Motionless In White - Quarantine Interview with Ricky Olson (April 2020)

[@chikkuz]

We want you to sing more on record , Mr. Richard Olson.!

[@RickyOlson]

Thank you! I hope that will happen. No guarantees, though.

[@idaramarianne1099]

@@RickyOlson Yeees, please! We need more of your perfection

[@romanarana]

RICKY NEVER RICHARD 😂

[@guacamolemo]

@@RickyOlson PLISSSSS

[@daniellemarineau9992]

@rickyolson please

[@seventhcrow4497]

ricky: i don't know if someone would like to listen to me talking for an hour also ricky: makes an hour long q&a i'm not complaining tho

[@Melissaa263]

somebody: what song... ? Ricky: C A T H A R S I S

[@chikkuz]

😂😂😂

[@jaydenbrown566]

😂😂

[@onyx1239]

literally but i love it. catharsis is such an amazing song

[@kriskit86]

Lol, It is a really good song though. One of my favorites.

[@siennawhite]

cant blame him, though. it’s a great song :D

[@nataliabogatykh9032]

0:22 About future shows 1:29 How do you keeping busy this time? 3:49 Is there anybody you wanna collaborate with? 5:54 Do you plan on writing another book? 7:38 Outside inspiration hepls to write Gloom 8:22 Do you consider writing an autobiography? 9:10 Favourite place to tour 10:03 Most difficult and least challnges you've faced in quarantine? 11:32 Is there anything new that you'd love to try? (12:39 about podcasts) 13:46 Have you evergot band tatoo? 14:30 Favourite song to play on tour 15:28 What advice would you give to you younger self? 16:20 Have you ever consider doing your own music? 16:56 Do you miss touring or you happy that you get to stay home? 17:02 Favourite quarantine activity 19:06 How old were you when you started playing music? 19:56 Where did your passion for film making originate from? 22:21 What was your first band you joined? 23:13 Favourite band to listen 24:04 Where and when will it be possible to see Soot? 24:48 Favourite thing about going on tour 25:13 When will there be new music? (26:00 "we have something special") 26:12 About tour in Japan 26:26 Favourite song to play and why? 26:38 How are you enjoying your quarantine? 26:44 How does it feel knowing that so many people look up to you and the band? 27:28 What food you hate? 28:23 Top 5 horror movies 28:59 Any new music you guys working on during the quarantine? 29:35 What keeps you motivated? 30:43 How do you find other people there are interested to be in a band? 32:00 Do you have any advice to person who wants to pursue a carrer in music? 33:21 Funniest memories to each other 34:04 Next new artistic field 34:53 About reading fanfiction 36:19 How old were you when you started writing? 37:23 Sweet or unsweeten tea? 38:18 Inspiration of photography and film making 41:08 What's your thought about guys getting tatoos of yours and the rest of the band signatures? 42:11 What will you do if live music isn't back until next fall of 2020? 43:40 Favourite tatoo artist 44:17 What happened to Ricky Horror? 45:24 What something that helps you to stay positive? 46:07 Is everybody of the band and crew doing okay? 46:58 What you do in your free time on tour? 47:08 Would it be commentary in Disguise? 47:30 Do you remember your dreams? 47:33 Song to play on shows to the end of carrer 47:45 Type of music normally listen 48:31 First listened band 48:49 Favourite alcoholic drink 49:05 Advice to film making beginner

[@nataliabogatykh9032]

