Oh Dear, It's A Sh*t Show.

[@glamstersarah]

I don't even have words for how happy it makes me knowing that you and members of Ghost interact and support one another! I love a lot of bands but i'm not particularly proud to represent all of them for various reasons. Not the case for you and Tobias whatsoever, you're both smart, diplomatic and fascinating to listen to. I dunno if a ghost/darkness tour is a wildcard one but it would be unreal!

[@glamstersarah]

OR maybe an Aether's other band/Darkness tour ...?

[@oskarfalkstrom1346]

That would be absolutley epic!!

[@nightowlfm]

That would be fantastic.

[@stephenhensley5631]

I've become a big fan of you and your band . I'm 71 but 15 in my mind and have played guitar since I was 13 ., I even saw the Beatles live and the Stones when Brian was still with them. Your analysis of bands and music are spot on . By the way I've been trying to figure out your intro and I almost have it !

[@joshperry6700]

You are who I'm going to be, provided I live so long. I'm 41 and while I love a wide variety of music, I've been in a death/black metal phase for 25 years and sometimes I feel 16 but the great thing about rock and roll is, you don't need anyone's permission or approval to love what we love. Good day, sir.

[@ryanmfalla]

You rock Stephen!!

[@steventonche1037]

Rock on my friend!

[@Muzzle801]

When I grow up, (42 now) I'm going to be just like you.

[@markpr73]

Shit, I’m 65 and I listen to everything from classical music to Rammstein, The Pixies, Die Antwoord AND The Darkness. I’ll be listening to those bands along with the Beatles, Stones, Kiss, Zep, Aerosmith and other hard rock bands I grew up with.

[@DangerKennyB]

Ghost's stage show is so incredible, saw them last month. I try to support bands I love by buying merch and attending shows.

[@JM-yx2tb]

Seeing Ghost live is what really turned me in to a fan, they put on a fantastic show!

[@JamesNoBrakes]

Yes, I saw Iron Maiden with Ghost. First pre-show I've ever loved just as much as the show-show! Well worth it!

[@Dbdilly]

I was bored watching them live but never been into them

[@CynHicks]

@@JM-yx2tb These days almost anyone can make a decent sounding recording that someone will like. Live is always were the real talent is displayed.

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

Shows and merch is how a band makes most of its money, so that's def the best way to support them. Relatively speaking unless they're independent or doing crazy numbers they don't get all that much from streaming or album sales. I'd be willing to bet Ghost gets more money from a handful of shows than they do from a month's worth of streams

[@phoebe3637]

Saw Ghost back in April. Tobias thanked all of us for making the effort to come out, with covid still going on, and apologised for those who couldn't make it. I think a lot of us really appreciated him saying that

[@BoosPnut7564]

Ghost is the best band out there hands down

[@OLEDIRTMCGIRT]

How amazing would a Darkness and Ghost show be.

[@knowbody9679]

They could call it the ghost and the darkness 🦁

[@daveubermensch]

​@@knowbody9679, or if Tobias sang with them wouldn't it be a Ghost in The Darkness?

[@knowbody9679]

@@daveubermensch lol The ghost and the darkness is a movie from the 90s about two lions that kill people

[@donea6144]

Hello Justin. Wish I had known about the recent American tour. Would have been great to see you play live. I was a big fan of The Darkness in the aughts and rediscovered you again through your KZbin channel. My new favorite song is Heart Explodes. Keep up the great content and music.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks Donea!

[@ritchiecare5775]

“Away from Ghost and into The Darkness” such a great line

[@staceynoir1988]

I saw ghost in Manchester earlier this year . It was the first date of the European tour and the arena was packed . Tobias (as papa) spoke about how touched he was we had all come out to see them so soon after such scary times

[@staceynoir1988]

@@emucat1 take it you didn’t lose anyone to covid … i did

[@adampopeens2728]

statistically speaking, most prople haven't

[@staceynoir1988]

@@emucat1 so thats not scary times?! Im confused as to your point?

[@staceynoir1988]

@@emucat1 ‘hysteria’ over millions of people dying worldwide? Look I understand your anger but not why it makes what tobias said such an issue . It was a scary time for a lot of people.

