The fact Sori is such a big fan of Ghost's music goes to show how incredibly proficient they are at what they do - she's about as far from the target audience as it gets, and yet the music is appealing to the point where she loves it regardless of anything else. That is the magic of Ghost.
Vigridr Excactly this. Edit: And that is also why Ghost seems to get alot of hate from a part of the metal community. *Because* of the fact that they're so proficient in reaching "normal" people (who aren't avid music listeners or listen to metal in general). Put shortly,they're too mainstream for "us" (the "hardcore" part of the metal community). In my personal opinion though, I don't care about that. I'm not a Ghost fan by any means but I have to admit they have some really cool riffs in their discography. They're ok.
He is, was the first Ghost song that listened. I loved immediately, regardless the meaning of it. I just love all the expressions of art and admire the talent of those artist behind all this amazing music.
I’m atheist and wanted to see funny reactions of christian people reacting to Ghost. What i found was a great channel with absolutely amazing people. I dont know why I love you guys so much. Vin, I respect you a lot. Sori, im sorry but you’re so cool. Keep it up
This song reduced me to tears twice. It's gorgeous. I think Vin and Sori might be surprised how many atheists follow them, I love seeing their take on Ghost's music, and just other stuff in general. Call me a fan of them too I guess!
"Well aaaakshully!" =P So this is a cover of a song from 1986 by legendary Swedish punk rock band Imperiet. It was originally in Swedish but Imperiet made this English version as well. The writer of the song, Joakim Thåström, is notably very critical of religion but I don't think this song actually has ANYTHING to do with religion or faith. Not for it or against it or using it as most metal bands do to shock. It's just a parable using the story of Genesis and Babylon and general Christian imagery to make a secular indictment of humanity. It tells the story of the rise of humanity from cavemen to modern civilization and how we pretty much just fuck things up. In true punk spirit he doesn't have a very high opinion of humanity and certainly not the current world order, him being an anarkist at the time.
I'm surprised I had to scroll this far down to find someone pointing out that this is a cover song, not a Ghost original. But I heard it from Ghost first and then found the original. It seems Ghost did a very faithful rendition of the song. Here's a question though: was the English version by Imperiet the first version or was it originally released in Swedish? I THINK I read on one lyric site that the English was first and then they later released it in Swedish.... Vin & Sori: I'd like to see you react to other covers they have done including the Eurythmics, Echo and the Bunnymen, Abba, or even Leonard Cohen or the Beatles. OOOOH....how about the song "Crucified" which was originally done by Army of Lovers back in '91?
Lol Ghost doesn't care if their upside down cross logo is dumb. That's kind of the point. Tobias has described the themes of Satanism in the band as "Hollywood Satanism". It's all just spectacle and theatrical. Even satirical. There is nothing serious about Ghost except for the real-world symbolism that their songs have when read from between the lines.
The irony is that the upside down cross isn't even Satanic Saint Peter was crucified upside down because he felt he was not worthy of sharing the same death as his savior Jesus So its not a negative icon, rather an icon of extreme devotion and subservience to the love of Christ
I don’t know what Tobias believes privately but I would not be surprised if he is Christian or Jewish... This is all like a mix of Ozzy and KISS a lot of show and the new twist is a serious message to society as a whole...
"Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a God." Jean Rostand from Thoughts of a Biologist, 1938. - Btw quoted by Megadeth in a song "Captive Honor" from album "Countdown to Extinction"
Sad to hear you're having such negative reactions from Ghost fans. I'd consider myself a pretty big fan of theirs and would like you to know I very much enjoy hearing a Christian's perspective on their content. It's fun hearing different opinions on things :)
I get instant chills everytime he hits that chorus it's such a beautiful cover and really showcases the vocal range of Tobias Forge really cool to see you guys becoming fans of Ghost cant wait till you both check out year zero
I feel like you guys need to witness how Ghost fans interact with each other on Tumblr. Dude, we treat one another so gently. I don’t know if we’re all like that or not, but my little circle is just so soft and wholesome together. We draw pictures for each other, we add headcanons to each other’s blogs, I’ve even photoshopped the lead singer’s four characters onto the Wiggles for someone.
Ive watched this a few times. Could definitely tell Sori was feeling it. Meaning aside you could tell she loved it. I played this for my 70 year old Aunt who is pretty religious and hates metal/rock...except when I show it to her for some reason. She loved this song, then I showed her a pic of ghost and she gasped, then said, wow you really cant judge a book by its cover. It was awesome.
I'm not a 'believer' of any religion, but it was very cool to see all this explanations and stories relating what is said on the song and what was said and done in the bible. And is great to see religious people hearing and liking Ghost. Because they're a theatrical band at the end of the day. It was never their plan to spread satanism or anything like that. Great job, guys. Cheers from Brazil.
Exactly. Tobias has two twin children and raises them normally, and he treats it as a theater. Unfortunately, hell is more colorful, and people have always had more fun in the dark. Stupid people have some ideologies for it but he said don't do it. However, he has the most blasphemous lyrics. I love it.
There are some religions that teach that "Babylon" is a another term term for "organized religion or Christianity." Specifically, they teach that one of the first signs of Armageddon is the "fall of Babylon" aka organized religion. So, I really like this song even more being a HUGE Ghost fan, realizing that they are true to spirit and also being an ex-cult survivor.