49:45 Dog's appearance 50:05 Will you sing more on your future albums? 50:39 Some up and coming band you will recommended 51:17 If you can go back in time and do thing differently, would you do? 51:56 Best lens to photography 52:42 Do you guys still hang out with Angelo? 53:09 When writing a gruesome scene are you more intrigued as reader to see it be told from the killer, the victi or a witnesses perspective? 53:59 Did your neighbors complained when you playing guitar? 54:33 MAIN THEME OF EPISODE 54:50 Favourite guitar 55:21 What direction would you like to take your film skills? 55:48 Best part of rediscovering love of film making 56:40 Favourite music video of the band 56:58 Inspirations in guitar playing, approach to create riffs 58:20 Advice to that looking to full time carrer in music 59:01 What is your writing process? 59:26 Band in 10 year from now 1:00:54 Will you be making film for wider auditoriums 1:01:18 Your dream job when you was a kid 1:01:40 What is the specs on your custom Ibanez? 1:02:14 Favourite book 1:02:57 Favourite video game 1:03:09 Dog's appearance 1:03:54 If you had to be a women for a day what you will do? 1:04:12 First guitar 1:04:46 Recommended books 1:05:26 Where all the songs that didn't make the Disguise album? 1:05:48 What are you most looking for to doing once regulation let it? 1:06:01 What happened to Gift of Prophecy? 1:07:31 Dream cast in a movie 1:07:51 Tips for someone learning guitar 1:08:47 Favourite part of your job 1:09:27 Are you happy with your life right now? 1:10:31 About paranormal 1:11:13 Favourite part of being in MIW 1:11:47 Inspirational movies 1:13:10 Only one band member you will take in a desert island. Who and why? 1:13:34 Will you do makeup tutorial? 1:13:53 Will you upload covers on you youtube channel? 1:14:03 When you packing to a tour what an essential you must have? 1:14:27 [what?] 1:14:55 Do you intend to making this short movies? 1:15:15 How does it feel do not being able to reach every fan asking for advice? 1:16:39 [what?] 1:17:33 Do you remember specific fans? 1:18:27 technical problems 1:18:47 Would you ever play your acoustic version of Eternally Yours? 1:19:18 Favourite conspiracy theory 1:19:47 What album you always to go back to? 1:19:48 Is it true that you naturally blond? 1:19:56 Is Vinny single? 1:20:02 What the past few weeks have taught you? 1:20:38 Specials to 10th anneversary of Creatures 1:20:51 Soft for editing videos

[@nataliabogatykh9032]

1:21:20 What is being in a music industry looks like now? 1:21:59 First song played on guitar 1:22:14 Is tracking guitar stressful for you? 1:22:43 How do you deal with writing block? 1:23:08 How do you remain so sweet and carring? 1:24:57 Most challenging part of fil making 1:27:45 Do you still live in Pennsylvania? 1:28:28 Post-covid changes in music industry 1:29:27 Is Gloom horror book? Creepiest book ever read 1:30:10 Creepiest thing happened on stage 1:30:27 "please, someone give me money to make short film"

[@motionlessmurderdollfrompl1627]

Thank you for that. I forgot where I was up to

[@hotbarbie]

Thank you so much

[@demonlovehuman4900]

Well you have a great freaking patience Natalia Bogatykh

[@chikkuz]

Who all want Ricky to just ramble and post it like a podcast or something?!

[@notsurewwhattoputhere]

I do!

[@rosemelie]

who wants to see a zoom meeting with the whole band?

[@siennawhite]

YESS

[@seventhcrow4497]

ricky: i was a terrible singer eternally yours ricky's version: LIAR

[@cathyponcza3405]

Guuys his bridge in undead ahead 2 isn't so bad either!!

[@hello-sv4uk]

@@cathyponcza3405 truee

[@rebeccamcguire2798]

I perfer Rickeys version of that song just makes me horridly miss devin thats all

[@idrathernot5589]

It's amazing to see a band member take so much time out of their day to care about and keep fans updated.

[@kenzielee5439]

i see ricky & i click. very very simple concept.

[@mikaylaross1944]

Ricky Olson the CEO of "I don't know..."

[@daniellemarineau9992]

Why is this so funny to me lmfaoo

[@jillianperry5404]

When is MIW going to do another Cops episode? That's literally one of my favorite youtube videos to watch!! 💙

[@yessixflowers]

yass hahah

[@jessecampos95]

OG’s remember

[@franziska8199]

Question: What are the best ways to support you as a band during these times while all Shows are cancelled?

