Joakim Brodén (Sabaton) - The Back Lounge Podcast: Ep 3

[@jazzmaster909]

Finally, Joakim achieved his childhood dream of Talking to a Tank.

[@chrisjung7139]

Well he probably talks to tanks all the he time. But this might be the first time the tank talks back.

[@waschberserker]

Brilliant 😂

[@samuelmalsawmkima6905]

Humble people like Tank and Joakim makes the internet a good place.

[@TankTheTech]

🙌🙌

[@MorightProductions]

Agreed!

[@erazer2602]

Well, that was entertaining. Love those "interviews", because they're not really interviews, but more like casual conversations.

[@TankTheTech]

It's fun for both myself and the artists, too. It feels like we can just sit down and be open rather than doing another interview.

[@caligo7918]

Some artists get into their stage personas for interviews and Q&A panels. I've done tech and security on conventions and got to meet a lot of artists away from the stage, behind the stage, during rehearsal, during shows, and during interviews and Q&As. Some artists don't change personality, some do dramatically. These podcasts feel like talking "behind the stage" or "off the clock" between equals, not between artist and fan or employer and employee. And i love that!

[@melissaruitersclarke1299]

My 7 year old son's favourite thing to do is listen to a new (to him) Sabaton song, and then learn about whatever it is the song is based on. He goes down these truly amazing historical rabbit holes learning about obscure historical events. At 7 he probably knows more about military history than most adults. And he's got great taste in music to boot. It's awesome! Thanks, Sabaton!

[@rokre]

Debería ser obligatorio escuchar Sabaton en los colegios.

[@paultgreen]

I'm 42 years of age. I do what your 7 year old does!

[@TheButterflyChaos]

Joakim is such a chill person. And honestly, a very smart guy. Like, I could see him as a sweet wise grandpa.😁

[@Yarrg]

I met him, he is super badass. NICE guy, great with the fans, very happy soul too

[@justinsapp7798]

Out here collecting Sabaton interviews like infinity stones. Great episode Tank!

[@TankTheTech]

Hahahahahahaha

[@Yarrg]

Dude, I MET that guy ( Joakim), hung out with him for about 20 minutes after the show in Houston, That guy is seriously COOL AF. The way he is genuinely good with people, great with the crowd, funny guy, humble, and VERY smart. Intelligent, articulate, and GREAT with people. That is one of THE coolest people I have ever met. He gave a funny shout out to my mom over the phone "shaming" her and pretend crying that his "feelings were hurt" because she didn't come to the Sabaton show. LOL hahahaha . Dude is a CHAMP. Anything I can do to plug for that band, ( new fans), I do. They deserve every good thing they have coming to them. Par was a really nice guy too, sweet natured, humble, friendly, hell of a bassist. Freaking love those guys!!!

[@travisarmstrong2725]

He said it best a long time ago, we’re not praising what they did, we’re acknowledging history.

[@phillee2814]

My face actually ACHES now from smiling and laughing so much during this interview/chat/discussion. Brilliant Tank and Joakim, thank you both for a highly entertaining and informative 90minutes.

[@theaoborski9885]

True! This interview made me really happy :)

[@SiriaBlackYT]

I really like this new format and I hope we'll get a lot more in the future! The only common point between Evanescence and Nightwish is the fact that both bands have a woman as a lead signer. Although I don't listen to them any more, I'll always be grateful for Evanescence's existence. They are the reason I listen to metal right now, without them I have no idea what I would be listening to. Nobody around me listens to metal so I had to make my way around the gendre my myself. I've heard of Nightwish first on a French Evanescence message board back in 2005. I feel old now... ^^' We need bands like this, that maybe cater to a broader audience but can also be a gateway into metal music. I've always found ridiculous when I heard people saying Sabaton is a pro-Nazi band. They would never have written songs like The Final Solution or The Rise of Evil if they were. The War to End All Wars is a really great album, I don't usually listen to Sabaton a lot but I've listen to this album at least once per day since its release. It's so good, it's still Sabaton but with something more. I can't wait to see them again on stage... in a year. XD

[@kenhutch7727]

The first time I heard Sabaton, I was watching video games trailers. London underground. Man I was in heaven. Primo Victoria. I take my kids to their concerts.

