Ghost's Tobias Forge: 10 Years of Satanic Panic | Metal Artist of the Decade

[@maxschreck5847]

Definitely deserved. Ghost started in 2010 and in the past 9 years went from playing small gigs to large arenas. They put out 4 great and diverse albums. Received 3 Grammy nominations and won for Cirice. Years ago I watched the music video for Secular Haze and immediately fell in love with the old school sound and melodic vocals. Ghost is my favorite modern band. With so many legends getting old, dying or going on farewell tours, we need newer bands to carry the torch. More people should respect the past and embrace the future.

[@jonblaaze505]

WELL FUCKING SAID!

[@lolibudang5085]

They won for square hammer

[@BobsonDugnutt1690]

@@lolibudang5085 Pretty sure it was Cirice.

[@violentbob]

I saw secular haze for the first time 3 years ago and i thought it was so hilarious and weird and different they've never disappeared from my life ever since

[@grahamtaylor8912]

Max Schreck.. Agreed.

[@yoyoboi5706]

He had the Star Wars Empire symbol on his right shoulder and an Iron Maiden shirt. He seems like a nerd that is way too cool to be called one.

[@JasonRyanWilson410]

That symbol meant you worked on the death star.

[@jhandsaker2675]

Jason Ryan Wilson No it’s the Galactic Empire symbol, it doesn’t mean you worked on the death star.

[@JasonRyanWilson410]

@@jhandsaker2675 well excuse me.

[@elizabethhogan1610]

I've never met a metalhead who wasn't also a massive, industrial-sized nerd.

[@LoudnessJP]

Major film nerd and his music nerdery throughout his whole life has really benfited him in his arts:)

[@janiii9997]

Tobias is such a genius. Not only that he is so extremely well-spoken. He’s a great and super skilled musician, a talented actor and a very creative person. And he speaks English soooo well.

[@gengarphantom6967]

and a satanist, therefore someone that only does bad things. this dude will stab you in your sleep just to summon fictitious spirits.

[@rottenfist220]

make few catchy songs and BOOM! you're agenius lol

[@janiii9997]

@@rottenfist220 I’m sorry what? I’d suggest you actually look into him more. Well, and I didn’t only mention his musical skill in my comment above now, did I? I don’t understand comments like yours. If you don’t like certain people or content posted, then it’s always better to just ignore them/it. You’re just pushing the algorithm. Good, though. Have a good day.

[@michaelmiller7909]

Lmao simplistic compositions with a couple catchy riffs in his whole catalog... An unoriginal gimmick that was played out 30 years ago and lyrics that seem to be written by a wannabe edge lord with mommy issues that focuses on satan becaue "look at me".. also an overdone, unoriginal and played out gimmick. Topped off with the most unenthusiastic, dispassionate, whiny ass garbage singing in recent history.. james labrie is tied for awful sound but at least he tries.. ghost (turdbias fuxaman) is the most overrated, overhyped, industry planted sack of pussy rock/pop/Satanist bullshit ever heard by human ears... Being successful doesnt equate to quality.. people as a whole or in large groups are bafflingly stupid and easily influenced.. thats why the us isnt a democracy.. the founders understood that the majority opinion doesnt make it the right one or even worth listening to because art can be objectively analyzed and its quality determines based on facts, music theory, and common sense.. and turdbias is an objectively massive pile of shit in every possible way... All the way down to having disposable touring musicians so you dont have to share credit.. even though most of them are probably far more talented and could help him expand and improve... Nope . He thinks hes the fucking devil worshiping version of trent reznor... And he is .. if you ordered trent from temu on a 75% discount😂 cant wait for the waves of hate from the mentally deficient fans of this garbage and how pseudo intellectual it will sound trying to explajn away this heao of shit he calls a "band". Bring it on you brain dead, trend hopping sheep. Your taste in music is still shit.

[@TheGasManCometh]

@@janiii9997 I’m a new fan of about 6 weeks ago and it’s so nice to see some recent comments Everything is 2+ years back that it feels redundant to get in on the chat. I’m late to the party 😂 But I LOVE that you came back 2 years later to reply to this guy a month ago ❤🥹

[@cherry-bk2yr]

need a man who looks at me the way graham looks at tobias 😪✊🏻

[@matthewprier4340]

Right?!? Jeebus, he wants him so bad! lol

[@kogasoldier9379]

@x xxx lmfao. Thirsty bastard.