I wish I had known Christians like you two growing up. Maybe then I would have had a better view on religion and those of faith. You two seem more balanced and capable critical thinking than most other Christians I had been apart of
Respect Thåström and Imperiet. The comments just blew my mind and I listened to the originals (Swedish and English). Loved the song before i knew it was a cover.
all things considered , even though i LOVE all Ghost's albums I believe Infestiussumam to be my favorite, and that is an excellent choice of a song (as any would be)
This is a cover song so reading into the meaning and lyrics should be directed at Imperiet (a Swedish punk band). Ghost did a great job of covering it and kind of gave us all a peek at their (or Tobias') influences. btw...I have spent way too much time watching your reactions to Ghost songs tonight and have enjoyed it as well as learned quite a bit in the process. Thanks!!
Acceptance of inevitable death creates an inner peace that scales everything in your life, and creates stronger ties to friends family and loved ones. Too many people see death as the "enemy" or somehow think they are going to live forever, ironically creating the whole stupid "yolo" phase. I feel that death is the great reward at the end of a life lived. If your life was lived poorly the end is going to be frightning for all the questions. If you live your life to the fullest when your time comes up, you get to see what the truth of the afterlife is for yourself. You will get to know what no living being knows outside of faith, and that is a reason to live to the fullest. Ive been told that i have a very dark outlook but i beg the differ. I think a good relationship with death is very healthy. You guys are awesome by the way. Love your discussions on different songs. (Was going to say analysis but wasnt sure if the plural of analasis was analasi lol)
Loving the Ghost videos, but you're missing out by not hitting Year Zero yet. I'd argue it's the quintessential Ghost song during their "classic" line up era. Much darker sound than a lot of other songs by them. Their new album is solid, but it's got a totally different vibe.
Dark Waters disagree, I am not a big 80s arena rock fan so that's why I prefer Opus and Infestissumam. They're a lot darker and remind me of older metal bands. Ghost are essentially a different band now than they were when Opus was released. That's not a bad thing, they've just changed "flavors"
I think your flavour analogy is fairly appropriate; their core and intent remains the same, but they have made a couple stylistic adjustments that in my opinion fit and follow their mythology and how it has progressed over the years. I personally believe that if nothing else, the new album is more consistent (in the sense that all of the songs are fairly streamlined in terms of quality) when compared to the older material where amazing songs like Elizabeth and Satan Prayer in Opus or Year Zero and Monstrance Clock in Infestissumam stand out a ton compared to other more forgettable tracks. I'm sure they've not abandoned the darker side to their music, they're an extremely recent band after all, I think it's reasonable for them to expand and experiment.
Dark Waters I guess, but the best album to me is Opus and Infestiss. It's just reminds me of the old days. Opus is very raw. Infesstiss gives me that cool classic rock style. The new album is my least favorite album. It's not for my ears.
watched so many of these videos. this is my favourite discussion yet. fascinating exchange of opinions and interpretations, Sori throwing the finger is still the highlight 😉
I was In an extremely dark time of my life and Ghost seriously helped me become spiritual by just being themselves and being so theatrical. It helped me when I heard lyrics like I know your soul is not tainted, even though you've been told so. Then to see these amazing comments just admit how beautiful this band is. I love you all. Peace
And that is the beauty of it. Getting to make your own interpretations of the lyrics. If I, a Catholic, can profess that I love Ghost regardless of their religious themes or implications, however so they are, then that's really something. Also, Cirice is phenomenal.
I first came across your channel with He Is. As an atheist I thought I'd get a laugh at y'all. With each video I find myself laughing with you more than at you. Well done. My interpretation of the song, each day represents a period in mankind's time. The 7th day with the voice from above being Gabriel's trumpets starting armageddon and ending mankind's time on Earth. I dig your channel so bravo to both of you.
Having grown up in a very conservative Christian environment, I eschewed, or had eschewed for me, anything secular. It's always somewhat strange to me that Christians are afraid of being exposed to other ideas, viewpoints, perspectives, art, than their own. Is your faith unshakable? If you find a viewpoint you like better, your viewpoint was unsound. I am sure it's been mentioned many times in the comments...this is a cover of a song virtually unknown outside of Sweden. I'd already been listening to Ghost a while but had somehow missed this cover....I recall the chills I got on that chorus. It's the definition of epic. The choral vocals are just awesome.
The fact that you don't try to convert people is one of the reasons I have remained a loyal subscriber and supporter on patreon. We may be Christians, Athiests, Jews, Agnostics, Satainists, Pagans, and so on... with different faiths or lack of faith.. but we are all humans first and foremost. Love your fellow Humans.
as a stout atheist, i always find it interesting hearing christians talk about their faith, especially when its in connection to something i can relate to, the music i love ;)
Don't let anyone denounce you guys from stepping into different boundaries of music that may reflect juxtaposing ideological principles. It is (or should be) a part of the human experience to learn as much as you can from every culture and denomination out there. If you don't have the freedom to go and give Gorgoroth an honest listen, then i'd say those who say as such are pressing an inherently restrictive, sheltering ideology. No one said you have to agree with what is being said, but that doesn't take away the experience of the art and musicianship being showcased. Anywho, I just had to tell you guys I really appreciate you for being one of the most honest and open reaction channels out there and willing to step outside of your box to analyze things you dont necessarily agree with. I myself am not a christian, and will never be, but you have helped me understand that open mindedness can and does exist in that denomination. Thank you.