[@rhaoth]

As a Swedish Sabaton fan, this is an amazing conversation! Please keep doing these types of "interviews".

[@sgtmm]

Looking forward to seeing Pär on Episode 5

[@chrisc9769]

Sabaton is my go to band to recommend when I have people come up to me in the bookstore and we get to talking about history and music comes into the conversation

[@franshinlopen2166]

I pressed the "like" even before the interview started, because Tank and Joakim are totally likable and relatable people.

[@Kraigen44]

Having seen Sabaton twice and a third time this coming September. Joakim and the band are the kind of people i would like to sit down and have a beer with and talk history.

[@andrewbradimore]

Man ive seen Joakim do so many interviews with so many KZbin channels its freaking awesome that he enjoys these interviews

[@hex1c]

Sabaton crew and Tank is so freakin humble and awesome!

[@oryan4395]

Both my grandpa's fought in WWII. Mother's side was US Navy on USS Hazelwood until it was hit in a kamikaze attack. To appreciate the bravery of the destroyer and destroyer escort sailors read or look up "Tin Can Sailors". Grandpa on my dad's side was a sniper (designated marksman/sharpshooter) who was captured by the Nazis during the battle of the bulge. Man was about 6' tall and after 4 different death matches he was freed by US forces weighing 82 pounds. I love that Sabaton tells the stories of these wars and the men who fought them. Hopefully people will gain a deeper understanding history through discovering this awesome band.

[@jasonbayles6261]

So who will be the next Sabaton member to be on " the back lounge"? They are a great band, and having seen them at 5 different shows, not once did I see a bad show. They have fun on the stage, fun with crowd, the crowd starts singing Swedish Pagans and Joakim gets worked up, Tommy will start doing the intro to it Joakim yells at him, and they end up doing the song at some point when Joakim gives in, it's comical. When I see them open for Nightwish in Silver Springs MD, Marko had a cardboard tank over him as he crawled across the stage during Panzer Battalion... Joakim after the song was like " did you all see a tank go by here?"

[@tijmenwillard2337]

Oh yeah, would love to see Tommy on here

[@bogganalseryd2324]

Id suggest Chris, hes from my hometown and I've actually been to an after-party with him and he brought his guitar and played and we sat around shit faced and sang. great memories 😂

[@zarkaun96]

Speaking on funny unexpected tour moments: I saw Sabaton at the end of one of their tours in Washington DC, with Battle Beast and Leaves Eyes. At the end of Leaves Eyes set, the guys from Battle Beast came out naked with fluorescent tape around their junk and started taking apart the drum kit, mid song. It was the last night of the tour so everyone, including Sabaton, were doing funny stuff throughout the night.

[@TheMack]

This is not an interview! This is a bar conversation. It's so great! Love it!

[@Marauders5]

Been listening to Sabaton for over 10 years now. Never been able to go on their tours. Until this year. May 11th will be my first time ever live concert. Got my early entry ticket ready.. I'm running up to that stage. Front row is mine... Thanks Tank. Great episode. Well spent 1h30min. Cheers!

[@fredriknilsson6042]

3rd of may will be my first but dont have the early entry

[@southstream6714]

i have been to a few and you guys are in for a treat :D

[@CarinaLenita]

Just managed to secure a ticket for May 6 at Nöjesfabriken, Karlstad (that's in Sweden for those who don't know) so I'm really thrilled. 😁

[@Metal_Auditor]

Oh, to your question about who we’d like to see you interview, here are my top picks: Ola Englund Someone from Nightwish Someone from Wintersun Someone from Band-Maid (interpreter required)

[@Candyrock87]

It would be really cool to get Jari or Teemu from Wintersun on the podcast

[@Metal_Auditor]

@@Candyrock87 yeah, and I can’t believe I forgot Arjen Lucassen. He’d be an awesome guest.