[@omgvague]

@@kogasoldier9379 She did ask, to be fair.

[@gjgp89]

XD

[@richardpaulus9823]

Its so much creepier when u notice the bed in the background.

[@liasalem4358]

I love that Graham lets Tobias speak without interrupting like so many other interviewers. We adore and follow Ghost because no two of their songs sound alike. Ghost's discography is the only one my family and I consistently shuffle and it never gets old.

[@lisamccoy6514]

Graham is a good interviewer absolutely agree. Very respectful of the artists. Or he may just be a little in awe I know I would be 🥰

[@lisamann]

Forge is a brilliant composer, performer, and master of stagecraft, and has a three dimensional business sense AND a solid work ethic. The whole package.

[@clundgeweep]

Most American comment ever.

[@matchress3832]

Plus he cute

[@ignaciovelosobahamondes2744]

And the satanic powers. Never forget the satanic powers XD

[@gregorp8406]

Very cognizant on what he is aiming for, a strategical hard worker.All he's got = well deserved

[@ashleystrange3148]

Your comment could never get enough upvotes. I agree 100%

[@wadekemmsies7180]

I cannot see this man as the Papas or Cardinal. Talk about switch in personalities

[@Razierra]

Wade k 21 hrs so wholesome and the papas and cardinals are so not. it’s insane how good of an actor he is as well as everything else

[@amberfulcher273]

Ivan Ivan Yes he is

[@LookaroundwithLuke]

@Ivan Ivan nostro dis pater nostr' alma mater......he is....

[@heatherbradley5930]

And that's the point.😁 You aren't supposed to be able to

[@erichani1]

Yeah it took me a while to realize it

[@its-beady-eyes5120]

Tobias is so talented and fascinating. I haven't been able to stop listening to Ghost since I discovered them. Also this is the best interviewer I've ever seen, such calm and respectful energy without interrupting the artist.

[@goopah]

Thanks Graham for letting Tobias give his complete answers without cutting him off. Much appreciated.

[@Kotsoros37]

My wife and I are huge fans of Ghost! Our first dance at our wedding was to Life Eternal, one of our favorite songs of all time. Tobias, you are an inspiration and one of the great songwriters of our generations, keep being humble and being you!

[@badreligion1231]

Graham is fanboying so hard in this video.

[@mariameier1638]

I am fangirling watching the video :D

[@jamescrouch3217]

I’m a fanboy watching this!

[@deathmetalpagan]

Who wouldn’t be lol

[@mickeytamakesmusic]

Maria Meier same 😂

[@claytonjohnston25]

You would be too!

[@TakaiDesu]

Tobias eyebrows during the whole interview: ~~

[@cardinalcopia8242]

Aww

[@juicy5836]

Seems like a nice guy , i don't think he needs all the Halloween spooky stuff ..it's hokey and weak

[@Psychlist1972]

@@juicy5836 I enjoy his characters and their performances. I don't think it would be anything nearly the same without them.

[@foxyroxy404]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@iliastakidis5771]

such an underated comment😂😂😂

[@gavinkyle9252]

I sometimes think about how much I would have loved to grow up with Ozzy or Maiden being the "new shit", but then I remember that I got the blessing of being able to grow up with Ghost.

[@shayneoneill1506]

I grew up with maiden. Last night I sat with am 8yo boy, watching Ghost, and it was awesome. We *both* love this shit. And the little fella is pretty excited about Maiden too. Its an honor to walk that path again with a new new generation of little metal heads.

[@misterspikex]

As someone who grew up with Maiden and Ozzy, I love this comment. 🤘

[@max_blackened]

Yeah, totally agree about picking Ghost for the artist of the decade. Tobias is the coolest, always honest and very interesting to listen to. And he is total monster on stage. Reminds me of Fredie a lot.

[@greenrobot5]

I hope his next album is like a rock opera, like Queen did

[@isispzl8757]

He said Freddie's one of his biggest idols as a performer, so I'm sure this comment would make him smile

[@pjomayo]

@@isispzl8757 I see a lot of Freddie in the Cardinal

[@harryyoung2030]

He is not honest! He ripped off all former members of the band, and that is why he records with one set of musicians and tours with another. He was sued and lost the case. Bands like THC would have been a better pick for metal band of the decade. Listen to the keyboard part of the song, sound familiar? Try White Zombie, who grabbed that sound from old monster movies and TV shows like The Munsters.

