Tobias Forge talks about the beginning and future of Ghost | The Lounge

Walt sits down with Tobias Forge of Ghost to talk about the early days of Ghost and what the future holds for the band.

[@marascoton4960]

Tobias is so low profile and shy. He is so sure he's an ordinary guy, maybe he is, but he's an extraordinary artist. Love the way he talks about his brother. He truly misses him.

[@ryanjohnson7563]

I could literally listen to Tobias speak all day.

[@LucasSeman]

I know most Swedish people speak English, but I am surprised how awesome Tobias´s English is. He could pass as a native speaker to other non-natives.

[@AC.666]

Seriously, he speaks clearer english than I do and I've been here my entire life! I can't even pick up on a Swedish accent from him.

[@LucasSeman]

@@AC.666 I'm always talking to natives because of my job. Even so, I didn't detect any funny accent or word collocations. Simply awesome

[@oshaughs83]

That's a fact dude. Oddly enough I saw them live a few weeks ago, and he sounded very different, very swedish live.

[@LucasSeman]

@@oshaughs83 well, that´s one the appeals of the band - he puts on a fake, strong Swedish accent when he sings :)

[@AC.666]

@@oshaughs83 that's an Italian accent that he fakes on stage.

[@jasmijnvansprengel]

Tobias has such a soothing voice.

[@TheKartoffel101]

I wish there would be a podcast from Tobias...

[@goopah]

@@TheKartoffel101 Oh, that would be brilliant!

[@chriszaferes6418]

Totally agree!

[@EntwineIvy]

The first time i watched this interview, i fell asleep cos his voice was so soothing. 😅

[@akilla4reala669]

Imagine that, a singer with a nice voice! 🤤 Just kidding.😉

[@alexis.4827]

I don't mean to sound all sappy and emotional, but I was going through some very rough shit when Ghost came into my life. This band is something special. There is something about them that transports you to another world and nothing matters when you're listening to them. Okay, enough emotions for the day.

[@jamesshields9912]

i fucking totally agree with you alexi. i am going throught the most shit time in my life now and thats why i listen to them. it makes that dead feeling disappear for awhile when i listen to many o their songs. i kind of use their music as an anchor in me life as o the time i realized i shouldve ditched me ex and taken the hand o the girl o me dreams that landed in me lap 2 years ago. i absolutely love most all o their songs and i wanted you to know that no one understands when i say this. only 1 or two people i know like them but i got me buddy into cirice and it was also the one that was a hook in my mouthe hahaha

[@ablackcloud2530]

I started listening to ghost at the worst time in my life, it helped me to heal in a way.

[@Artgar84]

Same here 🤘

[@theleemaaeras2083]

I definitely relate to that too. The band just appeared in my life when it was living hell on earth and from then on, I took things in hand, the music helping seeing what matters in life rather than what crushed me at the time. In down moments I always pick an album or all of them and I'm off for a roll and it helps me feel better. There are so many precious, beautiful ideas in their music, and it's definitely healing and soothing as well as damn motivating. And I'm not even speaking of the music itself. So. Damn. Good. ▲♪

[@heytiny37]

man, how crazy. it's been a rough 5 years and loudwire interview popped up in yt reccomends and he played riff from square hammer. got curious and here i am 72 hours later and hooked on Ghost. so much great music i've missed.

[@user-xv8tr5to7j]

I vote for Tobias ASMR bedtime stories pls thx

[@lisamarieroserobin]

Ditto

[@MrMinhocaDoida]

Go to spotify and search "metal talks ghost". You're welcome

[@user-xv8tr5to7j]

@@MrMinhocaDoida i... i love you for this...

[@savagelystitched]

@@MrMinhocaDoida thank you so much

[@chancetheboy8487]

Thank you for this. I go to sleep sometimes listening to his interviews in Swedish. Never realized what a beautiful language it is. This is great. I love this man!!

[@skyvision7363]

Let's all give some cred to his wife. She said go for it. And he did.

