The Electric Callboy Interview

[@jsan2548]

Nico seems like a rad, down-to-earth dude. This was a great talk.

[@mrGlekkev]

When I saw them in Belgium with the MMXX tour, Nico straight up walked in through the front door and the main lobby to go watch their opening act. Cant imagine anyone else doing that

[@SlothoftheSun]

I chatted with him after the show in Brighton in England and he's great. It was November and I was freezing my ass off because I dressed like the Pump It video but his wholesomeness warmed me up lmao.

[@dojohnso]

"We just wanted to punch a smile on peoples faces" 😂

[@Max_v.E]

We need a song from Callboy featuring Nik. Honestly, I think that would go hard af. 🔥

[@Parsifal213]

FR !!!

[@marcusfinnberg7553]

True!

[@andrewcanoy1708]

Needs to happen

[@justpassingthrough7990]

Omg yes

[@RandomHeroSpotting]

Electric Crabcore?!?!?

[@HeretiCflow]

Nico is the kind of guy you wanna have as your best friend.

[@TheeRndmOne]

So glad to have Nico in the band. He's just fantastic on so many levels. Not that Sushi was bad, but I really think Nico will take ECB to the next level. Great interview!

[@EggTamago7]

I feel like Sushi leaving was the best thing that could've happened for both ECB and Sushi - his Ghostkid project is absolutely AMAZING, and Nico-era ECB really turbocharged the band.

[@mclubabadubdub2153]

@@EggTamago7 I could not agree more! 100%!

[@TheeRndmOne]

@@EggTamago7 completely agree

[@eldiablo4160]

You can see the happiness in Nico’s face when he talks about the band, their music and the fans. I love seeing people thoroughly enjoy what they are doing, regardless of the scale.

[@Laggie13]

such a wholesome boi. even when being praised, Nico just shifts the praise to everyone else and truly points out the accomplishments and efforts of everyone. what a guy.

[@Sept1mus]

Man, every interview I hear from the guys - they are so humble. That’s so awesome!

[@rebekahcarter8120]

This is so fun. Electric Callboy are one of those bands I legit wish I could be friends with.

[@titan_drow507]

Germany has around 25K castles, so a hugh range to look for a rent, but I guees that place was also promo for Castle Rothstein. Awesome interview, thanks

[@Schnappelini]

I was at Full Force where they played Everytime We Touch for the first time live and the whole crowd was singing along. It was absolutely insane

[@gertmeyer5591]

I get the whole sentiment about simply wanting to forget about the pandemic and just wanting to put it in the past. But I will actually venture the claim that a sizable part of the reason the band blew up when it did (at least internationally) was because of the pandemic and everyone being stuck at home scouring YT for new and interesting experiences now that the "real world" was in a coma. Especially the high-energy, fun-loving, life-affirming, self-deprecating vibe that they project fell like rain on parched earth during those days. So for me, the band will indelibly be tied to those times - but as one of the rays of sunshine during an otherwise bleak period.

[@paragrafenreiterinn]

Haven't finished the interview yet but had to comment anyway. My biggest compliments to Nico, his english has gotten much more fluent than it already was, it seems!

[@psychobetha]

their live show definitely feels like a party. saw them at Download a couple of weeks ago and after they finished i started the walk over to see Slipknot and texted my sister and nieces a short video i took of EC. sister sends back “holy shit that looks like a great time” and my response was “ngl it was the best live show i’ve ever seen.” and i’ve seen hundreds of live performances across all genres ranging from neil diamond to george strait to nsync to korn.

[@Isdezenaambezet]

Yup. We skipped parkway drive so we could get a decent spot. We know the tent was gonna be overcrowded. Favourite act of the weekend.

[@psychobetha]

@@Isdezenaambezet that was the same choice i made and i’m not mad about it lol. the closest shows to me on their north american tour have been sold out for a while now, so i knew it would be my only chance to see them for the near future. in addition to getting a spot about 5 people from the front, i caught almost the full set from Set it Off. i hadn’t even heard of them before DL so finding a new band i like was a nice bonus.

[@hennjay7]

Maybe important to mention that they played at Parookaville, which is one of the biggest European EDM festivals. They were the first and only metal band so far and they nailed it. Music connects!

[@omgwtfbbqwarftw]

I just saw Electric Callboy at Copenhell, and it was fucking amazing. Im a very traditional metalhead, but going all up to the front of the pit and being a part of that party is an experience ill never forget. I love that band

[@cmr8er8]

Nico's Prism audition was great!

[@garymyerscough920]

Nico smashed it. Without him joining, I never would have heard Hypa Hypa and that started me with the back catalogue, all of which is amazing. Can't wait for new stuff from these guys.