What i love about this song is that the "days" are actually steps in which mankind had followed to where we are and we will be. We are Babylon in a sense. False Gods, bad ideas of who Jesus was, especially when people who are gay were made that way, and Jesus loved man as they were all His fathers creations but made him sad that He had been forsaken, but He knew it was where His story would truly start. A whore was one of His closest friends so gay, disabled, sick, and forgotten were all part of who He gave love to. He even forgave Judas so thats nothing like most "religious" people. This song is truly a bettet example of our time here on Earth.
I find, with Ghost songs, that they just stick around in my head. I can be sort of so-so on them when I first listen, but they are almost always more than they seem. I wouldn't say that I'm a big fan, but I certainly understand the draw of the band. They're very smart about the way they structure the music and the lyrics, and their overarching, theatrical element makes the whole thing an event. Whereas most death and black metal presents dark subject matter with an easy warning of being harsh and sinister, Ghost often gives it to you with a teaspoon of sugar. You're walking around, singing about the devil all day, and you're not even really aware of it.
Patrick Tracy hahaha That's why I love Ghost! They're innovating the way people relates "devil lyrics" with poppy/cheesy music. It's almost like a spell ~
The first song I heard by them was Hunter's Moon because they kept playing it on the radio a few weeks ago. First listen was like "this is kinda weird but I don't hate it." After hearing it a few times it started growing on me, and I started listening to some more of their music and just fell in love For the past few years I've listened to basically nothing but rap, but for the past couple weeks I've listened to nothing but Ghost lmao
@@MrScrake It's always good to expand your musical repertoire. I'm lucky to have been raised on Billy Joel, Nirvana, The Foo Fighters, and a heaping of AC/DC with a good amount of early 2000s pop sprinkled in there. Naturally, some R&B made its way into there over the years. Nearly two decades later, and every playlist I frequent is my own personal mixture of, well, everything: pop, alt. pop, classical, rock, grunge, rap, R&B and soul, soundtrack... Just about everything. I mean that's just how I've always been, personally. My taste in music is all over the place. But it's beautiful in and of itself (or so I like to think). Good that you've expanded your palette, too.
I grew up evangelical. I stopped believing almost 20 years ago. I don't know what kind of Christians you guys are, but I love you both. You guys are awesome and if I knew people like you back in the day, it would have been harder to walk away. Anyway, I interpret this song taking each day as a dispensation and all society is Babylon. And we are falling. And God is going to kill us all. Ok, that is pretty simplistic but this is a super long post already and I'm sorry to anyone who actually read the whole thing.
This is very close the most beautiful song I have ever heard, I don’t think it’s suppose to be 100% historically correct but more so show what we as humans have done to the earth. “The earth was like an open sore” it’s the best line in the song, it describes the earth now as it is
Hi guys great to see another ghost reaction. It's not Year zero but it will have to do :-). Also mentioned in one of the earlier comments this is actually a cover song . It was originally sung in Swedish. Hope you guys have a blessed day peace
The song is actually a cover and not an original. The original version is by a Swedish band called Imperiet. It's from their third EP. Their EPs are covers of songs with their Ghost spin on it. They pick interesting songs to cover like Marionette by ABBA or Here Comes The Sun by Beatles.
As a Christian i really enyoy to listen to you because you are not trying to enforce your belives but just enlighting us with your knowledge and explenation. And also I love Ghost😎😎
I just watched your show and your review of the song square hammer. Excellent I am an Episcopal priest and think your doing the Christian public a service by letting them listen to the songs and deciding if they show listen for themselves . Freedom , next to salvation , Is the greatest gift God has given us. Thanks for letting us use it!
The original version is just as good! It was originally performed/written by the Swedish band Imperiet in 1988. Ghost added the very last spoken lyric.
Absolutely love your Ghost videos. They're my favorite band, and these are some of the most in depth discussions I've heard about their lyrics particularly. Whatever your point of view ends up on any particular song, I just enjoy the quality of the discussion.
I just recently found your channel, and I have to say, you both have really put a different perspective on the songs you react to, especially, Ghost. I'm a Christian who has felt very guilty about liking some of Ghost's music. But the way you interpret it, especially this song, has helped me to see a different side to it. I got the good chills when you said "God's praying for Babylon"! Love it!!
Go is synonymous with At The Gates' Tomas Lindberg. Not Korn. ATG's Slaughter Of The Soul is one of the most influential extreme metal records. Even as a 15 year old I knew it would be a classic. This Ghost song (Just in case it hasn't been mentioned.) is originally performed by some obscure 80s Swedish rock band. Kind of funny how they started out as a 80s metal nostalgia band. Now they have switched to 80s pop rock worship. I guess greed is pretty satanic..... So why not.
I never indicated anything about ripping off. Fans and musicians who have toured with At The Gates have "GO" tattooed as a tribute to At The Gates. So its an At The Gates thing. Also, At the Gates would be a fun band to see in a video. They got all the satan and gore out of their system when they were called Grotesque. And were one of the first death metal band who dealt with more introspective topics.
