Tobias Forge The Mastermind Behind Ghost Interview At 98KUPD

[@Andrea_Solusek]

He talks a lot about a 5 year plan. Here we are, 5 years later and Ghost is on top with amazing music and a killer show! Tobias deserves all the success in the world.

[@ellabella6099]

It’s fantastic to listen to this knowing 5 years later and knowing he’s made it ☺️

[@musicpeppers02]

Tobias Forge should definitely do a podcast. That voice is so hypnotising.

[@sickb2200]

Some day his autobiography will be an epic read.

[@007akakak]

I love their music but his story is what actually makes me their fan

[@ellabella6099]

@@007akakakI find his mind fascinating as well . I could listen to him for hours about his childhood, his dreams and all the fantasies he acted out as a child that are coming true now or have come true . Plus he ha a massive knowledge on so many things from history , politics, music the list is endless. But listening to him you appreciate his music more too as it’s written with such thought and knowledge.

[@timtucker7506]

For as big as Ghost is or is getting, Tobias doesn't sound like a "rockstar". He's very grounded and thoughtful. Confident but not egotistical. He seems to realize there will be an end (as there always is) and he's going to ride the wave while he can.

[@chucky2569]

Hello there Ghost fans there's an appeals court hearing slated for March 2020 stay tuned

[@anthonyparraguirre9282]

@@chucky2569 what? What are you talking about?

[@alexiswaller3065]

The lack of ego is because of the way they are brought up in sweden no one person is better than another

[@mikecunningham6154]

That's what the bands and musicians that are still here from the 60's-70's playing concerts or still making records thought.

[@rottensquid]

I think there's something important about keeping the persona you play onstage as separate from you. There's this great story about David Bowie, who tried to play a character onstage, but kept running into the problem of becoming his persona offstage, all through the 70s, getting lost in the grandiosity of Ziggy, or the Thin White Duke, etc. In 1980 when he was filming the video for Ashes to Ashes on a beach, some guy comes along walking his dog, ruining the shot. The director, Tony Visconte, rushes over to the guy and tried to shoo him away, pointing at Bowie, head to toe in this elaborate silver lame harlequin costume with a painted face and pointy hat. "Don't you know who this is?" And the guy looks at Bowie, and says, "Of course I do. He's a cunt in a clown suit." And Bowie roars with laughter. And from that point forward, any time he starts getting sucked into his stage persona, he remembers what these costumed characters really are. It's so much fun for us to get swept up in the glory of the stage performance, and look up to these entertainers as something more than human. Because that's what characters are. They step out of our imaginations and take us into a sort of sublime space where experience is heightened. But that's all just the show. It's not real. Beneath the costume, there's this regular dude that goes home and deals with bills, attends PTA meetings, gets prostate cancer, etc. I think a lot of rock stars get caught up in the persona, because it lets them believe they aren't that kid who struck out with Helga in primary school (or whoever Tobias struck out with.) But getting lost in the rock star persona tends to make people more miserable than happy, and has killed a lot of people. So I think it's probably better to keep that identity separate, to step into the shoes of the performer when onstage, and step out of them. Apparently, that's what Jim Osterberg does now, and it's kept him alive. I met a rock journalist who told me the story of meeting Jim, this down-to-earth, friendly, ego-less dude happy to answer questions. Then, about ten minutes before he was about to go onstage, he went off and sat down, and turned inward. Jim Osterberg sat down, and Iggy Pop stood up. The journalist said it was like watching Bruce Banner turn into the Hulk.

[@nema4079]

This feels like a therapy session with Tobias

[@Evymark]

Nema oí

[@isispzl8757]

That's exactly what I thought lol

[@chucky2569]

Hello there Ghost fans there's an appeals court hearing slated for March 2020 stay tuned

[@Tracy-rf7ri]

@@chucky2569 that aged well eh?

