ENSLAVED interview on black metal, their roots, and new keyboard player

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ENSLAVED's Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson interview with Sam Dunn about their roots in black metal, their musical evolution, and the pros and cons of having a much younger new keyboard player.
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[@Falxifer95]

This guys are the best enduring Norwegian metal band. Not a single bad album in a 26 year career.

[@etienneparent6912]

Soooo true buddy ! Intelligent and great musicians !

[@DanasLilMakeup]

I just fucking love these guys. They don’t claim to know how music should be, they do it the way they feel is right and that’s it. I am stocked I will see them in October for the first time.

[@jimmyzeke13]

I only got into Enslaved recently. I can't believe I missed out for so long.

[@shawnsmith8558]

I just discovered them last year which is insane because they have an amazing catalogue... I find they tend to get overshadowed by contemporary but blander acts

[@danilhaes]

What an awesome moment in your life! A lot of homework to do! I think I like every song from this band, they're awesome. Vikingligr Veldi/Frost/Eld from the first era. The split with Emperor is awesome too! Vertebrae and The Sleeping Gods EP from most recent times. What an awesome band. One of my favorites for sure!

[@stevenewsom3269]

I only discovered them when Riitiir came out and since then they have become my favorite band of all time.

[@wolfhammer88]

That first album....

[@halvormyklebust897]

Better late than never. Don't you worry 🙂

[@MHassan1986]

I always find these guys very fascinating. they have a completely different take on what Black Metal is.

[@stevenewsom3269]

One of a kind, unique band for sure.

[@sleepbetraysme]

Enslaved is an elite band - as far as musicianship in extreme metal. They are top notch. I only listen to a handful of extreme metal bands...they are one of 'em 🤘🏼

[@Bloodsack1]

I've seen Enslaved 10 times at least. On frost tour when they weren't very well known. Only 30 people showed up at the thirsty whale in Chicago. They put on an amazing show regardless how many people were there.. Brutal as hell. Hail Enslaved!

[@colemarie9262]

Game Metal Damn dude. It's always crazy to me seeing a band that's legendary in their genre of metal (or even just huge to me personally) playing small clubs/crowds. I prefer smaller venues to the point I don't even remember the last "concert" I've gone to....... but I also feel like these guys put in decades of touring as a great band, they deserve more than that you know? Actually a recent example- I saw Toxic Holocaust in november, opening for Municipal Waste, which was cool but in terms of seniority and impact felt a little wrong lol. They absolutely killed it too. (Nothing against municipal waste at all, they have put in their own time doing basements I'm sure.)

[@labradorableretriever4490]

Definitely working on trying to see them live. Whoever manages their verified Facebook page, considering I am a visually impaired person I wrote especially since I found out they were doing a performance at a metal festival in Germany and my husband had no vacation time and I had no one to take care of my guide dog because that will be too loud for her. I said, love to see you guys in concert and I love you to death, but my husband has no time off and as a blind girl, even though my guide dog loves your music to death to because she’s got a techno Tail good rhythm, it’s a little too loud for her and they appreciated my comment. So we’re working on getting it live one of these days

[@billy67868]

Frost is one of their best albums IMO. They have soooooo many wicked albums!!!!

[@DetVen]

I've only seen them twice, but the first time was at a venue in Detroit called The Shelter during the Monumension tour, it was Enslaved, Electric Wizard and third band I can't remember. It was so heavy and brutal, just amazing!

[@DetVen]

@Macon Love You got it, it was Macabre...I'd fucking sever my right arm to see shows like that again.

[@noodle845]

Forgot how good an interviewer Sam was. More please!

[@Howbee]

I've seen Enslaved 14 times now. I've always viewed them as underrated as I think they SHOULD be up there with your Dissections, Emperors and Satyrions when you talk titans of the genre.

[@thursaiz]

Awesome interview! I discovered Enslaved while watching the "Headbanger's Journey" film the first day it was released, and I'm so fucking thankful that I did.

[@matdemaz]

These guys are legends. Love their first few albums. I discovered them through Frost, around the same time I was looking at early Burzum, Mayhem, Dimmu and Behemoth. On first listen of Frost I was like, "man, what the hell is this?" Good stuff.

[@shawnsmith8558]

Not as much into below the lights or Axioma Ethica Odini? Gotta be honest tho Vikingligr Veldi is one of my fave metal albums.