[@staceynoir1988]

@@emucat1 probably because less people tend to die of other causes when we’re all holed up indoors. Im not going to argue over covid with you . My original comments was just explaining what tobias said as it relates to the video

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

It's so fucking cool hearing someone talk with the experience of being a touring musician for literally like 2 decades who has experienced all the highs and lows of the industry. You don't get that from any other channel, they can only report on what they've heard from others while Justin can talk about how it is to tour and all the issues you might face

[@CarlosBehrens3D]

I was fortunate to see Ghost live in Barcelona three months ago and wow! their show is amazing. They were already one of my favorite bands but this concert was easily the best I have attended. They put up quite a spectacle and sound great. I hope things get better on the touring side because nothing beats watching your favorite bands live. By the way, great video as always Justin.

[@DACatface]

I saw them in Birmingham and I haven't been to a rock show like it. every song was a banger, the lighting is beautiful and the crowd was only out for a good time & never seen so many outfit changes

[@sakowihe9030]

just saw Ghost last night in Montreal/Laval. absolutely phenomenal show with Mastodon. Tobias’ appreciation for the fans being there was definitely evident throughout the show and the fans reciprocated the gesture by tossing bras and toys on stage

[@glaubergarcez5182]

its funny, here in Melbourne Australia, as a musician from a very small band, just playing local gigs on a quarterly basis, we've notice that the people are coming more and more to support small bands, and bars treating us better, and the whole scene is really different, from late 2019 when we played last, in a great way. I know you guys are coming to play here, I would love to hear your opinion about the bigger gigs. Love your channel by the way! it s great to see musicians commenting on other people music without a bitter taste, keep riding!

[@SuziQ.]

I prefer the smaller venues, and started going to as many concerts as possible when we could go to concerts again. I think that people are more appreciative of live music, after the years of not being able to group with others who share the same musical interests.

[@Panda_Ghuleh]

As both a fan and band wife whose family has also suffered from the lack of my husband being able to earn an income during the pandemic, I think this year albeit hellishly expensive ticket costs has been so important to us personally to get out there and support the bands we love. We were at the first two Ghost shows of this current run and the arenas were “mostly” packed but not as full as they should have been under normal circumstances. We saw Rammstein last night and there were quite a few empty seats and open space down in the floor/pit area. I really hope the industry will make a full rebound. Things are still just so uncertain right now and I feel for the whole community. #supportlivemusic 🖤

[@HappyHarpGirl]

So cool to see you reacting to Ghost again, Justin! ❤️ Love your insights into the music business, please keep making this awesome content! 😘

[@helenotoole9830]

I've been watching you for the last few months and only today I realized you were the lead singer of The Darkness. I love all of your episodes and get quite a laugh out of your humor, you make me smile each time I see one of your episodes. No wonder you know so much about music and bands, good for you Justin. I'll continue to watch your shows. You are also a very talented and amazing guitarist and singer.

[@theexpresidents]

The Darkness sucks.....they're even worse on the diet Dr. Pepper commercials.

[@pjost6643]

I’ve been a fan of the Darkness since the early days. Love all your stuff.

[@sues6944]

An interesting point was made recently. During WWII, people needed movies, the arts and music more than ever, to give them hope for a brighter future and to provide a relief from the grim reality of the times. I feel we have come to realise this now again, due to the Covid pandemic, as many reached out to KZbin musicians to give some glimmer of hope, and provide that stability, the memory of better times, to lift our moods and to remind us we are all going through this together. I believe music and the arts will survive all of this because humans need that connectivity; we are shaped by these experiences.

[@thevampirettes]

Tickets booked for London 2023!

[@loristewart800]

I'm a ride or die Ghost fan. They are a class act!

[@MitchellCoker]

Wow the timing, Just finished watching your Hawkins tribute "On Fire" for the 100th time! That performance was so good!

[@MOSTGHALONE]

I'm on 🔥 FYEYOURRRR🔥🔥

[@davidhanson1512]

I saw Ghost on Sept 4th. Tremendous band and presentation. Hearing Tobias talk about the difficulties of touring only made me appreciate the performance even more. Papa (Tobias) had the crowd in his hand and didn't let go for the entire show. The Ghouls sounded great and were all-in on their performances. The Ghouls could be a show on their own. I'm happy I got to experience the show. Next up: Justin...bring yourself and the band back to Asheville, North Carolina. I've got to cross The Darkness off my list of seen live acts. Great food, good drinks, beautiful scenery, and The Orange Peel is a great club. Take care as you Ride Again, and again, and again. Love the channel.

[@panicnow14]

Hey, I was at the show on the 4th too! Papa sang the last chorus of Dance Macabre to the girl I brought with me. Needless to say, that's his girl now. She's a little badass though, caught one of Omega's stage used picks (not before wrestling other women on the barrier for it) and gave me one of the mummy dust dollars. The show was electric. My voice was almost shot by the end of Kaisarion. The only thing I'd change was adding Kiss the Go-Goat to the set but we got three songs from Opus so I really couldn't complain.

