Norway Trip (Part 2) - RetroMessa Expo + GAME & MUSIC PICKUPS!

Part 2 of our epic trip to Norway! We spend two days at the RetroMess gaming expo, visit Olso & I show you all the video game & music pickups!
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[@GrizzlyGamesNorway]

Honestly MJ I can't express how grateful I am for your visit! You really helped show case to the world, some of Norway's best retro gaming events, shops, artists, products and of course Metal music! 🤘 Both videos absolutely rocked mate!!! We all here are very excited to welcome you back in the future and show you the progression, that many people including myself are working on. I'm definitely going to visit the states next year and come and see you and Rebecca again ✌️😊

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Brad! You rock dude!! Come to the Seattle area and we'll hang again 👍

[@GrizzlyGamesNorway]

@@MetalJesusRocks I can't wait 🤘

[@alexanderdorsey6400]

It's good huge expo keep it up I love your channel more action stuff metal Jesus rocks play more s.n.k.😊

[@AdlerDanEgoe]

I feel so pity about those kids who presented a Metal Jesus with their metal music album CDs only to be crushed. And I can't still decide that Black Metal Cellar visit was a bit, probably not.

[@amazingflavour]

In a world of so much chaos and uncertainty, one thing we can always rely on is wholesome content from MJR 🥰

[@Sir......]

Jesus is in his name, of course he is wholesome!

[@Hamid8472]

Commodore 64 was the most sold computer in Scandinavia back in the 80s and 90s. Many of the game developers of today in Scandniavia actually sprung out from the C64 demo scene! Another very popular computer was Amiga 500.

[@BeyondJustGames]

Small Thumbnail tip for you, I almost skipped this video because it had a red line at the bottom that looked very similar to the progress bar they put on thumbnails, I was scrolling later and that's when I realized it was part 2! Doubt it'll be a huge impact, but changing that red in the future could avoid a few people assuming they already watched

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Wow! I hadn't considered that. Makes total sense...so I changed it. THANKS!

[@holgerwikingsen713]

Clever catch, thank you!

[@BeyondJustGames]

​@@MetalJesusRocks Happy to help!! Keep up the good work !

[@krisfrederick5001]

Yeah I thought I had already watched it and knew I didn't at the same time.

[@experiencecollector92]

DUDE - I LOOOOVE your travel series documentaries, as I call them. This is the greatest youtube channel on the planet. Keep it up! I love all your content. I can't wait to watch this whole video while I eat my breakfast.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Wow, thanks!

[@wbbeimers]

I couldn’t agree more!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@branscombe_]

THANKS for taking us along on your vacations! These are my favourite series of yours and dont travel very often myself.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Glad you like them!

[@oledevo]

Look up the legendary Captain Sabertooth theme song. You don't need to know the lyrics, lol.

[@V3ntilator]

Commodore dominated so much in Scandinavia and Europe that even IBM looked at them as a threat to their business around 1991. At this retro show in Sandefjord, i play on Vectrex 1982 console every year. It's tradition.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

It was the Apple Pippin that blew me away. It was setup and ready to play. I never see that! LOL

[@V3ntilator]

@@MetalJesusRocks Cool. They also had 2 Virtual Gameboy's there this year you could play on, but normally they had one in the past. I always try that one too. Vectrex is the most fascinating console to me. Wireframe 3D at 60 FPS in 1982. :)

[@Lawmakan]

After a week that felt like it lasted 74 years, what's better than a new Metal Jesus Rocks video popping up exactly 60 seconds after release? Nothing, except maybe winning the lottery while riding a unicorn. Hail yeah!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

My favorite comment today 😂

[@NothingButDanks]

The Messiah has returned! 🙏

[@Dwayne-m4t]

​@MetalJesusRocks I just bought a new game for PS4, Galak-Z The Void, Skulls of the Shogun. Have you ever heard of the twofer?

[@Gorgen2k]

Think when people asked you about our water. They more likley meant the tap water from the spring. As in most of norway you can drink clean water from the spring. So we mostly just buy a water bottle with water, and then refill it with tap water when its empty.

[@ircha]

They surely meant our tap water 💦

[@marbasfpv4639]

Who cares about the tap water?! Stupid question.

