The Thomas Eriksen Podcast #23 - Gaahl

2021 has come around. What will it bring? That’s the biggest question. I decide to take it one day at the time, anyway. A couple of things is for sure; The podcast is still going, and that the new and fifth Mork album “Katedralen” is closing in on you all. The new and first single “Arv” of that album is out Friday 15th of January.
This last weekend I spent in Bergen. Great times. Got inked as well as got to do this podcast, you are about to hear. The guest this week need no introduction. I got to spend alot of time and got to know «The most evil man of Norway», Kristian «Gaahl» Espedal. Gaahls Wyrd, Gorgoroth, Wardruna, Trelldom, God Seed and more. This is probably the most candid and deepest dive into this fascinating man. Enjoy......... Satan.
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[@Nachtghul]

If it happens absolutely a hundred percent record the wine drinking session between yourself, Gaahl and Nocturno Culto. To be a fly on the wall during that conversation would be fascinating.

[@tryundel]

Oh, this makes such a huge difference when interviewer and interviewee are on the same wavelength! This podcast is one of very few good things resulting from the pandemy

[@schmutzkanal5107]

I‘m from Austria and i loved it when Gaahl says Vogelbeeren !

[@Skyggnast]

Extremely cool to listen to. It's nice to finally hear Gaahl's side of the Gorgoroth case.

[@Skrerosgaldrer]

Gaahl is unique. He has always said people should use their own brain - instead of being lazy and brought answers. Gaahl is a fantastic musician, and I like how he has always marched against the stream. Did not think I ever would get such a look into Gaahl and some of his world with his honest words. This was one true blast from Norway! Even if my all time favorite black metal song was written by King Ov Hell - the way it was sung by Gaahl? That is why I got parts of Sign of an Open Eye tattooed. Side note: All the lucky metal friends of mine who have met Gaahl have said he is really awesome with fans as other musicians. Thanks for a true blast from Norway - and keep up the Mork work!

[@rippedtorn2310]

The best Gaahl interview by a long long way . Thanks .

[@m1kke]

Hearing the both of you share my opinion on Jesu Død was great.

[@KissSlowlyLoveDeeply-pm2je]

Erlend Erichsen was hilarious. Inspired by Burzum in 1981!

[@fernandoangelico6443]

The Black Monk Gaahl, literally a Legend

[@guydelusignan4272]

This guy lives the life, hes not looking at his phone all day and eating pizza.

[@diluted8]

Like 5.9 billion other people on the planet who can have both phone and pizza , don't forget to keep a backpack so more stuff can be collected, and both hands are kept free for more eating, and shopping! ALA George Carlin

[@Solitaryblackcat5]

Hey Thomas, I'm really enjoying your podcasts and I can honestly say that it is my favorite! As someone who lost a parent last year I completely understand how you feel. It takes a lot of time to be in peace after the passing of someone so close to you. But after a while, when grief subsides , you start to remember all the small moments with them, their jokes, habits and such with great joy. I can't wait for new episodes and thank you from the heart! Be positive and things will be ok! :D :3

[@annf4027]

Wonderful to be able to hear all of you thanks to Thomas, Nocturno and the always intriguingly mysterious Gaahl. Looking forward to all new music and art from Gaahl. The first Wardruna is my favorite and I thank you and the others for that. My condolences to you Thomas on the passing of your father. All the best.

[@jameslong4362]

Tree?! I am no tree! I am an Ent... Fantastic interview and just really enjoying these. Mork and many others has really brought me back to my burning desire to write and play black metal again and I am really enjoying it. Hails from England

[@Skbrvrisjsbdvetjtrbejudb]

Great podcast, amazing host and quest. Greetings from Romania 🇷🇴

[@petersfds]

i am always thankful for interviews not stressing my sensibel ears with loud youtube-discussion and egomaniac kakophonieas in horrable sound quality...thanks for it . i also like the dark ambient interviews of "this is darkness" , great interview with nikolas schreck...

[@ramonchiskyaguilar2568]

Great talk-interview... Past histories and memories... Congrats Hails from 🇲🇽🤘 skool

[@d42kn355]

You can still obtain Ad Majorem on Amazon :) One of my favorites! Thanks for having Gaahl on your Podcast - just learned of your show.

[@Christabel44]

Yes I got it on Apple!

[@neonwitch1449]

what a surprise, very excited to listen for this

[@BeastMoon]

Gaahl Interview on my birthday - now THAT is a treat! :D

[@joshww2339]

Happy Birthday

[@nikkili8944]

Happy belated birthday!

[@celticfrost86]

This is probably the best gaalh interview.

[@brimerwelpippy4972]

A full minute of silence after the first question... This is what I expect of a gaahl interview.

[@ar156]

What a revelation listening to what happened with Gorgoroth. I got to see them live right before everything happened, back in 2007

[@thevoidspeaks7645]

Great interview! Fascinating to hear Gaahl talking just naturally. You just should have adjusted the gate a bit softer.

[@ar156]

Wow what a surprise, let's hear this!

[@section-9studiosusk223]

Awesome podcast...keep going!

[@lisarobertshockeybabylon2178]

I haven't gotten a chance to listen to this as I have covid. Now is my 6th day in the hospital and well this is going to cheer up my morbid diseased day. Honestly it seems people in the black metal scene are more caring about not spreading plague than the general population in the U.S.

[@rippedtorn2310]

how are you now ?