[@davidhanson1512]

@@panicnow14 Nice!! I was standing just right of center stage. Kiss the Go-Goat would've been great, but I can't complain about the set list either. He Is was a nice treat and Year Zero (which I was looking forward to the most) was epic. You hear about bands getting tour fatigue and taking "nights off", but Papa and the Ghouls delivered, even with their busy schedule.

[@andrewbowen6875]

Love the small venues and I often get the feeling the big names who’ve been about enjoy em as well.

[@SuziQ.]

I agree. I hope that bands keep playing the smaller venues. I’ve been lucky to see big names playing small venues, and hope they continue. Watching the monitors at the arenas makes me feel like I should have stayed home. Even with good seats, tall people block the view (or maybe the Irvine venue is poorly designed for the people who bought seats fairly close to the stage).

[@ayanadusenberry3581]

I just couldn't be happier to have stumbled upon your channel. It's soothing, I laugh, I learn, and I've teared up. And you love The Jellyfish. Brilliant stuff. Cheers!

[@chadywood]

Bloody love these insights, thanks Justin

Looking forward to seeing The Darkness in London next year!

[@markstorer7204]

Good comments.......saw you at Manchester Academy only just after covid......... you put on a great show......Darkness,Darkness, Darkness still ringing in my ears, cheers Justin 👍👍👍

[@BubbaGTi]

I remember when The Darkness did club tour of UK and Ireland and played local to me. Ye blew the roof of the small venue the same as any larger one I've seen ye play. Loved it.

[@richiep3520]

'Blast of our kind' tour. I went to 5 gigs. All in Ireland. It was excellent and a small venue is extememely rare to experience for a popular band. Happy enough though for the darkness to play bigger and bigger though 😊

[@carlosleiva2825]

I love your content, I became a fan after the Taylor Hawkins tribute, what an amazing musician you are

[@eily_b]

Better late in the game than never

[@Thomas-yr3id]

Exactly the same for me, I knew and liked some of his songs but now I'm addicted to this channel

[@Thomas-yr3id]

@@shanebrady3450 "scamdemic " oh brother, ur one of THOSE

[@murilomesmo]

@@shanebrady3450 Let's go, guys: 1, 2, 3...: DUUUUUUURRRRRR

[@Wunjo-Wunjo]

@@Thomas-yr3id Hello Thomas. Can I make a suggestion that you do some alternative research that doesn't come from the mainstream before you seek to mock others. Vernon Coleman, Christian Morris, Thomas Sheridan, Sonia Poulton to name a few is a good place to start. Best wishes to you.

[@shredenvain7]

I just saw Ghost/Mastodon in Huntsville Alabama. It was absolutely amazing! I've been a Ghost fan forever and I never thought they would come to my town.

[@rayroberts3545]

My wife and I were at the Atlanta show for a date, we are huge ghost fans But I did look up and saw the sweet home Alabama but they did. It rocked and they are class act, now I want a full cover of that song from them 😁👍

[@jamiew.lacroix7055]

I agree completely with Steven Hensley, you give a awesome effort which many KZbinrs seem to phoning their show in these days. And most all of thank you for your excellent version of On Fire and Hot for Teacher, Both Taylor and Eddie were watching.

[@plasticpoetpopstar]

Justin you always cheer me up . Xxb

[@sreneethomas]

Saw Ghost live a few weeks ago, what an amazing performance. Packed out, sold out show! I saw four tour buses for them…

[@number8pencil]

BRRF?

[@TheDiamondNet]

I’ve watched several videos of yours and just now realized that I’m watching the same person in the “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” video. It was one of the anthems of my first year in high school.

[@discocrisco]

Caught Ghost in my small city a couple of weeks ago. Appreciate them making it out to Alabama, of all places.

[@SVT40AK47]

Huntsville? I was hoping there was a good turn out. I wasn’t able to go.

[@SVT40AK47]

Stevie Nicks will be coming to our Amphitheater.

[@BrennanBarrier]

Saw that Huntsville show too. Drove from Savannah TN just above Florence to see it!

[@discocrisco]

@@SVT40AK47 Yes. Halloween show. And tickets are like $500. If I was a fan I'd be heartbroken.

[@SVT40AK47]

@@discocrisco I think my wife and myself will be going. I would drink Stevie’s bath water, lo..

