GAAHL Discusses Fine Art, The Anger In His Paintings And More At Galleri Fjalar| Metal Injection

Frank sits down with Kristian Espedal AKA Gaahl of Gaahl's Wyrd at Galleri Fjalar in Bergen Norway to discuss the methods, inspirations and feelings behind creating his paintings, what he looks for in other people's artwork, how he got into painting, and much more.
Subscribe to Metal Injection on KZbin: bit.ly/ZhpTbA
FOLLOW US:
/ metalinjection
/ metalinjection
metalinjection.net
/ metal_injection

[@stonerdemon]

At the Gaahlery, with Gaahl.

[@Bamboozlenoodle]

Thanks for the lol.

[@moonwolf2251]

Hahaha...

[@AbtinX]

... with ... Ehm. Metal ... .... ... Injection.

[@Alonoda]

Thats art man

[@petemander1777]

lmao

[@lennartberry9159]

"What's your primary inspiration in art?" ( sips wine) "Van Gogh "

[@imaretard6876]

This cracked me up really good, thanks

[@stonerdemon]

People change. Even Gaahl.

[@RadioactiveGoose]

@@stonerdemon Haha. All part of the act I suppose. And it worked like a charm. We're still talking about it. I never had the honor of meeting him in person but what what I've heard he is quite a nice and friendly guy.

[@stonerdemon]

@@RadioactiveGoose At the very least, now he's just a man who likes to think, analyze things a lot. And in this modern world of idiotized people and Instagram frivolity, thinking people look dangerous and scary.

[@gadpivs]

Looks more like Munch, his fellow Norwegian.

[@andrewfanelli666]

I always see Gaahl drinking, but I never see Gaahl drunk.

[@Kidcrowley]

That’s because the alcohol gets drunk instead of Gaahl

[@rangerwhiskeybreath4935]

The alcohol just gets intimidated and sits in his stomach awkwardly

[@TheHunter-en3bm]

He drinks wine like a European. Probably a few glasses a day and doesn't get drunk because he doesn't consume enough in one sitting to become intoxicated. Wine is actually very good for you in moderation.

[@uMe_underground]

Maybe Its amphetamine, It gets you sober.

[@nicologiani3426]

Well, Satan protects him

[@Issil666]

Seeing Gaahl smile brings joy to my heart.

[@Swaggycat_yt]

😂 maybe you can go to church together 666

[@yaturkeyneck7130]

I was fortunate enough to visit the gallery and see his art in person. I've been exposed to art of a high standard through my career and I REALLY loved his pieces, regardless of who painted them. We chatted and he was amiable and shone with a deep sense of knowing. I really recommend visiting if you ever have the chance.

[@bigdawghoss9871]

Frank has such an excellent rapport/back and forth with Gaahl. It's refreshing to see a once very introverted person express themselves through a conversational medium.

[@KarlosSatana]

I saw him perform one month ago, one of the most impressive shows I've ever seen.

[@tectonicD]

That’s awesome! Where was the show? Was it a huge venue or smaller?

[@KarlosSatana]

@@tectonicD at the summer breeze festival but on the smallest stage

[@chrisstone-streetlightinte5629]

Gaahl has gone from the scariest person on earth to arguably the coolest in my opinion...

[@csrader]

And his visual art is good.

[@Destrodooomocculta]

Idk i think it all depends on who hes talking to and How much they piss him off.

[@ndesdsadfd]

Don't piss him off though 😂

[@Alaskan-Armadillo]

He is still the same person it is just that the medium being presented gives the illusion that he is calm and collected.

[@Jf2jf2jf2]

I was about to comment the exact same thing

[@muspell612]

This feels like an honest heart to heart conversation in someone's living room and I love the familiar fine of it. You've done it again; your interviews are fantastic.

[@andrewfanelli666]

"I have no goals whatsoever when it comes to the outside world." Holy fucking shit what a fucking legend. I wish I were free enough mentally and emotionally to say the same.

[@neuroleptika]

He didnt arrive in this mental state until after 30+ I think, finding love changed him as I understand from interviews

[@stewiepid4385]

Rumors allege that the Ghaal Wine Glass never empties but maintains an equilibrium between outer and inner worlds.

[@tommythetrain4288]

the paintings im so glad hes sharing openly now they are great!

