A Prophecy Told by Ghost's Tobias Forge | Drinks With Johnny #106

If I had the opportunity to speak with Tobias for an hour I simply would not spend most of the time interrupting him but I guess that's just me

This could have been a great interview, but JC keeps cutting Tobias off. Let the man finish a thought.

The way his face lits up when he talks about his children melts my heart.

Figured Tobias to be a difficult guy with his controlling nature about the music and image of Ghost. The reality is the music is super catchy and the shows are epic. I can see from this interview that this guy is a true professional and intelligent and really cares about the fans. He's genuinely hurt by what covid has done and how it affects live music. He's a good guy and let's face it....he can write music. He's got IT.

I’ve met TF a couple times and he is as real he seems. Down to earth and funny.

Thank the Metal Gods for sending us Tobias Forge and the band 'Ghost' 🤘

Tobias is very polite, intelligent and a super criative human being. It's a privilege to hear him talking and sharing his experience in such a fun interview. Way to go, boy 🤍 you're awesome 🤘🏻

man, the more I watch tobias interviews the more I learn with him. not only about his ideas and life, but communication as well. it’s gold to be able to speak so calmly and mannerly in a world where everyone is in a rush to say anything, anywhere. I’ve learned already after so many interviews how he behaves in a conversation. he’ll always listen attentively to you like what you’re saying matters and that conversation is important to him. and just like that he won’t interrupt you either. he’ll never answer right away. he’ll always make a pause to think about his next words. that’s why you’ll never see him vomiting meaningless words and saying whatever. he’s undoubtedly an inspiration to me. truly a type of person you have to dig to find.

Wish Johnny would quit cutting Tobias off… like.. dude. LOL

Every time I hear Tobias speak, I find 2 thoughts running through my head - 1. He's a certified genius and 2. He's a truly gracious and professional guy despite the craziness surrounding the whole thing. Ghost is that one in a million where everyone wanted someone who loved all of this as much as we do and the supreme nerd turns out to be a damn prodigy and puts out more than just music to interact and amuse everyone, including himself! I love hearing him talk about the business end as much as I love watching him nerd out over 80's metal and punk. Granted, Ghost is and has been my favorite band for a decent number of years now, so I'm a bit biased, but bar none the best show I've ever been to. The interaction the band has with it's fans, the lore and the videos and all of the clergy stuff is so damn much fun! It's crazy and over the top and very nudge-nudge, wink-wink. He's one of the few hugely successful music acts that literally still cares about giving the fans a good show and connecting with them. Love Tobias so much! Also, keep the current touring lineup. They have the same love for the fans and it show and their social media is another extension of the band, despite them all being ghoouuuuls. Johnny, I've liked your music, but this was my introduction to you, the man. Love it!

I knew it! I knew Monty Python and Benny Hill influenced his comedy on stage. This makes me so happy!

Ain’t nothin gonna keep me from a concert in general, especially Ghost. They’ve become a big part and influence on my life and will always take any opportunity to support them 💕

I went to see Ghost at that Birmingham gig. I won’t lie, I was anxious about going as it was my first since pre-covid, and I found it hard being amongst so many people. But I am so freaking glad that I went. It was a fantastic gig, and I was instantly at ease as soon as the band came out on stage. Can’t wait to see them again 💜

Tobias is such an intellectually enriching and articulate guy and a consummate artist. I know he gets a bit of criticism for being so monopolistic and dictatorial in his vision for Ghost, but I understand why. He has such a specific and singular creative ambition for the band that it would probably be a form of artistic dilution to allow any form of compromise by having other creative inputs in the band. It is very similar with Trent Reznor in Nine inch nails and Dave Mustaine in Megadeth. I have to say I am very sad that I do not remember the last couple of songs in both Ghost gigs that I attended last due to too many beers. I have seen Ghost multiple times now and they are a fantastic live proposition. Would recommend seeing them whenever you can, amazing experience.

Ok, now I gotta find that Swedish comedian's books! I love Tobias for the humor he injects into aspects of Ghost. The music is great, the live shows are so much fun and absolutely entertaining, and the videos of Copia and former Papa's are pure gold for their humor!

I saw ghost live for the first time in Nottingham England back in 2019 and was blown away , came back for more this year in Manchester England and it was even better. Tobias forge is a genius

OMG how is this man so fucking adorable and insanely smart. He makes my guts melt.

Tobias seems like he'd be a very interesting person to just have a conversation with....not necessarily about music/ghost but just in general....Im actually very surprised to learn that he's 41 as I'll turn 41 in a few months...I also gotta say I have a very strong memory about my childhood as well and I just watched a great video last night about people with attention deficit disorder, which I struggle with daily....as I think many creative people do and anyhow the Dr was saying that the adhd brain is wired differently and that very often the long term memory is superior to atypical wired brains yet they, WE, can't recall dinner last night. I would have to believe these gentlemen have had similar issues or traits at the least. Great interview Johnny and Tobias. Would love to see an a7x/ghost tour.

I love these interviews with Tobias. I haven't heard anyone ask if he'd ever consider playing a guitar during the live shows. Would be cool to see Papa out there shredding on some of the songs.

I just like this guy more and more every time I hear him talk! Such a cool guy!