what I'm trying to say.

@skeleton_kiddo5544

3 жыл бұрын

@@nbagang6235 and you say HE is going to hell, are you hearing yourself? You're wishing a man's disgrace, and ofending him, seems like you think that you're going to heaven after saying that

@cardinalcopia8242

3 жыл бұрын

I need a shirt with ”dance marba go hard”

@skeleton_kiddo5544

3 жыл бұрын

@@cardinalcopia8242 XD

As an Orthodox Christian I can say that this guy has some brains, education and culture. We're not on the same page obviously, but I respect him and like his music.

@hmmmn7006

Жыл бұрын

Do you think it's bad to listen to his music?

@pablokirbi5620

Жыл бұрын

@@hmmmn7006 Nope. When I first saw their visuals, I expected death metal, but it's actually rock. I like their music, I've been following their work for years. They choose a weird way to be different, but who am I to judge? They sound good and they are smart guys.

@tayloranne919

Жыл бұрын

You have no idea how biblically attached he is. He's more special than anyone in this world realizes.

@hmmmn7006

Жыл бұрын

@@pablokirbi5620 I see, thank you!

@kevinw8688

Жыл бұрын

Wish more Christians were like you dude. But yea this dude is very smart. He's a Swede who speaks better English than 90% of the US. Swedish education system gets a W

When the interviewer asked: "Are we living in times of turmoil?" I was really hoping Tobias would break into song... "The world is on fire, and you are here to stay and burn with me..."

@finnjapuke97

Жыл бұрын

Isn't that Deus in absentia? The thing with times of turmoil is from rats

I hate the idea that people think they should go out unmasked, the best answer from a stage show vision is that they’re a theatrical band. You wouldn’t ask Rammstein to go without their pyrotechnics, or a well established musical to go on without makeup, or other defining features. Yes, the band are very established now but it’s a constantly changing fictional story behind the band, regardless of who the members are. It’s purely theatrics and that’s what interests me.

@PChamileon97

2 жыл бұрын

to me, Ghost without Masks and Makeup is like Motorhead without whisky or Maiden without Eddie

@dante69d

Жыл бұрын

agreed

@bredding1203

Жыл бұрын

It’s like when kiss went a year with no makeup and the fans were like; “NO! Gross, stop!”

@Netchick41

3 ай бұрын

Ghost and Rammstein are my two fav bands

I love this, his take on the "Devil" is so great. And calling out religion for being "good" is awesome. I have always felt this way and Tobias brings it home. This is why Ghost has such a following.

Let's never stop admiring Tobias, shall we? What a great artist!

@krystalharwood6359

Жыл бұрын

and cute!

@nancisantos3914

5 ай бұрын

E bonito

He had me from "I'm Sorry, What?"

Religions mean control, and if the devil is the enemy of the religions, then he means freedom. I could never descript it so well... Tobias is a genious!!!

@SKRooU2

2 жыл бұрын

Dude God gives freewill. The devil is the one wanting to control. The bible says Satan knows he has but a short time and he wants to take as many as he can into the lake of fire.

@SKRooU2

2 жыл бұрын

@Josiah Mxso dude you are narrow minded if you group everyone into "one" church.

@STgauss3268

2 жыл бұрын

@@rasmaik4213 Sorry, but what if you came to realise later in life God really does exist and by that time it's too late? Some people believe easily on the devil existence but are hard as a rock on acknowledging God existence.

@jean-frederic-pascalgoddar9801

Жыл бұрын

the greatest success of Satan is having convince humans that he doesn't exist

@luciepham1882

Жыл бұрын

@@STgauss3268 bro stop forcing ur religion onto other people, it's dumb because we don't care abt "The Bible" so just stop and let ppl have their own beliefs smh

Such an intelligent guy! Can’t help but love him

He is undoubtedly the most handsome singer who hides behind the mask

@rickjames9507

4 жыл бұрын

He is not hiding. He transforms. Did you watch the interview? "HE IS"

@idcz

4 жыл бұрын

Rick Jarvis XDDD

@vampiressedna9

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Corey Taylor 🙊

@adenkyramud5005

4 жыл бұрын

@Cardinal Copia's Love Slave no. Taylor is just pure neck😂

@user-wo8ko1kq9t

4 жыл бұрын

@@vampiressedna9 definitely and Sid Wilson 🖤🖤

Damn, he’s one of the most honest and articulate people I’ve never met.

The best start of any Tobias interview ever! 😂😅🤣

@drums3269

3 жыл бұрын

😂 Very American response for a European! Tobias Rocks!