[@Patrick19833]

Someone from Epica as well!

[@petter5721]

Hell yeah Ola Englund would be awesome 👍🏻

[@Aramillio]

Panzer Battalion was my first Sabaton song and I've been a fan ever since

[@ajb]

This might be my new favorite format. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@Silber7]

I'm reminded of an old anecdote - sadly don't remember who told it, some legendary guitarist (Jeff Beck? Ritchie Blackmore? ...) - that after a recording session they did in Nashville, the headmaster guy managing the equipment and cleaning the studio asked if he could borrow the still set up guitar and play a few bars, and blew him away in a level that made him doubt his carreer :D

[@hollikitti4969]

I've found that metal can be relaxing, a way to destress.

[@bjornborgir4914]

It would be super interesting to see you sit down and talk with Tuomas from Nightwish. Would be fascinating to hear him describing his process and visions behind compositions and arrangements. He is such a laid back and well-spoken guy.

[@TankTheTech]

I feel like Tuomas is such a quiet and reserved person that I'd have to talk 90% of the time until I find something he wants to talk about. And people already think I talk too much NOW. Hahaha

[@bjornborgir4914]

@@TankTheTech Yeah, i see what you mean by that. But based on the few interviews I've seen of him that's not the whole truth 🙂 generally, it's usually the interviewer who creates the mood and atmosphere and gets the interviewed person open up and talk. And you, sir, have no problem in doing that, loving the podcast so far! Good stuff! As many of the comments say, these are not so much of interviews but more like old friends having a relaxed conversation 😊

[@dr_alto_clef]

Why not better? Hans from sabaton and Floor from nightwish together in 1 interview

[@1981HePe]

Halfway through, this is great. 🤘

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks!

[@TheSt1ffy]

@@TankTheTech im a new fan of u..From Sweden

[@kkgizmo3096]

Great interview. Joakim seems like a great guy to just have a beer & chat with. Have to disagree with the having a bad day = not enjoying the concert. Got stuck in a 4-hour traffic jam in the middle of a hot desert on the way from So Cal to Vegas to see Rammstein (a regular occurrence on the 15 freeway). Barely made it in time. Concert was still amazing. Maybe even better because it allowed for venting of frustrations.

[@anordman9659]

Dude, Joakim is one of the friendliest guys ever. Even easy to approach despite a star status.

[@yonikolova]

Thank you Tank for the great interview. I am one of this persons who discovered Sabaton by chance and now I am huge fan!

[@Mr.VonStoogle]

I started going through these guys' music im about 2 albums in one full album and then about 10 songs scattered throughout their catalogue. Sabaton is quickly becoming a favorite, lots of energy almost to the point of being ridiculous, Joakim is a lot of fun to watch perform.

[@travisarmstrong2725]

Long time Sabaton fan. First time I saw them was opening for Iced Earth years and Years ago. If I ever had a chance to sit down and have a drink with a band it would be them.

[@marco2sir523]

I remember 10 years ago when I saw Sabaton live in Tilburg and the "Broek uit op je hoofd" - chant started and I thought it was just a joke... Oh boy I was so wrong :D Great chat man! much love

[@DC88_]

Last show of the 2015 tour in De Melkweg, Amsterdam we ended up with a support act in Borat strings, one singer in only his boxers and at some point with pink boa and a pantsless guitar player 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXyxnpJqhbx7hac

[@dwaynebrietzke]

Oh boy Tank. You and your dad are in for a treat. Sabaton are so awesome live. I've seen them 3 times now and they put on such a good show. Their fans are super into it as well. Its going to be a party!

[@hannadegerlund3227]

Kiitos. Hyvä haastattelu. Greetings from Finland 👍

[@TankTheTech]

Kippis!

[@Sub-Level28]

Thank you Tank for doing these talks. I enjoy them immensely and learn a lot too. And get to know the people making the stuff I love. Lord I love the Sabaton dudes! This combined with Elizabeth Zharoff's with Joakim you have the best duo chats I've heard.