[@Jcastro9444]

She dont need any credit for what he thought of and what he decided to do. That's all Tobias don't get it twisted.

[@drufrusse]

@@Jcastro9444 since he gladly married her and they got two kids before Ghost even got their big break, of course he couldn’t have done it without her, genius or not. She must have sacrificed alot and taken a great deal of responsibility in every day life in order for him to be able to go full throttle with Ghost. And for that we should all be grateful to her. Give her some well deserved love for making Ghost possible.

[@shrimpfriedrocketleague]

Crazy how tobias talks about just wanting to be the guitar player in the background but now hes created an entire persona as one of the most theatrical and charismatic front men and characters in music history. Such a diverse and awesome guy!

[@07foxmulder]

I wonder if it’s easier for him to be the frontman because he’s disguised.

[@MK_2023.]

Music history? Nah.

[@tapoemt3995]

most theatrical ? No, King beat him to that decades ago.

[@shrimpfriedrocketleague]

@@tapoemt3995 thats why I said "one" of the most :)

[@tapoemt3995]

@@shrimpfriedrocketleague Ok ok point taken :)

[@lulashepard3253]

I’ve seen the face and I’ve heard the voice for years now. It still freaks me out a little to see them combined.

[@zsaz4453]

Its wierd D

[@marcelloribeiro2750]

Hahahah same here

[@alabamahebrew]

Lol now you know how us old timers who were fans of KISS from the beginning felt when they took off the makeup lol. I have to say when I first saw them without makeup, I cringed! LOL. Paul Stanley looked like a goofy looking kid to me and certainly did not look "cool". I think the only original member that didn't really surprise me with his looks and even filled the bill as having the look of a rock star was Peter Criss, the catman. Ace Frehley and Peter Criss were always my two favorite members and when I first saw Ace I thought he had been in a fire or something, he has these pock marks all over his face. With his makeup on Ace looked like he would probably have been the best looking of all of them but in fact he was the worst lol. Gene Simmons reminded me of a drag queen lol. So now you are seeing and hearing Tobias the real person and it is weird isn't it? Don't worry, in a few years it will just be normal to see and hear him, it took me about 2 years to get used to seeing KISS without makeup lol.

[@lulashepard3253]

Ron Just Ron I’m an old timer too. A friend dated one of them in the mid-late 70’s, so I got to meet them before they revealed themselves publicly. Yes, it was weird seeing them onstage in full regalia knowing what they really looked like (especially Gene). I think the difference here is that while KISS wears makeup, Tobias wears a mask, which more effectively obscures his features. Another example is Slipknot; I think it was years before I saw them all without their masks.

[@foxyroxy404]

So true

[@danielamerino2470]

Ghost has awakened my passion for music again. Love you tobias 😊

[@Jerseydevil08079]

daniela Merino Gota love em

[@allanbenoit8305]

I agree. Good melting pot of all different genres.

[@stephenhensley5631]

Me too and I'm 70 and I have seen the Beatles and the Stones when Brian was still in the group . When I hear people that were influenced by Kiss I go HUH ?

[@mrbeansfan9036]

In interviews with Tobias, my views on him always go from "papa teaches us abt the birds and the bees" to "yeah, i listen to abba from time to time. swedish legends."

[@chrisaustin3510]

Tobias is the breath of fresh air in today's music. he's a mastermind and musical genius. would give up a limb to meet him and spend a day with him.

[@etiennepetit9439]

7:59 "I wasn’t really sure about my orientation" -Tobias Forge

[@DoomedDawn]

This is how quality interviews are made. Relaxed and respectful atmosphere. Interviewer knows the scene and the band. Tobias gets room and time to answer the questions without the interviewer talking over him. There is a broad frame for the questions but interviewer reacts to the answers and makes follow up questions which means that he ACTUALLY LISTENS to what Tobias has to say.

