COFFEE WITH OLA - Tom Englund of EVERGREY

[@OlaEnglund]

Happy to finally have these going again, look forward to more guests!

[@florian_thrash]

Me too! Mick Thomson/Jim Root soon?

[@euclidesanatolly6175]

Awesome, 👌🏾👌🏾 hehehehe, looks like you are in family today... I love Evergrey, 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾 first song i heard was Toch Of a Blessing, cheers from Mozambique 🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿

[@Rocker72]

Du borde ta med Kristian Niemann. 😎

[@luiggiediaz2971]

Pretty awesome, keep em coming, great start with the great mr Englund, my respect!

[@zenistermister9695]

Fk yeah 🤘

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Thanks Ola! It was a real pleasure! And thanks to all of you checking this out! BLAM!

[@BigHairyFenian]

11:30 you should definitely follow through with this, interesting stuff, engaging in creative tasks helps prevent Alzheimer's disease so it definitely does have a positive affect on the brain.

[@robmlisanti]

Loved this!!!

[@russellzauner]

@@BigHairyFenian and then 21:10 lol so I guess so

[@belinemusicstudio]

Well, I guess now I get to know one of the Best Bands in my life, Thanks Ola, I just found what I was in desperate need to listen, amazing songs from an amazing band

[@Shred_Rocket]

Yeah, Ola!!! Evergrey has always been one of my top favorite bands in the heavy progressive genre! And Tom you are a great human being as well with superb writing skills on guitar and lyric-wise, not to mention Henrik too man ;). Tom it would be nice to see more of you on your channel. Thanks for this interview Ola!

[@theeobeastone5068]

2 Englunds, 1 coffee. But on a serious note I’m so happy to see 2 of my heroes interacting.

[@grimblegromblethegnome]

lmao how did I miss that this was an Englund^2 episode

[@nicolasspray]

aren't they cousins or something?

[@iamPHCorrea]

ROFL! That was straight and fast dude.

[@russellzauner]

21:10 lol

[@JanderVK]

I was trying to come up with an Englund joke. Thank you.

[@dennis1194]

"There is music that you're gonna have to write to get to the music you'll put on an album." - I think that is maybe the most valuable lesson I've heard in years.

[@thehoppo]

What an Iconic coffee cup holder that is.

[@florian_thrash]

Good one

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Perfect use for it

[@wesliggett2454]

Man you beat me to this comment! Lol good one!

[@brianstephenson984]

The worlds most underrated band full of some of the most criminally underrated musicians and my personal favourite singer! Dang man! Thanks for getting them on here and seen more!!!!! Evergrey fucking rules! 🤘😎🤘👑⚡🏆

[@UlfhedinnNorsk]

Evergrey is my favorite band of all time and it’s truly original how they combine dark metal with prog and even sort of pop 🤷🏻‍♂️. But no matter how you spin it, it’s Tom’s band 😂. Tom is Evergrey 🤘🏻

[@Mikesosa75]

Going to spotify to hear Evergrey right now!

[@nicholastotoro7721]

Seeing them with the Loomis/Broderick era of Nevermore is one of those shows I didn’t realize at the time I was so fortunate to see.

[@phantomseven]

Absolutely seen that in philly

[@jeffbudd7678]

I saw them in 2004 with Children of Bodom and Iced Earth. Evergrey was opening in support of The Inner Circle which dropped the day I saw them but the set was heavy on Recreation Day stuff. They played Ambassador and Michael's bass amp was turned up to 15 I swear to god. CoB were touring for Hate Crew Deathroll and it was Janne's birthday and Alexi kept dumping Jager down his throat during their set. Iced Earth were headlining in support of The Glorious Burden and did the entire Gettysburg trilogy, complete with canons, half the band dressed as union soldiers half as confederates with their guitars/drums/bass painted up as either the Union or confederate flags. Night ended with the song Iced Earth....Ripper hit that long note mid song....and held it.....and held it....and held it....and kept holding it. So long that the band one by one stopped playing and started dying with laughter. They had quite the lineup too - Richard Christy (Death/Obituary/Charred Walls of the Damned, Ripper (Winters Bane, Priest, Charred Walls of the Damned, KKs Priest), James Macdonough (Nevermore, Megadeth), Ralph Santolla (Millenium, Decide, Death, Obituary, Sebastian Bach, Jon Oliva's Pain), and the riffage god Jon Schaffer. Epic tour, classic albums, classic lineups. A Night to Remember indeed (

