So What! - A Spirited Chat with Kirk Hammett & Tobias Forge

Kirk Hammett and Tobias Forge from Ghost sat down for a quick “mid-tour natter” on show day at the Etihad Stadium, and So What! gatecrashed the chinwag.
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[@sinceunati]

Kirk still has a vibe of an 18 year old. Even in his 50's. It's great. Living your dreams will keep you young!!!

[@albertoreyes4114]

Love what you do and you'll enjoy your time doing so

[@brjgtm2011]

Or more like 60s

[@yasirmaulana9442]

Well said mate

[@michaeldean7220]

@@Textra1 You might be right there. He seems a far more relaxed and less complex personality compared to James and Kirk. Whilst total respect to them and how they driven the band forward through good and bad times, I know who I'd rather have a beer with.

[@sotirzvanidjubre4109]

He is healthy,he is rich,he live in a house on a cliff watching the fucking ocean from above.he has wife and kids and he plays in Metallica. What could possibly go wrong?

[@caleblocklear6216]

I really don't understand why Tobias and Ghost gets so much hate it makes no sense to me. They're unique in their own way and they actually sound good and are making great music in my opinion

[@LightSpeedRecords]

The haters never truly listened. Impera... one of the best albums of all time

[@roof1975]

Jealousy? People also hate change or new things overshadowing what they love or gaining popularity

[@joningram4187]

They get hate because of the overtly satanic themes, mainly. Whether or is religious or not, I think most people prefer not dance with the devil?! LOL

[@joningram4187]

Also, their music is average at best...they're not really a metal band

[@JA-on8vq]

So, you're getting butt hurt, because they use themes of a villain, from a fairy tale? 😂 Ghost don't deserve hate. They make light of a dark, retarded, medieval old fashioned subject, and breathe humour and melody all over it. It's literally the same as getting upset and butt hurt because a band dressed up as Thor and Loki 😂 this planet is covered in idiots.... Either way, the source material is complete and utter nonsensical fiction, conjured long long ago, by men that sniff books.

[@robertgomez5248]

Imaging going to a Ghost show, having one of the unnamed gouls ripping on guitar, he pulls of his mask and its Kirk. Make it happen guys, this would be legendary.

[@danielx1224]

Not to spoil it but if Kirk was playing guitar with a mask, everyone would know it's him as soon as they hear that wah.

[@kingnothing2161]

@@danielx1224 lol the mask would fall off from him mouthing WAH WAH WAH WAAHHH

[@3d-sbsbestx-tremehdvideos332]

Why Kirk would play that boring shitty pop rock music xD keep dreaming morron

[@Felix_Effex]

The wonder of anonominity

[@azynkron]

It would spoil everything. You didn't really think this through, did you?

[@07foxmulder]

Kirk seems such a likeable guy. The fame and money never jaded him. Tobias also seems like a really great guy and I’m hoping Ghost is around for years to come.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

As long as he can find suckers to work as hired session players... sure.

[@07foxmulder]

SpikeFlea Lol Keep fishing.

[@John_Doh]

Ghost, the band, ended in 2016. Tobias is great, and while he was always the primary songwriter, he wasn't/isn't "Ghost." The BAND was Ghost, they were one of the greatest bands to come out in the last decade, and they are sadly no more.

[@07foxmulder]

DrRosenpenis That sucks that you think that but oh well. The fact remains that Forge started Ghost, is the primary song writer and is the face of Ghost. Forge is Ghost.

[@jackstevenson4679]

DrRosenpenis Ghost is a Tobias Forge solo project and everyone hired in Ghost was done so with the understanding that this was a temporary gig. Forge wanted to switch it up each album to change the vibe every time. Everything about Ghost was the brainchild or Forge.

[@MrKingluis88]

Kirk looks like he's gonna offer you tea and paint soothing pictures

[@moosetopherrobin6147]

While teaching a yoga class.

[@ichmageisify]

As long as he's always painting at least two happy trees. Cause everyone needs a friend.

[@henryignatius8532]

@@moosetopherrobin6147 Kung fu

[@schleifpunkt.tv2092]

Hes Bob Ross

[@frischborlic]

He's always been the calmest person in the band

[@kionihernandez356]

We need Kirk to sit down and talk about all his rare guitars, the kh1, zorlac, f.u. kh4, spider kh3, ouija sparkle collection, esp korina v, ibanez smashers, any ltds etc. Kirk does have some sweet guitars. \m/

[@anders2772]

And the Metallica Jackson guitars stories too!