[@mikemose13y41]

Your kidding right? The interviewer was interrupting Tobias the entire time. Every time he wanted to speak he couldn't wait for Tobias to finish. Idk what interview you were watch but that was the first thing I picked up on because it was fuckn pissing me off

[@ReebokJRQ]

74 people seem to disagree with you! And no ones said the same or liked what you said!!! You’re alone my guy!!! Lol

[@SterlingVanlaere]

I don't like it really, he wildly jumps around in Tobias's biography, it's difficult for him to answer and for us to watch.

[@henrychinaski2890]

Agreed. This dude has good questions for Tobias and we get a lot of juice out of this interview thanks to that.

[@gaboh296]

Tobias looks at his watch at around 24:00. That’s usually a bad sign and the interviewer observes this too

[@SamFuneral]

Is really hard for me to asimilate that this humble, polite and eloquent guy can turned into Cardi C.

[@FoxxxDante1]

Amen to that.

[@Desolaytore]

@@FoxxxDante1 nemA to that*

[@FoxxxDante1]

@@Desolaytore Oh, my apologies. (?)

[@Desolaytore]

@@FoxxxDante1 lol I guess you dont get it

[@FoxxxDante1]

@@Desolaytore No, I didn't. I'm so sorry. :"D I just know that it's backwards but that's it.

[@ThorBonloveng]

I am proud to be Swedish. Tobias is a pure genius!

[@pipbono1668]

shut up

[@AC.666]

@@pipbono1668 go play in traffic.

[@greyshadow6576]

I'm proud too

[@SleazyRoseWalker]

He plays the role of the papas/the cardinal so well! Could never imagine he is person behind them. Love his concept. Miss the full face skull/phantom paint tho. It added so much to the atmosphere and image, and cause it simply looked awesome.

[@stevemack2004]

He'll get his skull paint soon, I promise ya

[@juliacorrea7549]

I've known ghost for months and only today i found out all the papas + cardi c are all the same person, it kind of tore my entire world apart and also enlightened my entire life as in "it makes so much sense"

[@gravyhippo]

Steve Mack yezzzzzzir

[@xScooterAZx]

Kinda like Alice Cooper off stage. He's really laid back and nice as well.

[@kasajizo3136]

Just another slipknot schlick

[@featherandfawnart]

When I hear Tobias say things that sound like he feels he as himself is not enough to stand and hold a crowd makes my heart hurt. Tobias you are fully enough as you are to command anyone's attention. I also totally identified with being a kid thinking I would transform into another. In my own ways I have and in others I'm still waiting.

[@iraklismoschonas5214]

He seems like a genuinely nice, likeable and down to earth guy. Plus, I like the fact that he really thinks before answering the questions, like he cares about the interview, and not just get it over with

[@_Strez]

Wearing the same shoes as the person you’re interviewing always eases the tension in the room

[@jakobsandberg7331]

I found this hillarious but i don't know why

[@matthewheathcoock2183]

They are not the same

[@_Strez]

matthew heathcoock shoe police over here

[@alinakorovina681]

By far the most chilled out, relaxed interview with Tobias I've seen!

[@redrumash]

Alina Korovina Totally agree. The right way to hold an interview

[@kespo5358]

I saw Ghost before I ever saw Tobias. It's crazy how different they are. Papa is so flamboyant like Tom Ellis in Lucifer, and Tobias reminds me of the substitute teachers I had in the 90s in high school who let us watch movies all day.

[@ernestoreveres8780]

Tobias looks like very humble dude very simple and chill I don't know if is only me but I'm pretty sure that out of the character he's very polite and humble guy who you can have a very interesting conversation

[@negative80]

He is. I've hung out with him a few times after shows. a couple years ago. Not for long maybe 30 min to an hr. He is very calm and polite. We talked about movies, music, great person to chat with.

[@myromancewithanangel9729]

But why not in the character?

[@negative80]

My Romance with an Angel he's never done an interview as one of the papa's or the cardinal. before he did them as a ghoul aka special ghoul.

[@ernestoreveres8780]

@@negative80 I wanna talk to him

[@negative80]

Cardinal Copia's Love Slave did i say i knew him personally? and i don't so calm your whining.