[@kennyfresquez7019]

I LOVE Electric Callboy. Once I heard "We Got the Moves," I was an immediate fan after hearing their other stuff. It's RARE that I cling onto a new band, and this one really caught my attention. I LOVE their music.

[@nicok710]

Stark Nico, #GameTwo ist Liebe ❤

[@TravisBeckMusic]

Nico joining opened me up to not only this band but all other awesome German metal and party acts! ECB is now in my top 5 favorite bands/ acts of all time!!!

[@JosephBWG13]

The fact that Nico suggested I Prevail to help Nik with his EC song is fantastic! I hope it happens soon!!

[@tomasaguiar8482]

I saw their show at Hellfest and DAMN, the energy and the live quality of the band is amazing! And Nico is such a beast vocalist, he was bleeding from his nose and still roaring like a monster!

[@ShatroGames]

The whole set is on KZbin btw! (ARTE Concert) Looked like a hell of a lot of fun!

[@F.Gurski]

I prevail let's go! I was front row at the EC set at pinkpop festival (in the Netherlands) last weekend and these guys brought the energy man. I also watched I prevail on the screens outside the tent because the tent was absolutely PACKED but the energy was felt even from that distance. Let's go metal bands on pop festivals! Kevin said during the pinkpop set that it felt weird for them to play after Ellie Goulding (and he was right it was a big difference music-wise), but the whole crowd absolutely loved it. There were non-stop moshpits and circle pits (again, on a POP festival) and there were even small wall of deaths!

[@StonedSpagooter]

Thats so fucking rad man!

[@Isdezenaambezet]

Saw them the day before at Download, coincidentally I Prevails screamer stood right behind me for EC.

[@F.Gurski]

@@Isdezenaambezet Nico (EC) actually stood right in front of me for a bit while watching another act at pinkpop. Funny how these things just randomly happen. I didn’t talk to him or anything tho.

[@Bigdogfindley]

Love Nico. Such a cool dude. He`s the kind of guy you would have a great time just having a beer and shooting the sh*t with. I like to call him the Justin Timberlake of metal. They are one of the most incredible bands ever IMO.

[@Farros_the_Keeper]

Nico is so positive and nice, I simply love listening to the songs he sings with Electric Callboy

[@ironhead76]

You both have made me a Metalhead again. Thank you for that. 🎸

[@syyneater]

I can’t say they are my normal cup of tea, but damn do I love them. The absolute fun and joy they bring to their music always leaves me smiling and just fucking happy.

[@fleshlips]

Ive seen them live in Wrocław, PL and I cant remember when was the last time I had so much fun! It was amazing

[@CommanderTavos99]

In Germany, we say to interviews or conversations like this in general: "Kreiswichsverein" And I think thats beautiful!

[@Zeppelinschaffner22]

Yes - it is not that hard to rent a castle here. Obviously the bigger more well-known ones not so much, but I was just on a wedding at Heidelberg castle and there are about a gajillion smaller castles all over the place so you have options

[@mnicrashSoren]

Man I love these guys the most amazing show and the most amazing musicians/ people

[@ParkwayJoe81]

They make the best videos too…. Such a fun time

[@maurofranklim5533]

The Nocturnal joke was 10/10 haha we need some Nico Nocturnal action from you two!

[@brodiepartington95]

He’s so humble it’s crazy

[@TyrannyNormality]

These guys are interesting, they worked so hard this past couple of years, they released a lot of hits and incredibly produced videos, they toured in Europe like crazy Hands down to them for not getting burned out and keep prodiving such high quality on everything they're doing

[@Lucca_Time]

I honestly think that it's just their pure positive energy, that keeps them going. It's SO INSANE what they are doing. I just think that their mindset of "Doing what WE want in order to have fun for ourselves" is the BEST thing they could've done. They have fun with literally everything their making while entertaining THE HELL out of this genre and doing their very best to do us so many favors. It honestly just is so awesome

[@zegaracosmus]

i love how genuinely giddy nico is, it brings a tear to my eye, keep going guys! Nik: i love your work and your style of interview, the way you ask the meaty questions, and you make me laugh which is hard to do, keep it up nik your killin it

[@ParkwayJoe81]

Such great energy Nico ❤

[@LetumFalcis]

to be fair, there are a LOT of castles/mansions/fortresses in germany (some websites say there are around 25,000), it's quite common to see one while traveling through the country. Not every building is still in use or sometimes there are just some walls left or some kind of building. Some people are still living in castles, rent them for venues or like this for a shooting, or brands who wants a photo shooting in a medieval setting. There is a whole wedding season as well. That's why Nico seemed kind of "unimpressed" of being in a castle.