@bbens999

3 жыл бұрын

@@drums3269 but Tobias IS European!

Extremely talented and intelligent guy. He gets it.

@ankanmunakokkeli9255

4 жыл бұрын

Sarcasm about interviewer

@kevinw8688

Жыл бұрын

He is Swedish, all those dudes are smart and can play music really well.

@jasmijnvenner2403

10 ай бұрын

@kevinw8688 My husband is Swedish and if he’s smart or a great musician, then he’s really good at hiding it.

@Tracy-rf7ri

10 ай бұрын

@@jasmijnvenner2403 lol 😂

What an amazing song writer. At first I thought they actually changed singers when papa ll came. Then I thought he had almost no input in songwriting after he did an interview dressed as a nameless ghoul saying so. Trying to pass off credit. After the lawsuit it came out that he writes EVERYTHING! Himself and hides his face behind a mask. This man is a true artist. He does it all for the right reasons, not for recognition.

I love how smoothly he trolls the interviewer 🤣

@ikechicoreralation

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@Tracy-rf7ri

10 ай бұрын

Ya omg he's so funny

@nitaxxvi

8 ай бұрын

😂

@nancisantos3914

5 ай бұрын

Olha só aquelas mãos parecem tão macias

One of the greatest minds in music today, creatively and philosophically

Briliant anwsers to simple questions.

I love his face all the time but especially at the beginning of this interview. I was choking laughing, wondering what in the world was going through his head. I sure do like him. Run away with me you don't need to tickle me internally, just talk to me about music and lets go play some pinball....

@c4stl3s

4 жыл бұрын

Cute as fuck

@lisamccoy8516

4 жыл бұрын

@@c4stl3s well said Hahahaha Just cute as fuck indeed :)

@c4stl3s

4 жыл бұрын

And i see nothing wrong with that

@pipschannel1222

2 жыл бұрын

Pinball? That's ehh random :-) Nothing wrong with that either as an alternative to the tickling ;-)

@lisamccoy8516

2 жыл бұрын

@@pipschannel1222 He likes pinball so ...... :)

This interview is soooooo painful to watch. He is so polite. I would be like....are you serious right now??!!

His face when the interviewer asked him, "You take a lot from Catholicism... why?" still showed an incredible amount of restraint and patience.

@vader618

4 жыл бұрын

But he tells the truth about Christianity and the horrors religion has done in the history of humankind

@terminationshock1356

4 жыл бұрын

@@vader618 It's really nothing like that. You're taking lyrics too literally. They most of all like the Church esthetic

@TECfan1

4 жыл бұрын

@@terminationshock1356 Not at all. Songs from Infestissumam and Meliora are obviously critiquing Christianity. Especially songs like Idolatrine, Body and Blood, Absolution, etc... Even some of their cover songs like Missionary Man. They do have theatrics and satire in their work but they also have serious messages when you read in between the lines. I mean he literally discusses these things in this interview.

@m00t53

3 жыл бұрын

@@TECfan1 It sounds like you've completely missed the point. Ghost's portrayal is 100% tongue in cheek. If you think it's serious, you got trolled just as hard as the Christians who get offended by it.

@TECfan1

3 жыл бұрын

@@m00t53 There is much more to Ghost than being tongue in cheek. Their music has tons of layers. As I said, he literally mentions it here. I didn't say the Satanic thing was serious but it's definitely a critique of different spiritual practices.

Interviewer: Why do you still want to hide behind a mask? Tobias: uh, because it's fun? Such a stupid question lol

@Lisa.Tammaro-333

4 жыл бұрын

Crystal Marks riight? It’s not that they are ‘hiding behind a mask’, it is a performance & the character(s) they become have much more freedom to expand & explore their character’s potential & story.

@svenskatabbar1519

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. Like... Why cant a concert be theatrical? You can do a show in many ways. And dress out as a character is one way to do it.

@attilaszamoskozi769

4 жыл бұрын

I did however think his answers were very interesting to that question. "When I look into the mirror and see myself, I don't see a rockstar" was one of the more interesting insights. I sure wouldn't have asked that question though...lol.

@6nosis

4 жыл бұрын

The way it was asked in the most RUDE disrespectful belittling way too-like:” why do you STILL want to hide behind a mask?” Ok boomer 1) do you know what Ghost is? 2) it’s not a matter of still wanting to hide behind a mask it’s my whole fucking gimmick as a performer!! If I wasn’t donning my fucking mask every nite we wouldn’t be fucking Ghost NUMBNUTS!! 🖕🏻.. HES probably thinking this is what I get for showing my identity. I really wish he would’ve kept it hidden for the WHOLE career!!

