Nanowar of Steel w/ Angus McFife "Valhallelujah" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

When a metal band mixes the Holiday Season with an Ikea Catalogue, you know some festive hilarity is about to hit your ear-holes. Nanowar of Steel hails from Rome, Italy, bringing satirical lyrics with heavy metal for a truly exceptional experience.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff as she listens to Nanowar of Steel for the first time, performing "Valhalleluja".
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Performed by Nanowar of Steel & Angus McFife (GloryHammer)
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@Non-vegen]

Cam i say something odin is the god of wisdom and is a nerd so ofc he would be the master of ikea

[@jumper55ful]

You have to do a reaction to their new one called Armpits Of Immortals it is just as freaking epic and hilarious!

[@book5ter]

I know it's been over a year. If you still want to know in what language Yggdrasil and Odin where called to. It's Hebrew. This is a riff on the Shema Yisrael. It goes: Sh'ma Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Eḥad and means: Hear, O Israel: the LORD is our God, the LORD is One. It is part of the morning and evening prayer

[@MrDanilop45]

I think you will have a lot of fun with the review of Pasadena 1994 from SabatoN of Glory. I know they pissed you off in the past, but I am sure you can forgive them now. A hug from the land of Opera Classica.

[@anibaldk]

They played this live in Italy and fully assembled an IKEA table on stage during the end of the song.

[@karlm1495]

sono dei fottuti geni

[@kujacodovce]

AHHAHAHAHAHHAHAH

[@KiriEdge]

That's the best thing I've ever heard

[@kujacodovce]

@@KiriEdge I know right?

[@emanemanrus5835]

Really? That was brutal, most than a black metal gig.

[@TheSealDribble]

As a swede I can confirm that Holy Oden (Odin) is both Santa Claus and the master of IKEA. He always was, we just didnt think some italians would figure it out.

[@joeixify]

We're on top of you, after seeing what pizzas you make.

[@simo_2462]

@@joeixify hahahaha

[@henriklindberg1646]

traitor :O

[@PrinsPrygel]

@@joeixify SPICY SAUCE BELONG ON A PIZZA!

[@wuffelito]

@@joeixify you really need to try pizza with reindeer meat, it's amazing=)

[@imagomonkei]

Hebrew: “Listen Yggdrasil, Odin is our god, Odin is one.” It's as play on Deuteronomy 6:4, Israel's creed: “Listen Israel, Yahweh is our god, Yahweh is one.”

[@henriklindberg1646]

yggrasil is a tree tho

[@henriklindberg1646]

@@Tick421 the norse world tree that contains all knowledge

[@zigity12]

@@henriklindberg1646 they picked that because "yggdrasil" sounds similar to "israel" "sh'ma, Israel"

[@stanieldasboot953]

@@henriklindberg1646 In this situation, they could feasibly be saying "all the realms held by Yggdrasil". Its more likely it just worked close enough to Israel, but maybe?

[@henriklindberg1646]

@@stanieldasboot953 yggrasil is the reason odin lost his left eye to gain knowledge =) but it worked great for this song! :D

[@AdamGaffney96]

As someone who worked in IKEA for years, hearing all the names is like a mix of joy and PTSD I love it.

[@emileriksson76]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. ; )

[@ferdi1k380]

All hail KNOPPARP

[@CatOnACell]

All hail DRAGON the adorably cute cutlery line.

[@antalbojtos4413]

Soooo, now even more fun facts about the song/band! - The videoclip's feast part was shot in the living room of the bassist. - Right before Odin enters, there is a Hebrew part that is interesting on multiple levels. 1) It is a bent version of a quote from the Bible. Originally it's "Shema Israel, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Ehad", which roughly translates to "Hear Israel, the Lord is your God, the Lord is one". 2) It is obviously bent to fit the Norse theme of the song. 3) The exact same thing is written above it in Hebrew, correctly. It makes sense, since the bassist speaks Hebrew. 4) The bassist speaks 7 other languages and has a PhD in Astrophysics. - At the ending there is a line "falegn-amen". Falegname means Carpenter in Italian. - Tony

[@antalbojtos4413]

There are manymany other references, many of which I couldn't catch, and there are some that I caught but don't necessarily think it's worth writing it down here. There is a great video that discusses all references, unfortunately it's in Spanish and I don't speak the language. I am putting the link of the video here so maybe a generous Spanish-speaking person with some time to spare can help us out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWXWf5KofbCgisk

[@LeonBlackbird]