[@m.a.6478]

This was great in so many ways! BTW did anyone notice how Nik is a very good host at interviews?

[@Alexia-dr3it]

Nik doing an interview with Nico from EC? wasn't expecting that, but i'm here for it

[@briang2471]

Man thats so dope you got to interview Nico! My fav band since Hypa Hypa came out and seeing your review on it back in what Summer 2020??? Time flies so fast.

[@maxmoller]

Loving this 💙 Hope we get a EC reacts to 'Everytime we touch reactions'

[@leoniemoats7467]

Nik should make a full version of his how to electric callboy and then they should perform it together❤

[@JP_Hatecrew]

Nico du geile Sau. Wat ein süßer boi.

[@mcewen_]

had no idea who these guys were until i saw them live at a festival a few months ago, had the best energy out of all the bands that performed, loved it.

[@BrianYates-ct9db]

Yes yEs and YES!!! A NIK AND E.C.B. COLAB..NUMBER ONE SONG WITH A BULLET 🤘✌️🧐

[@r0s3nr0t4]

Thank you for this interview, Ioved it 🎉 electric callboy is just the best! So humble, down to earth and just great talented musicians.

[@KittensmiataNC1]

I cannot wait for Callboy to do another American tour I will spend so much money and be so freaking happy I will die! I love the music, and love this interview!

[@kingaPL338]

Damn, these debates about genres and definitions are killing me. They've been going on forever and I understand it when you're young and music is a part of your identity. I've gone through that myself. But when I see grown ups, mature people (and it's not against Nik or Nico, I know they are not on this band wagon) trying so hard to define what they hear, it kills me. Why the hell do you care how it's called or where does it fit? Is it good? Like it. Not good? Don't listen to it. It's that simple, really.

[@ThomasBuchwinkler487]

Thanks Nik for the Interview. i am already looking forward to watch them Nuremberg Gemany 2024

[@Neongrave1234]

I see them live twice this year (BRRF and Philly) and I can’t wait!! It’s impossible to listen to them without a smile and a head nod.

[@rpiian]

Awesome interview - Grew up on headbangers ball - my first dose of metal! Opened me up to KSE and In Flames :)

[@cristinamorrison2862]

The wigs alone in Electric Callboy videos are legendary.

[@stygio.medusa]

Hey Nik! An easy way to pronounce Käärijä is like "carrier", with long A sound, a rolled R in the middle and soft "er" sound that's more like an "ah". Not sure if you're gonna talk about this year's Eurovision again but for future reference!

[@ParkwayJoe81]

So cool. Great interview man… i really wish they released pump it acoustic as a single to buy

[@heidibaltom8138]

I have litterally just found out about thee guys and have gone down the rabbit hole and im not complaining. I never knew the former singer but i have heard songs and atched videos and he was so good and and the lyrics are so good. But i have only known Nico so im a bit byased. Hes so sweet and down to earth and i honestly think hes a good addition.

[@censoredbyyoutube2639]

Nico is such a wholesome amazing dude. We need more musicians like ECB. Great interview

[@overdev1993]

Is it just me or did Nicos english improved a lot compared to last year? :)

[@ensco7]

*has improved Not "did improved"

[@8tonystark8]

@@ensco7 r/whoooosh

[@mnicrashSoren]

I definitely feel better i cannot wait to see them again NYC!

[@Isdezenaambezet]

EC was the highlight of download UK for me. Big party in a too smal tent.

[@sergejg9627]

represent #Gametwo ❤

[@RolandDeschain1]

Nico! What a lovely chap he is.

[@tedecoo]

Great interview. On the topic of music videos, I love them, both well done and plain, and wish everyone who wanted to could invest more in it. A video that came to mind that is allegedly unassuming is that for Placebo´s Song to say goodbye, such a profound masterpiece. And all the gaming talk made me want to game again. So good to have Nico back for a chat

[@nichtedsheeran]

Nico representing Game Two really fucking everywhere

[@lizalfos8627]

I am so excited to see these guys in Australia

[@nickshepley2566]

I love these videos and Nik Doing a great job as a creator tbh

[@18is18is18ter]

We need Nik as a crab in a new EC video :D

[@diogogambonni10]

just found electric callboy 2 days ago and as a fan of slipknot, limp bizkit, korn, avenged sevenfold, killswitch engage, metal core in general, just felt fresh. one thing, the songs should have more lenght. 5 min type of thing. cheers from Brazil

[@northernsfinest]

EC are amazing, I fucking love them saw them last year in Manchester and again in Leeds this year, and I'll probably see them after that and again and again, also nik nicos old band was " to the rats and wolves" unless he was in a band after them before EC but still " to the rats and wolves" were really good

[@CANNIBAL_CORPSE_SFU]

Very very good Interview!! Thanks.