[@MatsGarage]

I didnt think I would enjoy the new album as much as I have but there are some really good songs on there. Besides the singles that was released before then I have to add Lady of the dark as one of my favorites. Awesome laid back talk between the two of you and I hope you and your dad have an amazing experience seeing Sabaton live.

[@danielberger1378]

I'd call it more like a casual conversation instead of an interview, and I very much enjoyed it 😀 Regarding potential new interview candidates.... hmm.... how about: -Elize Ryd (Amaranthe) -Alissa White-Gluz or Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy) -Niklas Karlsson (Orbit Culture) -Brittney Slayes or Grant Truesdell (Unleash The Archers)

[@vansting]

That was great. Joakim is so humble!

[@miiah7475]

I haven't even hit play yet, but with you two I know it'll be great. But seriously, I almost had a heart attack just from realising that this existed!!! edit. It was great! Thanks!

[@lennartlarsen6797]

Another great conversation - Thanks Tank and Joakim.

[@Callemos7]

Loved this interview, which felt like a conversation between two friends. Cheers from Sweden. 🇸🇪

[@DGARedRaven]

That was intensely interesting :) Thanks a bunch!

[@magnusedgar]

This is really worth seeing. The content is so informative and interesting. Great chat, love the atmosphere 👍 I hope Tank gets the chance to meet up with the band in Nashville, like Joakim said. And for sure the guys will welcome Tank's dad on his birthday 😄

[@wolframvonstein4526]

Nice Hoodie in the intro btw, Tank. For the almighty algorithm!

[@moschmo2464]

9:44 well now you have one of the best powermetal singers in your band but he only plays guitar 😜... would love to hear a full duet someday 😁😆

[@dylangrundmann]

This interview is so fun and entertaining! And, as a true Dutchman to quote the pants chant: BROEK UIT, OP JE HOOFD

[@l.b.7413]

Very interesting ! Joakim is a great guy and I'm happy you had a chance to talk with him (and to finally have an answer to what happened to the gear on the "Race To The Sea" music video =D). I hope you can talk to the other members of Sabaton (well, except Hannes, since you alrealdy had him on your first podcast). And maybe Floor Jansen, too ?? With her single out since a few days, it would be interesting to hear about her thoughts.

[@Igorilianu]

Love how you got to talk with all those kinds of coo, entetaining and geniuine people tank, keep up the good work

[@codex4046]

To comment on 1:21:20 In the Netherlands we don't learn much about World War 1. We learn about Sarajevo and the assassination causing a war, and the peace treaty punishing Germany to harshly which caused World War 2. But since we weren't participating in World War 1 events like Christmas Truce were not discussed in schoolbooks (though sometimes a teacher might mention it). The only things we learn about World War 1 is the things needed to understand World War 2. That said I wasn't able to do my highschool finals in history, so it might have been mentioned there.

[@RushAss]

OK, this was great. What REALLY stands out to me is just how good this is for your channel and what a big step it is. I'm excited for you Sir!

[@pablomas658]

You Have to get Tuomas please!!!

[@lekalla]

Good luck with that. Tuomas is like a mythical creature who will only spawn when tour or new album is coming then he disappears lol.

[@MarLin67]

I really like this concept, Relaxed and it makes us, the fans feel like we all are seated down and talk with our heroes! It creates a feeling of being among friends. Awesome episode and as always, Tank you rock!

[@DBrownRocknMetal]

smiles from start to end watching this thanks brother for this interview sabaton and nightwish are my absolute fave bands so these podcasts fill me heart alot

[@PittDaddy]

This interview made it to a Blabbermouth article today. Such a great interview.

[@coreyhartman2012]

Hell yeah Tank I'm so glad that Joakim joined you. Much love to you and the family brother

[@mickeygiesbers8176]

I'm just binging these right now, but yeah... Dutchie here that has seen Sabaton A LOT since 2007, and Joakim was correct, it was 013 venue in Tilburg where the "Broek uit" chant started, I believe it was their 2015 show there. And of course because Joakim was crazy enough to ACTUALLY do it, the chant continued whenever Sabaton plays here 😂

[@TurambaR_06]

I can't watch a movie because for me 90 minutes is so long that makes me boring, and here i am enjoying this interview like it was just 10 minutes long. Amazing job Tank.