[@liloreoinya]

I went to eleven shows this year. It was great. Can't wait for Paramore next month. Sucks that not only are bands feeling the pain, but as a concert goer there were shows I missed because the price was more than I was willing to spend.

[@wessley4606]

Was Ghost one of them? Saw them for the first time in Manchester this year, Corey Taylor next month. Still, theres loads i havent seen.

[@joshuafrohm921]

The darkness is 1 band I wish I would have seen live at some point. Your the best!

[@ryankibler7973]

They are still touring and making records. They're better now that they have Rufus Tiger Taylor as their new drummer. Queen blood in the band!

[@MsBlueRajah]

@@ryankibler7973 I want to shout out for Emily Dolan Davies, who was drummer on their Last of Our Kind album, and did BRILLIANT work on that album. Amazing sense of time

[@lemenelli5100]

Tough out there kids!

[@MinestroneOfSound]

Loving this channel 👍

[@dunkelschwarz1335]

As much as I'd like to believe we're "after Covid" right now, I'm sadly not sold. Right now, I'm just waiting for the fall wave to start & everything shutting down again ;[ there's quite a few smaller bands who are starting to cancel their tours cause they can't take the financial risk and presales aren't taking off. It's really bad.

[@rbacon1979]

Justin, got the absolute pleasure of seeing the Darkness live this year since 2003! 2 shows, Detroit and Warrendale (seriously, would it kill you to come to Ohio?), both excellent! The new album, Motorheart is great! Keep it up!

[@georgebennett2764]

Jergel's was a great show, but absolutely the wrong venue.

[@hittinskinz24]

Can we get a “Ghost and The Darkness”tour? There is already a movie with that title, it’s perfect. Please and thank you.

[@uncrownedoak7777]

It's insane how rhat hasn't happened. Similar rock styles too.

[@JasonAllen]

That would be fun!

[@ziggylayneable]

They should bring a lion on tour and let him run across the stage and they can also get Val Kilmer to just stand there in Safari gear and hold a gun pointed at the lion

[@lorifranklin1805]

Dude, I've been dying for that for a while!

[@Turk_2023]

@@ziggylayneable Feed him a railroad worker once per show

[@liamhartley-wright8739]

We need you musicians to inspire, excite and entertain us in this tough crappy world

[@bradkillingsworth4137]

This!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

This is a very important issue. I also want to add how much I am enjoying your channel. I saw you first supporting Deep Purple. Thank you for the inspiration and ideas! Phil

[@andbassforall]

Did a 6 week U.S. tour Jan-March of this year. We changed busses 4 times for various reasons. It is my understanding that not unlike the rental car industry, many of the coach companies sold off a portion of their fleets during the height of the pandemic. The good ones first that make the best money first of course. Mix that with all the bands trying to get back to work and......yeah.

[@marccox7371]

Would love to see a video on how Brexit has affected UK bands from a man in the middle of it, what they have to do and what restrictions are in place around Europe? Great video as always Justin. Keep up the great work and entertainment.

[@DemonDethchase]

You can thank Bruce Dickinson for that. Then he has no self awareness when he says about being concerned about smaller bands who don't have the management Iron Maiden have to help with the extra rings of fire they will now have to jump through via powerwork and added costs that weren't there previously.

[@Bisonrulz16]

@@DemonDethchase is Bruce Dickinson responsible for Brexit? Forgive me, I’m missing the point, but it seems that’s what you’re implying

[@DemonDethchase]

@@Bisonrulz16 he voted for it, despite being warned it was a bad idea, and then complains about it. He needs to learn to own his shit.

[@Bisonrulz16]

@@DemonDethchase Brexit did not and does not mean that these problems have to exist. I'm sure his version of Brexit included visa agreements with the EU for touring musicians, much like everyone's version of Brexit was just a little different. Brexit is done but that doesn't mean the ship for touring artist visa agreements has sailed, we need mouthpieces of that size to continually draw attention to this issue. Blaming Brexit voters for what happened in the negotiations is unhelpful, the Brexit we got was different to quite a few Brexit voter's visions.

[@Dankelheit]

@@Bisonrulz16 you are an idiot if you think brexit didn't mean losing trade agreements made as part of the EU. Racists want to eat their cake and have it to

[@fudbob5889]

I appreciate you getting into content right away, I don’t like having to skip the first minute of bullshit and advertisements like most channels

[@BrandonRussMedium]

I just saw Ghost in Long Island. They were incredible. On top of all the challenges, you wouldn't know it. Class act all the way... .total machine!