[@Pianistka2608]

Открыла для себя Ghost и Тобиаса в этом месяце. Мгновенно влюбилась в этого парня, в его образ и в то, что он создал. Потрясающая музыка, потрясающий парень, классный артист, талантливый музыкант, певец и мультиинструменталист. И уверена, он прекрасный человек. Очень умный и разносторонний. Не влюбиться не возможно❤❤❤ В России тоже любят Ghost. Привет из России с любовью.

[@christineroth7085]

Tobias is a genius! He is almost 40, happily married, has 2 kids and wears a mask that has a wig as part of it when dressed in character on stage. Most singers voices are different than their speaking voice. A great example of the voice difference is Ozzy, he sounds completely different singing from his speaking voice. Hope this helps with some of your questions.

[@uniqueinc1]

Christine Roth - Spot on assessment. He still keeps a bit of anonymity even after the “reveal.” Love his creativity.

[@arislabos4559]

his right hand tatoo is a wedding couple under the moonlight

[@pristoste]

The circle around is actually a sign of protection:)

[@papaskazoo5860]

I had no idea what I was looking at.

[@dorisg.3]

I almost can't believe Tobias is in all these other figures ... This is incredible.. Really a talent .. Love GHOST ❤️💋👏🤘🎭

[@noitsaddie]

I love Ghost because they made me and my dads relationship better. I was listening to them one day on my computer and my dad heard the music and instantly got super excited because he listened to Ghost too. Me and him never had a close father, daughter relationship but the past two years I’ve listened to Ghost we got much closer. And like your usual dad, he introduces me to a bunch of bands I’ve never heard of, last October he took me and my sisters to a Chevelle and Three Days Grace concert. Some of my core memories will definitely be going to a Ghost with my dad and one of my sisters, and going to rock concerts with him. When my dad found out I listen to Ghost he announced to my grandparents that I’m officially one of their rock buddy’s, my grandparents listen to Ghost as well and got to see them at the concert for Ghost we went too. Concerts we have on our list are Slipknot, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Metallica, Motley Crue, and Ghost again. I would do anything to see Ghost again.

[@TheWindstorm2012]

Wow. He is nothing like the character he plays on stage. Great musician and great guy.

[@ojwatts2647]

He speaks English better than most English people under the age of 25. It's so nice to hear someone talk about their craft in such an intelligent, heartfelt way. Such an impressive man, and music is feckin awesome.

[@metalplaylist]

I can hear a lot of Blue Oyster cult when I listen to Ghost. Love that !!

[@nmfilmarts5764]

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING!!!

[@2triggered2comment55]

I hear metallica in their guitar riffs.

[@RedMonkeyTrucking]

The man is able to put all his bad things and darkness into his stage presence and persona, which I believe is what makes him such a humble and polite person. He can be himself with out all the dark things taking over.

[@Wrathchild244]

Excellent interview! I'm so proud of our boy!!! So talented, intelligent, and handsome, too.

[@StellaJo67]

I Love this man so much! Every interview is better that the last especially when intelligent questions are being asked. Tobias is so well spoken and kind I could listen to him speak all day long.

[@StellaJo67]

@Art Vandelay everyone is entitled to an opinion, you just stated yours.

[@themadgamer4571]

@Art Vandelay Millions? Care to prove your assumption? The whole lawsuit was about the ghouls getting access to the financial records to see if TF was in fact stealing money from them. They don't even know how much if any. So I would suggest you know what you're talking about before judging, otherwise you just come off as a fool. For all we know, the previous ghouls could have held back the direction that TF wanted to take Ghost. Hence probably the new contracts that they didn't sign. So they were fired. Ghost is bigger than ever before, and it costs money to do that. Perhaps he had to withhold money to invest into the bands progression. You think the 7 new ghouls aren't getting paid? Think they would have joined knowing about the lawsuit and said its okay he steals money, we are gonna play anyway. Maybe he did and realized he made a mistake and corrected it for the new lineup. We all make mistakes and besides the ex ghouls approached and announced this on FB like teenagers. Maybe in all the drama they dont deserve shit, we dont know, and probably never will. TF is the main guy, so by default he must be the bad guy, nope no possibility that the ex members were causing problems (sarcasm) so shut up and open your perspective about things.