[@RickyOlson]

Good question. The best way to support us at any point will always be through merchandise. However, these are trying times and the entire country is taking a hit. It's very nice of you to worry about supporting, but we want you guys to take care of yourselves more than anything. Please be safe.

[@matejchlup9177]

As a musician I can say : Buy their M E R C H

[@vanessamartinez8137]

They had a MIW crew shirt for sale last month and the proceeds from that were given to the crew! I bought one! But honestly buy merch to support them

[@franziska8199]

Thank you so much for your answer! I tried buying merch, but I live in Germany - it's one of the countries that isn't delivered by the MIW shop at the moment. But good to know that buying merch definitley helps - i will stock up my collection as soon as it's possible again. Until then I hope loooots of spotify listens will support you somehow, too :-)

[@stacyearl5451]

@@RickyOlson Y'all keep putting out such awesome merch I just keep buying it lol

[@staticmissi]

When asked about Ricky Horror I thought you were going to look dead into the camera and say, "I killed him." Off the deep end is just as good. 🤣

[@juliabrink9743]

This whole world right now is a big giant “I don’t know” 😂😂.

[@laisabortolini143]

Ricky is such an adorable person

[@jasmineseckinger8875]

Question: will you ever do another “cover” of one of MIW’s songs? (Like Eternally Yours) I think Another Life would be really cool! 🖤🖤

[@cylevine4328]

i would love to hear just ricky on a podcast i genuinely enjoyed listening to him talk in this

[@marilynmanson1891]

I love how everyone was spamming "🐸" in the livechat 😂

[@chikkuz]

Yeah what was that about?!

[@Demisearts]

Ricky Frogness : D xD

[@taylorwilson3687]

🐸

[@acid.injectxn]

That was fun lol

[@TeamGXOne]

Ricky is so adorable that I'm not able to concentrate on any of the content... I've even lost awareness that I'm in quarantine right now myself...

[@kelseygraham4684]

Ì miss you iam come ing la

[@kellsola6960]

my question : What was one of the most stressfull moments in your whole music career? is there anything you would be doing different if you weren't in motionless ? favorite concert moment you have ? favorite equipment you work with during recording sessions ? Hope you are doing well and are safe ! much love

[@RickyOlson]

Most stressful moment? Being in the studio during the writing of Infamous and trying to figure out where the fuck we were going musically. Both Chris and I were on two completely different pages and it got pretty heated. If I wasn't in the band I'd be doing something film-related. Favorite concert moment? Playing Seattle at El Corazon 9which is a venue I used to go to growing up), and having one of the wildest shows of our career. Proud dad moment, for sure. Favorite equipment? I guess I'd have to say my guitar, just because there would be no music without it. Cheap answer, I know, I can't think of anything off the top of my head. I'm sorry. Likewise, stay safe. Thanks for the questions!

[@kellsola6960]

Thank you for the answers! And thank you for being this open to the fans!

[@ravenseance]

My dad lives in Seattle?

[@metalbarbie9010]

Ricky, All I can say is thank you so very much for your time! My family and I deeply appreciate you taking time out of your life (even though we are quarantined) to answer fans questions. I have been a MIW fan for at least 10 years and I have always respected MIW but your time and words made me respect you even more! Looking forward to the next Q&A. Thank you again.

[@RickyOlson]

This is awesome to read, thank you. I appreciate that. Stay safe!

[@metalbarbie9010]

You're welcome Ricky and thank you. Stay safe and sain as possible!

[@yaircruz6849]

Son una de mis bandas favoritas y encerio me encantan Saludos desde México

[@tapsy8829]

Alguien que habla español :')

[@helen14702]

Justo pensé en encontrar algún comentario en español y luego aparecen ustedes 😂👌🏻

[@saraygaeta1835]

X2 creí que solo encontraría comentarios en Inglés MIW una banda chingona 🖤

[@11.11mimik]

Al fin ya no tengo que poner algo en inglés :'3

[@rickyscott9351]

DO THE PODCAST!!!! Please!!! I'm sure other people, including myself, won't care if it's just you talking. Maybe read out something or maybe a murder podcast?

