WHAT IS THIS!?!?! Ex Metal Elitist Reacts to Nanowar of Steel "Valhalleluja"

[@TheNeonParadox]

Nanowar of Steele actually set a world record while doing this song live once, for the most Ikea tables built on stage during a metal show. 😂😂

[@Odinshi]

That makes me wonder if someone built more Ikea tables during a diffferent kind of concert 🤔🤔

[@SiiriCressey]

How many?

[@BayneUpton]

If you're ever having a bad day, pop on some Nanowar and you'll still have a bad day, but you'll be laughing and listening to some awesome tunes !!

[@bigg2988]

I liked your twist of phrase actually! NANOWAR would approve!

[@EvripidouM]

I bet the previous record was 0…?

[@MravacKid]

"Gloria patri furnituribus in nomine IKEA" is the best line anywhere ever. :D

[@lillianekockritz2796]

And "Making furniture great again" (a satire of "Making America great again" by Trump).

[@morgarthe8120]

Welcome to the most hilarious rabbit hole, i've ever witnessed myself. Saw them live this spring. Just do any of their songs you can find on youtube and you will never get disappointed. My recommendation: Norwegian Reggaeton (this song brought them the deal with Napalm Records). But turn subtitles on for this, it's in spanish and norwegian for some parts. FYI: Band was founded in 2003 as Nanowar (Parody of Manowar) and renamed to Nanowar of Steel in 2006, when italian metal band Rhapsody had to rename to Rhapsody of Fire. This song is from the 6th album "Stairway to Valhalla" and first album with Napalm Records as their label. Current Album is called "Death to false Metal" and has some great tunes on it (also one with Sabaton singer Joakim Broden) Valhalleluja was recorded with Thomas Winkler aka Angus McFive, former singer of the band Gloryhammer, who is now known with his own band as Angus McSix (which i recommend too. This band is crazy, but watch the vids in order of official release. otherwise you miss parts of the backgroundstory.)

[@andrewichigo]

As an Italian with all my family from Rome I am so proud of them making it so big

[@johncrwarner]

The details in the video are superb. The IKEA instructions are for a “dreki“ in runes which is the old Norse for a Viking Ship. The “Shema Yisrael“ section where they insert Norse mythological terms into the prayer is hilarious. The bassist worked at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and transcribed the text into Hebrew.

[@peczenyj]

There are layers of layers of references

[@johncrwarner]

@@peczenyj So true The Nanowar of Steel video / song "Disco Metal" was a song where I stopped it and got down my bilingual Dante's Inferno to check I had got the reference LOL

[@elvwood]

It's important with parody music to be good at what you do, otherwise it just sounds naff. Fortunately they are very skilled musicians. After releasing this they went on an unofficial tour of Italian branches of Ikea, sometimes they were kicked out, sometimes not! I saw them live in a tiny venue in Sheffield - about the size of the place my old college band used to play - and they were hilarious. My favourite bit was the Wall of Love: like a Wall of Death, but they explained they didn't like collecting broken teeth and mopping up blood so they got us to rush each other and hug instead (making sure we had permission first). I got to hug a total stranger in a Judas Priest jacket. BTW, it's John Wood, I just changed my handle - I suggested this song on your Amon Amarth reaction, thanks for getting to it so quick! Now I want you to do some more Sabaton, including _1916_ and particularly _Bismarck,_ so you can get the full impact from my second-favourite NoS song, _Pasadena 1994..._

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

AYEEE whats up John! Yea this was brilliant! I got you!

[@cphine]

This definitely counts as a Christmas song, right? :)

[@lordxeenthegreat]

Best Christmas song ever!

[@davidornberg]

Just explain some words here....Systembolaget = Government owned alcohol store, the only one that can sell alcohol above 3.5% in Sweden, Hammerfall = metalband from Sweden. Do I need to explain IKEA from Sweden and the names on the furniture? *-) But make it a test if You don't giggle to their song Uranus.. but it is scientific in a way! *-)

[@erwinamesz7642]

You have to do all the other songs of Nanowar of Steel!!!! Those Italian guys are GREAT!!!

[@WNYretiree]

Oh my gosh! I laughed until there were tears coming out of my eyes. That was so much fun. I still have a smile on my face.