[@hannahzander9541]

Just found Evergrey through Pandora. Now I'm obsessed with exploring all their music. Beautiful and catchy. Each song is a journey. Please tour the USA.

[@CrusTeek]

Finally Coffee with Englund! Both of them!

[@ShredmasterScott]

What a legend, I’m a huge Evergrey fan muhahaha

[@asteck123cas]

Muhahaha

[@pattheripper8485]

Where’s the WAP juice at? 🤟🏼

[@ratonhnhaketon4365]

I love to watch/hear you laugh... It's the only evil laughter in the world that could make anyone happy.

[@kylereece1979]

I want to see a Shred video analysing his fave Evergrey song. Shred is a Legend, and Im Delighted to hear that he is a fan. Mwhahahaha. 🎸🎸👍👍

[@nicolasdidier6816]

Hi Ola and Tom Little anecdote from Tom and the rest of the group. They came to Brest, France in 2005-2007. The guys are super cool, great concert and when the bar closed, we continued the evening and they ended up sleeping on the bar counter. They had drunk too much.

[@TheBrezelboy]

Tom is an amazing human and musician. In search of truth is an absolute masterpiece, and anyone who listens to it for the first time will acquire a new understanding of not only music but the human condition.

[@dragonhandman]

I saw Evergrey in Columbus, Ohio back in like 2003 or 2004. They were the first act supporting C.O.B. and Iced Earth. I didn't know who they were but they blew me away right from the first riff. I even got to meet them after the show. Cool guys. I've been a fan ever since.

[@Shreddah]

Been listening to Evergrey since my first year of high school in 2002. Can't believe it's been 20 years already. They are the chorus kings for sure!

[@Simonize41]

Love Evergrey, great band. Tom’s a great guy as well. I really enjoyed this interview Ola, and it’s superb to have ‘Coffee with Ola’ back on your channel. Nice one!🤘🏻😎

[@Metalbass1979]

I nearly couldn't click on this video fast enough! Evergrey is one of my favorite bands who have never put out a bad album.

[@wolfofcalla7150]

If their was an award for most underrated metal band in the world, it would be Evergrey. So much good heavy catchy riffs mixed with top level emotional vocals.

[@BrandonKJohnson]

😄 1:26 Ola's face (Whaaaat??)

[@Thebsmcmist]

Several years ago played a show with Evergrey - very much regret not watching and knowing them back then. They're in my selective vinyl-collection now; awesome vibes and great songs! Cheers to the Englunds

[@DarkstOfficial]

Should add a Jam with one of the artist Songs, at the End, would love to see you Jam along with these guys man

[@dand5990]

Loved Evergrey since I was like 13, now I'm 32 and they keep getting only better.

[@warrenbuitendag5286]

"lots of great guitar playing" is an understatement Mr. Englund, have been listening to Evergrey for a very long time indeed.

[@thejonathandoan]

First heard Recreation Day and loved Evergrey after that. Banged my head to the chugging of The Great Deceiver, but then I heard End Of Your Days and really fell in love. Awesome band. Thanks for sharing the interview, Ola!

[@shyank_life8744]

I heard The Great Deciever for the first time back in 03 and fell in love with the band. Great musicians! Awesome episode Ola my brother!

[@aloysius6937]

Two coffees in Englund nice!! Great to have it back Ola!! Smashing!!