[@alecUNH]

Harry Young He won the lawsuit. The people suing were hired musicians, not actual band members that contributed to songwriting. He prevailed 100%

[@slurms777]

Interviewer asked good questions and made sure to remain silent and gave Tobias the space for him to work his way through his thoughts, it must be hard to remain silent as you would just want to chat, but you may inadvertently put words in his mouth. I really enjoyed this, great job.

[@seanammon6993]

Only thing I want to know is whose grandma's house are they in?

[@felicia_joshhlubb931]

lmao !!!!

[@nathanviglione2757]

hahahahahahahaha

[@thetruthchannel349]

thought the same exact thing

[@DeadJesterCinema]

Satan's 😆

[@stephss]

Why? You want to buy the furniture?

[@zebsproject]

Saw Ghost in 2011, everyone was looking around at each other wondering what they were seeing. Saw them a couple weeks ago in london, was insane seeing the size of that crowd and everyone singing along. Such a huge growth with the stageshow too.

[@rthavi4166]

Ghost shows are fucking nuts

[@dorling91]

He 100% deserves it. He’s immensely knowledgable and aware of how to approach his craft. He’s a very switched on guy and a realist. From every interview I’ve watched with him he honours his influences in so many ways but uses them in such a way to paint a clear picture and idea of what he wants to manifest. He never limits himself, he pushes the boundaries and refuses to stagnate as you can quite clearly here in his explanation of the progression of Ghost. Hands down deserves all the recognition he can get for what he does because he’s in my eyes a true inspiration for future metal and music enthusiasts.

[@opethinchains]

I can't stop laughing at Graham's expression while Forge is talking. Lol. He's obviously loving this, and it's fun to see. He has a wonderful job, and over the years I've become a fan of Graham as an interviewer, in the same way I'm a fan of Tobias as a creator. He's good at what he does.

[@hailtz]

I like how he let Tobias speak without changing subjects or interrupting.

[@opethinchains]

@@hailtz Yes, indeed. He's a fan in the best place there is to be a fan.

[@Monika-mb6jh]

He’s just fangirling the whole time and I love it 😂

[@oscarchavez7712]

I love these long videos of Tobias Forge just talking his heart out. It makes my blackened heart happy.

[@TECfan1]

I love how whenever we cut to the interviewer, he nods and has a smile across his face because he realizes how genuine & brilliant Tobias is over and over.

[@Myserieden]

This has to be the most relaxed and comfortable interview that I've seen Tobias do.

[@abhirupb316]

Well, his interview with a kid was just as good

[@yammmit]

Really nice to see the interviewer not interrupting when Tobias takes his long thinkin’ pauses.

[@DelialFallen]

You know, I hated Ghost. I saw them on TV once and thought it was pure bullshit musically and visually. And I heard a song. Then one more. Still went "Bah!" Until, gradually, I started tapping my feet to some song. Then another. Then started actually seeking out the music to see if there was anything I liked. And there was. A lot of it just grew on me, and a lot of it I liked right off the bat. I guess My 2010s have been very much coloured by Ghost and, nearing the end of the decade, they're my favourite band.

[@tea-lk7le]

Saaame here, I used to really dislike them but they grew on me

[@lucianapaladini4299]

...And I see nothing wrong with that... hehehe Tobias is one of a kind, he is brilliant, an endless well of creativity!! Welcome to the Ghost family!!

[@CounterRhythms]

You are more evidence that Ghost haters are simply not listening.

[@dansig123]

Welcome aboard!

[@emilyownsarat]

I wouldn't say I ever hated them, but they definitely grew on me too.

[@mattyone78]

One of the best interviews I have ever seen, good questions, then letting Tobias just talk. He is such a well spoken, intelligent guy too.

[@mrsk1243]

Oh my God, he's so right about Germans being a tough audience...I'm from Berlin and I've been to several rock concerts on which I felt sorry for the bands on stage because the audience was so dead! 😩

[@edwardelric5019]

Wirklich? Ich war leider noch nie auf einem Rock/Metal Konzert....