[@drywater2228]

Metal Jesus fits so well in Scandinavia, with him being 8 feet tall and having long hair.

[@christianbinco5522]

Heck yea. Glad to see this channel thriving. Still killing it!

[@holgerwikingsen713]

Wholesome coverage, truly. Wish that you stayed there and keep pushing more content to us. What about spreading the word of Metal Jesus worldwide, visiting remote places and checking the local gaming scene, music and food of course.

[@alastair9870]

Too short! I want a director's cut ASAP! This man really is in his element when he's outside interacting with people, gamer or not. Content I wish to see would be you interviewing indie game devs. Man I would watch all of that. I love to geek out with you when you find something cool even if it's just through your videos.

[@ircha]

When you describe Norway with the words "calm" and "beautiful" you really nail the description. Best country in the world! 😁 Glad to hear you guys liked it here!! You're always welcomed back!! ❤

[@MetalJesusRocks]

It was fantastic finally meeting you in person! I wish we would have had more time in the city cuz we would have loved to hang out with you more. 👍

[@ircha]

@@MetalJesusRocks LIKEWISE!! 💯 I want to someday visit Seattle and experience the old grunge scene, if I do, you can show me around 🤘🤘

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Oh yeah! DEAL!

[@RoffePop]

naah sweden is better you know that

[@MetalJesusRocks]

@RoffePop - Seattle area has 22 retro gaming stores, Nintendo of North America, Xbox, Valve, 2k, Unity, Oculus and a lot more. We are the video game capital of the US so it's worth visiting if you can. 👍

[@pizzaishappiness7994]

Norway, sweet.🤘

[@OfLaSoul]

I can attest that going to different European countries via train is incredibly convenient and affordable, I love it! I haven't gone to Norway myself, but man, after watching your vids, I have to go one day!

[@akhawi4108]

I hope you return to Norway again in the future! This was a joy to watch.

[@noeldoesthings]

As a European it's wild to hear someone say the the concept of "trains" when done right is mindblowing and awesome...haha I was like "I knowww!"

[@TeruteruBozusama]

Same, I read many western comics as a kid and my first thought was "but you have lots of nice train routes too??" 😂

[@CalebSnell]

Your travel videos are some of my favorites! I really enjoy it when you travel through the Northwest, Japan and Norway looks like an awesome place to visit. Thanks for taking us along!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Glad you like them!

[@-CrippledNinja-]

Finland still holds the record as the most sold C64 country per capita. This ultimately lead to the digitalisation of a nation and to brands like Nokia, Housemarque, F-secure, Rovio, Supercell etc. The CBM was more popular than any other computer brand here, thanks to C64 and Amiga(500), in its existence.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Really!? Wild. I do love Commodore too.

[@-CrippledNinja-]

@@MetalJesusRocks yeah Nordics love Commodore brand

[@AnxMa]

Amazing video and trip. Brings me back to the good old days when content was created by passionate ppl. Now real gamers're replaced by quick-insta-fame-fake-gurus. People who, back in the day, called us 'losers' cuz we were gamers or loved Anime and comic books. Now they use our tech to make sick money and destroy self-esteem of others. I made a deep dive video about X360 as the last great generation, hope I'm wrong...

[@ToreDL87]

I so agree on people who called us losers before are now making insane amounts of money on the same "loser" things.

[@iamOrangeFM]

I love your Travel videos especially. It's fun hearing - and seeing - the sights of the area and how the vibe is. The food spot recommendations always get me excited as a foodie.

[@JevousGaming]

Oh dude, Kvelertak is so good! Take a bit of time and listen to those two albums thoroughly, it’s fantastic!

[@tkrhtc]

Thanks for signing my C64G! The place you stayed in Sandefjord, is a campground called Langeby. That's the place I have my caravan, like a summerhouse. :)

[@MetalJesusRocks]

We loved that drive every time we took it.