Hi, a Spanish speaker here with plenty of time to spare. Here are the references: - Systembolaget: the only place you can buy alcohol in Sweden in order to fight alcoholism. - Permafrost: a layer of ice that is stuck to the floor. - Amon Amarth & Hammerfall: two Swedish bands. Amon Amarth is death metal, Hammerfall is power metal. - Slayer of the giants: the giants attack the humans and Thor protects us. - For the plunder and the rape (...) for the chopping of the heads: what vikings did. - For Normandy, Britannia, Greenland, Scandinavia: places where the vikings were. - For Nicaragua & Azerbaidjan we don't sing at all: the vikings were in Europe, so they didn't know where Nicaragua (Central America) or Azerbaidjan (Transcaucasia) were. - Shema Yggdrasil: it's a reference to the Torah, where the original is Shema Israel (listen, Israel). Yggdrasil is the mythical tree that connects all the worlds in the Nordic mythology. - Odin eloheinu: "Odin, our god" in Jewish. - I'm a gentle god: a reference to the extreme Swedish politeness nowadays compared to their viking past. - Master of IKEA: IKEA is the most known Swedish company, and even has the same colors as the flag of Sweden. - Gloria patri furnituribus in nomine IKEA: a slight reference to Powerwolf, a German power metal band that usually sings in Latin and uses church organs in their background mixed with metal. It also makes sense, because they're Italians and Latin was what Romans spoke. - Beddinge and Kivik: a clic clac sofa bed and a modular sofa. - The pencils and the meatballs: things you can find in any IKEA. - Knopparp: Swedish for doorknob. - Ora pro nobis: Latin for "pray for us". - Besta TV: a sideboard. - Knisa grey: an armchair. - Sasha Grey: a pornstar. - The movie in the background: it's Trading Places (1983), starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy, and it's considered as a Christmas comedy.

[@antalbojtos4413]

@@LeonBlackbird Thank you good sir!

[@LeonBlackbird]

@@antalbojtos4413 You're welcome ^^

[@Rimpianto]

@@LeonBlackbird - Trading Places is broadcast in Italy at Christmas every year.

[@sternis1]

The person who wrote the lyrics and composed the song is the genious Getto Panceri 666 (bassist in the band, the one with the long beard in the end). Other than being a brilliant comedian and composer, he also speaks something like 8-9 languages (including Hebrew, which is the langauge in the intro to Lord Odin, Master of IKEA, Glory to his name!), and has a PhD in astrophysics.

[@davideluciani1754]

È tutto vero?

[@WardDorrity]

Another small detail: just after the first intro to Angus McFife, they're back in the living room holding up a box which looks like assembly instructions for a Viking longship. If you freeze the vid, you can clearly see the "tools needed" illustration which shows a Phillips and a slot head screwdriver, a hex key, a shield, an axe and beer.

[@nooneatnowhere]

That's great😁

[@jedinxf7]

oh my god that's great

[@Huegell]

Also the boat is called "dreki", which is close enough to Swedish for "dragon" - drake

[@michaelrue1400]

What, no mjolnir?

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

@@michaelrue1400 They couldn't avoid the copyright/trademark violation from the Halo franchise due to the name of the Master Chief's armor. 🙃

[@BlackWind90]

The choir is an actual a appella choir from Italy, they're called Flowing Chords. Very very talented bunch of guys and gals. Was great to see them with Nanowar and Angus for me since I knew them from before.

[@Pa-Swild044]

HE IS THE PRINCE OF THE LAND OF FIFE, NOBLE AND TRUE WITH A HEART OF STEEL

[@SpyralHax]

Now it it lost vengeance shall be his. Angus Mcfife is his name.

[@synulacrum1469]

Angus mc Fife was his name

[@JamLpOtHeAd]

HAIL ZARGOTHRAX!

[@Brwitunsky]

He stands no chance against against the mighty Hootsman

[@coryhermus5872]

Angus McFife is his name!

[@carolusbillius6726]

If you want an untraditional summer song, try out their “Norwegian Reggaeton”; it’s just as good and funny! Have fun Elizabeth!

[@DrMaquisapa]

I agree. I’d consider it Nanowar of Steel’s masterpiece!

[@flakedwheelie]

It’s even funnier if you know a bit about Norwegian black metal.

[@keeplayer109]

yes this please!!

[@LionheartSJZ]

I definitely love Norwegian Reggaeton more!

[@Glorfind3l]

Totally, their best song ever :D

[@mkeller18]

I worked for IKEA for 10 years. I totally appreciate that they used actual product names AND real uniforms.

[@KryptosatanTemnozor]

8:34 it's all fun and giggles until Angus McSix unleashes full power

[@satortenet]

OK, now we just NEED a Gloryhammer reaction. Really. Seriously. *Gloryhammer - Gloryhammer* Just. Do. It.

[@RudeAlert]

Yes! And to clarify just in case, Gloryhammer has a song also called "Gloryhammer," which I believe Roverson Melo was referring to. Also, I'd push for "Rise of the Chaos Wizards" too.

[@satortenet]

@@RudeAlert Yes. And also the song "The Siege of Dunkeld", my favorite.

[@Mjolnir007]

Yes, and Legend of the astral hammer aswell 😎

[@lauscho]

You might not be ready for the EMOTION in "The Fires of Ancient Cosmic Destiny" yet. Saddest anime ending of all time.

[@romaintuffou9502]

Also, Hootforce from the last album is excellent, one of my favourite chorus from Gloryhammer.

[@martinsriber7760]

Hebrew part is slightly altered Shema Yisrael, famous Jewish prayer.

[@argantyr5154]

I can add that the "Yggdrasil" is the Tree of life from Northern Mythology.