I personally really like BIBLE from Ghost. Ghost is one of my favorite bands overall actually. Now I'm not a Christian or I don't consider myself one but I did grow up going to church. I got a trophy for singlehandedly beating the biggest churches in Central Ohio at Bible Bowl...but that's just because I have an incredibly good memory, like LD good and I smoked those big teams. My Mom also played the piano in church my entire childhood. I grew disillusioned with the church as a teenager and a lot of my gripes remain the same as they did then. And this song pretty much sums them up for me....God wiped out the entire world except Noah and his family?!?! Even if they were wicked they didn't deserve that.....and even if they did WHO PRAYED FOR THEM? That too me is what this song is about. Supposedly God will be judging humanity, one by one, and according to Christianity you can be the utmost piece of dog sh!t and so long as you're a [baptized] believer who's accepted J.C. as your lord and Savior you're IN LINE JERRY LYNN or JERRY FLYNN......'s mullet from WCW NITRO circa 1999. But my question has always been but what about all those God will forsake? Who prays for them? Great song.
I'm relatively new to your channel and I've been binging through a bunch of your videos. There's something about the way that Sori is so easily sucked into her own (a bit naive, you seem so loving and like a cool person so please dont take this as a jab) interpretation of the songs of Ghost. It most definitely isn't a prayer nor put God in any favorable light of any kind. The whole song is saying that even though He put mankind on Earth, He will also take mankind out on his watch. If He is supposedly a God of love, and wanting us to love one another, why did He make that call to wipe out human lives who believed differently? People die because God screwed up? The chorus asks "who will pray for Babylon" because the guy who should've been accepting, wasn't. No one is available to pray for Babylon, or someone is needed to be sought who WOULD pray for them (hint: Satan, cuz God ain't there for them), or people taking it upon themselves praying (which would be the Lavey'an Satanists) . I do see the slippery slope that people who listen to Ghost's songs and aren't able to look at their own beliefs critically can think their songs can be adapted to Christianity. Tobias, as you saw in that interview you watched, despises Christianity. If you think any Ghost song has any ounce of putting God in a positive light, uhh.... I'm concerned.
Thanks for your channel guys! I am practicing LDS and I love that you are open minded. More people should be like you guys. Too many people are way too judgemental. I found Ghost a couple weeks ago and have been listening to them non-stop! They are phenomenal! A few of my other absolute favorite songs by Ghost are Secular Haze, Stand By Him, It's a Sin, I'm a Marionette, Nocturnal Me, and Waiting for the Night. These are beautiful songs and really show off their talent. I can't wait for you to do more Ghost! Keep up the great work!
Donno how many times i watched this clip. One thing i do know is that Vin and Sori always put a smile on my face, just as Ghost do. You just seam to be so damn nice. Keep up the good work. Oh! By the way, i bumped in to Tobias Forge twice this summer in Stockholm.
Found your channel today and have binged watched for hours. So good. Out of interest, what kind of music do you two enjoy? You seem really open minded and able to appreciate all kinds of different styles. Thanks for your interesting views from a long-time metal and music fan.
You guys are great and it's amazing to hear the opinions of other Christians to great music, I'm a Christian myself and I'm all about metal (in particular death / black metal). My favourite song at the moment is Slaughter to Prevail - Chronic Slaughter, you guys should totally check it out!!
Really great analysis of the lyrics. I would have never even come close to deducing any of that, but hearing it clearly laid out it makes a lot of sense.
@@VinAndSori You were soooooo close... The song was written by one of Sweden's biggest (punk) rock stars during the cold war. The rain wasn't the flood per se, but nuclear holocaust. No metal metropolis can stop nuclear missiles, and mankind ended itself. The god epilogue is something ghost added. The original is just metaphorical.
I'm waiting for Ghost-Year Zero! There aren't any reactions to that song really. A few, but they're terrible. Or one of these, Majesty, Pro Memoria, Con Clavi Con Dio and Stand by Him.
I would say this channel is definitely a contributing factor for me getting into Ghost. I'd get Sori a Ghost t-shirt if I didn't think Vin may disown her!
One thing these “Christians” need to know about Ghost. Ghost is not a “Satanic” band. Their music is about the relationship between human and Satan. Even though you may not worship, like, or pay attention to Satan, there is a relationship there. I can see the confused expression on the dude’s face here kind of like, “Wait, I thought they were satanic.” He’s trying very hard to judge the group, lyrics, and whole stance. Would you judge a action, horror, or comedy movie that hard? All Ghost is, is a concept band. Nothing more than artist creating art. I would like you to have a “reaction video” which is basically a “judging video” to Deicide. Please do that. I would love to see that.
Tobias Forge is a freemason & he most certainly does worship Lucifer. The themes & influence of Albert Pike's Morals & Dogma on Ghosts music is extremely apparent. I suggest you give Albert Pike's Morals & Dogma a read, study the Freemason's & listen to Ghost afterwards.
VinandSori, love you guys. I also like Ghost. I am not sure if I was the first one to point this out to you, although the track Bible is featured on Ghost's Popestar EP it is actually not an original Ghost song, it's actually a cover song. The song Bible was originally written and performed by the band Imperiet. On all of Ghost's EP's thus far most of the tracks are compromised of cover songs. Usually odd choices of songs, but they all have some theme that loosely relate to Ghost's usual themes like a songs that vaguely touch on the topics of religion, death, or ghosts. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your reviews, perspectives, and interpretations. Keep them coming.