[@Theabsolution86]

@@edwardelric5019 es ist tatsächlich so. Die "deutschen " sind schwer aus sich raus zu locken. Schade. Dafür komm ich um so mehr aus mir raus. Die anderen verpassen was. :)

[@dodothebird4101]

Sth changig perhaps as at my Ghost show in Neu Ulm the audience was great, especially those in the pit.

[@dash-x]

This is sooo accurate😹 I’ve also heard massive headlining American comedians who are thought of as quite “edgy” in the states, but after a show in Germany they’ll ask how they liked the show and they’ll comment how it was good but they weren’t as offended as they had hoped or expected 😹🙀🤷🏻‍♀️

[@PaniACoCo]

He kinda looks like he's the rocker grandson visiting his grandma and then showing her his songs

[@Razierra]

Paula Cortés Coloma especially with that couch he’s sitting on lmao

[@mkh1688]

Yeah, the pink walls and flower stitching on the pillows makes this feel like authentic metal.

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

Its supposed to be red and black with blood dripping off the walls and naked women on motorcycles on the pillows. There, now its metal🤘🏻

[@lisamccoy8516]

Boop. I love his everything attitude, voice, brain, humor. Can't wait to see where Ghost goes

[@saylosrelyks8645]

Underappreciated musician and an underrated band, Ghost is freaking genius, not one bad song ever!

[@dustybragg4011]

Seems like Tobias would be a cool guy to hang out with. Not your typical rockstar, full of themselves. His humbleness, and awkwardness, makes A great interview to listen to. Every time

[@hannahatance2876]

I’m so happy that Ghost got as big as it did. It’s such a great band with such diversity, it deserves all the love🖤🖤

[@dustinanderson2738]

Definitely should have mentioned the nosferatu pin on his jacket. Its awesome

[@cherry-bk2yr]

Biff Andro it is! and it was a gift from a fan which makes it extra special

[@xturkishx]

I have the same pin. Got it off Amazon from Pinsanity. Just search Nosferatu Pinsanity.

[@forsaken.cowboy]

Generally Awesome he also mentions Nosferatu in some Repugnant songs

[@spaceagejunkie]

He does in the interview about how he wrote square hammer

[@dustinanderson2738]

@@spaceagejunkie I know! It's cool to see it come full circle on this pin lol

[@westworldone3660]

Smartest and most talented man in rock and roll today. I admire the guy.

[@mariki3]

He is and Gouleh are masterpieces. Keep pushing don’t let people tell you what to create!

[@ellabella6099]

I adore both those songs .

[@putasydrogas]

The interviewer's face shots are priceless. And good interview btw.

[@dudeinthehood6280]

Loudwire has an undying love for ghost

[@mythrmyi849]

Graham (sp?) said right off the bat that he’s a huge fan of Ghost...

[@dabman9688]

As one does

[@kennethostrer735]

As they should

[@awilson816aw]

They are to Tobias as Fox News is to Trump

[@Braindead1595]

I love that Graham got to interview Tobias, his expressions are so wholesome and I totally agree with Ghost earning the title. I saw them twice this year, in Hamburg in February and then in London this month. totally worth flying over for that haha

[@undead12335]

He’s very well articulated and just seems like a very stand up guy

[@lazyhero2394]

I wouldn't exactly call him a "stand up guy" he under pays his band because he doesn't actually believe they are in the band but that they are just stand in musicians and should be happy they have the opportunity to play with him.

[@mrchiefbs]

He treats his band members like crap.

[@svfantom7776]

He looks like he's only about 10 yrs old. Maybe he'll learn to share when he grows up a bit.

[@LoudnessJP]

Lol @ the salty comments in this thread. Ghost was, from the start, Forge's project and he has the paper work to back that up. There's no evidence of him underpaying his band. Nor is there any rule against leaving the band, should the person not like the salary they get for playing arenas.

[@Wagoo]

@@LoudnessJP there's no evidence of him unpaying his band because all of the money went through his own company, so nobody else has seen the financial records. The entire court case was asking to SEE those records, so the former ghouls could work out by how much they got screwed over. The current touring band (since 2017) are just hired contractors, that wasn't the case for the original ghouls where any band changes happened organically like a normal band (voting and discussing and what not)

[@ranahan2458]

I love how slow talking he is in interviews compared to on stage

[@yammmit]

Well onstage a lot of it is scripted and of course a different character. Here I’m sure he has to think quite a bit more especially since English isn’t his first language.