[@embran8486]

That's the ingenious part most don't get. I too thought it were runes (would be awesome if used together with the Hebrew but I guess too hard to do for the band) ^^

[@mathlaura]

The thing I got from this song the first time I watched it was that it feels like it's a style parody of these big Christmas numbers that American evangelicals choirs will do (or did when I was raised with that in the 90s). They would involve the elements of a traditional Christmas hymn, a church choir, making it "rock" style for part of the song,and the thing I found most specific, breaking into a traditional Jewish song for part of the song. Nanowar are Italian, and I just don't know how international this very specific style of church Christmas music was. Also 🤘

[@MrCyaegha]

It's worth noting that Nanowar's bass player (and band founder, I think) speaks a bunch of different languages, so he's certainly responsible for this. He actually did a video to present their then-new album in 10 different languages, including a part in hebrew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pampZqGej7Bmf8k

[@martinsriber7760]

@JediNxf7 Indeed.

[@onetreebridge]

"He has a more expressive face than I do, and that's saying a lot". Fantastic! I come here for Elizabeth's expressions. She and Emilia Clarke have the best eyebrows. Love this

[@torquevonthorne948]

Mr. Baffo > Emilia Clarke lol

[@Gleipnir2602]

They are not really celebrating "Christmas", they are celebrating "Yule", the northern fiest, celebrated at the solstice, from where most of our modern christmas traditions came from....even Santa Claus' roots lie in the northern god Odin. So actually it changes from celebrating christmas to celebrating yule, when the guitar hits.

[@FallDamage312]

I just discovered this channel today and I'm already getting Nanowar? What timeline is this?

[@KelbenArunsun]

Watch her other videos.. shes on a journey for quite a while. She got hooked to the Metalgenre through Floor, already had her Jinjer encounter and even gone back to the roots with some Iron Maiden. Aeryons "The day that the world breaks down" introduced her to a multitute of singers and bands she could check out, so she alrdy visited Blind Guardians Bard Song + Valhalla.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Biff was still punched by George, and the Sports Almanac was destroyed.

[@FallDamage312]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Okay, this is acceptable.

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

It shouldn't be possible in 2020 at least... ;) 'Tis some parrallell universe.

[@annukkas]

@@TheCharismaticVoice 🤣🤣🤣

[@korteccia]

Also in the end, the chorus FALEGN-AMEN is a pun on italian noun "falegname" which means "carpenter, woodmaker" (just like Jesus!) ;P

[@brunobio-marino2352]

Parola di Korteccia!

[@valeriomartino1638]

Also when the dream ends in tv there is Trading Places, that is a pun because Italian tv always give that movie on december 24th at 21( like they gave it for about25 year straight now, it is become a xmas rite to watch it on xmas eve)

[@korteccia]

@@valeriomartino1638 Yeah, just saw on TV some days ago but I trust in a further rerun around Xmas!

[@bigg2988]

Man, Liz was right, there is something to uncover even if watched / listened to for umpteenth time! Thanks for playing the language guide for us, appreciated it!

[@LucaMiselli]

In Norwegian reggaeton there is a pun in Italian sang in Spanish. I wonder how many people actually got it

[@wr_2112]

Tank The Tech interviewed these guys recently and they mentioned their unofficial IKEA tour where they had fans show up for a Nanowar of Steel scavenger hunts in various IKEA stores. Hilarious.

[@matteogalfano7203]

As italian i can tell i am very proud of this Band, they started from nothing, just making funny songs and ended up doing great songs and collaboration always keeping the fun in what they do, you should really check all they latest songs! genius!! there's also a small thing that only italians will catch at the end of the song, "falegn" - "amen" all together is falegname that is the name for someone that work wood as job

[@argantyr5154]

I can recommend "Nanowar of steel" and then I noticed she was a gargoyle

[@simquicky3448]

And Uranus

[@craigkendrick5822]

She's a Tifling in her D&D group...Elizabeth could never be scary

[@SebGruch]

And "Call of Cthulhu"

[@karlm1495]

masterpiece

[@blahblahoww123]

Barbie Milf Princess of the Twilight and Vegan Velociraptor are my jams

[@SirGingerOfKnight]

YES! You *Have* to do "Diggy Diggy Hole" at some point, too!

[@Karnsteinchen]

True...

[@nekane6168]

I want to listen to her singing «I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole»

[@Katolikk61]

Diggy Diggy hole has a dance remix now kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ-lp3iamdZqpNk&ab_channel=NapalmRecords

[@tommyakesson8858]

Do you mean The original or the metal version?

[@Katolikk61]

@@tommyakesson8858 the dance mix version :)

[@Ebhen1]

Watching Elizabeth break down in hilarious geeky laugh just made my day! Adorable! I want more! 🤣😍

[@scaccu]

16:04 "trading places" on the tv in the background: it's the official christmas movie here in italy since the 80s.

[@crimsonskies1445]

"Trading Places" one of my favorite movies ever. Watched it probably around 30 times... Lol..

[@sa.w.s.3070]

Una poltrona per due è il film di Natale per eccellenza.

[@Andy_from_de]

I will never NOT hear this song in my head when I go to IKEA again.