[@ellabella6099]

@@chucky2569well thank goodness he won hey 😊

[@alexestrada2757]

I just saw them last night! Ghost was amazing! Tobias is always in control of things, but what I loved about him as a frontman is how caring he was with his audience. Cardinal Copia always made sure we were okay and felt great, then the band would dive into a song like Mummy Dust that rips your face off. Once it’s over, the lights go out, and then a spotlight shines solely on Tobias and he sounds like a parent making sure his kids had fun.

[@ellabella6099]

Awww 🥰

[@dennislindqvist8443]

One thing I have discovered in Sweden is that creative people are happy to show their tips and tricks. It's a very democratic way of making great art.

[@wellhowthehellareya]

Tobias forge is probably the most interesting artists of this time. I’m really glad I’ve been around to watch ghost grow. I’m 23 , and we might be over a decade apart in age I honestly feel like he’s so relatable in regards to just taking things one step at a time.

[@SarahFromCanada]

This is the best interview with Tobias I have ever heard.

[@snapascrew]

there's only a few :P

[@SarahFromCanada]

@@snapascrew Too true. lol

[@goopah]

They are all pretty good. Except of course for the notorious iheart radio one where the interviewer wouldn't let him finish any sentences, much less a complete thought. That one was just painful.

[@kuromyou497]

They didn't ask dumb questions or act all weird. There's a reason KUPD is Arizona's #1 Radio station.

[@chucky2569]

Sarah from Canada.. Have you ever visited Sarnia? I love that city.. This is definitely the best interview I have heard in years

[@Tawwwny]

Tobias is such an intelligent and genuine human being.

[@ConClavi]

This Guy, Tobias, is nothing but a creative, innovative and a genius person. Ghost is a my fav. band of ALL times. Salute Ghost

[@minationissapientiae9411]

...rrriiiiiiiiight

[@aprila1609]

I totally agree!

[@haseebamirq.905]

Definitely my man! He's my hero! But i can't see them live since i don't live in that part of the world :(

[@TECfan1]

@@haseebamirq.905 They do world tours....

[@ldy1luk]

What a great interview. It really isn't a wonder just why Ghost is so successful today! I am hoping that he/Ghost are around for at least the next 5 years!

[@sheet-music]

33:41 _I don't even feel like I'm 37 years old, I feel like I'm 27 yeah_ _after the show I do feel like 37 but_

[@jameskocks4734]

Wow that's surreal. I'm 37 too and I say the exact same thing some days.

[@danielb3863]

36 and dont feel a day past 25-26. Still feel the same mentally and physically. Live a care-free, debt free life outside work and a few monthly bills and it keeps you young especially if you are a male. Let's just say Im a walking contradiction to how most 20 and 30 somethings live here in Atlanta, a complete shit show that I want nothing to be a part of. Btw, Ghost tonight at the Roxy. Fist time seeing them in 15 months.

[@mickbrown815]

Exactly! I’m 52, but feel 35 (sometimes) 😂been a musician pretty much since the age of 14 and I totally dig these guys as musicians but really the reason I like Tobias so much he’s a musician, singer-songwriter, he had a vision and stuck with it! I get it and apparently so do all the other ghost 👻 fans! 🤘🏽

[@81vintage]

I always thought as a kid that I’ll grow up one day and be different. Nah never happened, in 40 now still feel like I’m 25 mentally and physically, now bruises and cuts take a lot longer to heal, hair is thinner and I have learned how to let the BS not bother me.

[@gogonog]

tobias forge is on FIRE everything he touches turns to gold !! HATS OFF TO THIS GREAT MAN !!!

[@kevinherd3437]

No wonder in 2022 Tobias Forge and the nameless ghouls are fulfilling this plan to the Nth, the latest leg of the tour and the set list are near perfection. I'm a live music fanatic and the production value matches the talents of the band and the quality of the songs perfectly. I was a little late on them but this man's genius is obvious. Hey Larry, lived in Pix in 90's and mid 2000's, dug the station and UFEST shows.