[@spungeegoodness1144]

Have been listening to evergrey since 2002, Tom's vocals and guitar playing is phenomenal!!! Great video ola. Thank you!!

[@sidportugal2895]

Tom is the man!!!!

[@AlexRG8]

Huge fan of Evergrey. Great to have Coffee with Ola again. 😎🤟

[@DaviDuarteRocha]

Amazing!! Love Evergrey since early 00’s! Ola please bring Johann to tell us about his signature Solar!!

[@samael1981]

Such an amazing vocalist....

[@CodenameCuervo]

Wow today is a coffee with Ola day sets the mood in a great way!!!

[@JenMajuraOfficial]

2 Englunds

[@florian_thrash]

Correct

[@GoneDigital_ca]

Hi Tom, I just turned 55 and was so lucky to have just heard of evergrey. Sorry I was late to the party but better late than never. I know you give dream theater lots of credit, but I don't think they could sound even close to you guys. I enjoy both bands equally. Actually I think your style has more appeal to my ears these days. Not sure if I heard true with you and your wife splitting up, if so sorry to hear. But I will say if the silent arc has anything to do you with it. Holy cow my friend you guys did an amazing job on that album. Enough said from a new fan in Ontario Canada. Thanks guys for what you create.

[@IrLosin]

I so agree, Metal is in the Riffs, the solo's are the cherry on top.

[@TheShrike616]

The Inner Circle was such a formative album for me and the band I used to be in. Good to see them still going strong.

[@1971caz38]

I must have been living under a rock. I loved DT but not really heard of Evergrey since lockdowns! Would love to see them touring in Australia

[@MajorDook1]

Bloody yes! Love Evergrey and Tom! I first saw them in 2006 when they came to Australia. My girlfriend, now wife, bought us tickets for my birthday. It was a bloody brilliant show!

[@dpereira35]

I was there too! Sydney gig!

[@MajorDook1]

@@dpereira35 I was at the Melbourne gig. They only played Sydney and Melbourne that year.

[@ryanfitz-henry3371]

I was there too. Still got my signed tshirt lol.

[@MajorDook1]

@@ryanfitz-henry3371 Me too. I got a signed one that I don't wear and an unsigned one that I can wear.

[@2011vortex]

I ❤ how the acknowledged Johan, the bass player from Therion. Love that bass player.

[@yantz8281]

Been and Evergrey fan for 20 years! This is awesome!

[@fluxxliveband]

EVERGREY Rules!!! Great interview, Ola!!

[@michaelcroft3216]

im glad you had him on. evergrey doesnt get the love they deserve here in the states. perfect metal band.

[@pickledparsleyparty]

Evergrey is one of the bands that got me into metal in the first place back in the 90s. The chorus topic is a good one, but A Scattered Me has one of the coolest verse melodies I've heard.

[@VirtualRobotsRevolt]

Didn't know you did this interview with Evergrey till just now. Evergrey is in my top 5 favorite bands of all time. Been listening to them constantly since Recreation day in 2003. :)

[@VirtualRobotsRevolt]

I am a huge fan of Dream theater, but I love Evergrey more. :)

[@TheForeboding]

Awesome. Tom, your voice is like nothing else. Loved you on Ayreon's 01011001 too. Good point on the expanded area in the brain for inspiration when keeping on writing. The same is true for learning new languages and learning an instrument. I hope you follow up on that and BBC Horizon picks it up. 💥 Regarding guitars, man, I have the same thing with cameras and lenses. People ask me which lenses I use all the time, but to me they're like brushes to a painter. Love that you're keeping it real. Take care and can't wait for the new album.

[@ok-tchau]

I've seen their concert on the Recreation Day Tour with Pain of Salvation. What I remember the most was how incredibly close to the CD the band sounded live, including the vocals. It had almost a playback feeling.

[@scottreynolds5455]

Thanks brother. Love to hear the elite talk about stuff.