[@kriskit86]

His voice is so relaxing. But still sexy at the same time.

[@ashleygibson2650]

I could listen to him talk all day ❤

[@anthraxpurdy2395]

My puppy loves your guys music and he always wants to watch all motionless in white music videos by all . I MEAN EVERY SINGLE ONE

[@poisonprince5064]

Don't know about what anyone else thinks, but since the Dragula cover I've always thought a Rob Zombie collab would be fuckin awesome.

[@RickyOlson]

I agree.

[@punkrocker4life9674]

I hope my question is answered 😬 if not, I’ll try again! Despite relaxing, has the social distancing given the band more time to write music for the next record and not feel rushed while doing so? If I remember correctly, you guys work apart first, sending riffs, and eventually writing lyrics, then meeting up in the studio.

[@RickyOlson]

I didn't see this question come up, but it's a good one. We're not 100% all in on the writing process currently, but I know that all of us individually are working on music... Whether any of that becomes new Motionless is too soon to tell right now. That being said, it's SO nice to write freely without the pressure of "trying to write a record".

[@BoofSpice]

Q: Why is their a title song for every album named from the album except Graveyard Shift? ex: Reincarnate has the song Reincarnate, Infamous has the song Infamous, why no Graveyard Shift song?

[@finalspace6115]

Hmmm, you have a point lol

[@punkrocker4life9674]

Chris has said “570” was going to be called Graveyard Shift but he decided 570 due to it being more of an homage to his hometown/area code

[@frankiematassa1689]

You didnt have to give examples I'm pretty sure he knows what a title track is Lol

[@elliciaodell9386]

Chris said that 570 was originally gonna be called graveyard shift

[@motionlessmurderdollfrompl1627]

Albums are albums

[@MANGOSSSS]

My favorite thing is that you guys have been my best friends for 11 years now.. and you know it but you don't know it? Ya know? Love you all ❤❤

[@chiarabusato996]

Hi Ricky, I hope you are safe. My question is why don’t you make more guitar solo or something like that? You are such a talented guitarist!!

[@RickyOlson]

Thank you! I appreciate you saying that. The thing is- I'm just not a shredder, I don't care about playing solos and I think they're just jerk off shit. 9 times out of 10 they don't add anything to a song other than for people to say "this guy's a really good guitar player"...again, jerk off shit. Just my opinion, others may vary.

[@chiarabusato996]

Ricky Olson Honestly, I hadn’t thought about this other point of view. In any case, thanks for replying, it makes me very happy and I want to tell you that you are such a great inspiration to me!!!

[@carloshernandez-wi9sq]

Can Chris motionless do a Q&A ???

[@rockerchik8318]

Chris did a Q&A with radio host Jose Mangin back in May. Look it up

[@nataliabogatykh9032]

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[@tears_falling]

###Edit### I know some of these questions have been answered in the video (commented before live), thank you for that! My questions: What do you think is your greatest achievement as a musician or as a band? Where do you see MIW in 10 years? (i know it's quite a cliche, just asking about the future of the band) Any chance to come to Romania? Will there be any more acoustic songs or covers? (i'd love an EP like that) Do you intend to do vocals on future songs? (we all need that) I love every single MIW album and every single MIW song, thank you for engaging with the fans! Stay safe!

[@overall4847]

Doamne ajuta sa vina la noi:)

[@haley5472]

I just realy want you to read this your music has helped me through alot of stuff dealing with being bullied and i just realy appreciate you and your music also my names Haley

[@RickyOlson]

Hey Haley, I'm really glad to hear that. Keep pushing through it- everything is impermanent.