[@Jakob-tc3kc]

James too

[@copymizer]

Kirk inspired me to get the KH-202 when i was 18 years old and i still have it at 29! Such a beautiful guitar

[@daederick170]

Agree. Kirk have a big guitar collection.

[@miguelopes]

We need that, indeed

[@sicjes1]

Metallica and Ghost! My 2 favorite bands. How awesome! Seeing Ghost in Montreal in about 3 weeks, can't wait.

[@Synergy11891]

Gmork same!

[@Tashkis]

Tallica and Ghost in Tartu, Estonia on July 18th! I'm already short of breath from excitement :D

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

They are in Ottawa in October, make it a road trip.

[@fatherlandchild2780]

16th of July 🤘 Finland 💙🇫🇮💙 All nightmare long experience VIP

[@varzat6416]

Going to see em in 12 days!

[@tylerdyem4837]

I love that we now have an interview with Tobias and his grandmother

[@davidhutchison5415]

Omg lmfao!

[@johnnyj5908]

😅🤣😂

[@scapegoatVJ]

Hahahahaha! More like his gay uncle!

[@KaixooAeri]

@@scapegoatVJ HQGHA&AHAHAH

[@Tbone.357]

I was going to post the same damn thing. Haha

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

Two legends... such down to earth guys

[@susshexe7987]

Is he, though?

[@rvalenzuel296]

Are you freinds with him then?

[@shaneomac7566]

looks like Kirk is transitioning

[@Penisdoll]

@Jesse Stinson 20 years ago. What bad has he done since then and how are they greedy?

[@FlyingFalcon77]

@@Penisdoll he's probably just another idiot who thinks the Napster thing was about greed, and not having control of your own music. We could try to educate, but I don't think there's much teaching these folk.

[@LnF182]

Always a privilege to hear Tobias talking!

[@stephanielongstreet6001]

Yes!!🤘🖤🤘🖤

[@Danny-ol4zx]

Kirk too. Especially when Lars isn’t around.

[@chrisrodsa210]

Dude, these guys have completely embraced the digital era. Glad to see their KZbin channel so active.

[@ghoulcopia8502]

I love it!

[@jarekharmening8993]

@Get Real Politics really? "forward thinking professionally"? Lars is still a laughing stock because of his attempts to sue people who were downloading Metallica songs.

[@henkkio]

Took them long enough to "embrace the digital era": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica_v._Napster,_Inc.

[@susshexe7987]

I absolutely adore listening to Tobias's voice and seeing his expressions and his mesmerizing body language. Makes me so happy... Kind of miss the precious Special Ghoul, but I also wouldn't like to stop seeing this outstanding human being, the way he expresses himself and the way he explains his feelings and what's on his mind and never ever giving any sort of generic answer shows how much of a complete human being and musician he is. 😊

[@ReanimatorsMutilations]

All I see a is a basic dude 😂 no one gave two shits about him before ghost

[@vildonfire]

I miss old omega so much though, his bodylanguage and expressions

[@agentwrench]

@@ReanimatorsMutilations yeah usually it's interesting to listen to someone talk about his craft when... they have a craft to talk about. Tobias Forge was probably an interesting person before Ghost, but we couldn't have known. I don't give two shits about people I don't know. That doesn't mean they're not interesting, it means I don't know them.

[@ReanimatorsMutilations]

@Cardinal Copia's Love Slave I just don't get what makes him more an outstanding human being than the next person. These people don't know the guy who could be a dick for all they know...

[@ReanimatorsMutilations]

@@agentwrench no one said hes not interesting but this boy band style fandom is bizarre.

[@mpandunky]

Tobias has such a humble view on his role as an entertainer. To say that the fans "allows" them to entertain, and that he has the obligation to make every person come home as a fan, that's very nice of him.

[@emiliechris5865]

This is so weird It's like seeing dumbledore and gandalf in the same room

[@KolliOde]

Tobias looks like Kalkaros with short hair and kalkaros father name is tobias illuminati?

[@fairevaluation4064]

Almost as weird as knowing who those two names are.

[@emiliechris5865]

@@fairevaluation4064 oof

[@DenSvartaStjarnan]

@@fairevaluation4064?