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Gaahl is like wow this person who is interviewing me is actually smart and asks good questions

[@strixaluco9369]

I imagine Gaahl is happiest walking through the forests singing songs to Odin

[@JohnnyBargeldBoom]

His Leather-Jacket screams ASMR!!!

[@dcfromthev]

It also screams animal cruelty

[@TyrantTitan.]

@@dcfromthev pain is an illusion

[@TyrantTitan.]

it's not a jacket, it's a duster

[@MegaAedu]

His voice is calm, but his jacket is noisy.

[@arslors]

Even his jacket says: Satan.

[@smallfaucet]

Love the sound of leather stretching.

[@rickc2102]

Lederjacken, immer so.

[@tttarms1970]

When snl was good...will ferrell did a skit with jimmy fallon in a leather shop....lol

[@InnerAnimate]

it's a quality sound.

[@MissSeaSea]

What a beautiful man with some beautiful talents!

[@JordanStar7]

Gaahl’s leather jacket is like asmr 🫠

[@LavenderBunnyHop]

Great interview. Always love hearing what he has to say. Thank you.

[@dontneedskip6829]

Jup (drinking wine sound)

[@rangerwhiskeybreath4935]

shut up bitch

[@KL_Stereo]

@@rangerwhiskeybreath4935 pretty cool brah

[@Mitchery]

@@rangerwhiskeybreath4935 *InCel* *Spotted*

[@HydroGadeOFFICIAL]

Very calming voice all round. Gaahl inspires me in general.

[@Betweentheatoms]

i met him in Bergen once, really nice man.

[@FirstMetalHamster]

I've seen several interviews with Gaahl by this guy, all very interesting. He seems to be very good at his job. Keep him.

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

This guy does good interviews he understands gaahl and does not complain

[@Luke-Emmanuel]

Such a beautiful man, to live a life naturally observing the loneliness in others. Painful. Red wine helps I'm sure❤. His upbringing brought such a path. Sitting in the dark, bringing forth light.......

[@sley08]

holy shit i just paused my painting session to find music, but i must pause to watch this .. so synchronistic..thanks for the inspiration gAAhl

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

He has very good art and his mind and they way he talks about the steps in his process

[@ToastedCigar]

This guy is a fantastic interviewer!

[@bryanelam7431]

I love and respect all forms of music but I'm not real big on black metal( I am fascinated by black metal) and I'm not real big on most modern art but I find Gaahal to interesting and engaging and I love his paintings, I mean I love them! Definitely fascinating!!

[@AerikVon]

One of my favorite people...hope to see him again soon!

[@hg1651]

Gaahl looks to be doing much better than he was five plus years ago.

[@highlander666]

I love the sound of Gaahl's voice on and off the stage🥰

[@Mitzi73]

Every time I watch a Gaahl interview I am silently praying the interviewer doesn’t mess up.🤣. Those paintings are frightening. Its like looking at people who have died but didn’t actually go to heaven 🥴. Lost in limbo.

[@taddybear4244]

More than many others, Gaahl has a Wildeian take on art and I adore him for this.

[@ddevil_05]

there’s something oddly relaxing about his voice

[@frank_tank]

Amazing artist. A truly unique figure and person. I had this privillage to meet him briefly and would give much just to be the man worth to talk to and have this chat go on forever.

[@margaritacastroguarin2606]

I didn't have idea Gaahl painted! I absolutely loved his work, knowing he has is own gallery is GREAT!

[@deavult3643]

Nice gaahllery.

[@pho3nix-]

I find it hard not to giggle when Abbath is in the background

[@SzekelyPerspective]

There is something Norwegian to his paintings, I feel. Probably due to the resemblance some have with Munch's.

[@peterlandbo2726]

You are mistaken, they are ripoffs of Munchs paintings😆

[@yellowlightingbolt]

@@peterlandbo2726 Well, let's say heavily influenced 😂

[@siliconterbulance]

Those are really fine art.

[@lordmetallium9678]

Legendery Ghaal \m/

[@volvlov759]

Gaahl is so Black Metal, he wears winter cloths in summer. Great interview.

[@rickc2102]

A leather jacket is winter clothes to you? You must not live in Bergen.

[@paulderose4808]

Satan....

[@volvlov759]

Paul De Rose “Freedom...”

[@paulderose4808]

Simon Timaeus gaahls response “ yes I like painting it’s really goo.........ah fuck it . Satan

[@morbidgirl6808]

It's normal in Norway...