[@purplereigninblood]

I have spent the day singing, Justin Hawkins rides again..again. I'm shite but it's such fun. You should make a ringtone Sir. !

[@AnotherUsernameGreat]

Justin's wearing Grados!! So good.

[@vistarlight]

I used to watch The Darkness video clips at the time of the first album, a long time ago. After the taylor tribute I started to listen more and follow your youtube channel. You are amazing! I love the sensitivity and knowledge that you talk about music and of course your music too.

[@dans3626]

Hi Justin, I thought I would share my experience this year regarding live bands. We had two once-in-a-lifetime shows booked, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine, and both gigs were cancelled with very little notice. To be fair to RATM, they cancelled an entire tour, but RHCP cancelled on the day of the show, costing us £150 in hotel and travel costs. Personally, in a world of inflation and high petrol costs, going to see capricious bands who may cancel at the last minute is high risk entertainment, and unless you live in a major city and don't need to factor in travel, it is not worth the money right now.

[@dls31070]

What was the show that the Chili Peppers canceled? Glasgow?

[@wolfie3005]

Yea RHCP cancelled in Glasgow and Rage cancelled the Edinburgh show

[@dans3626]

Yeah, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Obviously I wouldn't expect anyone to play when they are ill, but its money I can't afford to lose and will make me think twice for the next gig.

[@jmt7278]

Same for me with Guns n Roses cancelling their Glasgow show. So disappointing 😢

[@dls31070]

@@dans3626 did RHCP say why they cancelled?

[@GEfromNJ]

I love The Darkness and I love Ghost. I had a chance to see Ghost + Volbeat here in NJ, USA this past spring and I was really tempted. But, between the cost, the time and chance of getting covid (either my getting covid before the show and missing it, or getting sick from someone at the show)? It kinda sucks, but those things factor in. I've also heard that venues are struggling too. Apparently even for shows that sell out, no-shows are a growing problem. Venues (apparently) make most of their money from food + beer, so if you get more no-shows, it really eats into your money. I love you guys!

[@SuziQ.]

I buy ticket insurance. It’s worth it. I’ve noticed that the higher priced tickets are usually the `verified resale’ (basically, legal scalpers) tickets. I try to get tickets during an artist presale, before the scalpers buy the good seats and jack the prices up. There’s a petition going around to break the Ticketmaster/Live Nation monopoly. The staff at our local House of Blues, and other smaller venues, support it. I signed it. I’m not paying $300+ for a $35 seat.

[@TonyArechiga]

So glad I found your podcast! Such great insights!

[@Yosser70]

Only just realised I like a load of Ghost songs! lol I watched a video of there’s that randomly popped on my suggestions and at first I thought they were doing covers! Been catching up and really hope to see them live at some point.

[@michaelcollins7589]

Hair looks great man. Good look, seriously. Artists need support right now obviously. Prices are high so it’s hard for punters too. This might encourage people to listen to more local music. We all need to crack on and look for the positives. Love you dawg!

[@dcrew4201]

Dang! Your America tour had so few days off to begin with - no room for bus breakdowns! So thankful for the show in Orlando, Florida. Floridians are a mixed bag, so thanks for putting up with it!!!

[@BVRDSTR]

Good stuff love to hear the behind the stuff thxs again from AZ

[@sluggowonder]

Love the Grado headphones Mr Hawkins!

[@sharonmattox]

Am I the only one that hits the thumbs up immediately at the start of the video? Your videos never disappoint me Justin. Cheers! 🤘🏻

[@andreeadobre3190]

You're definitely not the only one, this channel is a treasure

[@nicholaspruitt9032]

Got me.

[@CarlosBehrens3D]

Me too, this channel is one of my favorites

[@edwardskol1812]

Same!

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

It's good to finally know why the European tour was cancelled. It was confusing to have no idea. I hope I'll get to see you one day live.

[@ThomasECahill]

Love the Grados!

[@funkyneil2000]

Also I might add that the industry lost a lot of good techs during the pandemic and they didn't return. The venue I work at has been advertising for a lighting tech for well over 6 months! I hear horrendous stories of under staffed festivals. It's an interesting time.

[@ArsholisGardsey]

Looking forward to seeing you guys on tour with Black Stone Cherry in January at Resorts World, Birmingham, UK 🎸🤘

[@leekthomas737]

yeah, its tough out there and we all had to get different jobs. turns out we love our new jobs!