[@MildredPierce-bd5cw]

I’m always shocked to see how young he still looks. It’s awesome

[@MildredPierce-bd5cw]

LTS_FOREVER _ I know right?

[@leenahusa1806]

@LTS_FOREVER _ but he looks like mid 20ies

[@nickj4785]

@@leenahusa1806 What? No?

[@ivalest]

Leena Husa mid 20s with reaally tough life

[@ivalest]

Leena Husa so tough, that he looks late 30s

[@thepleiades6992]

Can you hear the rumble 🎶🎶🎶

[@yeeyee9759]

And to finish this wonderful lyric to this song you speak of ...."put your hands up and reach for the sky...cry for absolution"

[@robynlouiseearl5562]

yee yee wrong song my dude.

[@jeramiahmcdonald4336]

RAATTTSSS

[@AndrewChere]

Cirice. Such a great song

[@AndrewChere]

yee yee wrong song

[@SombraPiloto]

I met Cardi C last year and I have no recollection at all of what I said to him because I was fanboying so hard. Super nice guy once I genuflected at his feet...

[@renapeppers20]

Ghost is one of the best bands of the 2010's, hopefully this comment doesn't get infested with annoying metal elitists who think good music is defined by how heavy it is.

[@TheSuperuser49]

Trust me, the "OMG Ghost are not metal" guys will come. To me, they make me think of classic 70s heavy metal with a black metal visual

[@putridabomination]

@@TheSuperuser49 it's not metal elitest of me to call them pop rock/hard rock. It's part of their genre according to Wikipedia...

[@thebatman1482]

Metal is so toxic nowadays that if some kind of new Black Sabbath appeared today they would be considered shit because "it's not traditional metal" or "it's not as heavy as cannibal corpse so they suck". It's a dying genre not because of the bands but because of the toxic fandom.

[@renapeppers20]

@@TheSuperuser49 Me too, they blend a lot of styles and their whole discog is super solid

[@renapeppers20]

@@thebatman1482 I agree

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

The first time I saw Ghost they totally blew me away and then became one of my favorite bands. Tobias seems like an intelligent dude and he's also a genius.

[@aIkaline.]

the way tobias think is mind blowing, my man can do crazy good performances that involves theatrical stuffs plus his amazing lyrics, he deserve all the recognition and much more

[@rorowwweb1982]

“It’s not like playing in Argentina” pero claro papaaaaa, aguante Ghost 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@antonellaaguilera4203]

Aguante Ghost, loco!!!

[@starfacesh]

Los vi el 11/12/19 en Madrid, Fila 1 revoleando la bandera Argenta (y la gente odiandome) y el me miraba ... ahora me doy cuenta 😂. Y en un tiro se mando algo de “hay gente de otros países” Después al final vino donde estabamos y nos tiraron de todo. Gracias 🙌🏼. No hay nada como el publico argentino, nosotros somos un show aparte para los que van a Argentina.

[@danielamarioni4890]

@@starfacesh que copado che, estuve viendo videos de ese show y se ve que estuvo buenísimo

[@Tio-Nino]

Un dia llevare la banda “ Pan Loco” an Argentina para ver como hacen la porra.

[@richfreeman1614]

52 yrs old and appreciate the unapologetic nature of all the band. Big time fan and look forward to seeing the polished show.

[@dougg1075]

Rich Freeman same here

[@blueskymars4189]

Digging his retro Maiden shirt. Looks like the ones I wore in the early 80s.

[@sickb2200]

I had that same tour shirt which I bought at a Powerslave Tour show. Wore it until it disentegrated.

[@westworldone3660]

Powerslave is probably Maiden's greatest album and also it's fifth. Tobias has mentioned it quite a bit while leading up to Ghost's fifth album that he'll be recording next year.

[@SOGNAMETAL]

@@sickb2200 Actually it's the World Slavery Tour 1984 t-shirt.

[@johncoker13]

@@SOGNAMETAL if you want to get technical all of their tours had names ... But calling the Power Slave tour works..

[@joshuawilliams124]

Hush burrito boi

[@VitalSignsTexas]

He’s a great interview. Been fun watching them evolve since 2010. Tobias is a very talented guy on several fronts. He deserves success and obviously works hard for his rewards.

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

3:30 as a Brazilian is always soothing to hear a Sepultura reference.