[@Colin.W]

G G 🤣

[@jamesdecimuslll9747]

To do list: 1)Yoga class 2) brunch with the girls 3) Pick up kids from soccer practice 4) Manicure 5) Interview with Tobias Forge

[@Podcastforthewin]

Decimus Azrael lll thank you😂

[@crimsonprod]

🤣

[@truthhurtsdoesntit4099]

Decimus Azrael lll Little girl men

[@topangasideeye]

Decimus Azrael lll hahahahaha!!!!

[@terryjones6675]

Looks like an old woman bout to go walk her shitzu in the park

[@Czechmate88]

The fact that Kirk Hammett is at a loss for words on how to describe Ghost and their stage presence represents everything I love about Ghost. They are truly unlike anyone else

[@rulerofomicronpersei8]

Ghost blows chunks, boring, subpar “music”, at best, if you can call that music.

[@virgil5650]

@@rulerofomicronpersei8 Lets hear your band

[@Adam-eh1qd]

Tobias saying that he wants to make sure everyone leaves as a fan even if they haven't seen them before. Well that certainly worked my friend, I had never heard of Ghost before I saw them at the Etihad but now I'm hooked and although I bought the ticket to see Metallica who I have seen a few times before Ghost really captured me.

[@kjerstiva]

I had not even heard of Ghost before i saw them live with Metallica in Trondheim last weekend. And i have to admit i have been listening to them on Spotify for this entire week after. They put on such a show, and were soo good live. Never seen such a creative band before.

[@dudeinthehood6280]

Just wanna say welcome to Ghost world!

[@Illumirage]

their discography is solid. I had an entire year where all I listened to was ghost, I think it was 2016.

[@jessicafranzen4797]

Tobias, my first Ghost concert was life changing! The way Ghost performs has ruined other concerts for me, nothing can be as wonderful and entertaining as Ghost. You turned me into a die-hard fan! Ghost for life!

[@phantoms-kc1zd]

Go see Nightwish.then get back to me.

[@staceytroffer8287]

Same. I’ve seen all the art form bands - Marilyn Manson, Alice cooper, the tubes, all the make-up hair bands of the 80s - and NOT ONE OF THEM compares to GHOST in concert. I will see him/them every time they come to the Pac nw and maybe even fly to a second show. GHOST really is the band of the second 2000 decade.

[@gravyhippo]

Tobias Forge is so charismatic

[@markjones2349]

I listen to Ghost everyday. Funnest band to come along in a long long time.

[@nameless76mozwhaz9]

I've listened to them everyday for six years yay me! And you!

[@robertomonteiro8016]

I'm a newbie on Ghost. I listen their music every single day at this time. Mary On A Cross, Kiss The Goat, and all the hits. I also move my body like Tobias performances... Sometimes I think I'm turning into a ghoul...

[@peacefulruler4491]

hi, i'm here to join the club

[@MrASM78]

That’s the perfect way to describe Ghost.

[@yellowbird666]

same lol

[@jasonbythell9078]

Wow so humbling to see the different perspectives of each musician to a huge crowd. Kirk has his own mindset where each gig is as big as it's ever gonna be while Tobias wants to influence the individual spectator. Man, hats off to both guys for being at different stages of their careers but both wanting to make each concert the best it can be, for the punters.

[@michaelvoulgarellis8298]

Tobias is a clever businessman...Ghost is an act that can go on forever, change members without anyone noticing, catchy songs, beatifull shows, you go to a concert and you leave satisfied that it worth the money....good job

[@carpediem6842]

I think people will notice now, especially their fans. The current ghouls identity have already been revealed and some have fans adore them as much as they do Ghost itself. So it will be different this time.

I remember the drama when he fired all the original members and left them with nothing. I don't know the full story behind it but it seemed like he screwed his old friends over to get full control of the band.

[@sam_giro5293]

@some of the band members sued Tobias (they lost) because they thought they weren’t getting enough money. it doesn’t make sense at all because the band members didn’t do nearly as much as Tobias did.

[@ifyouhaveghosts6]

@@sam_giro5293 yes, also they’re all just hired to play on stage for the tours and don’t actually belong to the one man band that Tobias created.

[@Rafael-pi4md]

Not really forever because it wont be ghost anymore without tobias. But yes he can change any members at any time without telling anyone

[@scottdawkins5216]

When Kirk said he looks at all shows like an event. Large or small, he treats them the same, was proven when they were on Howard Stern. They blew the roof off for a handful of people.

