My Story As Metal Frontman #29: Johannes Eckerström (Avatar)

‪@AvatarMetal‬ frontman Johannes Eckerström sat down with Chaoszine to discuss about his journey as a metal vocalist.
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► Interview: Viivi Sänkiniemi
► Filming, editing and thumbnail photo: Antti Johansson
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[@chaoszine]

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[@jimtguitarist]

He's the guy I would hang out with for beers, and have deep conversations about everything. A wise guy; just respect.

[@viivisankiniemi1590]

He was exactly that kind of guy as we did this interview. Absolutely wonderful person. Also I love their music.

[@Wyttt95]

Me too, Too bad he doesn’t drink anymore 😉😂

[@jimtguitarist]

@@Wyttt95 Even for a coffee though haha

[@dougmiller8221]

Agreed 😉

[@rebekahcarter8120]

Agreed!

[@thecrowflies]

Johannes may be one of the most underrated vocalists alive. Avatar fucking brings it.

[@metallboy25]

He is a successful professional singer that performs all over the world. The band has millions of fans. 🙄

[@heretic124]

Saw them live this week and it was amazing. There are bands who just go and perform and then there are bands who enjoy the performance and you can see it, feel it. These guys are having as much of a blast as the audience does when they perform and Johannes is absolutely insane in character. Loved it.

[@fractalfae5418]

Fantastic vocalist, wonderful performer, and a really really nice guy! Avatar are incredible ❤

[@claymack1109]

They are I seen them live twice now....last Sunday I seen them in Pittsburgh. When they put on a live show they do it right and make it unforgettable

[@akhlives2385]

The fact that Johannes mentions Devin as an inspiration AND had Devin play for Avatar during a tour is so f'ing amazing I can't believe it was thanks to Avatar that I found such an amazing artist as Devin Townsend. Seriously some of the coolest guys I've ever had the pleasure to listen to and see live!

[@canyonforkash731]

I’ve been a huge Devin Townsend fan for years and got to see him live for the first time a couple months ago. I don’t blame johannes for using him as inspiration devin is a prodigy

[@Tosslehoffe]

"All the germans who like dragons" "Like Blind Guardian, Gamma Ray" I lost it. Best description of power metal ever. "A bunch of Germans who like dragons."

[@littlewitch669]

I found Avatar a few years ago and it was instant love for Me. Johannes is an amazing frontman and really understands how to "Put on a show". I love their style and their theatrics. I ain't gona lie though when Johannes puts on the make up it's like whoah this guy is super attractive. I have always loved guys that don't look or fit into the norms of attractiveness. He makes me feel super happy when I hear His voice. He's also super chilled out which is a bonus 🥰

[@Thisiskoko104]

Oh finally somebody said it 😂 I have never been into the full face clown makeup but that man had me questioning some things 😂 saw them live and I was ENTRANCED I tell you

[@qcvitals]

Johannes will be considered as a legend 20 years from now and will stand next to the Ozzy Osbournes, Marilyn Manson and Ronny James Dio of this world

[@stevenwolf8697]

I think you may have accidentally placed Manson in your little list of legends..

[@JR-xt4nk]

@@stevenwolf8697 nah he has his spot in rock fame. Hopefully Avatar gets the recognition they deserve too.

[@LouieCaporimge]

@@JR-xt4nk Especially with their new change in sound.

[@chazbell754]

Johannes is the best metal scream singer out there!

[@TheProletariat.]

What a great interview! I know virtually nothing of this guy or even the band.. Last fall me and my 8 year old son went to Green Bay Wisconsin to probably the best or at very least one of the very best haunted attractions I've ever been to called Terror on the Fox. Have been here several times.. however this time when approaching what the call "The Big House" they would periodically have these amazing shows out front and on the haunt facade where all the actors/monsters would be acting out some heavy metal thrash song and its always my favorite part of each trip here. Well this time one of the songs they were acting out to was Hail the Apocalypse and it was absolutely f-ing amazing!!! I'd never heard the song before but me and my boy were instantly in love with this song!!! Was so fitting for this attraction and these actors absolutely were totally into it as well! Was a cool experience! On the ride home that night I found the music video of Hail the Apocalypse and my son thought it was just the coolest video ever! Lol! And I agree and approve!!! ;) I've watched several videos since and even a few live performances. This guy signs off in such a commemorable way. Such a decent guy. Full of heart and definitely full of love as well! I feel like over the years the culture around metal music and in all my years working around haunted attractions that the greater public sometimes looks at this as just a bunch of weirdos and nutcases. However I'm absolutely certain that in my experience I've only come across some of the most compassionate and stand-up people I've ever met! Long story short... we love this band! Lol! So from Wisconsin.. please come play here!!! Lol!!!