Bible is actually a really beautiful song compared to songs like Witch Image and Dance Macabre Which are both great songs But Bible is just beautiful I got chills and I'm tearing up sitting here listening with you guys 🥺❤ It is very special when music can invoke such powerful emotions to bring tears to your eyes I feel like Babylon in the song is a reference to the human race in general We are Babylon
Terrific reaction! I've been wondering when someone would analyze the Babylon aspect of this song! As others have mentioned, this is a cover of a song by Swedish band Imperiet (Bibel), and is pretty faithful to that version. The background vocals were done partly by a singer named Fia Kempe, who sings for the band "The Great Discord." Would be great to see you react to their song "Darkest Day" - many bands connected to Ghost (former members, other projects) worth checking out are Magna Carta Cartel [MCC] and the aforementioned Great Discord. Would love to see you guys tackle some Avatar too...another great heavy, melodic Swedish band.
Considering what Tobias aim for and what his lyrics tell in the songs, it would be very interesting to see an Interview or a single podcast with you two and Tobias. Please give me atleast two hrs of that. If there's a god, pls make it happen.
.The resting place, where some say the Ark is located is on Mount Ararat in Turkey, which is as far as I'm aware, is not fenced off. The site of the rock which Moses is supposed to have split with his rod, can be found in Saudi Arabia, at a place called Al Bayad, Southwest of the Dead Sea.
This song is a cover, and an EXTREMELY good cover. Ghost covers songs you wouldn't expect them to cover and they always do such a brilliant job. This is one of the most beautifully done songs I've ever heard in my life. Ghost, in my humble opinion, is saving music.
I appreciate how you two dove deep on this. I'm familiar with Ghost and also love several songs. It was my 1st time listening to this song. I found it very thought provoking.. makes you ask questions. That's what I like about Ghost. They strike the raw nerve with their songs. You two are great. Listened to the whole 48 min discussion. Good points and good discussion. Keep it up!
I LOVE Angel Witch! Severely underrated group.. I have that album on vinyl.. It's so good. Grim Reaper is great too. My high school band would cover See You In Hell. haha
This episode is a perfect example of what separates yours from all the other channels jumping on the 'heavy metal reaction' craze that's currently sweeping UA-cam these days. Together, you two do a masterful job of providing us, the largely ignorant heavy metal audience, with the accurate Biblical context on the themes the artists incorporate into their music. You not only have entertaining back-n-forth banter, you also explain to the viewer the etymology & history of the topics metal bands sometimes take from the Bible in an effort to make statements against Christianity. You two really know your stuff, and regardless of where you ("you", as in the viewer) fall on the faith/religion chart, your channel will remain compelling nevertheless because of the educational value you offer the audience when it comes to better interpreting & understanding holy scripture. Whether you be pious and devout; agnostic; or thoroughly atheist, I believe everyone here would be open to receiving a better education on Christianity in the process as well. More importantly, I believe everyone here in our little metal community would like to gain more knowledge and insight on the Bible itself. Keep up the good work!
As an atheist for all of my life, I find it fascinating that after watching this, I must admit that IF anyone could get me to change that, it may just be you two. Totally NOT going to happen, but I've watched three of your Ghost reactions in a row now, and you have got to be the most fair-minded Christians I have ever seen. And I believe you are totally sincere. As am I in saying this. And this next part I do not say lightly: I really like you guys. If all Christians were like you two, I'd be visiting with a lot more of them. Fascinating conversation. And I have learned a lot about these songs (and Christianity and other religions in general) listening to you both. I've never got along well with any Christian before, but you are blowing my mind. Hey, my heartfelt thanks to you for enlightening my evening. I'll most certainly be back.
Or: Face of Melinda The Drapery Falls Blackwater Park Demon of the Fall Eternal Rains will Come the Grand Conjuration Death Whispered a Lullaby or so many other great songs.
I just found these videos earlier today and have spent all afternoon watching. As someone raised in a Pentecostal Church in southeast Arkansas, it’s looked down on that I enjoy this type of music. Since discovering Ghost, ive been pretty conflicted about liking their music. I know that sounds really bad to non-believers, like I’m a Christian who feels like he’s not allowed to enjoy things that he likes. But until you believe in things with all your heart and all your soul, you really can’t explain a confliction like that to someone else. But watching these videos have shown me that I’m not the only one who loves God and who enjoys Ghost. I really appreciate these breakdowns of the interpretations. They may not all be accurate to how Ghost wanted them to be interpreted, but it does interest me a great deal. I want to believe that it’s all for show. Regardless of any of that stuff though, I think Ghost fucking rocks. I just don’t like feeling guilty for singing along. 😂 keep up the good work!
Gosh, I love Sori. She seems really sweet and sheltered, so she comes off as very innocent and a little naive, but in an endearing way. Meanwhile Vin, is always looking at her sideways, seeming to be trying to decide whether or not he should burst her happy bubble with a dose of harsh reality. It's such a cute dynamic.
Hey guys! I've been watching a bunch of your videos recently and you guys are very interesting. I'm an atheist and have been a metal fan since I was a little kid but it's actually really awesome to see Christians listen to bands like Gorgaroth, Ghost, and Slayer and actually discuss them. I also appreciate the lack of preachy banter in your videos because I doubt you'd convert non-believers just as they wouldn't convert you. Props to you for being open to a different culture. Cheers!
The fact Sori is such a big fan of Ghost's music goes to show how incredibly proficient they are at what they do - she's about as far from the target audience as it gets, and yet the music is appealing to the point where she loves it regardless of anything else.
That is the magic of Ghost.
Vigridr Excactly this.