[@LazarusStirs]

Those performances of "Hardwired" & "Puppets" were amazing.

[@malcolmadams2105]

Except for the millions of listeners.

[@silverkif780]

5:13 even in a situation that hes not cardinal Copia...hes still doing the voice

[@darkclaw570]

Caught that lol

[@OneTrueVikingbard]

And he bore his front teeth when he was doing the voice: “Ratboi” indeed 🤟🏻🖤

[@r3d5ive87]

Kirk doesn’t get enough credit as a player. I always see a lot of people online taking shots at him. His leads are always memorable and fit the song well.

[@diegoleiva7242]

Pretty much all players we consider as "superior" to Hammett respect the hell out of him. Meshuggah had him on stage for fuck's sake and they're on a truly different level. And most guys that bash him can't even fill a small pub. Fuck them.

[@williamnelson2332]

I think he used to be much better than he is now. Solos aren't nearly as well thought out as they used to be. Pretty sloppy now a days

[@koffieverslaafde627]

William Nelson could it be age? Still though, he has memorable solos and leads. And I personally respect him for that

[@bobravenscraft5376]

When they quit partying they have. No edge not giving the nuts

[@bobravenscraft5376]

If you play. Like me I'm constantly amazed. That if you want to make good songs you can't. Overplay. People don't care how fast you can play. So a musicians mind is soooo different from fans. Myself. I need things complicated. Honestly. I think his playing is a little basic. BUT. The songs work well

[@ElegyMH]

Couldn't be more proud of Tobias! And finally I have no shame for loving a band just the same as I love Metallica!

[@zELk77]

and then what? you will cry i think so

[@ElegyMH]

@@zELk77 why should I?

[@zELk77]

@@ElegyMH because you are a big fan and very excited

[@ElegyMH]

@@zELk77 oh, I'm sorry, I found this sarcastic at first. And yeah, I was crying A LOT seeing their concert last month.

[@94SexyStang]

The hate is Ridiculous!! I've been listening to Metallica, Pantera and Ozzy for 20+ years, and have NO problems with Ghost......"Little Sunshine" is practically a MASTERPIECE!!! I don't care what anyone says, that's the Best damn song I've heard in a long time.

[@bruffyb3796]

I love Kirks enthusiasm after all of these years.

[@jedward5155]

In every interview or clip of Kirk Hammett I've seen over 35 years, I've never gotten the impression that he's anything other than a solid dude.

[@danielzajonz4364]

6:03 made me so happy hearing Kirk talk about that, so many years and still hungry and excited bout what he does! Much love Ghost and Metallica!

[@NooDLES411911]

That's a true musician. Can never get old walking out on that stage. That's kind of what pisses me off about Adam Jones in tool. Dude stands there with literally zero emotion or anything while Justin Chancellor and Danny Carey are always having a blast. Maynard does things but he's usually feeling the music

[@westworldone3660]

I wonder how great it is for Tobias to do interviews now without having to be in character, LOL. What a great interview. I could hear them talk about guitars and music for hours.

[@Themis781]

This is why Kirk is an absolute legend. He does not care one iota about the haters. He gives his absolute all. He does what he does and no one can stop him. He is such an inspiration to me. Without Metallica, I would not have an absolute love for music like I do today and James and Kirk have made that happen for me. Brilliant songwriting and lead lines and soles. James influenced me to start writing my own songs and Kirk inspired me to dabble in lead work. James and Kirk...absolute metal gods...\m/...

[@Danjoker.]

Tobias Forge in the flesh!

[@martinpoulsen6564]

...and this time with a face no less! Not much you get to see from that when in band mode...

[@kuromyou7969]

I miss special though.

[@juliegogola4647]

It's great to see him showing himself and not worrying about who see's him. He can STILL play the Cardinal and whatever he comes up with next time.

[@daveschwartz5893]

Just a regular guy. Shows just how good a front man he is.

[@juliegogola4647]

@Cardinal Copia's Love Slave I agree, definitely. He has it "going on" doesn't he?

[@jackrippzz2054]

Kirk has a touch of the Jeff Goldblum. That dude is high on life.

[@ARC117Studios]

It's so cool seeing Tobias finally revealing and interacting as himself publicly-- and telling his story.

[@twinpeaks294]

I'm still waiting for Andriy Vasylenko in the comment section

[@nameless76mozwhaz9]

Hi frrrrriend

[@Horrorgang]

Metallica and Ghost! Unstoppable duo!!