[@Oddasatan]

Hey there MJ! Thanks for the shoutout, great to see that you enjoyed the music recommendations. My wife gave me the idea to leave a note, so I'll have to give her credit for that. Great videos and glad to see that you enjoyed your time in Norway. Even as a local, I picked up a thing or two I didn't know about Norway from these vlogs, that's quality content right there :) - Jan

[@baunax]

Been a subscriber 2-3 years now and as a norwegian it was pretty exiting seeing you in Norway! 🙃

[@jremydeaton]

WOW! - I had to edit this twice - The tip about Röyksopp was an eye-opener for me. As well as Kvelertak. Just added both to my playlist. I didn't expect music recommendations from a video I assumed was only about the Expo. Thanks!

[@IRWPD]

Those custom game room signs look amazing.

[@zuxidhisoka8438]

I made them, thanks❤️😊

[@JoseLopez-yx4et]

Thank you for taking us with you on your adventure ! More metal Jesus visits videos please 🙏

[@scrub_jay]

MJR, you're really living the dream!! You deserve it, your humility and gratitude always come through the screen, and we all love you for it ❤

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I appreciate that!

[@theblindjedi41]

Looks like an absolutely fantastic trip.

[@sirmar9823]

Oh no i made it to the video ^^ Awesome video! Loved your panel. Thanks for signing my copy of tribes 2 and thanks for the picture with you. it was awesome meeting you!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Any time! It was great meeting you as well

[@powereclair9932]

It’s crazy to think that you’re almost at 1 million subscribers and wow another banger of a video. Continue the great work !

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Appreciate it!

[@PropaneWP]

Dude, great to see you visiting Norway and Sandefjord in particular. A town near and dear to my heart. I hope you guys enjoyed yourselves!

[@HaakonanTG]

Good to see you here in Norway.... thumbs up👍. Yes, Commodore was very popular in Norway. I had C-64 and Amiga 500, tuned with 1mb😆

[@pamd3monium]

I loved the Japan travel series and all the retro game store shopping there. Norway looks beautiful. Glad you got to visit and thanks for sharing your trip with us!

[@ricdastardly3764]

I live close to sandefjord and i had no idea about the retro messe! Ill be going next year for sure :D thanks for making me aware of it :D :D

[@josevillouta4588]

Er det mulig?!?!?! Du må dit ja! 😄

[@JRGCable]

Let's gooo Cheers from Portugal!

[@Ant-sb2dk]

How is the retro gaming scene in portugal?

[@TimBrice7]

I love the travel videos. My wife’s family has strong Norwegian roots and this makes me want to visit even more. Looks awesome!

[@thatoneguyoverthere4236]

Couldn't even imagine being asked to watch the metal jesus homestead. Think of all the video games you could play! Norway looks amazing, another great video!

[@Zwangsdemokrat]

As a European it's always funny to get the perspective flipped by someone standing in awe of things that are very natural to us, like trains, electric cars and Commodores.

[@josevillouta4588]

Thanks for sharing your trip and hauls. Shoutout to Brad, amazing person indeed!

[@odinviken]

I’m really happy that my home country was a pleasure for you to visit 🤘🏻 we’re really proud of Kvelertak🔥 Hope you’ll be back!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I was listening to those albums yesterday. They rock 🤘

[@Dadaph]

Greetings from Oslo! I did the poster artwork for the convention and being a long time fan, I was super happy when they told me you were coming. Unfortunately I got a bit too held up during the convention so I didn't really get a good chance to say hello, but I really enjoy these travel videos and I'm happy you had a good time.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

That art poster was really cool! Thanks for doing that. 🤘

[@snmdair]

It looks like almost any other suburb in the US on a nice day. Even the nerds look the same, in T-shirts and shorts.

[@FlameMage2]

That Kvelertak album art I was like wow that looks like Baroness. Then I looked it up, "The cover artwork was created by John Dyer Baizley of the band Baroness." Such a beautiful style.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Ah you're right! Good catch.

[@josevillouta4588]

@@MetalJesusRocksKvelertak opened for Metallica in the European 2018 tour, and that helped them grow in popularity. I heard of them first from a playlist made by Slash. Respect to them!

[@AudunWangen]

​@@josevillouta4588That's pretty impressive for a band singing in their local Norwegian Stavanger dialect.

[@rescuecomplex5115]

Great as always! Very nice to see retro gaming in Norway, and also this helps to have a perspective of europeans life syle!