[@GabiTheGabi]

Best asmr

[@Moirchester]

Gaahl is a great musician, no doubt, and a great plastic artist too.

[@loboahriman7680]

The entire time I could hear the creaking of leather.

[@Invocated_Agitator]

Reminds me of creaking snow... i miss winter so much :(

[@takeoischi4156]

@@Invocated_Agitator don't worry. Winter is coming

[@Invocated_Agitator]

@@takeoischi4156 Not really... that's why i miss it so much. Past 10 years winters have been pathetic and short.

[@lukaskubinec9608]

Black shining leather

[@robertlambert7736]

Damn good interview. Gaahl is one helluva painter. And i believe him when he says the outside world means nothing. A true patriot of his country.

[@bauzel5890]

Great pictures, i'm impressed.

[@analedesma3067]

I Deeply Love you🤘🤘

[@painpeace3619]

Well spoken words by a reasonable man....

[@ArningEchanoPH]

His paintings give me the same melancholia that I get when I look at Edvard Munch's works. They have the same style too.

[@peteinessex5025]

His style also reminds me of Salvador Dali's works. Not necessarily the pictures, but his use of colour and simple lines. He's a smart man who thinks about his answers to questions. Very good looking too.

[@TheKyuby777]

I love you Gaahl

[@13catequilla]

Honestly great guy

[@painpeace3619]

Last words are too wise .... inspirational character..\m/

[@AllCarsUnited]

Very talented dude!

[@wenderamaro3907]

Maior cantor que o gorgoroth já teve ❤

[@Herknungr]

I know what Gaahl means, I find writing music very peaceful!

[@The0nlyProdigy]

My favourite asmr video

[@Soderberget]

Need a Gaahl & his leatherjacket ASMR channel

[@facefact3737]

Well.. He seems to be a honest man. He just hates oppression. Although I am Christian, I have a very rebel- like- nature. Still I think Gaalh has not a complete and accurate picture of Christianity. I hate all forms of oppression, the most in religion, but I feel very free in this religion Although when it is true it is no religion but a relation that creates more and more life and respect of life. I also choose to follow but still I am free to choose. True Christianity can not be organised or instituted, it can not be forced or become a culture based phenomena, than it is in its own true form and not the raped form people to often make it, betraying the true roots of it: a trust- based system that can be verified, because it is an Entity that interacts and makes life, joy and freedom flow naturaly. This is a Faith of the heart and spirit. I am also an artiest, Explorer, critical thinker, opposer confronting against every form of unnessery blocking of life in its most original and natural order. It gives the room for me to be, to be free, to grow, to express myself, to examine and enjoy life to the fullest.In this sense I really understand and feel the wat Gaahl and Marlyn Manson do, Although Manson is a satanist. But the diffence is the frame of reference and believes about what is true and important, what to persuit and what to hate, what to let thrive and what to kill.

[@Destrodooomocculta]

Pretty sure that for a long time after christianity was adopted in norway only some 200 or so years ago, it was the law of the land you had to go to church or face punishment. I doubt you understand the oppressive nature of faith anything like those people.

[@k9_1008]

same, I'm down with jesus AND ghaal

[@melanphilia]

*Absolutely no one: *Gaahl: (silent for awhile) *Gaahl: "-.... Satan!.."

[@Invocated_Agitator]

@Radle Grebdron stfu, some things are immortal

[@Invocated_Agitator]

@Radle Grebdron like Satan!

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

😂😂😂

[@THIEFSOUNDS]

i would kill to see naurdwar vs ghaal

[@Joshua-ww1fz]

Doot doodaloot doot SaTan

[@albufersaludos4250]

@@Joshua-ww1fz hahahahh xD

[@miarosa8579]

@@Joshua-ww1fz lmaoo

[@miarosa8579]

@@Joshua-ww1fz lmaoo

[@poljakov13]

gaahl would be pissed off

[@kerilyndesiree6188]

Happy to see him with a drink 💕

[@neuroleptika]

He wasnt planning on opening a gallery "until im 72 or so", but then rumor spread about it and someone called and asked if he was interested in this space and so it happened

[@slaytanicmike8704]

That Abbath painting behind Gaahl looks fuckin awesome I´d like to have it as a poster !

[@ChristinaEarlymorn]

Need to check out the gallery! ❤

[@TERGENIS]

Cool he says he not having any goals in art and Music. It is very inspirational.