@jakeqwaninne8502

4 жыл бұрын

@@Lisa.Tammaro-333 also, the ghouls are still unnamed, and a mask is a million times easier than makeup

He is a true artist who loves what he does

his awkwardness brings me joy

we have always been in a time of turmoil... always

@TECfan1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but I feel like it seems like it's on a larger scale now because of the internet and social media. News travels in a matter of seconds (whether it's true or not), and anyone can voice their opinion.

@adenkyramud5005

4 жыл бұрын

@@TECfan1 I agree, and also the fact that the whole world is connected now, we can find out about what goes on in nearly every single part of the world

@Subjected_To_Furs

2 ай бұрын

yeah in times like these-

This guy always impresses me with his English. I don't sense a trace of a swedish accent. He sounds like... He's from california. Or from some place in massachusetts. Very neutral. Hes super talented and interesting.

@oriiva1246

Жыл бұрын

Ikr

@EdWard-ie5wn

Жыл бұрын

Swedish people learn English very young

@joshuadelacruz6617

Жыл бұрын

@@EdWard-ie5wn Very True. But they dont always speak with an americanized accent.

@HenryVillarreal-vf2pu

10 ай бұрын

It's The Same With Dolph Lundgren.

@Netchick41

3 ай бұрын

Funny you said Massachusetts because I always notice on his songs he says fiya for fire. It's so New England.

Hearing his voice always blows my mind only because I expect a Swedish accent and don’t get it

@rudelittleant3654

3 жыл бұрын

i can kinda hear it in this one! its a bit faint. hardly there in other interviews. pretty cute imo

"Are we living in times of turmoil" - 2019. Oh boy, where we all naive as to what was to come.

I was at a show a few years ago watching the support band to Ghost and Tobias and a Ghoul were standing next to me at the side of the stage, I didn't know it was them then as no one knew who Ghost were outside of the make up and gowns. But 2 guys dressed normally talking in Swedish made me suspicious, even more so when then they disappeared back stage.

I could just listen to him talk for hours. His articulation and his voice are the balm my wounds need 🖤

His English is spectacular.

Great band and judging by his t shirt, impeccable music taste as well !!

Someone: there are no stupid questions Me: did you miss this interview?

@paivitee

4 жыл бұрын

V tää oli Suomessa. Noloa

@jakeqwaninne8502

4 жыл бұрын

this interviewer obviously dosen't get ghost, and he dosen't speak english enough to really the answers, he's not getting the sarcasm that is tobias

@ankanmunakokkeli9255

4 жыл бұрын

Ensimmäinen kerta, kun hävettää olla suomalainen.

@rerunson740

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think if you are going to interview someone, at least practice your questions in the mirror or run them by someone else before the interview. This guy didn't do much prep before this...and it shows.

@feonor26

3 жыл бұрын

As Mr Garrison says: There are no stupid questions, just stupid people

I love the theatrical look and the movement....we all love the image....please dont change ...its biggar than life ...we love this love it!!!! 🤘🤘🤘

Go Tobias! Hail Ghost! You're music liberates me. He is.

Faith No More shirt!

@amonronin8759

4 жыл бұрын

Mike patton= 6 octave range singer

This interviewer is totally awful. I mean even with the language barrier. I commend Tobias for his patience and thorough answers. He's an amazing artist who has brought fans together through his music.

Great Interview. Great questions and incredible answers. Very smart guy, Mr. Forge.

It’s very funny how at about the seven minute mark he describes this huge lavish cathedral amidst a bunch of small huts, and that’s exactly what ends up being the art for his next album.

Keep in mind Tobias is doing this interview in his second language.

That answer for the first question was outstanding. This is coming from someone who studies contemporary history as a hobby. That answer is right on the money imo

Okay, this is one of my favorite interviews featuring Tobias Forge at this point. The answers regarding Catholic artistic displays in the Ghost performances, as well as the answers in regards to the Biblical Satan/Lucifer/Devil were absolutely delightful. What a treat! The interviewer did an excellent job with his questions. Thank you! Vielen dank!

That Was An Amazing interview, Tobias Forge is An Absolute Genius, Very intelligent Man, I Always Love Watching these Videos, He's Very Fun And interesting, to Listen to, Very Humble, Sweet, And Sincere 🤘🏻❤

I loved Ghost before knowing anything about Tobias but I totally agree with his views and that's kind of really awesome.