Edit: And that is also why Ghost seems to get alot of hate from a part of the metal community. *Because* of the fact that they're so proficient in reaching "normal" people (who aren't avid music listeners or listen to metal in general).
Put shortly,they're too mainstream for "us" (the "hardcore" part of the metal community).
In my personal opinion though, I don't care about that. I'm not a Ghost fan by any means but I have to admit they have some really cool riffs in their discography.
They're ok.
Do Year Zero
I agree. This further proves Vin's point about Ghost's ability to reach a larger audience than extreme metal bands.
Satan works in magical ways
He is, was the first Ghost
song that listened. I loved immediately, regardless the meaning of it. I just love all the expressions of art and admire the talent of those artist behind all this amazing music.
I love how every Ghost song you can just watch Vin try really hard to see why he doesn't like it.
More like he's thinking about the meaning of the song... there has been songs he's liked.
@@roberthughes286 This song is a cover from a swedish artist called "imperiet". So Tobias Forge hasent changed any lyrics.
Cool did I say he changed any lyrics? Does the lyrics not hold any meaning anymore after he covered for Vin to think about? Hmmm
@@michaelhansen5353 Well, its not a "direct translation". But the context is not changed
He takes that fiction book so seriously 🙄
I’m atheist and wanted to see funny reactions of christian people reacting to Ghost.
What i found was a great channel with absolutely amazing people. I dont know why I love you guys so much.
Vin, I respect you a lot.
Sori, im sorry but you’re so cool.
Keep it up
This song reduced me to tears twice. It's gorgeous. I think Vin and Sori might be surprised how many atheists follow them, I love seeing their take on Ghost's music, and just other stuff in general. Call me a fan of them too I guess!
Scoffers.... No such thing as a atheist you little cocky shit.
@@rockd3021 Uh... what is wrong with you? Plenty of people don't believe in a god.
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Yeah - who's making all the atheisms then?
Sounds like you are an atheist-denier :)
Awwwwww
"Well aaaakshully!" =P
So this is a cover of a song from 1986 by legendary Swedish punk rock band Imperiet. It was originally in Swedish but Imperiet made this English version as well.
The writer of the song, Joakim Thåström, is notably very critical of religion but I don't think this song actually has ANYTHING to do with religion or faith. Not for it or against it or using it as most metal bands do to shock. It's just a parable using the story of Genesis and Babylon and general Christian imagery to make a secular indictment of humanity. It tells the story of the rise of humanity from cavemen to modern civilization and how we pretty much just fuck things up. In true punk spirit he doesn't have a very high opinion of humanity and certainly not the current world order, him being an anarkist at the time.
Vad heter låten på svenska?
@@ashthesimulacrum Bibel - Imperiet
Yeah I felt the cynicism in the song when I fist heard it.
Well done! I'm sure not a lot of people knew this
The original is from the band "Imperiet" if you didn't know that. :-)
Konrad and is in Swedish. A really great song 👍
But Imperiet did it in english aswell. It's available here on UA-cam.
Jörgen Pryss ahh, so true. Forgot about their album in english.
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I'm surprised I had to scroll this far down to find someone pointing out that this is a cover song, not a Ghost original. But I heard it from Ghost first and then found the original. It seems Ghost did a very faithful rendition of the song. Here's a question though: was the English version by Imperiet the first version or was it originally released in Swedish? I THINK I read on one lyric site that the English was first and then they later released it in Swedish....
Vin & Sori: I'd like to see you react to other covers they have done including the Eurythmics, Echo and the Bunnymen, Abba, or even Leonard Cohen or the Beatles. OOOOH....how about the song "Crucified" which was originally done by Army of Lovers back in '91?
Lol Ghost doesn't care if their upside down cross logo is dumb. That's kind of the point. Tobias has described the themes of Satanism in the band as "Hollywood Satanism". It's all just spectacle and theatrical. Even satirical. There is nothing serious about Ghost except for the real-world symbolism that their songs have when read from between the lines.
The irony is that the upside down cross isn't even Satanic
Saint Peter was crucified upside down because he felt he was not worthy of sharing the same death as his savior Jesus
So its not a negative icon, rather an icon of extreme devotion and subservience to the love of Christ
@@thomasbaron5367 Yup......"Hollywood Satanism".
It's like, when people legitimately get scared of this band, you want to tell them that they're just missing the humor.
I don’t know what Tobias believes privately but I would not be surprised if he is Christian or Jewish... This is all like a mix of Ozzy and KISS a lot of show and the new twist is a serious message to society as a whole...
@@atlradiox-thex1128 It´s always a question of entertainment. Point finale.
"Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a God." Jean Rostand from Thoughts of a Biologist, 1938. - Btw quoted by Megadeth in a song "Captive Honor" from album "Countdown to Extinction"
Kai Katajalehto one of my favorite quotes!
Also in cradle of filth song from darkly Venus adversa bonus song
Kill one man it's a tragedy, kill one million, it's a statistic. Joseph Stalin
just felt it was related
Sori - "This music is amazing"
Vin - "These mfs trolling?"
These are the facial expressions during the song lmao
Sad to hear you're having such negative reactions from Ghost fans. I'd consider myself a pretty big fan of theirs and would like you to know I very much enjoy hearing a Christian's perspective on their content. It's fun hearing different opinions on things :)
GunslingerKT19 I agree
Would you be welcoming of a Islamic Reaction to the Ghost music or Scientology? All Religion is a cancer on society.