[@purpleir]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@abiorionson5892]

I heard the song when it came out last year and visited IKEA just a few weeks before they confirmed C.-Cases where I live and could barely stop myself from singing.

[@TheNightOwl11683]

This song should be played at all IKEA stores during the holiday season

[@everythingsalright1121]

That's the point according to them on another video XD

[@matt79de]

Now that the IKEA catalogue is officially going away i suggest that IKEA contracts them as a replacement... XD

[@Norpal]

Just a little thing: Angus McFife is the name of a character from Gloryhammer's background lore (which is all kinds of ridiculous and hilarious), and the singer portrays him in their music videos. His real name is Thomas Winkler.

[@mn6334]

I love how the only difference between regular Angus and Odin is an eye patch

[@PaulReinerfelt]

Well, they do tend to always use their character names when performing so they should count as stage names.

[@lgmhorus]

Please react to Glory hammer soon. It is both a great metal band and a great parody, and features our boy Odin here.

[@gequetscht1031]

@@mn6334 Isn't Angus dead and was reborn as Odin?

[@EiBeiDieMau]

@@gequetscht1031 Don't remind me, I was heartbroken when I listened to this part. Besides that I am very curious how the Story will go on after the Clone of Zargothrax has been activated. :D

[@mikehealy74]

It pleases me when 'comedy metal' has the exact effect it is intended to. Loved seeing your reaction to this. You absolutely have to watch some Gloryhammer. When they play live, you can see how much Angus absolutely loves being on stage, he just enjoyed every moment of it. They are, of course absolutely batshit crazy - but in the best possible way.

[@michelemancosu5457]

Love your reaction 🥰🥰 Now it is time for a level up with the "Nanowar Of Steel - La Polenta Taragnarock " 😁😁😁

[@SadistischerBrokkoli]

14:20 ... Religion and Rock/Metal? . . breathes in... . . POWERWOLF!!!!

[@SadistischerBrokkoli]

Personal favourites: -Stossgebet (Tour Recap Video) | Napalm Records -The Sacrilege Symphony I - II (its an orchestral version of their older hits -> Sanctified with dynamite) If you want to watch the official video: -Amen and Attack -We drink your Blood If you want to watch live: -Powerwolf live | Rockpalast | 2018 (Let there be Night; Amata Strigoi) -Sanctified With Dynamite (Live) | Napalm Records For fun: -Eluveitie - Nata vimpi cvrmid (Ira sancti cover) -Resurrection by Erection leave other suggestions below!

[@Maedrya]

@@SadistischerBrokkoli In The Name Of God (Deus Vult) Werewolves of Armenia (Live) And my favorite : Higher Than Heaven

[@adrianotodaro398]

I'm gonna be "that guy" and highlight one of the details that could be easily missed: at 15:32 the choir sings: "FALEGN-AMEN", which is pun referencing "Falegname" which is the Italian translation for "carpenter" ;)

[@BadGirlFan]

I can point out another. The redhead wig with two braids that one of the guys is wearing is a reference to Pippi Longstocking (originally Pippi Långstrump), a popular character from children's books and later movies, by famous Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. I have to admit defeat on the fake beard though, we have no shortage of old bearded men...

[@KurtAngle89]

Yes, all those references could easily be missed on non italians

[@dianapohe]

@@BadGirlFan yep we love Pippi! The show is famous in Italy too, I also think it still airs on some channels

[@flavio3169]

Grandissimo, io sono italiano ma sinceramente non l'avevo notato. Lol

[@boernsnnn]

I really love how she already knows for sure at 08:36 that there will be a high-note coming very soon in that chorus! That is great, she really knows for what to "hear out" in songs.

[@darktoranaga]

OK, it's been a while since this list is up, but: Coming from Sabaton's Christmas Truce to this is absolutely glorious. I'm in tears.

[@consegnerimini2730]

I'm glad you paused to recognize the great voice of Thomas Winkler aka Angus McFife (the guy who is interpreting Thor). That last note on "Valhalleluja" will never cease to amaze me.

[@guttertoad383]

She is so pure, no reaction to the Sasha Grey line lol

[@Syntov]

I missed that part too. There is so much in it.

[@StergiosMekras]

I didn't know such people still existed... Shame though, I'm pretty sure she would not have said no if they asked her for a cameo.

[@thesanfranciscoseahorse473]

@@StergiosMekras Don't exist? There are millions like this. I was raised in a culture in the U.S. like that, many of my friends and family would have missed that reference too. Its sad our cultures fallen so far that people think relative "innocence" is rare. I mean, no ones innocent, but not everyone is sucked into internet culture either lol

[@StergiosMekras]

@@thesanfranciscoseahorse473 Fair point but I should have specified "online". It's pretty hard to be online for some time and remain "innocent".

[@thesanfranciscoseahorse473]

@@StergiosMekras True. The internet is like standing in a marketplace that sells "everything", next door to a podium where ethical debates of all kinds are going on, a few hundred yards from a medieval battle where people are dying in plain view of all. If you're online long enough you will get exposed to filth and deception and violence. Thats concerning to me when kids are involved, but as adults sometimes I think that exposure helps us grow too. We gain a greater understanding of exactly where we stand and what we stand for, and against.