[@diegoignacio4923]

Glad to see Coffee with Ola Back! What a great interview , I love Evergrey! Tom is such a humble and talented man! 🙌🙌 Waiting for the new album 😀😀

[@KoodWatch]

Yes! EVERGREY!!! I was on their concert about 15 years ago, what a great reminder :)

[@Gurra88]

They played at this tiny random festival in my town back in 2008. I think there were max 300 of us in the audience so pretty tiny. Front row too!

[@TheDondoran]

Thanks for this interview. Absolutely love Evergrey, and have been a fan since 2001. And I still have not been able to catch them live. They are the last band on my list of shows to see before I die. And for Evergrey fans, check out the collaboration between Tom and Vikram Shankar, called Silent Skies. One of the things that's always stood out to me, with Evergrey, is the use of piano. With Tom's warm, soulful voice it really makes them stand out. And Vikram is an incredibly talented musician that absolutely suits Tom's voice. It's a really great collaboration.

[@TomEnglundMusic]

thank u!

[@TheDondoran]

@@TomEnglundMusic Thank *you*!

[@FrankiorMusic]

Evergrey is one of my all time favorites out there! Whenever I get to see them live, I just turn into Frankior McHappyFace and their albums are production references for me ever since 2004 🤘😁🤘

[@ScottGreenMusic]

Fantastic episode! I've loved Evergrey since Recreation Day. Inner Circle is one of my favorite albums, and Monday Morning Apocalypse, in my opinion, is as close as one can get to a streamlined, hook-heavy sound while still being "progressive metal." Props to both of you for a great conversation, Englunds!

[@ianpugh1964]

Great interview with Tom. Thanks Ola

[@Ontheroadbrogymgo]

That was awesome! Evergrey is my favorite band. I like being able to hear the difference between Tom and Henrick’s playing. The go together like peanut butter and jelly.

[@walt9300]

The return of Coffee with Ola!!!! Things are getting better in this crazy world. Awesome interview from an amazing artist!

[@jeffmcgehee5004]

Thanks for that interview! Tom has quickly become a favorite metal singer of mine. SO MUCH feeling!

[@dreese4836]

So happy to have caught Evergrey’s set at 70K Tons of Metal. I had never taken a chance on the band because I thought I knew what they would sound like and I was so wrong. They’ve quickly become one of my favorite bands. The right amount of heavy and melodic with amazing vocals and guitar playing. Truly excellent stuff.

[@Nickolaars]

Ah!!! Coffee with Ola is back! Never really listened to Evergrey before. Sounds like it's right up my alley. So I'll take this as a recommendation. 🙏🏻

[@JanAndersonVO]

I'd never checked out Evergrey before seeing this interview, so I immediately watched a couple of the latest videos....holt shit!!! Great music, playing and singing!!

[@drummerdan95]

The Atlantic is one of my favorite metal albums in years, highly recommend

[@kylereece1979]

Incredible band, yet seriously underrated. With a dozen albums to work with, theyve got so much for everyone. Their earlier albums are more Gothic, atmospheric metal. Like mid 90s Paradise Lost, some Metallica , but layered with deep dark melodies and high emotion. Their recent albums are more downtuned, and utterly full of powerful songs. I cant recommend them enough.

[@robertshaw5326]

tom is the man they dont releash bad albums tom and henrik are huge influences on me!! great fuckin dudes!!

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

21:16 🤣🤣🤣, i laughed so hard when he started doing that…he funny af

[@m3m3sis]

Double the Englunds, what is this magic metal sorcery

[@ratonhnhaketon4365]

Respect to both of you ... Great musicians. 🙏🤘

[@Adi-megatron]

Oh yeah, never too much of EnglundS.. Cheerz guys!! 😎😎

[@Aquarius61]

Welcome Back CWO! Great interview. I heard of EVERGREY but hadn't really sat and listened. But upon previewing their last 4 albums since the interview, I can say I am especially impressed with Tom's writing progression, and his vocals! Definitely paying attention now. Adding them to Spotify! Nice way to kickoff the return of CWO!