Well you are the religion of the comment section mah man
Steven Lafleche no, you’re just a cancer on society
@@StevenLafleche Dogmatic mindsets are the cancer of society. You've adopted the same principle, but in the guise of your own superiority.
I get instant chills everytime he hits that chorus it's such a beautiful cover and really showcases the vocal range of Tobias Forge really cool to see you guys becoming fans of Ghost cant wait till you both check out year zero
I feel like you guys need to witness how Ghost fans interact with each other on Tumblr. Dude, we treat one another so gently. I don’t know if we’re all like that or not, but my little circle is just so soft and wholesome together. We draw pictures for each other, we add headcanons to each other’s blogs, I’ve even photoshopped the lead singer’s four characters onto the Wiggles for someone.
that kiss at 5:58 after his line "and a woman to love each other" just melted my heart. y'all are goals. 👌
Ive watched this a few times. Could definitely tell Sori was feeling it. Meaning aside you could tell she loved it. I played this for my 70 year old Aunt who is pretty religious and hates metal/rock...except when I show it to her for some reason. She loved this song, then I showed her a pic of ghost and she gasped, then said, wow you really cant judge a book by its cover. It was awesome.
I'm not a 'believer' of any religion, but it was very cool to see all this explanations and stories relating what is said on the song and what was said and done in the bible. And is great to see religious people hearing and liking Ghost. Because they're a theatrical band at the end of the day. It was never their plan to spread satanism or anything like that. Great job, guys. Cheers from Brazil.
Felipe Gomes Wow, brasileiro aqui, haha.
Mais um Felipe brasileiro fã do GHOST.
Salve!
Exactly. Tobias has two twin children and raises them normally, and he treats it as a theater. Unfortunately, hell is more colorful, and people have always had more fun in the dark.
Stupid people have some ideologies for it but he said don't do it. However, he has the most blasphemous lyrics. I love it.
@@MrDisgrace75 mais um 😎
There are some religions that teach that "Babylon" is a another term term for "organized religion or Christianity." Specifically, they teach that one of the first signs of Armageddon is the "fall of Babylon" aka organized religion. So, I really like this song even more being a HUGE Ghost fan, realizing that they are true to spirit and also being an ex-cult survivor.
Whenever you guys review Ghost, Vin's whole vibe is * suspicion intensifies *, I love it 😂
I wish I had known Christians like you two growing up. Maybe then I would have had a better view on religion and those of faith. You two seem more balanced and capable critical thinking than most other Christians I had been apart of
Much love big homie
Respect Thåström and Imperiet. The comments just blew my mind and I listened to the originals (Swedish and English).
Loved the song before i knew it was a cover.
for the love of god please react to ghost - year zero or rats
all things considered , even though i LOVE all Ghost's albums I believe Infestiussumam to be my favorite, and that is an excellent choice of a song (as any would be)
Or both
For the love of God, please answer this man's wishes. Ive seen this comment the past 3 videos LOL
lol
For the love of SATAN!
This is a cover song so reading into the meaning and lyrics should be directed at Imperiet (a Swedish punk band). Ghost did a great job of covering it and kind of gave us all a peek at their (or Tobias') influences. btw...I have spent way too much time watching your reactions to Ghost songs tonight and have enjoyed it as well as learned quite a bit in the process. Thanks!!
Youre doing a great job! Just keep on being Vin & Sori because we like you just the way you are. Best wishes from Sweden!
Acceptance of inevitable death creates an inner peace that scales everything in your life, and creates stronger ties to friends family and loved ones. Too many people see death as the "enemy" or somehow think they are going to live forever, ironically creating the whole stupid "yolo" phase. I feel that death is the great reward at the end of a life lived. If your life was lived poorly the end is going to be frightning for all the questions. If you live your life to the fullest when your time comes up, you get to see what the truth of the afterlife is for yourself. You will get to know what no living being knows outside of faith, and that is a reason to live to the fullest. Ive been told that i have a very dark outlook but i beg the differ. I think a good relationship with death is very healthy. You guys are awesome by the way. Love your discussions on different songs. (Was going to say analysis but wasnt sure if the plural of analasis was analasi lol)
Loving the Ghost videos, but you're missing out by not hitting Year Zero yet. I'd argue it's the quintessential Ghost song during their "classic" line up era. Much darker sound than a lot of other songs by them.
Their new album is solid, but it's got a totally different vibe.
Dark Waters disagree, I am not a big 80s arena rock fan so that's why I prefer Opus and Infestissumam. They're a lot darker and remind me of older metal bands.
Ghost are essentially a different band now than they were when Opus was released. That's not a bad thing, they've just changed "flavors"
I think your flavour analogy is fairly appropriate; their core and intent remains the same, but they have made a couple stylistic adjustments that in my opinion fit and follow their mythology and how it has progressed over the years.
I personally believe that if nothing else, the new album is more consistent (in the sense that all of the songs are fairly streamlined in terms of quality) when compared to the older material where amazing songs like Elizabeth and Satan Prayer in Opus or Year Zero and Monstrance Clock in Infestissumam stand out a ton compared to other more forgettable tracks.
I'm sure they've not abandoned the darker side to their music, they're an extremely recent band after all, I think it's reasonable for them to expand and experiment.