[@StephenJacksonRerumFontis]

I am embarrassed to say that until I saw this, I was not familiar with The Darkness. I have been a huge Ghost fan for several years, so this showed up in my feed. So I looked you up and clicked on the video for ‘It’s Love, Jim’ and bam. You have a new fan! Now I have to play catch up!

[@bridgetyoung190]

I'm spending so much money on tickets and merchandise lately -- I want my favorites to succeed and I want to help those trying to springboard to the next level to have that opportunity. I find it very disheartening to see so many open spaces at shows -- I can only imagine how hard it is for the bands to see it. 😔

[@kelseygibson7026]

I'm in Brisbane, Australia, and just wanted to chime in about how depressing it must be. This is going back before the pandemic by a few years, but High Highs were touring, they played this tiny venue in Brisbane, and hardly anyone was there for it. Felt so bad for them, it was a nice intimate show but by the end you could kind of tell that it must have disheartened them. Post pandemic, it's weird haha. Last year it was just local bands playing in Aus, and the venues had capacity limits and it was kind of nice? Maybe I'm getting older, but it was nice to have personal space and be able to move around. Now that there are no limits and shows are selling out again, it can be a bit much being in the crowd 😅 especially when it feels like you can't move. I still love going to concerts but I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels a bit weird in massive crowds now. Also same with buying tickets and merch for me, my band tshirt collection has grown so much the last two years 😂

[@bridgetyoung190]

@Grimmlord Blakk I live in the USA. The pacific NW currently, but I'm a travel nurse so I go where I can make the best pay -- this week in Minnesota, by way of example. Next week in Boise, Idaho where I will be seeing Sabaton on Monday. Wherever I'm at, I look for shows. I already have housing because I'm there for work, y'know? I have noticed prices going up for tickets, but since I'm not a big fan of Springsteen, no big deal. 😉😁

[@bridgetyoung190]

@Grimmlord Blakk many are having the same economic issues here in the states -- family members, in fact. I *am* lucky in my chosen career path and I've been doing it for so long that my skills are in demand, but I don't blow it ALL on concerts. I help my family and friends too. 😂

[@SurprisePartyBand]

Saaaame. I’ve spent thousands on concert tickets for the last quarter of this year

[@johncollins5552]

Yep, that's the best attitude, no point moaning about the lack of great gigs, it's more helpful to get off our ass and go see as many great gigs as possible. I am looking forward to seeing Biffy Clyro soon in Belfast, they rock!

[@captaincomet26]

Saw them just the other week in Australia they’re incredible and put on a great show

[@captaincomet26]

It’s funny because they were going to play a smaller venue but then upgraded to a stadium because of how well the tickets sold. So who knows what to expect sometimes

[@heatman38]

Won’t lie, it’s been an expensive year seeing a plethora of shows. However, I’ve deemed this the “year of live music” because I’ve seen so many good acts this year because of the stacked shows and reschedules.

[@tgguitarguy]

Me too! I've seen: KISS Ghost Elton John Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Kool and the Gang Former members of ELO ZENYTH A Meatloaf Tribute Act A Journey Tribute Band And it's been so wonderful! However expensive lol. But so many people I've been longing to see live and now I can cross it off my bucket list. (KISS it was my 6th time but nonetheless)

[@paulwiley7533]

Really enjoy Justin's posts Incredible insight into the music business

[@Vivianblue.]

After not being able to see any live gigs for a few years we are going to as many as possible including The Darkness in October and we can't fucking wait!!! Support live music, go to the gig, buy the merchandise!

[@rasslebaby]

I saw Ghost bout 6 years ago I think? I wrote for my college newspaper and they comped us tickets to review the show and interview “a nameless Ghoul” (Tobias). He’s a charming guy and really kind, and I appreciated his vision. The show was okay.

[@camdenC34]

I saw Ghost in Denver after the covid restrictions started lifting. It was in February this year and there was a heavy snowstorm that night. Due to covid fear and the weather there wasn’t nearly as many people at the show that I would have imagined. Tobias made sure to tell the crowd how much he and the rest of band appreciated all of us for coming out. My third time seeing them and they always put on a monster of a show, no matter the conditions.

[@theexpresidents]

You mean Ritual, not show. Bruce Springsteen puts on shows.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

@@theexpresidents "Look at me! I'm edgy and different just to be different to make up for having no actual personality!"

[@theexpresidents]

@@sgt.thundercok4704 Ok, old dude.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

@@theexpresidents Nailed it. Now go do your thing, standing in front of a mirror with your roll of duct tape while 'Goodbye Horses' plays.