[@haley5472]

@@RickyOlson thank you so mutch for responding and im so happy you respoded im kinda happy crying right now and what you said to me i will always remember!💜

[@victoria3570]

I live alone, I'm cooking while I hear Ricky's voice in the background responding to people. I feel better now

[@oficial_djlk6105]

Brasil Love - Motionless In White ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@dridarkness]

Would you ever consider doing an acoustic cover of Catharsis like what you did for Eternally Yours? I feel like your voice will fit in really well

[@yessixflowers]

YAS

[@daniellemarineau9992]

I love you Ricky and you inspired me to play guitar and you are one my favorite guitar player ever I love the hole band but you are my favorite member🖤

[@Ghostofmine7]

Question: What has been one of the most memorable encounters you've had with a fan? Saw you guys perform in Los Angeles at the Novo for Graveyard Shift, you guys really love to connect with fans (: thank you for what you do!

[@zemino7able]

Would you rather do a tour with Afi or Rob Zombie? What would you do on a signature model guitar? Favorite song to play?

[@RickyOlson]

Oof. That's a tough one. I'd have to say AFI because that's a bucket list situation that we've yet to encounter. As far as a signature goes, I'm not sure. I haven't really put too much thought into it because the opportunity hasn't come up. I know for sure that it would only have one pickup and no tone knob, because fuck tone knobs.

[@bbqdipmcnuggets]

i stopped catching up on the band since 2017 and now that i checked them out again, i’ve always wondered why Ricky doesn’t go by his stage name anymore. i’m glad this finally answers it

[@blueblues2418]

I definetly would like to listen to Ricky talking for hours, it's just so relaxing and kind of motivating

[@illyabohatkov4080]

ricky always with his mind in the gutter i love it

[@walkerk220]

Bro, watching this again because I miss the podcast☹️

[@francinileuck9909]

Thanks Ricky for answering my question on playing in Ireland! Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[@yup873]

You guys are so talented and freaking awesome man I love you guys work the band is awesome you’re all very talented. I hope everything works out well for the band.

[@bobbynordlife6152]

Ricky i know you won’t see this but dark speaks to me. I’ve been watching and I’m almost done with first season. Ricky I feel like I know you better and we could be real friends. You were always my favorite person. Something about you reminded me about me and dark is it. I feel like I’m understanding you now

[@ivchau]

dragging back the podcast topic haha and I'm sure you've seen this question a lot but, would you do a podcast with Chris? I think it'd be interesting to hear you guys talk about band stories/experiences or really anything! thanks for the q&a Ricky! Hope you and everyone stay safe :)

[@RickyOlson]

I'm not opposed to it at all. We just never got around to it when I was doing it. I think that would be cool, but I don't know when the next time I'll be doing something like that again will be. We'll see. Thank you!

[@faceless2056]

Disguise is a brilliant album. Another Life and Catharsis are also my favorite 2 songs.

[@yessixflowers]

Te amo Ricky💕🦇

[@alysemarie4403]

Im pretty sure everyone loved the podcast and i really hope u continue it!

[@ktgd3974]

Please come Turkey when corona finish :) Im from Turkey and i listen everyday MIW since 5 years I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I will im not gonna die without listen and see MIW LIVE a day :')

[@corinnedeyoung4857]

Hi Ricky, has the band considered doing a performance-like live stream while shows are canceled/postponed? And did you film tour vlogs for the diseased and disguised tour?

[@bananamanfrl]

Questions would you ever do a cover of a band like slipknot or marilyn Manson What band or musician inspired miw genre Who does miw try sound like I love u

[@RickyOlson]

We've toyed with the idea, but I think we're too similar of styles. If we did it would probably be for a special occasion. We have a lot of inspirations from a lot of different realms of music, I'm not sure I can answer this haha. I think when we were first starting out, we were trying to emulate the bands we loved growing up. Now, I think we're just trying to experiment with being ourselves and what it means to be "motionless". Good question.

[@julievengeon5127]

The prince of the night Ricky ! You are a champion😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏. Julie.