[@rockinjufas]

Legal que ele tem uma tatuagem de um álbum do Sepultura no braço, muito foda

[@janellepyatt]

Love Tobias, love Ghost. Went to my first ritual in 2018 in Omaha at age 61. Now I am obsessed and can't wait to see them again.

[@dman3d]

Not to forget, he is a good character actor too

[@dman3d]

@Ivan Ivan All of his Papa and cardinal roles on stage. They are distinct and nuanced characters.

[@azrocker666]

Congrats to Tobias Forge! I agree with his voice on albums and his voice at the shows is slightly different. He is very creative and smart and sweet. I hope he continues his genius ways. Rockin that Maiden shirt. 🤘🏼up the irons!

[@homevalueglass3809]

Tobias seems like a brainiac. Where most rockers are probably only thinking about drinking beer and getting laid, he's probably sitting there after the show, thinking about how to improve. He could probably be a good manager when he gets too old.

[@StephenJacksonRerumFontis]

HomeValue Glass true, though I think a lot of rockers are a lot smarter than they let on 😉 but no question Tobias is brilliant! 😎🤘🏻

[@captainhowdy6535]

This dude is crazy smart.. and very sincere and genuine, nice interview.

[@gabic6204]

god bless tobias for appreciating young artists and recognizing their talent

[@deanbottom]

Seriously doubt God blesses a Satanist

[@laurenw.8178]

Tobias is such a cool nerd, love him to bits 😁❤️

[@Smartass_Jedi]

find somebody who looks at you the way Graham looks at Tobias. I love this guy so much. Absolute eternal genius approaching Beatles level. Ya, I said it. I meant it. I dont care

[@Illumirage]

The clear winner. They were the breakout band of the 20teens

[@lm7582]

The cut-away shots of the interviewer are priceless. He may as well have had stars streaming from his eyes and dreamy harp music playing. I get where he’s coming from! TF is so talented and intriguing, even when he’s rambling, I can’t help but be mesmerized! Most entertaining live band I’ve ever seen.

[@TheM3Greg]

Metal is a broad genre. There is no doubt in my mind that Ghost are metal. And brilliant to boot. Fantastic live.

[@JayCarroll]

What metal genre...maybe hard rock but more pop rock than anything actually metal.

[@gaynarchist]

@@JayCarroll Doom metal, prog metal, glam metal. Other than that they add in psychedelic rock, glam rock, pop, etc. Genre blends are still part of the genres they blend.

[@faerefolke]

If my 63-year-old dad likes them, then they're awesome. My parents know good music.

[@laurabelle2891]

That's cool your dad likes Ghost! I'm 61 and only discovered Ghost a couple of months ago and I fell in love immediately!! They so ROCK!!!

[@dougg1075]

They like you and you like them so they like them

[@faerefolke]

@@dougg1075 my dad was listening to them before I

[@elpuko7968]

@@laurabelle2891 So am I.

[@tjanderson6561]

I'm 51 and my daughter turned me onto them a couple years ago. I'm a mega fan now! It's only fair since I brought her up on Metallica. 😁

[@c.dracula]

If Tobias hates wearing the mask so much; I'm sure fans would so down for him to wear a half face skull, or just to paint his face like a skull. Even like a red skull paint would be badass. He can at least take a break from wearing it for a few years.

[@slipspectrum9253]

I imagined the plan early on was to shed a little more of the mask each album, and slowly get rid of it, but for whatever reason the lawsuit and forced unmasking of Mr. Forge blew that plan up. I’m sure he loves being able to do interviews now as himself, but probably feels like his own image would take away from the music at this point

[@heatherbradley5930]

Maybe coming up with a better mask🤷‍♀️

[@jimmyrussl7112]

Or like paint peeling away

[@tjanderson6561]

I would love to see them be able to completely unmask and play like he's dressed now... some day. It would shut up the haters that think they are another kiss, gimmick band.

[@christinag2919]

He will definitely sound better live without the mask covering parts of his mouth.

[@spookyuncle3243]

Love hearing him give backstory to it all

[@erozion8211]

I can't believe Tobias wanted other bands of his to make it more than Ghost. I couldn't imagine life without Ghost

[@teddyfartypants]

I can't believe Repugnant didn't get huge. Their one album is one of the best death metal albums ever.

[@one.for.the.razorbacks]

Honestly same🖤🖤

[@pyr0cyb3r]

He got a point. the creative energy I had when I was 20 is way different to the creative energy I have now. And damn I really wish I was 20 again as I really miss that level of energy.