[@theexpresidents]

@@sgt.thundercok4704 That took far too long.

[@CaptainCassidy]

Saw them in April in O2 arena in Prague. Stage was in about half of the arena, but still a few thousand ppl showed up. Great gig.

[@abiwoods9141]

You got new headphones! They look cool

[@lori241]

I got to see Volbeat and Ghost in February in NJ. It was such a great show and the hockey arena was pretty full, but not sold out. I'm going to get out more often to support live music.

[@inthemoviecorners]

I paid £55 to see Ghost earlier this year and spent another £200+ on merch and albums. I woudl happily do it all over again if it helps keep them going, the same with local businesses and causes close to my heart. As long as we support those who entertain, feed and look after us we can be happy and provide hapiness!

[@deathjoker666]

I love seeing Ghost live. Always crowded in the venue I go to when they play.

[@verysurvival]

I’ve still got hundreds of pounds of tickets from shows that were cancelled during the pandemic and I am waiting for the artists to tour again so I can use the tickets.

[@IzthatafaC]

I never thought there would be anything about Justin I like other than his great voice. He really is a cool guy though, I'm glad he's making these videos and giving us amateurs a wider insight into the industry. Thank you Justin.

[@markwebb1037]

I really appreciate and very much enjoy your insights and real world, professional experience! I find it very interesting!

[@mathildecaubel871]

I am european (french) and I was sad to see much awaited shows not being packed (like My Chemical Romance and Ghost in Paris). But the ticket prices rose so much that most fans can't afford more than a couple of gigs a year. It's really sad when we just got the pleasure of live music back covid.

[@scottputnam3073]

First time hearing an seeing Ghost tonight in my hometown of Youngstown Ohio, they played here a few years ago and did really good from what I heard from fans tonight. I was there to see Mastodon. They kicked some serious ass, I think there was only a handful of us that knew who Mastodon was. I was blown away by the Ghost fans. They were dressed as nuns, priest and skeletons, very high energy. It made me happy to see people out and smiling again. Ghost reminded me of a goth band that Disney produced. They were good, just not my cup of tea. I was happy to see people happy. That's all that matters.

[@swordmeister93]

I was there also! My buddy and I drove down from Detroit. Was well worth it. Maybe the best show I’ve been to!

[@scottputnam3073]

@@swordmeister93 Wow man, that's a haul. I travelled from Boulder CO to Bonnaroo in 04. It's nice to have the Covelli Center in my backyard. We rode our mountain bikes last night. I've seen great shows at the venue. Beastie Boys, Tool, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, KISS, Cirques Du Soleil. I met Bill Burr there and saw a WWF event with my nephew. I was happy to see that there was alot of fans in attendance. I'm a huge supporter of happy people and last night there was alot of happy people dressed up like nuns, priest and skeletons.

[@herrelladventures]

I believe it. A few bands I follow announced they had to withdraw from touring Europe due to ongoing price and logistic issues. A bummer for sure!

[@austenoverton1288]

It also sucks because it creates a bit of animosity towards the US as a Brit because it seems as though tours happen more over there but when thinking about Tobias’ points you can see why bands are reluctant to come here due to the current economic conditions.

[@AgentLemmon]

After covid in the Netherlands the prices also went way up. There's your reluctancy. Concerts should be available to all social classes, which is getting harder. The taxes on tickets are ridiculous and it will get worse, over here at least. Not only tickets , but also drink prices went up, which also will get worse.

[@zedcarr6128]

2:20 As a service engineer, I disagree with you. It IS somebodies fault, it's the fault of the person in charge of servicing and repairs at that bus company. If the radiator has a leak, you swap it out with either a new or repaired radiator and send the leaking radiator to be repaired. If the leak is elsewhere, then you find the leak and replace hose clamps, hoses etc. until the leak has gone. It's a lot cheaper than replacing an engine because it has been damaged by overheating or even seizing solid.

[@xRosaliexx]

This is so on point!

[@rtbrain]

I love Ghost. Have seen them twice. Once before the pandemic (opened for Iron Maiden) and back in February 2022 with Volbeat. Both great shows!!!

[@individualmember]

I started going back to gigs early this year. Mainly small venues around London. There’s lots of great talent around. But the crowds are still small, I’ve seen some bands putting on great shows to like twenty or thirty people. I’m going to see a band called X Ray Love at Islington Academy2 next Friday and I really hope there’s a good crowd but honestly, if there’s more than about fifty that’ll be a result.