[@genustinca5565]

lol I had the same experience listening to 'Frost' the first time. Lately though I feel they're releasing too many albums too fast.

[@buggydust]

what a great, laid back interview!

[@cstenzy9167]

All-time fav band, so glad they don't seem to be slowing down in any way (both songwriting and touring-wise). Can't wait for what the future is going to bring!

[@joachimlarsen2k]

"It's supposed to be emotional and it's supposed to be a reflection of your own mind" truer words have never been said about music

[@salmythe1683]

Hakon is a great addition to the band and a genuinely nice dude. After the set he walked over and handed me the setlist directly and I got it and all my other Enslaved albums signed by the band. These are some of the classiest musicians you'll ever see and I love them to death. Can't wait till these dudes make their way back to Canada again.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Greatest black metal band for me! And the guys are pure gold, they recommended me a few Nordic pop acts which are amazing on their live stream. Skuggsja and Huggsja are also amazing!

[@ihansn777]

Awesome interview, by far one of my favorite bands. I saw them a few months ago and they were amazing.

[@stevemaass3074]

Very cool. Love your sincerity, Sam. And it’s clear that the musicians you interview see that, too.

[@VEGANzUmebies]

Very underated band.

[@ToastedCigar]

Enslaved is definitely one of my favourite black metal bands, all their albums are so good.

[@donlafleur4070]

Legends, and one of my favorites ever...long live Enslaved !!

[@reginaldweaver904]

This was a killer easy going interview... loved it.

[@nonipaulette4520]

This channel has surpassed its necessity. Thanks

[@grobariza]

Such chilled men

[@josephzimmer5459]

I hope to see them sometime soon! Coming to this video late but really like everything I have heard.

[@Lasergridable]

One of my all-time favourite bands, hands down.

[@xDXPxJOEx456x1]

For a second In the thumbnail I thought the people being interviewed were Johan Hegg and Fenris.

[@janb4406]

They always put on a good show! And Grutle has a good sense of humour! Nice interview!

[@paiohpahbc5649]

amazing very original interview!!Great band!!🍻

[@patrickthisandthat]

Love seein Sam back doing what he does best..like the reviews but it is a little pedestrian...love Banger keep up the good work...love you guys taking some chances

[@dartande]

I saw them last week at Frantic Fest in Italy, so much mastery in these guys.

[@iao5013]

Fuck yes. I didn't expect to see Enslaved in my KZbin feed not around a time they're releasing something. Needless to say, pleasant surprise. One of the few bands that's become part of my DNA and I'll never forget.

[@simracing_evolve]

Enslaved is just better and better year to year i absolutely love their work!

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

I'm a mark for this band. E was so good

[@acefrawley6973]

Thanks for this interview Sam and Banger TV. Enslaved are so great at what they do and very interesting guys to hear from.

[@michaeldipietro5010]

i'd seen Enslaved in Philly---2000ish---i was an instant fan. nope, i had never heard of them prior. that had (have) something in their music i liked.

[@robertlopez5294]

Enslaved is so much more than black metal and that's why I think they're so good. I think

[@rothbardfreedom]

Interviewing an Android cellphone: "Is it important to you to be rooted?"

[@Randinator]

I’m angry at the world for not exposing me to this band sooner. Definitely a divisive band, but those that get them LOVE them.

[@TheGameGrinder]

I saw Enslaved on their recent tour with Wolves in the Throne Room, Khemmis, and Myrkur. I was always more into thier bm focused stuff, but the later progressive content is fantastic too. Great interview!

[@yonathanalbert1]

Legends! can't wait to see them play in Osaka next month.

[@Knotdead73]

Interesting interview Sam. Thanks

[@exchangedspider]

Less glorified, but a Virtuoso band, Isa is a classic!

[@willemlenders8272]

Awesome guys. I stopped following them when Riitiir came out so I should get on board again. There is a great show with Grutle doing a Sami joik for his best friend. Look it up!

[@shawnsmith8558]

M and axioma ethica odini are greaaat!

[@thestarlitwaters]

Been a fan since 94, finally saw them live on Dynamo 1998. Much respect for the groundbreaking works they did paving the way in the early 90s. *Hweh*

[@treviemctrev3422]

That album E is like a damn pink Floyd album but Viking AF...amazing

[@HamsterHahaha]

Thank you, Sam Dunn! More of this, please!