[@StellaJo67]

@Art Vandelay I know nothing of the kind, but you do seem to think very highly of yourself. The only opinion that matters to me is mine and besides, unless you were there when this lawsuit went down and personally know the parties involved there are always 2 sides to a story. What makes one side more important than the other?

[@StellaJo67]

@Art Vandelay pffftttt

[@jsmirnoff77]

Tobias IS Ghost. End of story.

[@inxj5915]

I’m so happy to hear old interviews. I really like to hear him talk about the past… His voice is so soothing.

[@ellabella6099]

Very soothing .

[@DarkDazeX]

The interview was amazing. The interviewer let Tobias speak and take his time without interrupting him. A very professional, interesting and insightful interview. Ghost Rules!

[@savannahwise7058]

Whoa, I completely relate with the music he grew up with. My dad showed me Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and The Beatles and then my teenage brother got me into his punk music when I was around 4. I think it's super cool how that similar musical upbringing led Tobias to create Ghost and brought me to listen to it.

[@sofosxiii6756]

10:42 He is talking about MCC (Magna Carta Cartel). Basically all of the members of MCC at the time became the original Ghouls of Ghost

[@jonschreiber913]

This guy. He's pretty fucking great. I think I could listen to him talk about anything.

[@mariki3]

I am an 80s teenager. Was brought up with French singers, in 1980 my friends introduced me to the clash, Sex Pistols, British stuff. Of course loved Pink Floyd. I can’t influence my kids with my music cause it is all done in my headphones. Sad about that. Then my 17 year old said listen to this. Ghost. I am now obsessed. It is a mix of classic, hard, metal rock. It is so perfect for my little dark side and my experienced ears. I am hooked. Thinking of flying to Paris from Montreal for my births day to see them live asap.

[@jessicafranzen4797]

Yes! Bring me the whole thing Tobias! I can wait!

[@138NastyNate]

Fascinating interview. Great upload thanks!!

[@hackzein4138]

Im a simple man, I see Tobias I click

[@atlas-ks1wp]

😈😈😈

[@dylanjones7769]

Same

[@jonschreiber913]

I could listen to him talk about Legos. He's fucking fascinating.

[@Colynthomas_]

hack zein gotta do what you gotta do 🤘🏼🥃

[@debranelson1987]

I heard he plays the broom extremely well.

[@kourtneyrogers992]

Fantastic interview, great questions, Walt! You rock!💜

[@TheRealGrimmfury]

I loved this interview. It was a very informative and enjoyable get together. Tobias is so relaxed, just like two friends talking among themselves with no one else around. I am a new fan/lover of Ghost and this was a great watch!

[@teags4274]

This interview is such a good background for drawing! I love this interview so much, it’s really nice to learn about ghost!

[@Vortigan07]

I think a lot of people don't necessarily appreciate the talent, skill and damned hard work involved in being able to go out onto a stage in front of vast audiences and not only perform your music to standard but also be in character the whole time. Same for the instrumentalists too, certainly the guitarists that are able to move around the stage. You watch a live performance from Ghost and realise how professional and perfectly executed the whole show is. Tobias Forge as a frontman is brilliant, he works the crowd fantastically well. There's a video on YT of them supporting Metallica at one point and there's a moment early on where he's trying to get the audience going and you can kind of tell that they're still a bit flat and that he's not getting a great feedback from them. There's a moment where he gestures to them something which I read as "OK we haven't got you yet but you wait, we'll have you by the time we're done". And they absolutely do! He's got absolute confidence in himself and his band's abilities and that goes a long way! It's a bold statement but he's got a little bit of Freddie Mercury about him, I'm sure he'd view that as praise. You need a band like Ghost to come around once in a while to inject something new and fresh into the mix and they continue to do just that very well!