[@fjk1138]

Seems weird to see Tobias sitting and talking so freely without any Ghost makeup mask, but I am glad to see it. Kirk is such a down to earth guy as well.

[@yes5546]

What a great interview. 2 buds talking about music. I love this. Both men are so smart, talented and laid back. This made my day!

[@hotramen5952]

when kirk says your band is dope and works with metallica really well..... there isnt much higher praise.

[@CopiaPerson]

these are two of the most unproblematic men in the universe. talented, beautiful, kind, seriously?!?! i love ghost and i love metallica.

[@SuperTurtlemandude1]

Love Tobias he is such a good dude always humble super bad ass dude love him

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Did you feel the same way when he was fucking his former bandmates over?

[@johnnyr.6320]

Tobias and Ghost to your comment. I saw you in Amsterdam in 11.06.19 as the Band before Metallica. I went out shopping after the Gig at my local recordshop und now own Ghost CDs and a Ghost t shirt. I loved your show and I turned a Fan after watching you guys live and feeling the energy 🤗

[@shanemolloy2824]

You gotta love the way these guys take their fans and art so seriously and are so driven as performers. The spirit of Lemmy and Bowie is alive in these guys.

[@richardlacombe2775]

We need a full US tour with these two bands. Ghost and Metallica. My life will be complete.

[@highlander50]

Totally agree to Tobias when he said that he always try to reach out everyone in a big crowd. I had no ideia who they were in 2013 when they played at rock in rio. But the amazing show the band presented that day has made me leave the festival as one more fan. Ghost is actually my favorite band since then!

[@xxPEvexx]

I can't imagine someone leaving a Ghost performance and not leaving as a fan! That doesn't even seem fathomable in my mind! I felt like they reached out to me on a whole other level when I saw them live. I had seen performances online prior to seeing them live, but being there is a whole other thing. There is so much energy in the room. It IS a spectacle like no other! I can't imagine another rock band coming close to putting on a show nearly as visually stimulating as Ghost. It was like nothing else. It's fantastic! My only regret is not having a floor ticket! Next time I will know better!

[@benhaslehurst1689]

Metallica and Ghost are two of my favourite bands, I’ve seen both bands several times. That gig in the Manchester Etihad was my dads first time hearing ghost , he’d never heard or seen them and he’s a complete convert now, loves them! And of course loves Metallica! Fantastic gig

[@zELk77]

you sounds like a poser wannabe rockstar

[@benhaslehurst1689]

no.safe.place and you sound like a dick but there we go 😂👍🏻

[@2midgetsinatrenchcoat599]

Kirk saying "bro", its like hearing God say "dude"...

[@jonnysac6859]

Jamen Springmann how gay are you boy ?

[@2midgetsinatrenchcoat599]

@@jonnysac6859 not nearly gay enough to call myself 'Johny Sac'.

[@Babybear69]

@@2midgetsinatrenchcoat599 u just killed that man

[@thegrungegod7463]

@@jonnysac6859 I hate you

[@bobravenscraft5376]

Cmon man kirk has earned respect but god. From 1 to 5. He's a 3

[@BubbaGTi]

I have to say I kinda know what Tobias is talking about. Saw Ghost for the first time at the Graspop Festival in 2018, arrived a hungover cranky bastard, left absolutely blown away with how much I enjoyed the show. Last month with Metallica at Slane Castle I was nearly looking forward to seeing Ghost again as much as I was for Metallica.

[@LibrariansWife]

Tobias is so delicately pale. A true Scandinavian 🤘🏼

[@lolallday08]

Dude looks like if the slightest glimpse of sunlight hits him, he'll immediately develop a level 10 sunburn. No shade, but damn.

[@Illumirage]

or at least....what scandinavia was..............

[@esittavataiteilija]

Pale as a ghost

[@jerelampinen5838]

Kirk is a half Filippino

[@OneTrueVikingbard]

@@lolallday08 he also wears a mask onstage

[@paloma6501]

I'm super fan of Kirk! The best ever. Come on to Brazil, Kirk. ❤❤❤

[@anavfk]

0:07 "Oh my Satan, Kirk touched me"

[@eevee2512]

I would've had a frickin heart attack if Kirk touched me, lol.