I am a christian, I LOVE his thought process and the way he explaines his ideology. He is very accurate, intelligent, creative and I believe Tobias has a good soul and loving heart. Just saying.

Tobias doesn't see rock star when he looks in mirror, when I see him, I just see sexy! Tobias is the best thing that ever happened to music!💞

@lynleewilliams2132

3 жыл бұрын

Yessssss

When he cycles onto the stage on a white tricycle in a white suit and Panama hat. You think, yeah I could see Alice Cooper doing that and thats probably the only other one that could get away with it being cool! I love the way Tobias is an unashamed fan of rock and metal and talks so enthusiastically about his roots. Really good cover versions of songs that are not what you might expect, rocky Ericsson, abba, pet shop boys etc. Clever chap!

really interesting interview, given that this was literally 3 months before Covid changed literally everything across the world.

Very dry interviewer. I agree, I like the Cardinal, he's dorky and funny to me, seems to have a bit more personality. Pappa 3 is my 2nd fave as he was like a dirty Frenchman.

@papaskazoo5860

3 жыл бұрын

Same.

@RealFladdermus

3 жыл бұрын

Papa III was my fav

Tobias You are a Rockstar,❤you look like a Rockstar ❤😼🤘you are very charismatic man ,full of knowledge ,intelligence and talent!!!!

"Are we living in a Times of termoil rn?" "Im sorry that was my line!" Lol

"there are so many things happening at the same time." He said, on the cusp of 2020.

Really cool to learn that this guy makes everything 👌 all the music etc.!! Amazing 👏🙀😮

I LOVE his interpretation of Satan. I also believe that Satan represents freedom and independence. Lucifer represents amazing music (he was the leader of heaven's choir), beauty (he was the most beautiful angel in all the mythology), and happiness. I have never felt so accepted in my life.

@christiansavage9899

4 жыл бұрын

I love that you give glory to God by acknowledging his existence.

@PeanutForBrains

4 жыл бұрын

Literally same! As a laveyan satanist, I completely agree with what he says about Satan and judeo-christian religions, and it makes me so happy that there's someone famous and influential out there that I can relate to, who actually shares my beliefs, and has the guts to speak about them.

@castorjimbo7216

4 жыл бұрын

Oh so you believe in the Bible then lol..well you can't pick and choose..either he is evil or Lucifer is good..but we are told that he was a beautiful angel made with gems but he fell with pride..can't have it both ways lol

@jakeqwaninne8502

4 жыл бұрын

@@christiansavage9899 oh please, as most christians, you do not understand the origins of you faith, it is a compilation of a bunch ob stories and beleifs that were formally compiled by consantine's rome and used as a form of behavioral control, i would imagine if christ was real , and looked at christianity, he would be like , no you got it wrong

@jakeqwaninne8502

4 жыл бұрын

@@PeanutForBrains laveyan satanism is eagoism, the self is what matters first, lavey didn't believe in a god of any kind, man is his own god, we answer to our own moral judgment

Highest respect to Brother T. F. Thought provoking interview.

Plot twist, the interviewer is also Tobias Forge

This man is genius. Great guy!

Is that you ballet dancing in the rats video? Tobias: NO.

@luckaaa

4 жыл бұрын

So disappointed:

I love this band!

Thank you!

As someone who has experience performing in a mask, you probably need to do it yourself to really understand how creatively liberating it is. I could VERY easily do things in character and under hood that wouldnt fly at all. Ask Andrew Dice Clay about that. He spent so much time as this lewd goon that he got hooked on it and sort of became that guy full time. Point is- its a license to kill in some ways

Who knew the lead singer of Simple Plan was so well educated and articulate?

@androo-4648

2 жыл бұрын

Omg haha

god he was being so funny and the interviewer was just not picking up on it HAHAHAH

Weve got one who can see.Good man thinking for himself,more beauty,truth,and wisdom comes to those who do just that.

Is that a Nosferatu pin? That's pretty awesome, I want one lol! I always enjoy listening to Tobias in interview, great composure.

Very polite!!

I would love to have a conversation with Tobias about his experiences with the lyrics and visuals of Ghost ❤ there’s so much to be said there

Cardinal Copia is quite funny with the tricycle

Interviewer : "So what means Satan to you ?" Tobias : " Well i think he is my best Friend and understands me the best X-). I sold my Soul to him many Years ago already to make the Music i do. He gifted me with his musical Inspiration. It´s an ongoing Relationship." X-)

Tobias handled this imbecile so well.