[@brandijohnson1326]

Good interview Ghaal is a awesome guy😈

[@tectonicD]

I’m a strong believer in Christ Jesus, and I actually love this guy. I think he has a good heart and he is very genuine, and despite his incredibly dark themes, I sense the presence of God within him. I choose to view his lifestyle as artistic expression, not as hatred for God.

[@karmaq8462]

It's his view of his inner self , that is what you are looking at .

[@karmaq8462]

Yeah he is lol .

[@peterlandbo2726]

Great guy, he has served two prison sentences for aggravated assault, who is the God you see inside him?

[@pullyourluck]

even the sound of the leather jacket as he moves is a wee bit creepy.....what a badass!!!

[@TerapiaCarrilloCharlas]

please, whats the name of the artists of the drawings in the wall?

[@bestboy897]

Gahl's Mum: Did u have your breakfast yet? Gahl: Satan

[@ricardonunezmejia]

please shut up

[@winylowaryba]

I was looking on screen with sound off having no idea what they talking about. Didn't want to interrupt them.

[@christopherbell4543]

When you can't on decide which necklace to wear, just wear them all.

[@neuroleptika]

All his necklaces are cultural

[@michaelklee1188]

@@neuroleptika icelandic wolf cross

[@DaskaiserreichNet78]

7:41 Best advice. forget about goal setting, achievement, producing, consuming and recognition. They are a burdon that we are better off without.

[@callboy8666]

my gf copied the picture with the 4 romans at the water and the cypress for me. my favorite one is that with the dead body in a sea and the sad woman.

[@KMPTK]

Does anyone know the name of the piece at 2:54 ?

[@JulianThursday13]

Interviewer: ...given that painting is a solo adventure, do you feel a sense of joy that you don't feel in music? Gaahl: ...(long silence)... Satan!

[@yuzbarbershop9701]

Legend 🔥

[@gregorblack5557]

The Julian of Trailer Park Boys cup intact!

[@Doom0104]

Um lord esse homem! FODA

[@larsgrages531]

Would love to see Nardwuar interview Gaahl

[@happyist3719]

always with the wine

[@paulderose4808]

Happyist wine and........Satan 😂

[@happyist3719]

@@paulderose4808 Always. 😂

[@paulderose4808]

Freedom for the individual to say....satan

[@cain1349]

i wonder what his visual inspirations are... definitely getting some expressionist vibes

[@ArningEchanoPH]

Without the video, this interview sounds like it's in 70s.

[@rangerwhiskeybreath4935]

Remember when Twilight of the Idols came out and you checked under your bed for Gaahl before mommy tucked you in?

[@fleurdeclementine]

I love him 💗 for true 💙

[@j.a.3387]

Saitan 😎🍷

[@nephrenqayin254]

Great ex Gorgoroth frontman. I'm not a fan of painting but it's not bad.

[@barfymann362]

@The Rebel His new project is great, have you listened to it yet? Gaahls WYRD.

[@nephrenqayin254]

@@barfymann362 I gotta listen to them.

[@barfymann362]

@@nephrenqayin254 Here you go, my friend. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYuYo6V-jrV5qtE

[@rustyapache1531]

Yeah boyss

[@C_REKR]

gentlemen

[@MrDamburger]

LOL gaahls Facebook went off around 7:14 in. Not very kvlt of him 😂

[@intriga.realmedia]

Gaahlery

[@snakeplissken9364]

01:35 what kind of technique he use? Is that canvas or paper? Is it oil paint or?

[@miekelei2761]

Looks like oil. Those might be prints from canvas originals.

[@VioletDouglas]

What necklaces is he wearing in this video?

[@miekelei2761]

Violet Rebekah The smaller looks like a rune, maybe Thurs, then there’s the Thor’s hammer and the other is an Icelandic wolf cross.

[@rolsen1304]

@@miekelei2761 Yes its Thurs.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

interesting 🤔

[@johnwilliamscoffin]

That glass filled with red wine just doesn't live his hands... Since the. Cabin documentary...

[@Upscent]

Crap. I am so mad I didn't get to see his gallery when I went to Bergen.

[@mr.bungle8690]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic long lost brother!

[@momentumspace]

Would someone PLEASE give him some leather moisturizer?

[@Lambosown]

Moisturizer doesn't stop the creaking. But it does make it darker and glossier.

[@heyheyitshaze]

gaahl's jacket crinkling is some serious asmr shit