[@ana-zp8fv]

Usually I could never go through a full an hour long interview without getting bored (from other artists) but this, wow, I wish this was longer because I could listen to him all day, an amazing interview! I love Tobias as a person and what's even more interesting is that I've noticed so many similarities between his and my way of thinking. Different life experiences and age, yet I can see myself in him almost and that's so fascinating for the fact that there's 20 years of age gap between us

[@sickb2200]

24:00 I saw Ghost for the first time several years ago in a venue that held around 800 people, standing room. When I saw their tour bus outside the venue I thought, "Man, these guys must be huge in Europe. Look at their fucking bus!" Like Queen in the early days - act big and you'll be big.

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

like a DOCTOR

[@woohooivan]

Michael Collings alright Joey 😂😭😭

[@noahsaquatics9517]

The Cardinal reminds me of Freddie.

[@guspastrana125]

Noahs Aquatics it does but actually since papa III live show after Cirice without the pope look, exactly what I told my wife at a show in Philadelphia and was like what? Is this Freddie?! 😂

[@ellabella6099]

@@noahsaquatics9517Tobias Forge would take that as a massive compliment. As a long time Queen fan I see what Tobias has done with Ghost as a homage to things Queen did and that’s why I love Ghost too .

[@omerogallardo6156]

I'm 60 on Earth years ( but my soul has heard this music before it's like a river in time ( ghost rocks

[@Chronas9.9]

Thankyou so much for everything you do Tobias.

[@labyrinthSlaus]

Found this interview at 3 am. Then had to get up for school at 6. You can imagine I had a long day. But was totally worth it to hear this interview

[@dorling91]

This is incredibly inspiring. I’m a musician myself and all of what Tobias says is hugely informative and relatable. Hats off to him - some serious determination and heart has gone into what he’s achieved.

[@nobodynoone4161]

This is definitely my favorite interview with TF so far. Very, very good.

[@WalkenDead]

Really good interview, with a really down to earth guy. Been a Ghost fan since I first heard them, but it's always cool to get this kind of incite into the mind of "Papa"

[@mikebrown3820]

WalkenDead1369 insight

[@ilailaila5386]

23:07 "i got WASTED" his voice..

[@pandorasgemini]

Damn listening to Tobias Forge in this interview I hear nothing but pure genius , he carries himself well and knows how to speak with confidence in his answers his voice doesn't tremble and he's definitely truthful you can just hear it in his voice makes me love both him and Ghost more

[@Tracy-rf7ri]

Tobias is amazing ♥️

[@Stupha_Kinpendous]

This is easily one of the most interesting artist interviews I've ever listened to. Nicely done.

[@LeahsRockReport]

This is the best interview with Tobias yet!!!! Makes me love him even more!!! Hail Ghost!!! \m/

[@johny7116]

Hats off to the interviewer. This is excellent

[@rottensquid]

Agreed. It's always nice to hear a smart interviewer asking smart questions of a smart guest.

[@ellabella6099]

What a beautiful interview to fall asleep to . Listening to Tobias Forge is just 🥰

[@daveskritterkingdom]

It's nice when Toby is in a good and talkative mood.

[@TheKissnun]

This is one of the nicest interviews ❤

[@dietrichmikael9654]

wait a minute!!!!! tobias has the same voice from the nameless ghoul in interviews

[@snapascrew]

lol

[@timothytaylor2008]

I thought the same thing lol

[@seangangstad9597]

Lmfao.... He's the front man...for everything.... 😉

[@ashscott6068]

Yup. The ghouls were just session musicians. Doing interviews was never part of their job. They were paid to just show up at the studio and play what was written for them

[@anastazjasowska6754]

@@ashscott6068 I don't understand it. I believe Tobias writes all guitar parts, but does he also create all the percussion and keyboard lines, and , I mean, entirely all music in Ghost??? I really don't know what to think about it, especially remembering former musicians. I can understand them being frown out if they didn't do the music, but if they had their part in creating it, not only performing, then... Tobias must be dumb....