[@Ash-uu8ow]

I'm weeping for Tobias right now. Kirk fucking Hammett just described the process that Ghost goes through before going to stage as an "event". And the fact that he GENUINELY seemed humbled and awed by that process...I can't even imagine the brain tingles he is getting by having one of his idols recognizing him in such a way. You guys...I am SERIOUSLY crying! Sebastian, I genuinely hope you can see this. He's made it. He's done the things you've inspired him to do. If there is an afterlife, PLEASE let him know that you can see what he's done. Not just for Tobias, but for all of us that question the great beyond. 🖤

[@chriszaferes6418]

What a great, GREAT interview! Love Tobias and LOVE Kirk Hammett. Both are such nice humble guys!

[@Uzibooboodoodoo]

Ghost, King Diamond & Metallica Tour 2020...make it happen boys!!!

[@Illumirage]

Ghost slipknot and mudvayne. Make it happen

[@themadgamer4571]

@@Illumirage Ghost, Slipknot, King Diamond and Metallica rather :)

[@Illumirage]

@@themadgamer4571 never really got into king diamond, but he's not bad. The theme I was going for was all good bands w/ masks. hence why I left out Gwar or Mushroomhead

[@heatherbradley5930]

@@Illumirage Ghost and slipknot both on my bucket list, so killing 2 birds with one stone would be amazing!

[@Illumirage]

@@heatherbradley5930 ive seen ghost. Still haven't Seen slipknot. Theyre boycotting my city it seems... Not even a small city but they never come here....

[@warlockofficial2836]

Kirk... your riffs are what pulled me to the metal side with the black album. You're my favorite guitarist!

[@nandallica]

Love Kirk Hammett with ALL my heart 😍😍😍😍😍

[@anthonylong9067]

Considering that Ghost is a huge fan of Metallica, i love how Metallica was willing to bring them under their wing. For a band that has only been at it for about 10 years, other bands would die for this kind of recognition from Metallica that’s been around for 30-40 yrs maybe. And the relationship between both groups is something music lovers should appreciate. Especially in the hard rock and metal industry. That being said, both bands should cover each others’s songs. (I know there was one for Enter Sandman with Candlemaas)

[@AmericanMe]

LOVE Kirk hammet! Wouldn't have ever touched a guitar without him

[@braedenveno2363]

Stopped everything to watch this So fucking cool 2 badass guys🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@N75911_]

Been a Metallica fan all my life, I remember seeing Ghost in 2013 when they were just becoming somewhat popular in the US. It's surreal seeing the two together.

[@mndrummer9519]

This is one of my favorite videos on the internet.My favorite singer and my favorite guitarist chill together...Legends 🤘🔥

[@SerioosSam]

Loved both bands at the Etihad stadium. When it rains it pours!

[@BrekstadPK]

Im a simple man, i saw Kirk hammet and Tobias forge in a youtube video so i pressed the «like» button instantly

[@zELk77]

and then what ? applause for you or greetings?

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

You are simple because you regurgitate old comments and act as if they are new or you created them.

[@zELk77]

@@DaPoopIsInDaPudding who ?

[@niknak8299]

I too pressed the like button instantley

[@imac29]

Who? Kiss singer Paul "instantley" ?

[@jasonray8702]

Tobias was spot on about making a fan of an "on-the-fence" person at a live show. This was my experience with Iron Maiden. I'd heard plenty of their songs before and respected the talent but they weren't in my top 10 bands. Then I saw them live at an Ozzfest show and it made my ears, brain, and balls explode, and every subsequent listen to one of their songs has (still to this day) taken me back to that amazing live energy and I can't for the life of me remember why it was that the music alone hadn't had that kind of impact on me. Now if they'd phoned in their performance and half-assed it I would have never been taken to that next level of love and respect for their work. When I saw Ghost live (Prequelle tour) I was still in my infancy on taking in their catalog at that point but the mystique of the stage show and Tobias' charisma left little room for me to not love what I was seeing and hearing. Ghost is still by far my favorite modern era band- not one of but THE favorite. Sorry, Metallica, your live show didn't win me over- it didn't have to. I was already heavily invested in your evil devil music at that point. I can't even pick up a guitar without at least riffing something from a Metallica track- they were literally a part of my musical education (by choice) and a massive influence during my teen years. Getting to see them live was just icing on the cake. They were such a big part of my life it was almost like seeing your buddy's band playing and taking pride in how bad ass their show was.

[@chancetheboy8487]

Wonderful conversation between two very interesting guys. Talented and fun. I could listen to them talk all day about music and experiences.