[@BrentBowlsBadly]

I can't wait to see these guys again. Cincinnati here I come!

[@ddlee84]

A massive thank you to both Tank and Joakim for this. These interviews are a great insight into how bands are on tour, in the studio and even doing videos. It's so much fun to see this side of bands as I know some interviews are more hero worship than anything. Also I agree with you both about the history being edited (eg the nuclear bombs) thing. That is soooo scary as I am a firm believer in "those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it" and if the history is changed how can we learn from it in the future.

[@Kim.Chaos.Possible]

Gotta admit, I'm pretty jealous you're seeing them at the Ryman. As soon as I saw it I was super stoked for them. Second thought, Tank is so happy right now. This was a cool conversation to watch. And super nice to see him so relaxed and open to the questions. I hope you have some cool times with them in the fall. Thank you Tank. 🤘🏻

[@richardlassooij6596]

I was at the concert in Amsterdam which was a mid level stage they played with Battlebeast and Delain and it was so funny when the entire audiance yelled "Broek uit op je hoofd" Pants off and on your head. It was fun because the entire show was like that the other bands goofing off during the Sabaton show. However a couple years later they were playing a bigger stage and they did an acoustic version off The final solution (wich was awesome) and a part off the audiance started yell it again, man was I annoyd, a guy next to me was doing it I asked him how can you yell this right after such a song. His response "My english is not that good so I don't understand most off the lyrics I just like the melodies. Looking foreward to seeing Sabaton again at Graspop in june. Loving these podcast btw and also loving your channel keep it up. Greets Richard from the netherlands.

[@jancmyon4240]

That was awesome. 6 days from now I'm gonna see Sabaton on a small venue swedish tour. The last show before covid was Sabaton in Gothenburg (the Livstid i Krig one)

[@tequilasunrise7950]

Absolutely the best of the best on KZbin. You bring such great content

[@TankTheTech]

Thank you!

[@GertzikCzC]

Man, I love those podcasts! It's obvious your experience is similar to your guests and it makes for a great and friendly atmosphere. As for the guests I would like to see, I'd have to say Seeb Levermann of Orden Ogan.

[@chewie16]

Thanks to tank i hear of Sabaton but never listen to until watching tank videos of them and now brought all their albums and ends love the band

[@Stoyon]

In regards to changing oppinions on music over time, it is funny, in general it takes a few years for me to enjoy a song, the vast majority of the music I like is at most a few years old, I specifically think about Aqua, I hated them when I went to school when they were big, but about a decade after that, I had period of enjoying eurodance for several years, and I loved them. I was in a better place mentally, so that changed the context for me. These days I listen to a mix of Sabaton, Dave Rodgers, Scooter, and Glyn R Brown, so a mix of metal, eurobeat and bitpop, I used to use Sabaton to power me through the pain in my feet and knees to get me home, but as the pain have gone down my music taste have moved to "softer" genres.

[@mattipaarni8594]

Thanx for another great episode. Feels like two friends talking about life. Two thumbs up to Joakim for being a great sport and a great person and to Tank for sharing this with us.

[@19BennJ83]

Sabaton is one of my favorite bands so i can't wait to see this 😀

[@matiedb]

What the dutch people were Chanting: "Broek uit op je hoofd, broek uit op je hoofd." Next show after the one in tilburg was in amsterdam, we got Jaokim and chris to do it again ;-). But indeed it was so fun! Tank love the channel and also this video.

[@MaggiWuerz]

Thanks a lot for this, Tank!

[@mikaelengdahl4135]

Great interview. I really like that you keep it as a natural / cassual conversation. It provides a greater flow then any normal interview. :)

[@jaqueslagerweij6882]

I cant wait for a podcast with Tommy and Chris!. Keep them coming man . I love them.