[@lowbrowrodeo]

31:45 Dreaming about your teeth being loose, means you are afraid to lose control, Tobias :)

[@kuromyou497]

I literally had that dream this morning. It was horrifying. Spitting out teeth into the sink....

[@ellabella6099]

Yes it is about loosing control you are quite right .

[@YouCantDeleteDenzelL]

"Hi, Jimmy" - Tobias Forge 2018

[@Melisab29]

I loved this interview soooo much! Tobias is soo interesting and funny! 💙

[@kuromyou497]

I LOVE Ghost! Ever since I listened to Prequelle, I've been obsessed. Because If you have Ghost....

[@kevakins5938]

You have everything!

[@azneck1]

Tobias is a very artistic minded individual. As long as he sticks with his own instincts, we should enjoy his art for years to come. Kudos, Ghost! And thank you!

[@azneck1]

Obviously, there's no Ghost with the Ghouls. Such amazing musicianship! Incredible! Thank you for taking it back a few steps and moving us light years ahead!

[@chucky2569]

@@azneck1 there's an appeals court hearing slated for March 2020 stay tuned..(formal Ghouls)

[@Tracy-rf7ri]

@@chucky2569 they lost though.

[@ellabella6099]

@@Tracy-rf7rigood ! As Tobias *is* Ghost and always has been .

[@kalyda211]

Wow I was expecting him to have that cool accent from the live shows, I didn't know he was such a fluent English speaker.

[@WhoTookMyMirr]

kalyda211 at the live shows you have a Swede faking an Italian accent. Lol.

[@kalyda211]

@@WhoTookMyMirr I have seen him live multiple times and I guess he does the accent so well, I literally thought that is how he spoke. Silly me lol, but thanks for clarifying!

[@fomosmith]

@@WhoTookMyMirr A Swede speaking English with an Italian accent. HA!

[@WalkenDead]

Yep, I grew up in South Carolina and his english is better than mine lol

[@lauraorganasolo8875]

Watch more interviews with "a nameless ghoul" on KZbin, they're entertaining.

[@emilyownsarat]

At about 45 minutes in and he asks if Tobias' wife wants the Cardinal to creep in. Lmao

[@ellabella6099]

I cringed at this question 😂

[@Hilltoptoys]

I love it. Finally the background we were looking for.

[@madamehearse9379]

Tobias needs to do asmr

[@lauraorganasolo8875]

Tobias did ASMR already, it's called The Ghost Steps Forward - Tobias Forge, Behind the Mask on Sverigesradio.se

[@lauraorganasolo8875]

All the info is right there. That's the name of the radio program and the website it's on. Google "Tobias Forge Swedish Radio" maybe.

[@ItsNikoHIMself]

"Hellou and welcome to our spiritual ASMR evening. My name is Cardinal Copia. Yeess."

[@Orgosia]

Lucifer whispering silently into your mind...

[@erinsilvio4179]

Omg it's so nice to actually hear his voice on an interview.

[@nataliemurphy9239]

I know I commented before but really thank you to the interviewer. Tobias' is amazing.

[@akirayagami5015]

Uggh, I just shivered at his guilty pleasure.

[@julieg8501]

This is the BEST Tobias interview thus far.

[@scottsmith1455]

Keep writing great music and performing incredible shows and your success will continue to grow throughout the world! Tobias is a force in the world of music

[@akultisgod5538]

"if u find $1k u should buy a nice suit, because ur chances of making another $1k w/ that suit will be greater than if u save it and buy noodles" -Tobias Forge

[@mikecunningham6154]

I guarantee Gene Simmons said that about the $1000.00 and buying a suit a long long time ago. Sounds like this guy Toby is using a lot of the things that KISS did and learned along the way. The Biggest, The Baddest and The Best... Making it look like you are Bigger and Better than you are.