[@chaoszine]

Cool story! 😎🤟

[@claymack1109]

AVATAR is an amazing band I absolutely love them seen them live twice already. When they do a live show they do it right and make your experience an unforgettable one

[@yaotekatl8]

The best, amazing intelligent vocalist.

[@lisamann]

Excellent questions!! Around 24 minutes in, he discusses the difficulty in singing his parts, and how he doesn't realize until he sings the song the whole way through that he may "be in trouble"- I heard the single Dance Devil Dance and I thought UH-OH, how is he going to sing this live night after night? Well I will be seeing the band soon, so I guess I'll find out!

[@nessxerglingtowers8000]

I can confirm he sings it very well indeed live. Truly great

[@Stephanie-ni9sp]

I've seen them last Sunday, he didn't miss a note, impressive!

[@billybarbier8275]

I saw them last week. He was amazing! The whole band was amazing! Worth the money and I will definitely go see them again.🤘🏼

[@charlesthomas9294]

Definitely my #1 thought when I heard the new album was "I wouldn't want to try to sing this stuff on tour!" He really pushes his limits!

[@Ginger_Monster]

All as I expected from Johannes - beautiful interview.))) Thank you! 😙

[@ssharma5533]

AvataR and Johannes 🧑‍🚒🤘🧑‍🚒 - great interview.Johannes is 'showman extraordinaire' and self awareness personified... and the lyrics are tremendous - snatched from a real though less visible dimension in timespace. The Dirt I'm Buried Under...,Colossus,....Wormhole,...Let It Burn get the most rotation at my end

[@michaellee8815]

Saw these guys in NJ last weekend for first time, they’re AMAZING live. He’s a true frontman, absolute blast to see

[@chidrummer1]

Hopefully I get to see them this summer, but such a hard working and humble band. And amazing live from what I have heard. Thank you Avatar for bringing the metal!!

[@pinetreepizza]

Saw them in Denver, they were absolutely magnificent. I'm Danish and it's great to see my Nordic brothers in person! Definitely recommend! Can't wait to see them again!

[@Shabatwo]

I just saw them over the weekend. Easily the most entertaining band of the day. I’m diving deep into their catalogue now.

[@bombzdeep4475]

Definitely one of my alll time favorite guys to see on stage. If not my favorite.

[@Thisiskoko104]

I just saw them a week ago and I'm going to see them again in September, they were fucking phenomenal I have never been more entertained.

[@bombzdeep4475]

@@Thisiskoko104 Maryland?

[@deliathorja442]

He really likes to talk. I would listen to him a whole day. 😂 Just saw Avatar for the first time and boy, i was impressed!!!!

[@lisend]

As someone who's learning how to sing and wants to be a metal vocalist one day I can say I learned a lot with this interview. Thank you Chaoszine and Johannes. 🖤

[@kaidemen156]

I’ve had the pleasure of attending 4 Avatar concerts so far, Johannes and the other band members put on a fantastic show \m/

[@challenger7424]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BAND!! ❤️

[@GoreCoreReactsandReviews]

Not too often you hear a vocalist inspired by the likes of Hansi and Lord Worm, that's awesome! \m/

[@Tosslehoffe]

Avatar should do a heavy rendition of The Bard's Song lmao

[@davebailey8412]

He is well spoken and a badass !

[@philgman]

I'm REALLY loving this series! it's the person behind the persona, a lot of honesty here.

[@adamdonald4578]

Love watching this knowing that the dirt im buried in hits #1 on the charts. They killed in Oz!

[@Rattles02]

Great interview! I loved his little non-reactive sarcasm he threw in a few times. He has a great perspective of the bigger picture too.

[@boloeiii8198]

Love their new Album it's awesome Avatar is Awesome

[@newtonmichael]

Thank you for this. I Greatly enjoyed it.