[@alexho1554]

That is.... by far.... the most.... legendary headband I have ever laid my eyes upon....

[@Owlr4ider]

Wow, this was an amazing experience, watching and listening to this band for the first time, with you. At 7:40 it was Hebrew, in fact it was a satire on the most famous Jewish prayer: "Shmah Israel, Hadonai Eloheynu, Hadonai Ehad" which translates to: "hear Israel, god our lord, god is one" emphasizing Judaism's monotheistic faith, which was in stark contrast to all the neighboring religions of the time which were all polytheistic. P.S Amon Amarth and Hammerfall, 2 of the references in the early part of the song(3:54), are terrific metal bands in their own right, and strongly recommended for you to check out.

[@dmanton300]

You see, us metalheads, we're all so po-faced, serious and unsmiling. Yeah. That's it. VALHALLELUJAH!

[@frabert]

Little aside: "Falegname" is Italian for "carpenter"

[@alex9x9]

Falegnamen a te, fratello! 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@ryperthereaper3882]

Just saw them few days ago and when they played It they assembled a real Ikea table. Their lives are Amazing.

[@Kartissa]

"They're basically saying that Odin *is* Santa" Well, there are indications that the Santa Claus figure was inspired by Odin's Wild Hunt.

[@dawnofhavoc11235]

I was wondering if someone would point this out, nice

[@unromanoastoccolma1827]

Well, in Swedish mythology, Santa is Odin.

[@METALFREAK03]

He didn't have a hammer though did he? I thought that was odd. Odin wore golden armour and had a spear (made from the Dwarves Ivaldi and a "King's Sword" made from the Giant (forget his name).

[@Imurai]

@@METALFREAK03 well, that comes from Gloryhammer's background. That hammer prop is sacred :D

[@mymichelle0]

The hammer is for glory hammer, and also because Odin is now forging shelves with the hammer of Thor xD But yes, he did not have a hammer

[@TreeFolkDruid]

that Sasha Grey reference went over her head xD

[@drewciferf3293]

Tank the tech was the only reactor I've seen get that reference

[@KelbenArunsun]

@@drewciferf3293 Chase did too. He acknoledged it ;) He just didnt talk about it

[@drewciferf3293]

@@KelbenArunsun I didn't notice with Chase. Tank only just giggled if I remember correctly.

[@KelbenArunsun]

@@drewciferf3293 Chase said: No, No, No! First, well talk about that, than that...

[@jakubzawinowski]

Well, she's a real lady, might not be familiar with that character ;)

[@heelgrasper]

I feel a bit worried. Chase Carneson did a reaction and he seemed to almost die laughing. Can't wait to see how this plays out...

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I am still alive!

[@TheAvgGuy]

He also said they were pure genius. (Whispers) Also Norwegian Reggeaton.

[@wendelldsouza6913]

@@TheCharismaticVoice thats a good one

[@Andy_from_de]

@@TheCharismaticVoice yes, but did you get to do a lot of talking? that still remains to be seen (still one hour to wait)

[@marioguidotomasone1265]

@@TheCharismaticVoice ... just barely :-)

[@insectoazul6935]

Angus is freaking insane man, love his voice

[@Tesomanjarvi]

I like how Angus's voice always blows everyone's mind; his voice is amazing

[@Antonio-tn9cl]

you made a beautiful reaction .... they are an Italian metal group, and after this song they improvised a tour in the various IKEA in Europe, Spain, Germany, Italy, without that IKEA obviously knew anything, sometimes they were kicked out, sometimes they let them do it ... playing games like treasure hunt inside the various pieces of furniture and then giving away their gadgets that were found

[@ExaltedDuck]

Ooh, we get to see you react to a cameo by Angus McFife (as Odin). He has some great pipes. If you like it, check out Gloryhammer. They have a whole library of awesomeness. Probably their self-titled track is a good starting point. And Angus's bandmate, Zargothrax (studio keyboardist and sworn enemy) is played by none other than Chris Bowes - who if you're not acquainted with his work, you need to be. Alestorm, Gloryhammer, asdfgfa, Plate of Beans... dude is a legend. He will bring childlike glee to your inner nerd. Alestorm's recent track Tortuga would be a great place to dip your toes.

[@ScoreMagnet]

Tbh, a good starting point would be the first song of the first album, because of the storyline xD But "Gloryhammer" is probably a good choice for a reaction, because they have a music video for that one.

[@ExaltedDuck]

@@ScoreMagnet hootsforce would be another good one. The live show at Wacken a couple years ago has a bunch of good tracks too

[@ScoreMagnet]

@@ExaltedDuck Ah yes, I think that live show would be best for a rection tbh. The band is extremely good live.