[@19JB77]

Can’t wait for the Nashville show! I hope I get the chance to shake your hand, for if it wasn’t for your channel, I never would have heard Soldier of Heaven, which sent me down the Sabaton rabbit hole.

[@marlonbonamigo4068]

This interview was one of the best stuff i saw about music in youtube for years. Even with some reservations about the way you talked about the new MGK album (to be clear, i completely agreed with you, but you just gave food to haters without any music background), thank you for bringing these amazing people and putting them in a level we can feel the way they actually want to be, just equals. I worked with music for about 6 years in Brazil and the best artists i met were not "stars" but just people, and i think sabaton as a whole could put themselves in the stars place, but nope they are here with the "mortals". As always amazing work from you and amazing work from Joakim, Everytime i see these guys talking i feel like they have no idea how far their music reach, and the size of their fanbase. Keep going man! Music is not a fair ground to work, people will always expect more and more, just keep calm and do it your own way. You and Elizabeth are unique! (sorry, she deserves half of the prize hahaha) *oh editing cause i almost forgot about Mark, he has his own genre but still another great guy to watch (could put here way more people, but you 3 are the ones i really enjoy and always want more!)

[@SebMcayon]

In about two weeks time, I'll be seeing Sabaton live here in Sweden, in my own town, and I can't wait! ^^

[@esaedvik]

Huge props for making larger sizes available on the store and making shipping from Europe available as well. I'd def get some if I weren't a broke boi.

[@v.n.covarrubias6741]

This podcast is geting 🔥 🔥 🔥 hannes, now joakim. I finaly had the time to listen to it. Congrats, keep doing the awsome job you do.

[@A_Heros_Quest]

What a fantastic interview thank u Tank and Joakim, amazing m8👍🤟

[@ryankelly8966]

Finally seeing them live in October when they come to the city first time

[@B0o0oten]

Wait a minute! That could not have been 90 minutes?! Entertaining, as always, You're awesome, Tank! keep up the good work!

[@tijmenwillard2337]

Really looking forward to your next show in Amsterdam, love you guys!

[@AndreSantos-nd3im]

I didn't get to watch the whole interview yet, but I'll do it as soon as possible. Love Sabaton and love your interviews and your channel, man. thanks for your hard work and for giving us such an enourmous amount of great content! cheers from Brazil

[@lionfromthenorth4580]

Omg! I'm sooo looking forward to this!! 🤘😁🙏

[@magnusgreendif]

Thank Tank for this. Is was really great! Much love and support for Sweden!

[@DerSteff75]

Could I have a T-Shirt with "Thank Tank" printed on..... please???

[@blackbird42]

I was dyyyyyyyying laughing at the pants story 😂 It's a great interview man, keep them coming!

[@jmullner76]

Great conversation.

[@joaovitorweissheimer4008]

My dude, you are on FIRE!!! Keep safe! Much much love from Brasil 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@martijnvanzuilen941]

Regarding the pants: Joakim's army pants tore out during the show, in 013, and we, the crowd, reacted on that, that's how I remember it. Also that show a certain Dutch famous singer of a Finnish band, could play his "gun"-guitar with the strings "upside down" #broekuit

[@mazfaerie2852]

This is a wonderful interview Tank! 👏

[@ZombieMiezz]

So gooooooooood! Podcast Tank

[@msku7104]

Great interview. Thanks

[@moluscass]

Very good interview. This guy's voice has made me shake my head countless times. I recommend the reaction a very underground band from Australia, called Alchemist. The song I recommend is called "Spiritechnology". You will like it.

[@garygenerous8982]

Awesome interview. So much neat information. I hope you do an interview with your dad after seeing them live

[@IEnattI]

Thank you for this interview!

[@Rangotz]

godddamn, joakim motivates me to train my musical hearing and figure out whats going on. Goood shit.

[@naruto9121983]

i love those episodes.

[@bira896]

Great interview! Can't wait to see these guys in Atlanta come October. I'm ready!