[@lisarobertshockeybabylon2178]

@@rippedtorn2310 i have been battling cancer for many months. Not great.

[@SpookyDoorknob]

Wait cancer or COVID?

[@groovywitch1955]

Hope you’re doing well. X

[@markoraumala]

Excellent, thanks !

[@Tomassatan]

Yeah! What a nice surprise. Thanks for that ;)

[@MrNecroZoupa]

Really hoping that you'll consider pursuing this. It fills like we've all been waiting for something like this. Would be interested by listening to Samoth, Hoest or perhaps Hellhammer? Keep up the good work!

[@2mifune]

These are great, Thomas. Really enjoying them. They keep me company whilst I paint here in London. Keep up the great work!

[@user-xr6ov3cg6u]

Like him or not, Gaal has always gone against the grain. Even in a genre where going against the grain is mainstream. He's definitely different.

[@Holomounza]

I keep thinking you could be in Norsemen. So much fun

[@cain1349]

been checkin out these episodes lately and i'm loving them so far! gotta check out your music as well, consider me subscribed. gaahl seems like a really cool guy... since he was mentioned, i think it'd be cool if one day you managed to chat with frost!

[@headovmetal]

Great podcast! Thanks!

[@khi7593]

You should do a podcast interview with Svartalv/S.A.Destroyer from Nocturnal Breed!

[@sonikgoat]

I guess because you're kindred spirits to an extent you are able to get close to these guys like Gaahl, Culto and the rest. They are not stars - these are artists, with true integrity. Respect!

[@antoninaakers]

thanks a lot, you made my day, I hoped for it when I saw your photos from the last weekend🤘🏻 🖤 keep up the great work!

[@skuggimadr]

Dette var favoritten min av podcastene dine til nå. Veldig stas. Syns dere fikk en veldig fin flyt i praten! Tror denne og bilturen med mr Eilertsen mot Sigurds hjem er de to beste til nå! Håper covid fortsetter slik at du fortsetter med disse! skål.

[@MsCorediva]

That's just perfekt!

[@jackryan528]

This was great. Hopefully we’ll get to hear Jannicke on the podcast in the future. Hoest would be cool too!

[@SelfPL]

You should try to do an episode with Ørjan Stedjeberg. I know he's a very private person, so this could be difficult to have him agree, but as a fan of Taake for over 20 years, I'm very curious to hear him talk about the history of taake, the different musicians he worked with in Taake, (Haavard playing on Koldbrann i Jesu marg, I don't think you asked Haavard about this. Also the involvement of Tundra on the cult classic Nattestid, etc) , his connection to the early scene, his experience transitioning to recording all by himself (learning / improving on drums? for example) , different side projects, touring with Gorgoroth, his involvement with Deathcult, and Deathbarrel, future plans and new album (breaking 3 year release cycle due to Corona?) etc etc

[@aske7862]

Support.

[@recorddjango2059]

Hi. I just found your potcast. It`s very good. Just listened to Nag and Ghaal. I like your music,too. I emediately bought your Mork vinyls. One little note. It would be interesting, if you ask your guests more about the spiritual aspekt of the Black Metal musicians. Go on doing this great job.

[@recorddjango2059]

@@vuzkoth No? What about Satanism, Okkultism, Chaos Gnosticism, and Luciferianism in Black Metal?

[@recorddjango2059]

@@vuzkoth So you know, what everyone doesn't believe in...Very intersting..

[@Federico.el.Noruego]

🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@cesar.arrano]

Maybe a podcast with Jannicke Wiese-Hansen?

[@Deshift00]

Nice dude

[@DeathToMusic]

Noise gate is a bit distracting - am guessing he is very quietly spoken

[@wenqiweiabcd]

24:11 is gaahl trying not to blink and getting ready to say "satan"?

[@Catonius]

He's always ready.

[@ruudern6666]

flott jobba.hail from Halden

[@sologos7773]

gaahl's voice is like opium.

[@thomasbjrnerud1120]

Jævlig bra.

[@fearsomefraulein6666]

🐈🖤

[@AVS_6]

What about Krys Rygg?

[@davidrogers5892]

Is this going to hit Spotify?

[@whenpigsfly860]

I’m sure you have your reasons, but please consider uploading this to the podcast services. The KZbin ads are brutal... and not in an extreme metal way. You have the best guests ever though.

[@Solitaryblackcat5]

ad block dude xD

[@carlosemiliogustavo2548]

For fuckings sake. The show starts at 22.05

[@petras8385]

I wish Sven Erik Kristiansen as guest

[@JotBeAusDe]

22:00

[@Catonius]

... ...satan. *sip*

[@kamilzalewski8773]

Waiting for podcast with M or Darkside from Mgła

[@LordSummerIsle73]

2:07:55

[@antihumanalien8882]

SKÅL (IS GHAAL).

[@fernandoangelico6443]

Any chance of interviewing King Ov Hell?

[@guydelusignan4272]

😂

[@koraliap6976]

Tom😅

[@breadbaker5449]

get morgan from marduk

[@timgonzales2891]

You can tell how incredibly anti-social he is. That might not be the right word. He just seems uncomfortable speaking and being spoken too.

[@mabusharn3761]

Hey Gaahl, Varg Vikernes called you a degenerate freak and a bog person on twitter. You shouldn't have to tolerate that insult/threat.

[@clinteastwood5299]

🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