[@tchy7246]

gloryhammer - gloryhammer. quite a few high notes hit

[@gyllenborg91]

Listening to this, I honestly thought this band (Nanowar of Steel) was Swedish, for a few reasons; - "Systembolaget", like many has already pointed out, is the only place in Sweden where you can by alcohol (except bars, restaurants, etc.) - IKEA is a Swedish company/chain/brand. I'm pleased to know it's run by Odin. - And you said you found it funny that they were having a "Christmas feast" and celebrating Odin. But honestly? Although Swedish Christmas have adopted the whole Santa Clause, angels, holy spirit and yada-yada, the majority of the Swedish population DON'T celebrate it with religion/Christianity in mind. In fact, the majority of the Swedish population aren't religious. In Sweden, it isn't called Christmas either. It's actually called "Jul/Juletid" which comes from the historical Germanic festival; "Yule/Yuletide". And Yule was a pagan festival/celebration that originally was connected to the Wild Hunt and the god Odin. Just some information you might find interesting... or not. :)

[@Wolf-ln1ml]

_"IKEA is a Swedish company/chain/brand. I'm pleased to know it's run by Odin."_ He just just _really_ keep Loki away from the instruction manuals 🤣

[@stevenwalther2699]

At the end the TV was playing the movie Trading places. Apparently in Italy, where this band is from,Playing The movie trading places is a Christmas day tradition. And it´s right there on the TV at the end. Brilliant touch.

[@CalogeroPeritore]

If you want to know about astronomy while literally dying of laugh you should listen "Uranus" 😂

[@droiduser9633]

This was the highlight of my day for sure! So glad we had nanowarVEVO join us in chat! So awesome, much thanks to all! Have a great day!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

It was a fantastic surprise to have them in chat with us!

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[@jonmusloski3392]

so I just saw your reaction to this, and the smile on your face was priceless. Love your channel and you have been really going deep on alot of my favorite bands thanks.

[@marianneskaf5417]

The only Christmas song that counts !

[@AngelOfDaydreams]

Alongside gothic christmas from within temptation :)

[@Nitlda]

yule*

[@donepearce]

Apart from Fairytale of New York. Every year in the UK that is voted the best Christmas song ever. And for once the British public gets it right.

[@blazejecar]

majestica's new album is pretty great too

[@Sibula]

I also like A Very Scary Solstice, which is a Lovecraft themed christmas album.

[@jessicakoster2543]

Elizabeth, somehow, you trying to give somewhat of a serious reaction to this song makes it even more hilarious. And I mean this in the best way possible. I don't think I've ever laughed so much during a reaction. Thank you so much for this, it really brightens up a dreary Tuesday afternoon. Btw, Tank the Tech had an interview with these guys, it's well worth checking out. Cool little titbits abouts this songs are covered in it.

[@Arzie81]

The band even hold fan-gatherings in local Ikeas in side of their tour, before the thing happened. Also, horse meatballs refers to a scandal few years ago, when Ikeas famous meatballs contained horse meat despite of food substance list.

[@GiantButterKnife]

"Its like they made a language" Noooooo....girl, that's Hebrew.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

Yep

[@user-jo9vd6tt2q]

I had SO much fun reacting to Ratatouille the musical today 🤣. I’m dying to do more non traditional videos like this one in the new year. (Back to 3 videos a week! 😎) drop your suggestions below! Anything goes!

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

Shalom, viewers and Elizabeth.

[@kleinweichkleinweich]

partly Ygdrasil is old Norse

[@user-nb7ts1qv5j]

Have she ever seen this comment or is she just ashamed of her mistake? BTW Elizabeth if see this there's no reason to be ashamed people make mistakes and fine so relax because we forgive you and everything is fine. (Love from Isreal!!)

[@greywuuf]

You HAVE ...and I mean HAVE to do Norwegian Reggaeton by the same band . ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE.

[@bigg2988]

Black Metal done blacker than a Caribbean night! \m/

[@EisGlockner]

You need to watch the other nanowar stuff. "and then i noticed she was a gargoyle", "Uranus", "Norwegian Reggaeton", "Vegan Velociraptor" are my favourites! they are hilarious as hell :D

[@ChewyElephant]

We sang Hallelujah Chorus every year in choir. Nothing quite like starting your day at 7:30 AM belting out Handel.

[@GG_Metl]

So excited. They are touring America for the first time and I’m seeing them next saturday

[@purple83]

YES!YES!!YES!!!!!! All pray Knopparp!!!! Tomorrow is the day Elizabeth finally meets Odin and Nanowar of Steel :°-) Cheers from Italy

[@Skyhuskyify]

Now she needs to do Hootsforce by Gloryahammer. Heck, just do that entire set of songs!

Nanowar of Steel aka one the italian best band ever + Angus from GloryHammer = ghe sboro fioi. Greetings from Florence. I love you milady.

[@dianapohe]

Well I definitely wasn't expecting Florence after reading "ghe sboro" 😂

[@gattopazzo80]

@@dianapohe #metoo XD

[@striderq12]

Thank you very much for this episode Elizabeth. I have been watching this episode again and again during these dark times, makes me feel as if I'm enjoying this with everyone here.