[@kinatan968]

Some people love shitting on ghost for bringing something different with each records & eras saying it destroys the original image/sound blah blah blah but in this interview it's obvious that each changes were crucial to the band's growth & creative journey. Had tobias keeps the opus sound for at least 1 or 2 later albums, I don't think they would ever getting big like they are now.

[@ellabella6099]

Definitely 💯

[@Cheyloe]

This is so great. I admire him as a speaker so much, in addition to all his other roles in Ghost. I especially envy how he's not afraid to let there be lapses of silence while he think of his answers. It may be natural, it may be learned, but whatever it is, it definitely makes you hang on his every word and makes his response style so cool yet measured. Thanks for this, Loudwire!

[@terriemathis8391]

Tobias, I seriously love this guy so much. His music changed my life ❤️

[@benstocks7449]

I've been to many gigs, seen some very big bands, I saw ghost last month in Nottingham and I was right near the front and when I walked out I knew I'd been to the best gig I've ever been to...they were absolutely incredible 🤘

[@mrchiefbs]

They’re garbage compared to when I saw them in 2014.

[@benstocks7449]

@@mrchiefbs whys that?

[@jcmbird]

I was there, too. Amazing show.

[@droptuned83]

@@benstocks7449 he probably doesn't like the change of musicians around that period. I loved the guitarist's then too. Omega was awsome but the new crew are really fun too. I think actually they are just improving with age.

[@Sumschmuck]

Tobias has a Galactic Empire insignia on his right shoulder.

[@VakoCavender]

dance macabre, mary on a cross and square hammer are my favorite ghost's songs they got something special. really love them

[@milamccarty5782]

Darn, every time, I see Tobias, I want to hug him. He always looks as if he could be in need of a hug.

[@harleyquinnaponte7892]

let's go give him all the hugs and appreciation he wants

[@mihaelajoe8291]

I love Tobias but Graham is so sweet when he speaks, he's the only interviewer I like so far

[@nataliakubica1921]

Well deserved. Also it's always such a pleasure to listen to him talk. I find the ways he talks about stuff very appealing.

[@Slormer]

I want to play some guitar and super nintendo with this dude. He gets it. Well deserved, Forge.

[@andrescvega]

When you see Papa Emeritus for the very first time you’ll never imagine that a men like Tobias is behind it 😂

[@marijascekic3886]

I've watched this interview many times over and I still enjoy every minute of it. So good. Also Tobias is so interesting. I could listen to him talking and pick his brain for hours

[@konyavanessza6734]

Amazing interview with very good questions. Tobias always has such interesting answers. He definitely deserves this title and I can't wait what he comes with next!

[@spacekyng5013]

It took so long for this band to catch on for me. Some of my friends were crazy since the start, but better late than never!

[@Cosminen]

God I respect this dude!!! Tobias seems really intelligent man! And about those death metal records made by young dudes, think about "Obituary - Cause of Death"... maybe the best death metal record ever, and yes, they were young

[@yammmit]

I just listened to the first song on that album and holy shit lol, not for me

[@markcollins3950]

I liked the end complete... That was my fave from Obituary...

[@v.h.rodriguez7997]

"...Do you think the Cardinal has any idea of his potential impending doom...?" Graham asks some rather prescient questions in this interview, doesn't he? Almost five years later, we get 'Rite Here Rite Now', which addresses that thoroughly. Great rock journalism.

[@originalren]

Find someone who looks at you the way Graham looks at Tobias Forge. 😍 Can’t believe I had no idea Ghost existed until about a month ago. Now I am in deep smit and trolling every online source for more content. MORE.

[@SiiriCressey]

Welcome to the ministry.

[@TheDarkEthereal]

Welcome to the club, man.

[@aselza]

Same here just about! I live across the street from a venue they were playing in October. Bought a ticket the morning of the show, right up front on a whim. Changed my life forever!

[@endoffate5475]

Wait what?!

[@anglodaisy]

renjamin renoir III, esq “Deep smit”....😝 I’m stealing that! And yeah, I’m on a quest to find someone with that kind of glee. Who can blame him...Tobias is captivating.

[@Rain..._]

Too many metal bands are afraid to change things up. Keep pushing things further

[@leenahusa1806]

I could just listen to Tobbe for hours. So we'll spoken, so intelligent and creative.