@jakeqwaninne8502

4 жыл бұрын

ya , i said the same thing, the guy dosen't understand english well enough to really catch tobias' jokes, or he just really dosen't get the whole "ghost" thing

@rerunson740

3 жыл бұрын

Your profile pic is pretty spooky... I think it's awesome.

Social Media has made a huge impact of real time World events.

Resonates!

He speaks well

I have always connected with Tobias, I was treated like shit In catholic school ,I got rid of organized religion and just went with my faith in God, I always believed religion was a construct of man to twist and turn people's faith in something, It's definitely made me more open minded, two of my best friends are atheists, another cool thing about GHOST is the band always reinvents itself in some way and it works every time. Tobias is very intelligent as a musician. RATS is a great song it reminds me of Gene Kelly in SINGING IN THE RAIN.

He's to adorable 😍

"Rock Star" answer is pretty damn cool.

i love this man soooo much lol. this interview is so bad but nothing he cant handle XD

@TECfan1

4 жыл бұрын

Well, I will say I enjoyed hearing his reasons for the Catholic imagery and the reason why he uses Satan as a symbol. Pretty interesting to learn. Especially as a fan that follows this band, it's nice to know more about the man behind it all and his values.

The embroidery on his horror movie jacket is? I can not remember

Nergal and Tobias for world leaders!

Well those questions were... Weird. Ballet dancing? Really?!

@lmicky5361

4 жыл бұрын

Leena Husa he has been asked this before on a podcast on KZread and he made the same joke- about them hiring someone else to do the standing/still shots. but this time I think due to language barrier -they didn’t understand the sarcasm- he look so disappointed 🤦‍♀️😂

"I know very very few things in the history of the world that have been perprated in the name of the devil.." As someone who comes from a religious background, Forge's statement struck a chord with me. There are so many heinous acts carried out "in the name of God," it kind of makes you wonder whether Satan really is the evil being its portrayed in the mosque, church, etc.

@christiansavage9899

4 жыл бұрын

Yep.

@KingDabetes

4 жыл бұрын

My grandmother once told me that homosexuality was worse than slavery because the bible says it's an "abomination." And they wonder why we can't accept Jesus.

@WhileAKyle85

4 жыл бұрын

That’s why I did a total turn on my past self. I was like a younger leader in my church and I was going to die a martyr or die trying. But then I got out of my little bubble world and learned so much. I got into industrial music and started to think for myself and learn to accept that I am cause and effect of my life. I am in control of my own life. Good or bad. Whatever happens I made it happen. I have a healthier view of the world now. I’m definitely humanist. There’s too much hurt caused in the name of Jesus for me to continue down that path with a clear conscience. I’ve tried reconciling free will and all that shit. It doesn’t work still. For an all powerful, all knowing god to see the damage his followers have done and do nothing.. it says a lot. I got out and for the betterment of myself and hopefully for others as well.

@tvirus62

3 жыл бұрын

Blame evil on God not the devil is a joke like his whole band ! Entertaining yes but to take him seriously as an historical n biblical scholar is a joke !

0:10 give it a few more months.

Yes... Ghosts merch will be next ”misfits”

@jeremyfultineer7

4 жыл бұрын

Low Bow I think that’s pretty rad, essentially it’s a similar thing you discover when you’re young, it’s oddly a Conduent between strangers who have those small things in common

@amonronin8759

4 жыл бұрын

The ghost face shirt everyone has thats never even heard 1 danzig song

Tobias is da Boss!!

“Are we living in times of turmoil?” Tobias: “😶😐☺️ WAT?” I can’t tell if he didn’t understand what the interviewer said or if his mind was just a million miles away at that moment. 😂 Either way, I can relate.

@jasmijnvenner2403

10 ай бұрын

He was looking at something behind the interviewer so I think his mind was elsewhere. And then you see that moment in eyes when he realises he has no idea what the guy asked him.

Is that a Fiath No More t-shirt? Love FNM

Great job even though the interviewer did not give him much to work with.

What movie is that patch on his left arm from?

@Tracy-rf7ri

10 ай бұрын

Exorcist

But see, I don't take Ghost as something that is truly satanic. The whole concert appears to be one huge play.

Lol. Tobias is like “FML” with the humorless interviewer

Smart and charming man. Cute too ♥️

Omg 😆 this is the ghost singer ? Lol 😝! Wow ! 🙏🇺🇸

Tobias Forge should be the new bass player for Megadeth. May 31, 2021.

Now I get it.

NICE Faith No More shirt!

My guess is the Cardinal was a necessity until the legal case was resolved.