[@MortimerFolchert]

I assume most Fans are going to request "And then I noticed that she was a Gargoyle" or "Norwegian Reggaeton" to check out next, but I want to throw "Vegan Velociraptor" into the recommendations. As it is an underrated lyrical Masterpiece :3

[@markeldik7057]

Yes I need this. My 5 year old nephew wanted to see it, because it looked cool. Thank God he doesn't understand any English :-)

[@francescosaveriosalzillo4187]

What I'd love to hear is Tooth fairy, which is all kind of gemius on his own. Uranus wouldn't be bad either

[@splex0007]

sometimes it feels that sneeze term of a yawn is a song that many people forgett it has the best Lyrics in the history of Lyrics !

[@pippagrey9633]

I don't really know the video, but I do enjoy Call of Cthulu, if only because I've dealt with his telecom system. :D

[@bigg2988]

@@pippagrey9633 "YES, it is literally buy or die, dear". :)))))))))))))))))

[@mormacil]

You're gonna get introduced to Angus McFife :D Enjoy!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@AcceptYourDeath]

I`ll just leave this here and won`t say anything further........ (Nanowar of Steel) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYS6pK2aiK2er6c

[@fgialcgorge7392]

Be my shield maiden. I'll even smith you so much gear you get stuck on your back like a turtle.

[@SYCHR0N]

Seeing your excitement for this kind of use of religious themes in music ... Have you ever listened to The KLF, for example "America - What time is Love?"? This is a more pop-rock-orientented approach, though :)

[@markgnarz5399]

@@AcceptYourDeath Even better kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGG8iZmbg919gJI (More Nanowar) And then, there's Eskimo Cowboy

[@matthewdmiller4335]

You gotta check out gloryhammers music. Shit slaps so hard

[@LibrarianMichael]

The movie in the background playing on TV was Dan Ackroyd and Eddie Murphy from Trading Places.

[@eliaslunetta1415]

I'm Italian and the Nanowar of Steel are a Italian Band, are amazing and i love see foreign people love this band ❤

[@ToddLong-rk3mw]

Not a joke may actually save us from ai..

[@ShadowlordDio]

i am Argentinian with family in italy (yeah what a surprise? lol) and i love Nanowar also Rhapsody since their first albums!. i recommend you an Argentinian band "Rata Blanca" check thier songs fratello !!

[@aknorth1053]

"They have good meatballs..." said before the horse meatballs line in the song... haha

[@vasilyfamilienko4318]

"Nanowar of Steel" the name is parody on "Manowar", who are all the time singing about "Steel", "Vikings" and "We are warriors with swords".

[@deafnewt6361]

Your child-like joy in music is infectious. Thank you.

[@caiovieira2168]

Just one thing, Angus McFife is a character in the "Gloryhammer universe", performed by the singer; his real name is Thomas Winkler. Nice video!!

[@lauscho]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN ANGUS MCFIFE ISN'T A REAL SCOTTISH HERO THAT HAS FOUGHT CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE GLORY OF DUNDEE!?

[@blahblahoww123]

@@lauscho ON A JETPACK MADE OF COSMIC STEEL

[@matteussilvestre8583]

"I'm a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude."

[@darmokVtS]

He's "only" a part time singer btw, he's a notary for his day job (which probably explains why he doesn't sport the "typical" metal singer look, I guess that wouldn't work all that well with his day job :-)).

[@pedromenadiaz7686]

You absolutely NEED to hear Rhapsody -The magic of the wizards dreams with Sir Christopher Lee as guest vocalist. You will love it

[@cesarsalazar3599]

Agreed

[@MittyNispa]

I’m glad she had as much fun on this song as much as I did/still do, singing currently and first listen ❤️

[@1chiTheKiller]

I found this one last year when it came out and I'm pretty sure I have contributed to at least half of the views that it has because I ended up watching it so many times.

[@antonmikhailovski7949]

7:33 it's in fact Hebrew(jewish), so yeah, adds to hilarity even more

[@XXArmondXX]

wow I just assumed it was a variation of runic norse but, that makes it more hilarious

[@galadballcrusher8182]

@@XXArmondXX what makes it even more hilarious is that it basically sorta adapts a Hebrew prayer but substitutes words Jews use in place of God 's name like Adonai and Elohim (because of of the commandment to not use God's name) with Odin based versions of these words which is kinda apt given Christmas is by design placed in winter just to take place at the time of Julefest season Norse people celebrated

[@jedinxf7]

@@galadballcrusher8182 and made even funnier because of all the Hebrew quotes in which to replace "Israel" and a hebrew name for God with "Yggdrasil" and "Odin", they picked one that has sort of the prime place in Jewish liturgy as a statement of monotheism lol.

[@kennethmichaud2210]

This is officially my favorite video on the Internet. In your spare time, Elizabeth, please please PLEASE watch IKEA's reaction video to this music video. It's worth it.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I did after I saw this comment. Oh my goodness, it was hilarious!

[@kennethmichaud2210]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I love how characteristically minimalist their reaction was. Much Scandanavia. Many spartan. Heckin' requires some assembly. It's funny. After watching this video I went to check out their 2018 full length. Deffo check out "Heavy Metal Kibbles." Yes, it is exactly what you think it's about. XD

[@1982Lantis]

Your laughs definitely made my day!!! You're so shiny!!! Subscribed!