[@angiewegenerdjmetalamazon4468]

Nanowar of Steel are from Rome/Italy and have been around for 20 years now. They will come to the US in autumn as support for Dragonforce. They are a (in my humble opinion) hilarious parody metal band, the rabbit hole is huge, if you want to go down! :D Have fun, man! Great reaction!

[@makeppo]

So big it could fit Uranus in it! ;D

[@angiewegenerdjmetalamazon4468]

@@makeppo Indeed. :D But don't forget Gargoyles and Barbies! Or Norwegian (black metal) Reggaeton! :D

[@christineschmidt8501]

*whistles Disco Metal*

[@angiewegenerdjmetalamazon4468]

@@christineschmidt8501 Aw, Disco Metal! I love it for all the wrong (undead) reasons! :D

[@ladydalida6917]

Hi Wolff Thomas Winkler aka Odin is the ex-frontman of "Gloryhammer". He also works with other bands that I should bring you closer to. Feuerschwanz (pronounced Foyer-shwanz, not Firetail) is a German metal band that started out as a fun band. They make their own titles like "Undead in Dragonboat" (Undead in Dragonboat) as well as covers. Recommendation : Warriors of the World united. The second band would be Saltatio Mortis, also emerging from the medieval music scene. "My Mother Told Me" or "The Dragonborn Comes" together with Lara Loft would be recommended here. greetings from Germany the lady

[@noname-xw4uk]

Pray to the Hunter by Saltatio Mortis is also nice. When you explore Electric Callboy's Hypa Hypa, there is also a Cover Version with Saltatio Mortis. Enjoy the fun❤

[@thedryparn1279]

Now do "Barbie, MILF princess of the Twilight" Or Norwegian Reggaeton" also by Nanowar! (or both!)

[@Frankamaria]

they are also so awesome live :) I had the best party with them ^^ we had a crowdsurfing IKEA table ^^

[@johncrwarner]

They build a table called “Lack“ during the song. It is under 10 Euro and very easy to assemble LOL. I used to have one in my bedroom.

[@alphaomega9076]

Just saw them live last night, nothing can prepare you for them live

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I was suppose to see them earlier in November but work got in the way.

[@alphaomega9076]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody was disappointed they only did 6 songs but every one of them was an experience.

[@lonelyroamer]

Maybe you not notice the movie on the TV at the beginning. It's "Trading places". The band is Italian, and in Italy, since decades, in tv they broadcast that movie at the 24th dec.

[@busterval]

"Trading places" in Italy is THE christmas movie.

[@josbentum1029]

Nanowar of steel is always a fun time. Great music combined with loads of fun. For more fun check out: Barbie milf princess of the twilight or any other song of Nanowar. Keep up the good work cosmic, keep spreading those positive vibes.

[@ffximasterroshi]

Nanowar of Steel! Heck yes, they are absolutely hilarious and epic. My favorite by them is currently Undead Disco

[@jamesnelson1968]

Fun band, fun music, they have lots of enjoyable songs.

[@BracchiAlessandroFineArt]

welcome to the wonderful world of Nanowar of steel, next stop would be , Uranus, , Pasadena 1994, Norwegian reggaeton, And then i noticed she was a gargoyle, and many more ! Just a couple of things they replaced the hebrew " Shema Israel, Adonai eloheinu Adonai ehad" (more or less listen Israel , the Lord is our God , the Lord is one) to "Shema yggdrasil (the cosmic tree) Odinai eloheinu Odinai Ehad (Odin is our God , Odin is One). and for non italian speaking the FALEGN-AMEN joke , falegname is the italian word for carpenter.

[@massimofusetto8888]

by the way their first US tour is starting soon

[@tribblefluffer]

Always great to get some Nanowar in. Good way to wake up in the morning!

[@uncleivanovich]

FALEGN-AMEN is a brilliant word pun: falegname is the Italian for carpenter and amen, well everyone know what it means 🙂

[@MarLin67]

Dive in to their rabbithole!!! Funny reaction, I pray for more. Love from the home of Ikea! Amen! 💙💛💙

[@christiannystrom1120]

dont miss out on nanowar of steel - norweigan reaggeton =)

[@gregkral4467]

I am so happy to have found Nanowar of Steel. I truly needed them when found em...... pure fun.