[@geirholte1222]

LOVE the King Diamond pin he`s wearing.

[@Gregbaltzer]

He's wearing a Mercyful Fate "Mellissa" pin too.

[@geirholte1222]

@@Gregbaltzer Oh shit, didn`t see that. Cool. I spoke with some of the band members 5 years ago (before they were swapped out). They all were big King D fans, and it shows in many ways.

[@biggiefitz6275]

King Diamond is working on a huge new album l've been told!

[@geirholte1222]

@@biggiefitz6275 Yep, the storyline is so big it will lead to two albums, he said :) Good times!

[@faceless2056]

Kirk and Tobias both come off as really nice guys.

[@Ash-uu8ow]

And the fact that they are being "interviewed" in front of the backstage equipment boxes speaks to my soul as the daughter of a sound engineer.

[@AZT791]

The team up no one knew they needed. Ghost-Metallica collab anyone?

[@sicjes1]

Oh, I've always known lol. I would be happy with Ghost doing a studio cover of Until it Sleeps.

[@nik0tine]

I've heard James jamming on Cirice before. It'd be cool if he came out and played with them.

[@xw3r116]

They are touring together. Can't wait to see them in august

[@Beatdownkioskman]

How about no?

[@deesnutz4638]

There's a Ghost laldy Gaga colab coming up sometime around this days ..

[@Thorogrimm]

I went to see the performances at Etihad stadium and by god were Ghost, Metallica and Bokassa a real treat. Truly breathtaking.

[@thebatman1482]

This is pretty nice. More of this.

[@alfredoolague267]

Funny thing, I totally connect what Tobias is saying. The first time I saw Ghost, was at a Iron Maiden show they where opening for them and I wasn't much into Ghost I only like one song and didn't even knew who played it, any way after leaving that show I fell in love with te band you could almost feel he stare at you and kind of make you sing or move you know it was a little intimidating but awesome!. Second time I went to see them I brought my fiancé with me and she absolutely loves ghost now and she don't even like rock music, so any way this is the power of our music, it connects people, welcomes every kind of people and makes you feel part of something greater than you. And of course Metallica is my absolute favorite band you can also connect alot with them, James, Kirk and Cliff are my role modes in terms of attitude style and musical taste, even though I don't know them personally I've alway felt that they are a type of family to me and always will be in my heart... thank you very much for all this beautiful music and experiences you have given me!

[@shirrepoffer]

I could watch this for hours! Metallica and Ghost are my two favourite bands on this planet and both Tobias and Kirk are so down to earth. Love that combo!

[@Uzibooboodoodoo]

All I can do is stare at the King Diamond pin on Tobias jacket 🤘

[@Gregbaltzer]

He's got a Mercyful Fate "Melissa" pin too. Also Venom, Misfits, Samhain, Motorhead, Twisted Sister, and an Anti-Donald Trump pin lol

[@Uzibooboodoodoo]

@@Gregbaltzer Wow, good 'eye' on the Melissa pin 👌

[@spuddoright1970]

@@Gregbaltzer Pretty sure one's a Sisters Of Mercy one as well. Funny the things that catch our eyes!

[@bsabbath2573]

and a tattoo of the Bestial Devastation

[@n1kkmoviezz463]

Both amazing bands to see live

[@richardniels6412]

Seeing Metallica and Ghost at the same time would be a dream. Favorite band and new favorite band at the same time. Can’t beat that

[@bjauu]

I heard ghost for the first time in Copenhagen yesterday and im addicted. The ironically distance between their sound and lyrics is so good and i love it.

[@simonbrand3]

Awesome interview, love Tobias and Kirk!

[@Tomdawg89]

Love these guys. Going to see Ghost in October. HEY METALLICA, come back to Ottawa! It's been 10 years! You were there 5 years prior for St. Anger. Overdue fellas! (BTW, Montreal 2017 was amazing).

[@stellastarlight1316]

Kirk's guitar are amazing! Thank's for all

[@MidnightMajesty]

I traveled all the way from the states to Ireland to see them together!!! 😍 Most amazing concert of my life 💯

[@davidlawson7786]

Kirk is my all-time favorite guitarist, I’m not saying I think he’s the greatest guitar player out there, I’ve always lived his playing and he seems like a really good person as well, I’m very drawn to “good people” don’t get me wrong he is one of my guitar heroes without question. Kirk carries himself with pride and humility. I’m a fan for life. Favorite solo is the Master of Puppets solo. He’s amazing at rhythm very underrated in my humble opinion.