[@JackHammer77]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your experiences in the beautiful country of Norway 🙂

[@4211234]

you have awesome viewers who arranges trips like this, blessed brotha

[@mjnomy]

Great video MJ!! Super cool of you to promote Norwegian musicians. Rock on

[@Liam-cq4cb]

Sweet! Last one was great, was waiting for it. Felt like I took a trip to snoreway waiting this long… ❤

[@wizcalisto95]

Jason, you rock man finally a new metal Jesus video I always love it when I see metal Jesus post new videos after the day I’ve had I could use this. Thank you.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Rock on!

[@neverthehero566]

Good for you for stretching your horizons. Nothing better than getting some culture in.

[@dancornish3492]

Nice! i checked to see if this was posted yet last night. Awesome footage man. Thanks

[@Rhafnhugr]

Glad to see you enjoy my homeland. Was a fun watch :)

[@DifferentNow]

Kaptein sabeltann is the OG. Glad you had fun in Norway :)

[@Xirque666]

You might know Einar Selvik from Wardruna from another context as he's also been drummer in Gorgoroth under the name "Kvithrafn"

[@ChairyCrasher]

Josefine, and Vinter i Blåfjell is a kids game. Vinter i blåfjell, translates to Winter in the bluemountain

[@rainevivian]

I'm trying to remember when this channel turned into a travel channel.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I've always mixed things up on my channel. It's what keeps it fresh for you and me. Next week? Something completely different. 👍

[@rainevivian]

Fair enough. And I'm not trying to bitch. It's free content so. I have no place to complain.

[@millasgameroom]

That expo looks absolutely incredible. Wouldn't mind going there myself one day.

[@MythicSuns]

20:57 Röyksopp are a bit of a one hit wonder in the UK. Their song "Eple" was pretty much everywhere for the longest time and while the band definitely has a following, Eple is definitely their biggest song out of their whole collection.

[@danielstefanovic2604]

Same in Norway too tbf, i hardly ever hear about them atleast on the best selling charts and radio, they are more niche.

[@ketzk]

Awesome video! Love how you combine video games and travel into a video game

[@TheRealOrgaya]

Both episodes great watch. Thanks for taking us to this expo :)

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@simonbannow3905]

Love the travel vids MJR! That PC game box KKND brought back memories

[@0GuruCS]

Guess it’s different on the west coast but in NY at least, we got trains everywhere and they’re always packed 🤷

[@anthonyfriel2071]

Norway is beautiful!! Loved the 2 parts and the pick ups are class dude !!

[@HughFran10]

'Captain Scarlet' was not a name I expected to hear you ever say lol. I'm Irish and this is a British show so we got it over here. It, along with Stingray, Terrahawks and Thunderbirds were staples of my childhood - all made by the same creator.

[@EvolvingFetus]

Wardruna is a recreation of viking music just to clarify. They sing the forgotten language :)

[@Mnnvint]

It's a stretch to call it recreation, they're not very historically accurate.

[@EvolvingFetus]

@@Mnnvint its a recreation like I said. I am Norwegian.

[@AudunWangen]

Most of their songs are in Nynorsk, so not really a forgotten language, but they are inspired by Norse runes, mostly from the older Futhark. It's worth a listen, that's for sure 😊

[@EvolvingFetus]

@@AudunWangen it has some nynorsk in it, but why we call it nynorsk makes no sense when it stems from the old language.

[@AudunWangen]

@@EvolvingFetus It had to be new at some time, I guess 😂

[@Spindle-Music]

The Syberia mention triggered me. An all time favorite point&click to me. So I just have to recommend “Syberia the world before”. I loved that return to form. Also, music-wise: huge Röyksopp fan.

[@HotakXvi]

Travel Vlogs by you are the best! Been waiting for part 2!

[@OMGpandemic]

"How do you like the water?" Hahaha. Great stuff!

[@chrisreinert9981]

The name above Knerten on the dvd is Anne-Chat Vestly, my twin brother's God mother. Her husband, Johan Vestly, and our father were good friends.

[@Finnishmanni]

Whole of northern europe is VERY proud of their clean tap waters.

[@outdoorsjoe]

Great video as always! Love seeing different countries and their culture. I have Ice Cream Surfers on the Switch and play it all the time. It's a really fun game. I've also been listening to Royksopp for years and love their music.