[@J3nJ3nl0llip0p]

Cosmic, My Friend, I'm so glad you're here. ☕♥️♥️♥️🖖✌️🤘

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

No! I'm glad you are here!

[@J3nJ3nl0llip0p]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody #MutualAdmirationSociety

[@Noup309729]

Always funny to watch people reacting to Nanowar of Steel for the first time 😁😁😁. As you call yourself an "Ex Metal Elitist", you should check their song "Metal Boomer Bataillon" about... metal elitists on the Internet 😁😁😁

[@drewciferf3293]

I always watch reactions to this song to see if there is a reaction to the Sasha Grey line 😂

[@alanfoster6589]

There is an infinity of brilliant wordplay and gags in this, besides the brilliant musicianship. Much to research, if you are so inclined. My favorite Christmas song. Try "Norweigian Reggaeton" or "Uranus" next.

[@marinamucic908]

or Pasadena 1994 with Joakim from Sabaton. Clear parody of Sabaton and Joakim was all in 😂

[@alanfoster6589]

@@marinamucic908Another excellent suggestion.

[@michellegreene81]

Next up, Norwegian Reggaeton - it's a must! My fave by Nanowar.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Just for you!

[@PaoloBosi]

I love how Nanowar completely break American's brains. They can't even comprehend this song.

[@MarkReed-smokindeist]

This is my favorite holiday song.

[@palaemon1]

Loved the fact that live they put together a table for this song!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Its so good!

[@raisnaix]

best reaction to this song ever.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

@@raisnaix hahah hell ya!

[@Rigyification]

Amon Amarth = another Swedish metal band. Dont forget the guitar playing Pippi Longstocking 😂 just brilliant

[@Kaiman76]

I suggest you to see "And Then I Noticed That She Was a Gargoyle"

[@bigg2988]

"Are you flippin' serious, dude?.." - Well, NO! :] NANOWAR (OF STEEL) are probably the supreme parody Metal band currently extant - though there are worthy competitors - but these Italians' songs are so well thought-out and stylish, taking on any sub-genre of Metal imaginable with equal panache. Plus, they are obviously having so much fun doing this. PLUS they are really just freakin' gifted musicians, as you duly noted! They could play in any "straight-faced" Metal band without batting an eye - thankfully they do not mind the worthy (those of us who have been indoctrinated) to have hysterical fun along the way! Move over MANOWAR, here come the NANS!!! As a further inquiry, I kindly recommend you to have a listen to their take on Power metal in the epic "Barbie, MILF Princess of the Starlight"... yes, I know you get the picture. :D Besides, its wonderfully animated, and somehow got the then-frontman of Neoclassical metal stalwarts RHAPSODY, Fabio Lione to guest on that track. 8] Iguess it speaks volumes also that man's unspoiled sense of humor, ha!

[@johnghiglione2641]

I have known about Nanowar of steal for close to a year, and I really like their music. Valhallaluja was the very first song I ever heard of them. One of my most favorite songs from them is called Pasadena 1994 which is based on the 1994 World Cup. It was Italy vs Brazil in the final game of that World Cup. Pasadena 1994 has the lead singer of Sabaton Jokim Broden. Nanowar of Steal also makes fun of Sabaton with the guitars and basses swinging back and forth. It is really funny. Nanowar of steel is known for making fun of things in their songs. It is fun how they don't necessarily take themselves seriously but make awesome music.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Yea their music is soooo good and I just love that they are having fun.

[@TheAsphyx666]

Praise Knopparp!

[@AmosCheek]

If you found this to be not only good, but funny, then Uranus will break you lol

[@trinadawn4166]

this was fun

[@andybarber8898]

Man you are gonna love Feuerschwanz

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Im so hyped!

[@samcrorie]

Theyre currently on their first ever North American tour with Dragonforce. I got to see them live and theyre great! During this song they build an Ikea table on the stage then toss it into the crowd to get passed around. You should definitely do more reactions from this band.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

so I had tickets to see them a few weeks ago, My boss quit his job and I was forced to work.

[@samcrorie]

@TheWolffAndTheMelody aw... that sucks. They've gotten alot of attention with this tour so hopefully they'll come back to the US again soon.

[@jacoguerro]

Welcome to the crazy comedy of Italian metal!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thierryorella7017]

Ce piace così

[@black4pienus]

I had tears in my eyes from laughing the first time I say and heard this.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

hahaha it was sooooo good!