[@TakaiDesu]

Just imagine if youre one of the person that got attended by him when he was tech support

[@ambergrassinger7409]

This is the best interview I have heard with Tobias Forge. The interviewer was great!

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

I would love for there to be a Ghost biopic one day.

[@drdead2006]

No.

[@ellabella6099]

And here we are waiting for them to be at the movies 😂

[@deenaengelmann2144]

Excellent interview! I absolutely LOVE this band!

[@azrocker666]

That was the best! Other than Iron Maiden I am so engrossed in ghost’s music and lyrics. I wish Tobias continued success & new music! 👻😈

[@savannahjohnson8087]

This is the interview I’ve been looking for. So much insight. I love it.

[@AmandaKay]

I saw a Ghost show last Thursday. So weird hearing him speak normally after the thick accent he uses for stage performance! What an actor!! Among other things. 😄

[@JohnnieDarko]

Eternally happy that I got to see them live in LA a few weeks ago. 🖤 This band truly is amazing.

[@glenfair5272]

This makes me really happy knowing ghost has a great future. Go Tobias!

[@MrNebauer]

Thank you. Best Tobias interview I have heard. And I've heard them all.

[@pinhead512]

Even the ones in swedish?

[@MrNebauer]

@@pinhead512 Ha! Yes. Multilingual I am.

[@MissSylvia67]

It's great but I loved the Värvet one more. Also multi-lingual ;)

[@MissSylvia67]

*Värvet

[@pdickerson84]

Good stuff. Fun drinking game: drink every time Holmberg says "right".

[@Wyttt95]

Phil Dickerson my liver cannot take such torment

[@goopah]

@@Wyttt95 Right.

[@Traveler0110]

Great interview with the genius.

[@juliamosley]

Absolutely fantastic interview. The best one I think.

[@edski24]

Excellent insight to a musical genius. Love Ghost

[@jhutsell3457]

Great interview! ...real conversation and not some twit reading from a generic radio book. Thanks for the share.

[@Jerri8806]

Best Tobias Forge interview I have ever heard!

[@stumblyninja1422]

From seattle, loved when he called out the Moore and Paramount!

[@erik9817]

I grew up in Linköping since I was 7 and I also like writing metal songs. ;)

[@M.Sleeze]

Are you on the square? Are you on the level?

[@woohooivan]

Solid interview. I learned a lot about Tobias and had a few good laughs.

[@RandyFricke]

How can you not love this guy? Talented on many levels. Loving father and husband, skyrocketing in his career. Tobias knows Neville Goddard.

[@seangangstad9597]

Got to meet him in person... Very strong feeling amongst us.. it's was the best time of my life..! #reventioncenter #houstonTexas

[@papaemeritusthe3rd318]

Hes so interesting. I am seriously inspired by him and I want to live life like him. 🖤🤘

[@Writhgaar]

2:25 Stand By Him is easily my favorite Ghost song!

[@Metatron2228]

Such a great interview, very enjoyable good host and amazing down to earth Tobias Forge great musician and human being, with sense oh humor. I love this guy and totally enjoy the 3) concerts I have been. I love Ghost 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zsaz4453]

That Guy is a Genius

[@paulajane9828]

Love your music forever ♥️ 🎸 🎸🤘🤘

[@beckymorey6414]

Amazing interview. Tobias is a brilliant artist. The interviewer sounds like a mixture of Dr. Drew & Kurt Loder.

[@_zombiequeen]

love him

[@robhammer6547]

I’m seeing ghost on Sunday!!!!!!! I’m super excited 👍

[@daviddukeiii1534]

Las Vegas

[@singularity-]

This was an awesome interview. Seriously inspiring. It's easy to get discouraged but even with all the talk of how difficult this road is and the massive amount of work that goes into it, the increasing probability of failure to achieve goals etc; This gave me new insight into this world, and it's going to be a continuing inspiration and invaluable resource for me going forward. Thank you so much for uploading this. I learned some things, had a couple laughs. Got to know the man behind the band a little better. Renewed my resolve.