[@Exera80]

I think Tobias has a good point, the people getting angry at him dont see the point, we "normal" people have a 9-5 job, touring is a musicians 9-5 job and they have to tour, and with the current state of everything there is to many bands touring, but what they gone do.

[@keithg5187]

It’s called running a business lol

[@KBizzy]

He absolutely does and again, for musicians, CDs and downloads don’t pay anymore. Touring and merch or licensing are the main revenue source. So this is an issue where touring was always the best way for a band of Ghost’s caliber to make money. Everything else has essentially been greatly reduced. And the current situation puts that in danger.

[@YTPartyTonight]

My partner and I bought tickets for several shows this year we wish we felt we could have safely gone to see, e.g. Osees at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, Sleaford Mods at the Teragram Theater. We're glad to pitch in to help support the bands in this shit time, hoping they may survive so they might be around again in the future, hopefully in a better time, but it damn it sucks. It's disappointing to miss these things and it depresses me because I consider this stuff to be part of who I am.

[@charlotteanholm5644]

I did wonder about the cancelled show in Copenhagen. Will definitely be buying tickets again when you reschedule, so just crossing my fingers it’ll be soon.

[@Orclin]

I had all the shows I wanted to attend in Europe canceled this year by the bands after I've already bought the tickets. No reasons given. But the Ghost singer might be onto something.

[@frankenfurter58]

I agree, but there's something much bigger going on in the background. There's indications the so-called energy crisis is manipulated. Just prior to the early 2020 global lock down, dozens of CEO's and world leaders retired/stepped down. There's talk that the recent cancellations of shows are the precursor to another global lock down. Let's hope that doesn't happen.

[@cheryllyons3738]

Your the best. At everything.

[@pinknfluffy2444]

Throw back - I just watched the Johnathan Ross show, where you was Interviewed and introducing your ‘Girlfriend’ track, wow what a transformation, fuck duuude you was obviously awesome back then but shit me not, not only are you an amazing performer but you really are very interesting and pretty damn handsome too! The whole Taylor Hawkins Tribute concert was phenomenal, I was lucky enough to have been there to share some love for Taylor, along with everyone else. Never quit this channel either coz it makes my day! 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@WalkingOnMarsTv]

I saw today that Broadway’s longest running show, “Phantom of the Opera” is closing because of low audience numbers post pandemic. It’s a problem across the board

[@hannanathan564]

I never really listened to the Darkness, I freaking love this KZbin channel though and JH just seems like such a cool person. It’s time that I start listening if anyone has any recommendations. Yes, I know the big hit already. What else should I go to?

[@TheNordicharps]

The Easter is Cancelled album is remarkable!

[@jr-ep8ol]

'Permission to land' is literally a great start

[@claudia.k.g.1271]

"Rock`n Roll deserves to die" is one of the best rock tracks put out recently. Totally and undeservedly underrated.

[@richiep3520]

Permission to land One way ticket to hell and back Hot cakes Last of our kind Pinewood smile Easter is cancelled Motorheart. These are the albums in order. Each one is unique to the other and equally special. Give each one a listen through and soak up the magic 😊

[@hannanathan564]

Thanks everyone! Can’t wait to check all of these out!!

[@parcans]

For my kids and I, who love going to live gigs, it's almost impossible right now due to the cost of going to shows. It's expensive for bands to be on the road & local labor prices have gone way up, which has translated into some crazy ticket prices lately. Mid-level seats in Philly recently were $425 for My Chemical Romance & my daughter sent me a screenshot a couple of days ago of $550 per seat for Paramore in Georgia. Motion City Soundtrack set us back $75 for their club gig recently & that seemed like a bargain. Places are selling out though, so people are paying some of those prices.

[@markwilken2492]

Not just the bands, but the roadies are copping it hard. The National organised a fundraiser for their roadies during the pandemic. Solid dudes

[@boofert.washington2499]

The only band I will pay more than $30 to see is Clutch. They consistently deliver quality performances and I don't think I've ever seen them play the same setlist twice. Out of the 8 times I've seen them, I've only seen them repeat 3 songs more than twice.

[@Cazemaru]

every live video in the past 2 months has been the same set list....

[@NobodyCaresALot]

You're dumb. There are hundreds of bands that are worth $30 tickets. Clutch is one of them, for sure, but there are many more deserving bands and artists I would pay that much to see.

[@nnnneeeeuuuu]

oh damn, 30 bucks to see Clutch. it they played in brazil that would at least cost us 200 brazilian bucks, at least! haha. I'd love to see them live one day