[@brianasciak1668]

amazing Band, guys after25 years still humble

[@jacobfreden8394]

Love Enslaved. Love Sam! Great stuff.

[@sudicalwig]

"Frost" and "Eld" are magical. And "Hordanes land".

[@LunyMilky]

Enslaved are great!

[@image30p]

Nice interview! Very inspiring.

[@LeoMessiGoat1986]

This is a fuckin epic interview. Cheers Sam \m/

[@BrofessorDave]

Man, they kick so much ass.

[@another12another]

Amazing !!!! Good job Guys

[@raymundog.p4388]

OLD SCHOOL BLACK METAL!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@jeffnovak3663]

Just started listening to Enslaved in the past year. I am gravely disappointed I hadn't heard them before. I have yet to find an album by them that I don't like. They are truly the thinking man's metal.

[@fabiodewitt9140]

I'm listening their discography, the next album is Monumension. My favorite so far is Eld.

[@kjellsundhaugen6399]

Loved this type of video!

[@rothbardfreedom]

The E album and the previous live album are fantastic.

[@MetalPersonJ]

Ivar used to be the baby of the band, now he looks like he's 60.

[@shawnsmith8558]

Hes only 40 though :c

[@petebrown3715]

Fucking awesome interview Sam. I really appreciate this.

[@ILOVESTARK]

wait, there is a documentary?

[@BangerTV]

Ha. That's what we said when he mentioned casually too. Haven't seen it yet.

[@SOGNAMETAL]

Yep, a documentary that also features Blekkmetal.

[@GuardianovAsgaard]

Love Enslaved

[@ryancadwell1910]

Such an amazing band. No bad albums whatsoever

[@jannik-x]

Man, Enslaved are just cool

[@moonspell6759]

killer! Enslaved!

[@emersonmorais8540]

Great Interview

[@moshermurray6837]

Excellent band...

[@Groovegandalf]

Sam needs to do a doc about Devin Townsend. I'd pay good money for that.

[@MadChaos11]

i have the same Meshuggah shirt \m/

[@elliottcosper]

What documentary are they talking about?

[@demartino74]

Legends!! Hail Enslaved!!

[@Anachronistic-qf1sp]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pyro609]

See you in October lads :D

[@JoseJr1977]

This is a BAND

[@spiderjerusalem100]

More like this please, Enslaved are one of my favorite bands and they seem like super nice guys too. I've watched interviews with some metal bands and they try to come across as dark and mysterious is so hilarious to me. There's an interview on this channel with the clown guy from Slipknot and the whole time he's acting all edgy and tortured it's so fucking dumb whereas Enslaved just act like regular people.

[@jaimetal_emperor]

Que alguien subtitule esto por Odin!...me manejo con el inglés pero no 100%

[@wardibuntar322]

Who the hell would dislike this vid????

[@titobalkani8240]

2nd guy's voice sounds like Abbath.

[@Mothlover69]

Hey are you going to review the new Alice in chains album

[@melvinfz0301]

This interview is not serious, there's no Euronymous question

[@bartenderofhell]

Listening Gruttle is like listening Abbath's voice haha

[@Kerry_kit_slayer]

Sam that is one killer 'shuggah shirt you got

[@stevecook2761]

Heia Norge!

[@Jamie.Laszlo]

Day drinking is fun.

[@mirovuorikkinen6838]

Devil is a liar🔥

[@Catonius]

Rooted, lmao

[@swires1]

✝🌄

[@groovywitch1955]

?🤔

[@pbleil]

Hordanes Land!!!!!!

[@exactinmidget92]

Personally everything after Isa never happened.

[@WIthIM494]

Dude on the right looks like the baby of Joe Dirt and Kid Rock.

[@yoe91]

interview ended right after it started getting interesting. Shame.

[@aidanfrench7113]

I love enslaved hail hordanes land

[@SOGNAMETAL]

*THE INTERVIEW IS TOO SHORT!*

[@toralm6974]

Skikkelig metallintetvju, med bakgrunnslyd eller tinnitus

[@uncoveringthelost]

Too bad they've been down on In Times and Riitiir lately. Those are my two favorite albums ever! I get why, still sucks. They are masterpieces.

[@nonflyingfinn2173]

I'll stick to Frost thank you.

[@reubenchadwick]

Grow up

[@samoth16]

12 people know nothing about awesomeness.

[@bardrnadstadt7840]

you gesture too FAST!

[@lucasstruna3962]

1st comment!