[@stopethic8946]

Thanks for sharing this interesting interview;) tobias is really cool guy and with ghost he is amazing.

[@corrielebon8216]

45:47 "Hey! Go put the head on!" Haha, that was exactly what I would want to ask him, but I would be too shy to do that. Thanks for asking this. Hilarious! 😄 Great interview 😌

[@99proff]

Ahahaha! I always had that question on the back of my mind as well. I keep imagining his wife asking for one of the papas now and then. I know I would. 😁

[@emtan2384]

He dodged that way too fast. The question was too personal for him.

[@ellabella6099]

@@emtan2384I was embarrassed for him when the interviewer said that 😬

[@BookOfFaustus]

His voice and accent are sooo sexy

[@BookOfFaustus]

Also, what a weird way to end an interview.

[@ammostockpile]

y v f4 47 uhh 8th

[@sandrall3817]

Amazing interview

[@maximillienrobespierre7262]

17:50 OH! I keep a cd of Keith Jarrett live performance at home and I enjoy it very very much. Wow, I would’ve never expected to hear him mentioned in this interview! :D

[@eduardogreco4423]

Wow, awesome interview with so many in deep to Ghost! Thank you for that

[@bonniewatts4922]

Great show. Tight and precise. Band is heavy. They are opening for Metallica 2019

[@LoudnessJP]

Best interview i've heard with Tobias Forge. Linköpings finest (Mindless Sinner 2nd place)

[@byroncontreras7837]

Great interview. Holmberg can be very crass but i love how professional he is and got alot out of Tobias. I wish we had station like KUPD in Los Angeles. Ghost is awesome!

[@99bajakid]

stream kupd, i used to live in phoenix and john holmberg is fucking hilarious - they're a really good radio station too, and play some kick ass music, and they heavily support the local music scene which is refreshing.

[@paintbynight]

Anyone that performs as an alter ego is definitely more aware of what they’re not than who they are. This guy is very guarded with his answers sometimes. I’ve heard other interviews before and definitely feel a Kinship with people like this guy. Hence the infatuation with masked musicians like King Diamond and Gene Simmons.

[@chucky2569]

Are you aware that there is a lawsuit against Tobias Forge for not paying his band members equal amount of royalties, they lost ..but the appeal hearing is March 2020 stay tuned

[@lorireynolds3540]

Update: Tobias won the lawsuit, Tobias is Ghost with hired musicians.

[@sportsmusiclover]

Well I enjoyed eating cottage cheese until the very end of this interview.....

[@acousticadventure1]

Love it, being in the IT industry I find it hilarious that he was also up until the time Ghost REALLY took off and had to quit his job... perfect real life story.

[@marcusbird9351]

I think what I admire about TF is he's not afraid to open the so called satanic door to Broaden his mind and music so ghost will always be one step ahead of other bands...

[@nataliemurphy9239]

It's still hard to believe that this guy is Papa 3/Copia 😅

[@intheyellowcorner]

Fantastic interview.

[@joerobinson2538]

Great Interview! Wow

[@goopah]

[crosses cottage cheese off my list for supper]

[@hackzein4138]

amazing interview, love me some tobias

[@Karla115]

Amazing interview, wow I appreciate him and the band even more ❤️

[@chucky2569]

I miss the nameless ghouls Alpha and Omega!!

[@JesseL714]

I own that panterra dvd tobias was talking about... with the cyst extraction! I'm going to watch it again now!

[@clinteastwood5299]

Great interview🤘🏼Greetings from Norway🤘🏼

[@marijascekic3886]

Being scared of dentists and having recurring nightmares of losing my teeth I feel much closer to Tobi now :D

[@rottensquid]

I have no fear of dentists, but I think everyone has losing teeth dreams. It may just be a leftover of the human experience of losing teeth as a kid.