[@Shadowhunter1687x]

If shows don't pick back up until fall 2021 I will personally freak the fuck out. I cannot go that long without seeing any concert let alone you guys.

[@SuperVintageFlowers]

WHAT. A. BEAUTIFUL. SOUL. THAT. MAN. IS.

[@carlossosa6736]

Yaaaaaa¡¡ rompan el silenciooo¡¡ larga vida!!

[@ajo7825]

Merch question : how do y’all decide when to put out new merch? And who designs it? Do y’all get together with ideas already in mind or do you have a special team for that?

[@RickyOlson]

I'm actually not sure about the "when" portion of the question- I'll have to inquire about that for my own knowledge. We have a team and a few friends who design for us. Sometimes we approach them with thoughts and other times they approach us and we approve or not. It's 50/50.

[@davejones1218]

Ricky Olson who is in charge of merch? I ordered a few things on the online store, and I have it set up on my “update me” to text message but I haven’t got any updates except one so I don’t know when my merch is supposed to arrive and it keeps arriving 2 weeks late when it does finally show up. Why isn’t the text update not updating properly and why is merch taking so unusually long to arrive? I’ve ordered countless items off the merch store and the only that was a long wait was your jacket bundle but that was a pre order. Stuff that is not pre order is taking forever to the point where sometimes a pre order item arrives before the one that wasn’t. What’s going on?

[@poisonismentallyill6616]

i dont expect ricky or anyone else to see this or respond to this but i saw you guys back on oct 19th at the rave. before this, i was in a mental hospital impatient program for a suicide attempt. the second song i listened to in the hospital was soft, because we were told to pick a song that made us feel a certain emotion. you guys have been helping me a lot through my shitty mental health and instead of attempting again im willingly going back to the hospital within the next few weeks or so. all of you guys have really helped me through a bunch of shit, and i could give every song youve ever released a reason as to why. like untouchable, it helped me through my rape experience, and eternally yours helped me through the worst break up ive ever gone through, since the relationship was incredibly abusive. enough venting about myself, i hope the band is taking care of themselves. i really wanted to get vip to see you in may , but corona came along. i wouldve gotten it in october but it had sold out by the time i got to it. anyways, i cant wait until this bullshit is over and i can finally meet you guys. again, thank you for everything youve done for me and thousands upon thousands of other people. eternally yours, casey

[@okikxx1174]

Being in a band, members come and go, who was the hardest member to watch leave the band and how do you guys find band members after having one leave?

[@RickyOlson]

Angelo was definitely the hardest to see go. Usually the people we find are friends or are friends of friends. It's a pretty tight circle in the music world.

[@Melissaa263]

at first thing he would do as a woman question i was expecting that old answer he gave once "i'd sit down and pee"

[@chikkuz]

Yeah... I remember that interview 😂😂

[@englishmadcow7461]

I'd booked for London to celebrate being cancer free after surgery. Hope we see you ASAP. More important to stay safe n healthy. We really need to support gigs and help artists create an income. There's nothing to compare to being present at a show as music is our therapy/escape x

[@KhristopherFrost]

Thank you for your hard work motionless 😊😊😊

[@uglyrat9960]

I have a question, do you guys have any advice on dealing with mental health issues during the quarantine period ? Im really not doing so great as somebody who already badly suffers with depression, self harm etc; your music is helping though :) xx

[@skimmelperdpan]

Hey there! I also struggle with my mental health. I find that staying away from news reports etc helps as well as doing something everyday to keep yourself busy. Making your bed, cleaning your room, doing exercise, reading a book, listening to music, watching anime, doing assignments if you are a student... The list goes on. Distraction and being productive helps a lot. I hope my suggestion helps you. ❤

[@haleyrose3407]

hey I struggle with the same thing, if you need a friend or someone to talk to and maybe get help from I'm always down to listen and help

[@ChloroformRomance]

I am here for you too buddy. Having been to the darkest place makes every place brighter. Reach out too all who offer help... it can be better... for all of us.