[@sagebooker]

i love this italian band ! Their YT channel has got many surprises like recipee or shorts. And their songs are all very funny, even if this one is particularly fun

[@purpleir]

These guys are awesome! The music is actually great and the lyrics and videos hilarious! Italians spreading the happiness! By the way, ever since I first listened to this I can't go to Ikea without it playing non stop in my head! 😝

[@nephrotranz]

By the way they really did a concert tour through Europe using different IKEA stores as concert venues.

[@marioguidotomasone1265]

Well, not exactly. During an European tour they invited local fans in different counties they visited for a treasure hunt in a local IKEA shop. They hid some of their CD and merchandise in the drawers, closets and boxes on display before meeting with their fans, then when everybody arrived at the time they announced on their socials/website they declared the treasure hunt opened. Obviously chaos was unleashed, imagine a couple of dozens of metalhead running around in the IKEA shop giggling an whooping while opening all doors, drawers an boxlid in the whole blooming shop. In Turin they ended up to be kicked out of the shop but in other places they did their thing with people litterly crying for their laughs. There's a short video documenting the whole thing on their KZbin channel and yes, these guys are mental!

[@Darnaguen]

As an IKEA emloyee, can confirm. 😉

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

hahaha love it

[@deeteenw]

The christians stole Christmas from Odin, then Coca Cola stole it from the christians and now an Italian satire metal band steals it right back for a modern Odin 😂

[@nightwishlover8913]

Great Christmas song!! Er...already?

[@birdbrainiac]

"Are you flipin' serious?" No, its Nanowar.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

hahaha I can't wait to see em in November

[@MrCtateo]

Exactly as much fun live as youd think... It's a party.

[@justingartside3009]

play at Christmas and repeat

[@jkopacetick]

Actually I did need a laugh, hard heavy time at work and my brain is fried right now. 😊 So ty for the lift up ❤ & ✌️

[@zeehero7280]

What it is is awesome 🤣

[@henrikharbin5521]

Dude... You MUST watch Rebellion by Van acanto. It's a tribute to their fans. True, it's over ten years old, but it is MAJESTIC.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I will have to check it out.

[@manowKISS1234]

Nothing like a Italian band singing about a french product and wearing and singing about viking gods😂

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

This was amazing!

[@alessiodellacasa8999]

it's a swedish product, that's why odin now work at ikea

[@MetalFerret84]

Hi again! I remember you mentioning COB earlier... Dude! You NEED to hear the new Warmen song if you haven't already. Never thought I get to hear that sound fresh again after Alexi died. If you are not familiar Warmen was originally Janne Wirman's (keyboard at COB) solo project where he could do other kind of music while COB was the outlet for the heavy stuff. Janne basically quit making music for a while after COB and was not planning to come back. But now the Wirman brothers are back and it's METAL on the upcoming album. And very similar to Bodom even without Laiho's writing🤘Alexi would be proud! WARMEN - Hell On Four Wheels (Official Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIvGZ52wg95ln80

[@haynerbass]

I'd be inclined to attend services if church was like this.

[@Ninja785]

Nanowar is fantastic. But if you want more killer music that will also make you laugh, react to We Got The Moves by Electric Callboy. 😅🤘🏼

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Lol I love that song by EC, I reacted to Everytime we touch lol. Also I cant wait to see Nanowar in Novemebr

[@markcoleman4635]

How will you handle uranus?

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

oh....I dont think I will

[@UltimaSRi]

Sasha Gray is the best btw!! No doubt!!

[@hyperwolf7899]

how about doing a double Nightwish reaction using the same song?? Wishmaster (live from End of an Era concert) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWirlH2HaMl0qpY Wishmaster - the misheard lyrics - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZiYkKCihrSmi7M

[@-R-884]

Try more fun metal :) Like ALESTORM - Drink. It will make your day!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You got it

[@ivrtaric]

And then come back to Nanowar's "Sober" :D

[@canalmax2228]

Italian do it better...!❤

[@Qwarzz]

I feel like they want a bit too far with their jokes a couple of years ago. Seemed like they were just trying to see how far Tank (@tankthetech) would be ready to praise them and he was not going to give in :)

[@thierryorella7017]

So malati...