[@msteele0]

The best metal vocalist ever!!! Love you Tom!

[@metalonabudget574]

So glad you still do the coffee with Ola

[@JonYadonJr]

YESSSS!!! That was amazing! I LOVE Evergrey! Tom seems so damn cool too. So excited for the new album! Awesome interview Ola! :-)

[@chupakambara]

For me, one of the best "DT likes" progressive metal bands in the world it's CIRCUS MAXIMUS from Norway! Amazing melodies, voices, riffs, sounds.

[@othrerir_jussi]

Loved seeing the Henrik one and super happy to see it happen with Tom. Also, definitely looking forward to his Caparison.

[@ohkee]

Dude, what! Nice! Love the new songs!

[@MrSamfonseca]

I love The Atlantic - rooting for Evergrey!

[@simonemaedosgatinhos2618]

Hello from Brazil Evergrey is great👏👍💯

[@rpf23543]

Awesome to have Coffee with Ola back….one of the greatest things on your channel. Thank you!!!

[@kostasseth9150]

That was the best return for Coffee with Ola! Tom is an amazing guy! I hope on day I can meet him in person too!

[@galaxybulldozer5137]

I love Evergrey ! Thank you for this Interview.

[@jasonjamerson1643]

I love this! Tom is the man! Amazing guitar player and great band! One of my favorites!

[@kmanick107]

Evergrey deserves so much more attention in the US than they get

[@krebsgewehr]

Tom is always awesome, I hope they make it out to the US for a tour sometime soon. Some of the best shows that you can go to.

[@JROD5150]

Great segment Ola! Your interview skills are just fine and are getting better. You look and sound relaxed which is what I enjoy from an "interviewer". Just 2 guys chatting about music. Keep it up buddy!!

[@BrianBower]

This is awesome. I am a big Evergrey fan!

[@ThatMFShawnzy]

I love Ola, Coffee and Everygrey. Thanks for this! 🤘🏼

[@MorrisChannel4]

this episode is great, and the mic setup is much better top notch!

[@stefanoriva3525]

Nice interview. Tom must be such an humble person...and he is an amazing musician... Love his work

[@RiffLordExegesis]

I saw Evergrey opening up for Iced Earth back in 2002 House of Blues Hollywood.

[@franciscopizzani9943]

Amazing return!!!!

[@h.vanschaijk4189]

Being from a non metal country (the Netherlands) I only discovered Evergrey in the first lockdown because all of a sudden I had all the time in the world. And oh my God, I'm a huge fan now. Can't wait to see them in September in the Netherlands. Great interview. And on the side, 😅 loved the background music. 🎶🎵

[@1971caz38]

Same. Found Evergrey then Floor lol

[@mrkrowley1]

Awesome to have this back!! 🤘🎸🔊🎶☕

[@gruesomecthulhu9598]

Super cool. Love those guys.

[@lamkin9188]

Fantastic artist, it's so great to see Everygrey starting to get the recognition they deserve. Can't wait for the new EG album, and I'm EQUALLY excited for the new Redemption album whenever it's coming.

[@ELMSTUDIOMUSIC]

Thank you so much for this episode. Evergrey is one of my favorite bands. Tom seems to be a very cool guy. And a great musician.

[@metaportal_]

Yesss! So exciting, great guest to open back up this series.

[@MickH60]

Great interview Ola..!

[@Boomheyyou]

Glad these are back

[@fatsuperfly]

Yes! One of my fave bands of all time! I discovered them late, but fell in love so quick with the sound, and man the vocals always blow me away. So glad a face to face coffe with is happening again.

[@romefg17]

Been waiting for this interview!

[@AmericanMe]

Yay coffee with ola again!

[@lode233]

Tom is a really cool guy, very fun interview! thanks Ola!

[@jasonstallworth]

Absolutely love Evergrey! They have created their own sub genre!