[@kaylamcanulty1692]

I'm struggling extremely bad with mine. Self harm thoughts are on a high. I put on deathcore and started throwing furniture off of my second balcony. (Using later for a bonfire) .... music helps...my kids help me for sure.

[@kaylamcanulty1692]

@Skillcrusher 09 It sucks tho right.

[@sasagranier2979]

Simply angelic Ricky😍😍😍❤❤❤

[@PreposterousRex.]

YES, WE WANT TO LISTEN TO YOU RAMBLE FOR AN HOUR!!!!!!

[@PenumbraDarkness]

I cannot wait for the upcoming tour. I know everything got delayed but everyone staying safe and staying home is the fastest way for us to get back to what we love.

[@wynterlexington94]

Yes Ricky ramble for a hour.... your voice helps sooth a lot of people. But if you don’t want to, no one is gonna push you hun

[@chikkuz]

Yeah... Just a Ricky olson podcast with Ricky olson..

[@wynterlexington94]

That would be great, I used to fall asleep to his podcast when I was having a panic attack.

[@melissaphillips5178]

I would love to see u play here in NC...MIW please stay safe...muck love

[@f4ll3nfr0mgr4c3]

i love all of miw's music and albums. kind of disappointed someone was like "i didnt like the last two" it hurt my feelings LMAO

[@nazarenagomez9979]

Ricky was too kind to that person. I think it's disrespectful to just say "yeah I didn't like it at all" (or something like that). It takes so many time, work, effort, money, etc to make an album! Also, it was unnecessary, they could have just said the first part of the question

[@alizavega7998]

You're Still Handsome You're Face Always Will be Memorizing To me (:

[@vorizov]

Not a question but I just appreciate your modesty and honesty, I think you're really down to earth and a person I could just talk about everything for hours lol Also your voice is so calming, you should be a lector

[@jotijotivirix6786]

"House of leaves" only book that gave Ricky Horror nightmares. Curious! 😱

[@christickru4029]

As for working with other artists, here me out: 1. Lady Gaga 2. Pink This would be mind blowing

[@swiperrr_84]

omg Lady Gaga would be so cool

[@jasmineseckinger8875]

Is HIM still one of your favorite bands? Have you listened to Ville’s solo stuff and what’s your opinion on it? Much love xx

[@RickyOlson]

Definitely. I haven't listened to much music at all recently. I only heard a song or two from his new stuff and it seemed cool. I didn't really listen enough to digest it. Eventually I'll get around to it.

[@jasmineseckinger8875]

Ricky Olson awesome! To be honest I never thought the day would come where I’d be noticed by you! Thank you so much for answering, stay safe and stay happy 🖤❤️

[@alexgilson7105]

I’d like to see you guys collab with asking Alexandria, the story so far or waterparks! Those would be awesome

[@dariennemeador4596]

Really enjoyed watching you talk for over an hour and a half. Would you like to do something like this again? Thank you for taking time out of your night (I suppose it was during the night time lol) to make this 🖤

[@RickyOlson]

Thanks! It was cool. I'm sure this wont be the last time!

[@InfiniteSoulsUnited5458]

I love this. Theres just something about listening to a band member interview. Keep it up!

[@kellindraws]

I’m late, but if I wanted to get lyrics in Chris’s handwriting so that I could get a tattoo done of them, how could I make that happen? I’ve met you guys once, but the security guy told me that they would kick me out if I asked for Chris to write them for me when I met you guys. This is something I’ve been wanting for a few years now and I just feel like it would be very special to get it in Chris’s handwriting. Thank you for all that you do, I have so much love for you guys and your music. I feel so honored to have been able to see you guys live twice and meet you once. Those are some of my favorite moments. Take care 🖤

[@kingcornelius865]

Hello and greetings from Italy. To have seen you in Milan has been amazing!!!

[@HellSatan666]

Love from Poland!!!