[@othrerir_jussi]

Been a fan of Ghost since maybe 2012 and this is by far the best interview so far i've seen with Tobias.

[@jamesthegothfathermarcino6368]

So grateful to have Tobias! The most creative mind, in rock today.

[@ThePamster]

Thank you for asking intelligent questions, seen interviewers neglect the opportunity, interviewing Tobias Forge represents to us, the fans. Thank you for an amazing glimpse at Ghost's incredible front man. ♥

[@Metatron2228]

Great interview the host very polite and professional he let Tobias Forge speak I am grateful for that. I love listening to Tibias very smooth, can’t wait for the next album. ❤️❤️

[@lozfan001]

Just over half way through this and honestly, this is the best interview ive seen for someone like Tobias. Very thought provoking questions!

[@stevemack2004]

Really awesome interview. Very engaging. I like how you give him time to answer, and don't cut him off. Much love, man.

[@katw3553]

Love all Tobias interviews. He's so genuine and pure. Thanx man.🥰

[@unfortunate2565]

Great interview, one of the best that I've seen. No tension, good communication between the interviewer and Tobias, no stupid questions. And Tobias seems like such a down to earth, cool guy. I bet he's fun to hang out with. And I'm not saying it as a die hard Ghost fan, what's interesting.

[@jamienorman8205]

when tobias looks toward the camera and realizes he's looking at the camera and looks at least mildly terrified - love it. also, leak his skincare routine, for the love of all things unholy.

[@mypathunfolding]

I wonder hardcore about his skincare routine!!!

[@yolannyrojasmancebo4671]

He looks like he´s 25 tbh

[@jamienorman8205]

@Amee Suarez well he also did an interview years back as special ghoul - with that little punk kiddo - where he talked about trying not to eat sugary/starchy foods and if he's stuck to that at all then i'm sure it's helped a lot. i, on the other hand, am doomed lolol

[@janlesperance8053]

He stays out of the sun. That always helps your skin.

[@brandonstafford4054]

He's Swedish, they dont age

[@brantsummerlin8630]

I love getting even just a little glimpse of the Genius of an artist like Tobias. Thank you for letting us get take a peek and for sharing with the fans! \m/,

[@negative80]

Nice interview, Thanks for uploading it.

[@tbrick4756]

Hey, shout out to Kennewick! Thanks for coming here, it’s nice to be able to get some great bands here locally!

[@eviemanson01]

Best interview he is himself no character to portray! He’s unmasked! Really bringing the feel of Ghosts music! Love it!

[@markserainidis1058]

i just can't put this man and ghost together, i just can't see it, how he is the ghost man, he looks so quiet to be in a heavy metal band....

[@tiberiusclaudiusnerogermanicis]

Most heavy metal musicians when interviewed are awkward and quiet. Infact alot of people who seem confident on stage are complete opposite in person. I used to drum in a a few bands. Biggest audience around 9 thousand people at festivals, I could take my shirt off and play my ass off without any nerves atall!!! I also played acoustics sets to a few hundred and no bother. For me to explain to 10 other people in a room something in a work training session one time, I was shaking and sweating. Also not very confident. It's a very common trait in performers. It's the only way you can let yourself go. It also probably helps alot he started behind a mask with no one knowing who he was, I'd imagine that would allow you to let yourself go a hell off alot easier. You could walk around the crowd after and not even be recognised lol

[@markserainidis1058]

@@tiberiusclaudiusnerogermanicis Well said , mate....

[@ocavant]

Man that question at 15:03 is exactly what I've been feeling about this band, and what I like so much about it. Thanks for articulating it.