[@NipplWizard]

Guys a savage against stupidity and reporters that try and smear metal as well. Watched him do an interview, and he had this, "I'm not putting up with this shit" face and just thrashed the reporter with grace and intellectual tact and respectfulness. Didn't insult, didn't raise his voice, just spoke the truth and in the process asserted dominance with a "We won't be treated this way" tone. It's on a loud wire "musicians outclassing interviewers" video.

[@ShadowOfADoubt9]

I love how much thought he puts in to answering the questions.

[@andiem4897]

The interview I've been waiting for for like 7, 8 years.

[@TheFLOMAN76]

Ghost Rules. Love this band. A modern age Black Sabbath, Queen , Metallica, Merciful Fate, King Diamond... I hear so many elements of everything great in music. 🤘

[@mistosocial5545]

As a Brazilian, I had the honor of watching the Ghost presentation here in Curitiba PR in Brazil in 2013. It was amazing. We jump and sing all the songs. We Brazilians love Ghost.

[@raoufhank3351]

everytime he talks, i just can"'t stop from listening, what a smart and cool guy, this is a good video and tobias is giving us some life lessons here, if you pay attention. Gonna take his advices in my daily life. thank you Tobias !

[@lloydrodriguez9969]

I like that he specifies the adaptability that is required to be successful isn't just in music. He mentions restaurants and tile businesses in passing. It's a fresh breath of air when an artist can say that the need and ability for adaptability isn't exclusive to his field. When models act like walking a catwalk is so difficult or actors pretend life is hard I have to roll my eyes. Yeah, I can't do it like them because I don't look like them nor have I had their experiences. But what they're doing isn't difficult compared to other menial jobs. Some of them know it too. Yes, we all have our relative difficulties, but it's nice when someone who's attained success still understands that others go through some hurdles and knows to be excellent in anything that the type of mindset that is required is one that can adapt and improve on ones situations.

[@nameless.ghoul.666]

god i could listen to him talk for hours

[@JeffBecerra1]

Holy cow, Tobias is so young to be this talented.

[@MosoKaiser]

Gotta say, the whole lawsuit thing did good in making interviews like this possible. Without Forge's identity being widely revealed with the lawsuit, it probably would have been those gimmicky in-character interviews til the end of time. Much more interesting when it's not someone playing a character. There's only so far a shtick can work.

[@Demigodking]

MosoKaiser well it was just usually a “ghoul” who was actually Tobias and they weren’t that bad at all

[@mrchiefbs]

Disagree. All of the ghoul interviews were amazing.

[@TheDarkEthereal]

I agree. And also something peculiar has happened, or also to me and a couple of friends: When I see Ghost, I can totally separate the Papa / Cardinal characters from Tobias, he has done such a brilliant job crafting their personality that for as much I try to picture Tobias on stage instead of Papa / Cardi, it is impossible. To me, they are a totally different person.

[@desjani]

@@TheDarkEthereal Totally agree. I went to my first Ritual in Salt Lake City this year, and trying to see Tobias on stage just doesnt work. Its fully Cardi on stage, and even though you can tell its a mask, the performance is so incredible and so encompassing you really feel like Cardi is his own person separate from Tobias.

[@LLiivveeeevviiLL]

Yes it is kind of strange, like KISS did for a while, to be secret with your looks off stage. I mean they play a role. It is like an actor never would role-off, always be the guy in the play even off stage.

[@lavendervisions]

this interviewer is cheesing the whole time it’s so pure

[@sergey606]

Hearing him talk about knowing what he'll do from 2019-22, man... I did attend their very first US concert they played post-lockdowns! You could tell they missed the stage.

[@DigitalMusicXpress]

It's Forge!!! Damn, he does not look a day older than 25!

[@LunaLoveBad6969]

I remember when secular haze came out and how I felt when I first heard the tune vs when I saw the video and what they looked like. Both different reactions but still very intrigued and left me wanting more. It’s crazy how much time has passed since then and to see them come as far as they have. It’s definitely well deserved and it’s still hard to believe that this baby faced man is the one behind it all. Rock n roll ain’t goin nowhere 🤘🏼✨

[@bliss9401]

He deserves it and so does the band . Each one of them especially Tobias is just amazing. Over the years it progressed and became this work of art. ❣️