[@irishboymalloy]

What a great interview and what great questions

[@frankie_fit]

Avatar is my favorite! 🤘🖤🤘

[@metalgeezerdude]

Johannes seems to have a great work ethic. Amazing how technical he gets. Very talented!

[@Pauligrinder]

Wow, those are pretty much the deepest answers I've heard in an interview like this. Let's hope they'll play some club shows in Finland soon :)

[@3chrystalshards]

I love this. It gives me enough information that I was asking myself about the band period. I care allot about this band and wondered how they keep up. Because they have been going non stop for years!

[@prettyeyesclef5018]

Why is he so cool!? I love him.

[@MissFroglover]

I really loved this interview! Thank you! So fun to hear about the making of... Just found Avatar at Sweden Rock Festival this year (2023) and fell in love instantly! To being a hardrock loving Swede and not knowing about them though they been out there for so many years is a bit embarrassing 😅 I love their diversity. Interesting to hear about the musical upbringing that explains 2 of the acts that makes your jaw drop That voice Johannes has! It's one thing to do tricks in a studio but you know it's real when it sounds the same live. To hear that he actually do warmups just makes me feel respect. Now I enriched my life thanx to these guys ❤Thank you!

[@SarahGardner_3]

Legend.

[@HG-lt3id]

han är cool som fan!

[@michelbanen2797]

Very nice guy, love to hear him talk. Like Alice Cooper a very all round entertainer and story teller.

[@johnwebb9487]

Nice guy and a professional.

[@kimmi8902]

Oh honey, I love you 🤘🥰🫡👑

[@scarletdriftwood]

my heart is literally palpitating i want him so bad

[@valenluvz]

REAL

[@fookoff8660]

father issues

[@scarletdriftwood]

@@fookoff8660 So true!!

[@smokejc]

saddest thing I've read all week

[@scarletdriftwood]

@@smokejc girl what 😭

[@lc1138]

Thank you so much ! Very interesting interview. This band is my absolute favorite since I stumbled on their tracks, and I am craving for insight on how they work and create. So, thanks a lot. Very good interview. Instructive and inspiring. My only criticism would be on the editing part : why would you insert parts of their live performances over the talking, and not simply make it separate inserts, with /only the talking//live performance//only the talking ? That way we could enjoy both. I didn't enjoy Let It Burn while trying to understand the words Johannes said :/

[@chaoszine]

Good feedback. You are first complaining about it but we will see if we get more comments to do changes 😊

[@Railoffroader2]

🔥🔥🔥🔥👊🏻🤘🏻JOHANNES🤘🏻👊🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Burntskull]

His accent took me by surprise. I thought he was American at first.

[@chaoszine]

He is german 😊

[@viivisankiniemi1590]

​@@chaoszine I think he is swedish actually

[@GiroChase]

@@chaoszine all members of Avatar are from Sweden

[@kleptoandpyro]

@@chaoszine Johannes is half Swedish half German

[@Ginger_Monster]

When was the actual date of the interview? ☺ Just curious.

[@chaoszine]

We did this last friday in Helsinki f2f 😊👍

[@Ginger_Monster]

@@chaoszine February 10th?

[@Ginger_Monster]

@@chaoszine Thank you for the answer!)) You rock! 🤘🤘

[@shaunketterman2985]

I wonder how we could convince them to do that Clayman cover…

[@alexcollins1973]

Lmfao he has blonde roots I’ve never seen that before. Great band

[@janeanderson5879]

I love johannes ❤ and he is the very best metalband artist out there!❤

[@ОльгаЧерепанова-н3л]

Красавчиг💋💋🤗💔

[@ileanaospino126]

❤️❤️🖤🖤🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Mississippi_Martian]

\m/ AVATAR \m/

[@someyoutuber7096]

[@chcrlxttc]

wtf is that

[@prettypalepinkpeonies1645]

I want the clown

[@ericpoulin5097]

Please Avatar, take care to young people: God, good Angel and the man name Jésus for life. I very like your rif but am Québécois and have 62 year olb, but i feel and singin Avatar

[@crystallepagnol5574]

I was expecting more of an accent. Lol

[@Thisiskoko104]

I saw in another interview he learned English with a more American accent so his accent kinda slips under the radar until he gets to a hard syllable lol

[@PodChklilpp339]

What if johannes ran for president