[@azrocker666]

Always enjoy listening to Tobias’ interview. It’s amazing the characters that he portrays and how he engages with the audience at the live shows. It does feel good to see a ghost show. Most importantly his music and his voice is what got me into them. 👻😈

[@JonHook]

I am newly discovering and absolutely loving Ghost. I'm not only loving the music and the music videos, I'm absolutely loving listening to Tobias talk about the making of music. I really appreciate the work that goes into creating something like Ghost. On one hand, it looks and feels like a "performance," moreso than what you might think other bands who don't wear make-up and present personas, but on the other hand, I FREAKING love the presentation and performance of Ghost. I let go of expectations and just enjoy the ride when I'm watching a Ghost concert. I love it. Rock on, Tobias!

[@raniatsampla4913]

Extraordinary artist! Great interview! Thanks for sharing!

[@goncaloferreira72]

GREAT INTERVIEW! Probably the best interview of Tobias! 9:44 Both were having a real and interesting conversation, understood each other and it shows!

[@stevemack2004]

Oh no. You're one of those "exclamation point" people. 🤣 Just messing around. I do it to everyone lol

[@goncaloferreira72]

@@stevemack2004 I used them a lot, didn't I? hehe Just thought it was a great interview

[@stevemack2004]

Hahahaha I just think it's funny. Its like "I'm gonna have a burger for dinner!!". It makes things hilarious in my head lol.

[@goncaloferreira72]

@@stevemack2004 I see I am not alone laughing at the most random stuff and imagining those situations haha ~Right on man

[@stevemack2004]

@@goncaloferreira72 Gotta find humor in life everywhere haha. I love how music can bring people together, even if its just for a couple of comments 🙂

[@blushandrush9584]

great interviewer, who asked the right questions, probably because he is musician himself. It was a very pleasant conversation to listen to! Thank you :)

[@maxreinsch6138]

Much better than the other unmasked interview. Tobias had a chance to speak this time.

[@NightcrawlerLuver]

Brilliant interview. Tobias has such a lovely voice and is just so cute! I just about melted!

[@bubblegumcasket6138]

Ah another Ghuleh ❤ He has such a soothing presence. It's really inspiring to hear his enthusiasm about his musical influences \m/

[@Grillcrasher]

A real down to earth gem. What a champion!

[@tattoou1222]

KISS Love Gun was my first vinyl record too, I was in grade 3 and received it as a gift. I'm 48 years old and still have and listen to that album.

[@chris3297]

That was a fantastic interview. Really good questions and well thought out

[@Rdgcan]

Agree with the folks. Great interview. Allowing Tobias to expand on his answers, be relaxed. Thanks for uploading!

[@azumigaiden]

I ask for whichever person decides to interview Mr. Forge again for this channel PLEASE, let him speak his entire thought process instead of interrupting him so many times, like happened on this one. Thank you!

[@chancetheboy8487]

What an amazing human. I want to go record shopping with him Hahah great interview

[@chantelephone1]

Saw the tour last fall.... Probably the best show I've ever seen. Amazing. So happy they're getting big, they deserve it

[@kimlayman4742]

Fantastic interview! While I enjoy seeing Tobias as Cardinal Copia,it is always refreshing to see him as himself. Ghost is the best. ♥️♥️♥️

[@twistedwill2446]

Musical Genius!!! Much love GHOST!! 🤘

[@sheccid3045]

What a great interview. The first time I heard ghost I was expecting for a more growly voice. But I was surprised, I liked it.

[@alabamahebrew]

It is interesting that he told that story about the KISS album Love Gun. I really believe that KISS is responsible for bringing the most young people into the world of rock and roll. As young kids if you saw an album and it had these cartoon type characters on it, cool cartoon not childish ones, it would capture your attention. You would buy the album, take it home and be hooked on rock and roll. You might not remain a KISS fan but I believe KISS opened that doorway for so many younger people. I was 12 and I would listen to my mothers music a lot, CCR and other such bands. I was a huge Elvis fan and after he died we went to the local walmart type of store and she said I could buy a new album. Since this was about September of 1977, Elvis died August of 1977, I immediately went to the Elvis section and brought a copy of Elvis's new album that was released just before his death. She recommended I find an album from someone more of my age group, it was her way of helping me get over the loss of Elvis. I had no clue who anyone was but I say this one album with these 4 guys in makeup, the album looked very cartoonish but yet looked very cool and not "childish", I took it to her and said, "I guess they are called KIZZ and it looks cool". Lol the lightning bolt S's looked like Z's to me and even to her lol. I took the album home and was hooked!! That Album, Rock and Roll Over, is still to this day my favorite KISS record. I have heard a lot of big rock stars tell similar to my story about their introduction to the world of rock music,so whether you like KISS or not you have to give them credit for doing this. I am not into Metal music at all, but I do like Ghost and Tobias seems so young here lol.