[@joeschmoe5009]

Wow, i prevail! Thats a good name drop and would be sick to see/hear!

[@rosenpuzzle4204]

Very good Interview. Thank you 🌸

[@hennjay7]

If there would not be a German ESC committee... That's the bad about Germany. The decision makers don't understand music, but send one after another to the ESC to get the last position in the ranking and they do wonder about it. Probably it's also about the people, because the quality of the German music is mainly not at an international level. I'm sure that Electric Callboy would have a made a big difference.

[@bjan_cooper]

The @GameTwo cap! Nice one Nico!

[@SaarphireTTV]

Crazy, that Nico gave a shout-out to Cobus Potgieter 🤣🤣 nice!

[@Marieketoetsenist]

Right?? 😄

[@lennyrec.8236]

I'm actually living like 15 minutes away from the location of the music video shoot :D Crazy to think that they were this close :')

[@Kotsoros37]

2010s were a great time Nik 😂love the Sturgis stuff haha great interview!

[@DanBilankov]

Fantastic episode 🎉🎉🎉

[@joeschmoe5009]

I wish electric callboy would come to kansas, or oklahoma so i could see them. Next time hopefully!

[@maou6937]

HEADBANGERS BALLROOM WAS LEGENDARY

[@Anax2000]

Nico. Bester Mann ♥️

[@damoonlightnomadgaming9563]

I want to name my first born Nico. Love this dude

[@nian60]

There was an American "Eurovision", either last year or the year before. As far as I know it flopped, and there are currently no plans to do it again. Every US state submitted a song. They somehow managed to get Michael Bolton to take part.

[@silviahannak3213]

Well but afterwards (the dance) you can hang out in a cold cellar in the Castle.

[@lanacherie184]

He seems like such a cool guy 🖤

[@Hair8Metal8Karen]

I would go crazy for a metal Eurovision.

[@Nu_Roman]

Drop these audios on the actual podcast apps, would love to listen to these while at work.

[@grogu1986]

I didn't know EC before Tekkno and now they're one of my favourite bands. So humble, down to earth and they kick so much ass live. They'll be headlining the biggest metal festivals in years to come. Congrats Nico! Also a covers EP would be insane!!!

[@bschuss1]

Nico really doesn't get why We Got The Moves blew up like that? Well, it didn't at first, it did after the live shows started and the crowd realised "we love breakdowns! Wait, in this song we ARE the breakdown!!!". The song perfectly builds up to this huge döp moment, and it's basically a huge adrenaline rush when you anticipate this moment and then everyone at the same time just release all that built up energy. So that started to happen, and once everyone experienced it live or saw it on YT and such, they wanted that AGAIN. It's basically chasing a high. Wouldn't work tho if the rest of the song wasn't great. Love the chorus, love the slow buildup of the verses, and love the head bopping they do. That being said, Hypa Hypa to me on stream is still the better song (which actually doesn't work _that_ well live imo).

[@bschuss1]

also at 21:52 Nik out of reflex showing where he will put a link to the Schillo Brothers but not putting up anything in post?! :D

[@Hollywood013]

It is the third wave ska of metal and I am for it.

[@notbadbros7814]

Nico Nocturnal trademarked

[@MetalMonkey]

Eurovision used to be good when countries actually voted for the best song. I think some time in the 90's, countries voted for their neighbouring country even if the song was shit. We (Ireland) won it the most times with Sweden joint top with 7 wins. One year we sent a puppet (Dustin the Turkey) to represent us knowing that we wouldn't win because we couldn't afford to host it again (the winner hosts the next one)

[@Pygmyer]

Regarding the castle-thing: we have about 25.000 castles in germany. So, if you ever want to film a video at a castle, come here! :)

[@tiboorens4831]

We need a song in the style of Electric Callboy!

[@EbizzerHH]

Nico Nocturnal ❤🤘

[@mariomelms7902]

EC would have rocked that old man show. I didn`t really know them back then, but I liked them right from the start. Right now? They are the one new generation metal band I hear nonstop, when I don`t listen to Iron Maiden, Blind Guadian or Avenged Sevenfold...

[@benediktendl4092]

ah, the thing with esc is that there are so many outside influences the poeple voting taking into account. Like germany is not the most favourite country in terms of history and politics and that has, sadly, a huge impact on the voting.

[@derHarlekin99]

I Prevail singing in EC-Style?? Yes please!

[@PRyder-eb4qi]

In south Bavaria, near Kassel hahaha