[@timdegrim6698]

I love how you're still able to give a great analysis with a n almost straight face :) this is great!!

[@JohnNRoach]

What a fun and vocally interesting track to react to! Hopefully this is a gateway to checking out more Angus McFife! Gloryhammer's recent album has him really exploring his vocal limits. Thank you for doing what you do. Skal from Newfoundland, Canada🇨🇦

[@REKaiser85]

The language is Hebrew taken from the "Shema" which is the holiest prayer in all of Judaism. They altered it slightly from "Shema Yisrael AD-NAI El-heinu..." to "Shema Yisrael, ODIN El-heinu..."

[@harryschonfeld8175]

Actually they changed Yisrael to Yggdrasil, which is a central concept from Nordic mythology. And I can add that AD-NAI means my Lord in Hebrew. Cool, even if an orthodox Jew probably would die if he heard such blasphemy. ;)

[@black4pienus]

Thank you both for this info. I kept wondering about it.

[@crhu319]

@@harryschonfeld8175 Not necessarily. The Norse world tree is not so far off the Kabbalist "Tree of Life" which is related to the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The heart of the Garden of Eden. A fruit tree. When it's abused, bad things happen.

[@bigg2988]

@@crhu319 Spot on there. The pervading, connecting myths of Mankind. Oh, and AD-NAI and ODIN actually sound wickedly similar. Is there something about our cultural past that we've forgotten? :)

[@LucaMiselli]

@@harryschonfeld8175 I believe this song is blasphemy in at least three or four religions if not more. And no one got offended, that's amazing!

[@silverback9572]

I love how excited & genuine your reactions are. If you like power metal, you should definitely check out Falconer, Hammerfall, Manowar, Powerwolf, Sabaton, etc.

[@spacemiezy]

Happy that someone finally pay tribute to the magnificent Nanowar!! I'm so in love with her....can watch all day long!!! ♥️

[@MrMartello75]

Did anyone notice the tv runnung "Trading places" on TV at the end of the song? That is such a tradition in Italy to watch that movie on Christmas' Eve 😁

[@skrymerU]

They are also eating lasanga, not Christmas foods, in the beginning.

[@arx3516]

@@skrymerU lasagna is not officially a christmas dish, but it is eaten at Christmas in all of Italy, so ut is kind of a christmas food of course there are traditional christmas dishes but they vary from region to region, like eel in Naples or chicken broth with tortellini in the north.

[@KelbenArunsun]

YES YES YES! Awesome! Finally youll experience some other great voices, straight out of Metal Heaven. Nanowar of Steel are a comedy Metal Band from Italy, Gloryhammer is a project founded by Alestorm front Singer Chris Bowes. In this song you can hear the voice of Gloryhammer Thomas Winkler (aka Angus McFife XIII) from Switzerland. And the song itself is, like most Nanowar of Steel songs, hilarious!

[@ilmarazzi9599]

This is one of the best reaction to Nanowar of Steel I have ever seen. You're cool and funny, keep going!

[@robinclaidlaw]

I’m so glad you enjoyed that, there’s so many fabulous parts, both the musical and visual gags. I love the part where he holds up the instruction book for the IKEA Viking longboat. 😁 At the same time as the In Nomine IKEA line.

[@wordpeggio]

The "futuristic language" is actually Hebrew. A very old language!

[@floatingsara]

Blast from the past, or Back to the future ?

[@vin-metal5192]

I watched this for the first time last night alongside your reaction here - this is hilarious. I had no idea this band existed and as a long-time Manowar fan their early album and song titles are cracking me up. Thanks for introducing me to this fun!

[@michaelisajewicz6050]

This is fantastic. I love Trading Places on the TV in the background at the end of the music video.

[@tmt7265]

You did it again. Great breakdown showing that good music is good music no matter the subject, country, etc. and you make it better. Thank you

[@beshariavichai6586]

7:40 is my language Hebrew all the way from Israel, and when they start to sing I was crying from laughter its blend well. I forgot please react to the band KORN!!!!! the song "freak on a leash" or "rotting in vain" the lead singer Jonathan Davis is very talented singer one of my favorite singer and have a lovely holiday season

[@huge-s]

I was happy to find Valhalleluja on KZbin. I got twice happier to find this reaction video. Thanks!

[@Tirend]

i'm so happy to find someone that enjoys this song just like I do

[@darkiee69]

The guitarists Pippi Longstocking wig goes so well with his beard. 😂 You kept it together a lot better than Chase did. 🤣 They went on an IKEA tour, without IKEA knowing. They played until they got thrown out. 😁

[@adamkovalik6144]

if you want more angus, check out gloryhammer’s “hootsforce.” it shows some of his range

[@steveroe3887]

I have watched this reaction 15 times now, and I have found so many different things each time I watch. My favorite part is watching your eyes when he comes out of the bathroom and you see the Vikings. Your eyes dart all over the place trying to take it all in, and from that point on I knew this was going to be a special reaction. This was truly special and what we need in our lives right now. 🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@icuddlecats1]

Every time I see you, your videos make my day brighter. I am an old metal head, and your open mind makes me truly Happy. Thank you!!!