[@brianzieske6055]

I live in Kennewick and bought tickets as soon as I could when I heard they were coming to town this will be my first time ever seeing Ghost and I can’t wait

[@huntertheta3246]

I just saw them in Cologne a couple of days ago. I am sure you will love it, hope you get meet them🙏

[@Terry8238]

I ve just got into ghost after listening to them on planet rock radio station. I just love this band , you can here every great rock band in there sound , absolutely fantastic

[@foxyroxy404]

So soothing voice...😍

[@sonnywortzik817]

If Tobias had a poadcast I would love to listen his voice talking every episode. But I prefer that he keep doing music because ghost is soooooo good. Can't wait for the new album and for they to come to Brasil 🇧🇷

[@kriscoumbe8577]

Just as his singing voice is so soothing, so is his speaking voice.

[@brentenglish268]

I loved how he referred to himself as a dictator in his bands sometimes. LoL

[@giov2316]

Well, if you look closely most of the really good bands always have a lead guy who kind of calls the shots, you can have talent playing the guitar but song writing may not be your stronghold, everyone plays a part in a band but in the end just like a business, you have to have positions that fill strengths.

[@meapantz1983]

Tobias I can tell you when I traveled to Hannover for the show u guys smashed it😊

[@ericmccann1758]

This is so awesome. Tobias is great and so is Walt!

[@ashleystrange3148]

This is an amazing interview, I love being able to see his face. I can't wait for the Ritual in GR this October when I get to meet this beautiful human being.

[@mjkaenima]

I will be there too! Taking my son along for his first concert ever

[@ashleystrange3148]

@@mjkaenima That's amazing! You'll both have a blast. Maybe I'll see you there! ;)

[@kuma1388]

Ashley Strange same here, got my floor tix for the Glenns Falls show. And I just went to see them in Vegas in November

[@MusicTheLifeBlood]

Well...that was a lovely interview. Good questions as well. -Dustin

[@stephss]

Excited to see you/ghost at Heavy MTL. Thanks for the interview.

[@OmegaSpecter87]

Love watching Tobias in interview! Good insight into a lot of what I'd already figured. Seems like a very humble artist and I'm happy to have found Ghost.

[@kbnz85]

Very inspiring, it answered many questions I had in relation to actually going about putting music together etc.

[@jeffreyfrazier5907]

He is amazing. Love Tobias

[@mickbrown815]

Very cool interview not what I expected to see but glad it was so good.🤘🏽

[@benoitgariepy2994]

Probably the best interview I’ve seen with TF so far...

[@irenamilevska1790]

Finally Tobias bring some words for Subvision and Magna Carta Cartel

[@GhoulNamedDeath]

He did in the Spotify Metal Talks

[@stevemack2004]

Did I miss it? When did he talk about MCC?

[@zsaz4453]

Same question here

[@chrisprado4597]

@@stevemack2004 He mentions MCC right after Subvision when he says he played bass in his friend's (Omega) band.

[@stallonsilver]

Tobias being interview by the keyboardist of one of the sickest industrial bands of the 90s, Stabbing Westward!

[@tomorrowwestport2620]

Ok so the keyboard player/songwriter of my favourite band stabbing westward having a chat with Tobias forge is incredible His voice is very similar to Chris Halls at times

[@PerJohansson-Xeizo]

Nice interview, thanks! I love the enthusiasm Ghost is getting for their(Tobias) hard work. It IS a wonderful world :)