[@scottb8540]

Been stuck on the couch for weeks from knee surgery. I’ve been waiting on part 2!

[@razqel]

Good videos on Norway. I think you and everyone that welcomed you did a great job. I didn't know we had a retro store on Mjåvann in Norway. Might have to visit now that I do :)

[@p-chan3319]

Was great to see you here in Norway. I was at the panel, almost asked at the Q&A "Knowing you are from Seatle area: Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Soundgarden or Pearl Jeam?" but I thought this was not the right time or the right place to talk music :D Cheers!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Good question! For me, I love Alice In Chains and Soundgarden almost equally. Then Nirvana, Pearl Jam and probably Candlebox, Tad, Gruntruck, My Sister’s Machine, etc… So many great bands from Seattle!

[@paweomernik5618]

Great EP again Metal Jesus. Thank you.

[@thedude8128]

Love your remotes MJR! Amazing content as always!

[@odinsplaygrounds]

Norwegian people asking you what you think of the water HAHA. I'm Norwegian and I find that hilarious.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

You guys are proud of your water 👍

[@Reginmund]

@@MetalJesusRocks I think the thing here is that a lot of countries don't have very good tap water and some places you can't even drink it, so when those people come to Norway they comment on how good the water is. I'm guessing Seattle has good tap water so it's not something you'd think about.

[@MisjonenKomi]

Lovely video, would love more Norway travel vids, it looked beautiful!

[@kotkaconforza]

Nice looking expo. Norway looks sweet. Greeting from Finland.

[@doug527]

Ircha! Nice video. I would love to visit this place. It looks more friendly than what I am used to in the States, and no stupid tipping!

[@GamingintoEternity]

Great Video Jason! Love seeing Norway! 🤘🏻

[@CitizenKang]

Royksopp also did that song "Remind Me" which was heavily featured in those Caveman Geico commercials.

[@danieleColomboChnl]

as always, I dream of the day when Silent Bomber for psx will be featured on your channel... a real hidden gem

[@artyfartblast3289]

You make amazing travel vids, man. Well done and thanks!

[@James-gj8rn]

Woo time for part 2, i love these travel videos MJR (i actually picked up some albums recently, my 3 favourite albums from DECO*27 physical: Android Girl, GHOST and Mannequin)

[@Bennythecoredriver]

I love that Sierra Sign. The first game that comes to mind for me is Lode Runner! But they made so many good games that I still play to this day

[@lardvader6877]

Hey you're here! Velkommen til Norge! :)

[@overlordalfredo]

Being from EU myself all of these "special covers" are just normal to me 😅

[@acecarrera1]

Taking it slow in Oslo, it is nice to use public transport to commute, so you can save your Testarossa for the weekend.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

...Countach, 959, Vantage Zagato... The garage is getting full 😜

[@thomasdeinzer6175]

yeah, i like that first kvelertak album a lot! need to visit norway sometime again, too.

[@wantsomecoffe]

20:54 Røyksopp (SmokeMushroom) is originated from my hometown and i love their music. Got several of their albums in Vinyl. Glad Røyksopp get som recognition. GG!

[@akaglty]

My family all live in Larvik which is close to Sandefjord. The reason they’re crazy about their water is Farris bottled water comes straight from the tap there. So imagine if we got Smart Water or another expensive water here in the states right from the tap. Oh, I know Jan who runs that convention and he’s really cool.

[@TheMultiGunMan]

Awesome video Sir. I always look forward to your videos.

[@matthiasredler5760]

When you enjoy Wardruna, you may also be interessed in "Heilung" a folk project that also play music inspired by the "Iron Age" 🖖

[@jckf]

Kaptein Sabeltann originates from the zoo in Kristiansand. They have a live show/play with an actual life size pirate ship. You should check it out the next time you come ;)

[@retroandgaming]

I'm sure you already know this but: Röyksopp and their song "Eple" which is means Apple was used as the intro tune to Mac OS X Panther in 2003. Pretty retro at this point as well :)

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Really!? Very cool.

[@JohnnyT.V]

Amazing you were in Sandefjord, that is where my family is from! Small world.