[@deaths_vail]

Hey Ricky, I was at the epicenter festival in rockingham NC. That was my first time at a concert or a festival and I want to tell you and the rest of the band thank you for the opportunity seeing you guys, it was a great experience

[@RickyOlson]

Cool, that's awesome to hear. Glad you had a good time!

[@larissatrentino3395]

thank you for answering our questions. it means a lot to have some kind of connection with you. i love you.

[@daniellemarineau9992]

I love you Ricky thank you for everything 🖤 keep up the good work 🖤

[@haleyrose3407]

hey Ricky! I don't really have a question although I did post one on facebook but that's not why I'm commenting on here, I mainly just wanted to say that you and the band have helped me through so much, without you guys I probably wouldn't be here today, my life isn't the best and I've had a lot of pain in my life over the years music has helped and changed my life, I love looking up to you guys, you guys help me so much, the band has inspired me to pursue my passion for music and I personally want to thank you for that, thank you for helping me live and inspire me to make my passion a reality. You have helped me so much and for that I am forever grateful, keep on rocking guys! you have changed my life.

[@alesyavolkova8222]

Dear Ricky, hope you're doing well and staying safe. Here are some questions to you: if you got the opportunity to travel in time, which century and place would you choose and why? which place in the world do you want to visit (in general)? do you like reading books? if so, what's your top-3 favorite books and characters? which song do you like to perform live most? Do you (or other guys from the band) have some rituals to accomplish before the concert? for example, shaking hands, jump together backstage, whatever. Sending all my love yo you, you inspire me so much :)

[@bradleywheeler4407]

Hey Ricky the band is my favorite band and on the face mask thing I think its a really good idea that you give it to the front line people.

[@andyalvarenga3188]

Honduras presente♥️🎉

[@juliabrytowski9204]

i would love for him to start the podcast back up PLEASE

[@CSOOC]

"Bothering everyone." 😂😒🤣 the cut killed me I thought you were gonna elaborate.

[@kornspeedlopera2054]

This interviews is a cool way to stay in contact with the fans and during this complicated times I think is something very positive for the fans and for the members of the band off course

[@luciappa5682]

Yes to podcast please! Its just so calming to listen to your voice just talking about stuff... just like this.. little QnA or just topics what you want to share with us. please do. Same with your music.. you dont have to do whole album.. just few songs that you sing maybe.

[@christickru4029]

1:03:52 💓 thank you for this! That is a great answer.

[@phoebe3103]

i enjoyed this immensely, love to hear ur thoughts ricky ur awesome

[@chrismorgue6743]

I love the podcast, do it on your terms and just put them out when you feel like it. It would be cool for you to do a podcast with chris since everyone is home or maybe other former members who you are still friendly with (I'd be particularly interested in hearing you talk to balz, or ghost would be cool as well).

[@Sloths5Ever]

Callab with Marilyn Manson 😭😭😭😈😈

[@Mzchaos]

Hi Ricky, just wanted to let you know you guys are AWESOME 🖤

[@RickyOlson]

Thanks, Kimmy!

[@jonathanrecio9360]

1:15:13 I’m the person that sent that question, I should have worded it in a more respectful manner, the way you said sorry at the end made me feel bad :/ my apologies

[@RickyOlson]

No big deal!

[@ahahaenemy9656]

Ой девачки, ждем Ожидаем наших мальчиков в России ;)

[@ЮлияАстафьева-в7у]

__ Привет)У них снова запланирован концерт в России??

[@ahahaenemy9656]

Нет, но мы ждем

[@semperinutilis3760]

Тутачки 😎😎

[@meiola2811]

Жаль, что я не знаю английский 😥

[@mcivanko7140]

...и мужики!)))

[@becky5376]

Would you guys ever collab with Palaye Royale, that would be so cool! Stay safe x

[@Maddy-ck8fk]

Becky Wilton I agree!

[@beka-marie3964]

I agree

[@zsofiakaplar1354]

PALAYE IN WHITE

[@swiperrr_84]

I love them