[@HAPPYCHIEF1]

I never thought I’d ever see my 2 heroes talking to each other lol

[@viridian8273]

Nice profile pic!

[@HAPPYCHIEF1]

@@viridian8273 hey thanks you too!

[@dinosaurznspace]

Been a huge fan of Ghost for a couple years now. Finally got to see them live for the first time last night in Worcester, MA. (Spectacular show! The best show I've been ever been to!) My lovely boyfriend bought the tickets as one of my birthday gifts. He wasn't like a die hard fan or anything like me. But certainly would hear me play them, and enjoyed hearing it, but probably didn't listen to them outside of me playing them. He bought their merch after the show last night :) I think their presence live is amazing and truly entertaining. The show felt so magical yanno? I think he felt it too and is a much bigger fan now because of the theatrical, whimsical, fun performance they put on. If someone leaves a Ghost show not a huge fan... They just have bad taste.

[@UnethicalLogic]

Tobias is right. I saw him perform not too long ago in Minneapolis. He really was into getting not just the fans...but the ENTIRE crowd into it. It is now one of my favorite concerts in my near 4 decades of existence. He is a definite rarity as a performer. The fans gathered thought I was at the wrong venue, since I was dressed like a bloody viking. Nope... I was there to witness the phenom that is Tobias Forge and his masterpiece: Ghost.

[@niclasmellberg497]

I didn't liked ghost before i saw them live in Gothenburg, but now seeing them live and entertaining me i cannot get those guys out of my mind!

[@jannik_Music]

it would be cool to see some rare or "band historical" guitars out of james and kirk's collection.

[@beepboopmovies]

Holy shit... two of my inspirations sitting in the same room and having a conversation. This is fucking amazing.

[@lowbow9028]

Papa released at 5:13

[@evapunk333]

OMG yes! I hear it! So weird!

[@jacee8094]

Low Bow I was always wondering what was up with that. Because I noticed at first when he was talking, it sounded like it does on the record: barely an accent, and sounds really good. I always wondering if he forced it live, and I don’t hate it, but I prefer the record. I wonder why he forces that accent, his natural voice is so good

[@allygurngemoeder2795]

@@jacee8094 mainly because he's playing a character when on stage

[@ElfTrap]

Thank you for time stampping this hilarity.

[@TheKyleMark]

I hear little flashes of Copia and Papa III in his speech patterns all the time, and it’s so weird to see it coming out of his face. Like, I know Cardinal Copia is a mask this guy wears, and so were each of the Papas, but he does such an incredible job altering the mannerisms, posture, accent, things he talks about onstage, that hearing flashes of both of those personas come out of one guy’s face is so strange. Heck, it was even weird when Copia told us all to go home and masturbate after the show when I caught them during Rats on the Road, because it seemed like a super Papa III thing to say when Copia is more of a weird goofball mixed with a throwback Fosse sex fairy.

[@Aideeng1978]

Saw Metallica in slane in June and ghosts performance stopped me in my tracks especially when they played miasma - I was hooked and left the concert as a ghost fan! Amazing band live and I didn’t know their songs. I hope Ghost come back to Ireland soon!!

[@Aideeng1978]

They are playing in Ireland- announced today 🥳 thanks lads 🤘

[@tymotoboy53]

THIS INTERVIEW IS SO LEGENDARY TO ME!!!! OH MY GOD!

[@davemorrissey9133]

GHOSTALLICA 🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🤘🤘 Twickenham rocked thank yoi ghost and metallica 5th time seen theses two amazing bands!!!!

[@zELk77]

doh !!! nice one Einstein

[@philb323]

Saw Ghost on their tour this past November. Epic show. Ready to see them again. Can’t wait to see Metallica a fifth time.

[@kam1lq]

I liked Ghost before Manchester gig. Me and my gf fall in love with Ghost on this gig. It was just something amazing ahh

[@WolfGrrl1]

These two men are both my all time crushes

[@PinedaMMA]

This is like crazy to me, 2 of my favorite musicans sitting together and talking. Especially Tobias, the fact hes gone under the radar for so long and is now open about him being Papa and out of disguise now

[@timg2727]

Kirk's speaking voice sounds like Tobias' singing voice.

[@FellOnBlackDayz]

Minus the accent lol