Dark Waters
I guess, but the best album to me is Opus and Infestiss. It's just reminds me of the old days. Opus is very raw. Infesstiss gives me that cool classic rock style. The new album is my least favorite album. It's not for my ears.
watched so many of these videos. this is my favourite discussion yet. fascinating exchange of opinions and interpretations, Sori throwing the finger is still the highlight 😉
I was In an extremely dark time of my life and Ghost seriously helped me become spiritual by just being themselves and being so theatrical. It helped me when I heard lyrics like I know your soul is not tainted, even though you've been told so. Then to see these amazing comments just admit how beautiful this band is. I love you all. Peace
And that is the beauty of it. Getting to make your own interpretations of the lyrics. If I, a Catholic, can profess that I love Ghost regardless of their religious themes or implications, however so they are, then that's really something.
Also, Cirice is phenomenal.
I LIKE THE FEMALE, SHE LIKES GHOST, YOU ARE A GOOD RELIGIOUS PERSON
I first came across your channel with He Is. As an atheist I thought I'd get a laugh at y'all. With each video I find myself laughing with you more than at you. Well done.
My interpretation of the song, each day represents a period in mankind's time. The 7th day with the voice from above being Gabriel's trumpets starting armageddon and ending mankind's time on Earth.
I dig your channel so bravo to both of you.
Having grown up in a very conservative Christian environment, I eschewed, or had eschewed for me, anything secular. It's always somewhat strange to me that Christians are afraid of being exposed to other ideas, viewpoints, perspectives, art, than their own. Is your faith unshakable? If you find a viewpoint you like better, your viewpoint was unsound. I am sure it's been mentioned many times in the comments...this is a cover of a song virtually unknown outside of Sweden. I'd already been listening to Ghost a while but had somehow missed this cover....I recall the chills I got on that chorus. It's the definition of epic. The choral vocals are just awesome.
The fact that you don't try to convert people is one of the reasons I have remained a loyal subscriber and supporter on patreon. We may be Christians, Athiests, Jews, Agnostics, Satainists, Pagans, and so on... with different faiths or lack of faith.. but we are all humans first and foremost. Love your fellow Humans.
as a stout atheist, i always find it interesting hearing christians talk about their faith, especially when its in connection to something i can relate to, the music i love ;)
You should do Ghost Year Zero
VERY soon!
BELIAL
BEHEMOTH
BEELZEBUB
ASMODEUS, SATANAS, LUCIFER
This song resonates. It breaks my heart without fail every single time. Tears. Not something I'm accustomed to....
Don't let anyone denounce you guys from stepping into different boundaries of music that may reflect juxtaposing ideological principles. It is (or should be) a part of the human experience to learn as much as you can from every culture and denomination out there.
If you don't have the freedom to go and give Gorgoroth an honest listen, then i'd say those who say as such are pressing an inherently restrictive, sheltering ideology. No one said you have to agree with what is being said, but that doesn't take away the experience of the art and musicianship being showcased.
Anywho, I just had to tell you guys I really appreciate you for being one of the most honest and open reaction channels out there and willing to step outside of your box to analyze things you dont necessarily agree with. I myself am not a christian, and will never be, but you have helped me understand that open mindedness can and does exist in that denomination.
Thank you.
What i love about this song is that the "days" are actually steps in which mankind had followed to where we are and we will be. We are Babylon in a sense. False Gods, bad ideas of who Jesus was, especially when people who are gay were made that way, and Jesus loved man as they were all His fathers creations but made him sad that He had been forsaken, but He knew it was where His story would truly start. A whore was one of His closest friends so gay, disabled, sick, and forgotten were all part of who He gave love to. He even forgave Judas so thats nothing like most "religious" people. This song is truly a bettet example of our time here on Earth.
Vin's arch nemesis is back!
I love the fact that they dive into this song and all it stands for, not knowing it's a cover. Hysterical.
I find, with Ghost songs, that they just stick around in my head. I can be sort of so-so on them when I first listen, but they are almost always more than they seem. I wouldn't say that I'm a big fan, but I certainly understand the draw of the band. They're very smart about the way they structure the music and the lyrics, and their overarching, theatrical element makes the whole thing an event. Whereas most death and black metal presents dark subject matter with an easy warning of being harsh and sinister, Ghost often gives it to you with a teaspoon of sugar. You're walking around, singing about the devil all day, and you're not even really aware of it.
Patrick Tracy hahaha That's why I love Ghost! They're innovating the way people relates "devil lyrics" with poppy/cheesy music. It's almost like a spell ~
This song is a cover from the Swedish band Imperiet.
The first song I heard by them was Hunter's Moon because they kept playing it on the radio a few weeks ago. First listen was like "this is kinda weird but I don't hate it." After hearing it a few times it started growing on me, and I started listening to some more of their music and just fell in love
For the past few years I've listened to basically nothing but rap, but for the past couple weeks I've listened to nothing but Ghost lmao
@@MrScrake It's always good to expand your musical repertoire. I'm lucky to have been raised on Billy Joel, Nirvana, The Foo Fighters, and a heaping of AC/DC with a good amount of early 2000s pop sprinkled in there. Naturally, some R&B made its way into there over the years. Nearly two decades later, and every playlist I frequent is my own personal mixture of, well, everything: pop, alt. pop, classical, rock, grunge, rap, R&B and soul, soundtrack... Just about everything.
I mean that's just how I've always been, personally. My taste in music is all over the place. But it's beautiful in and of itself (or so I like to think). Good that you've expanded your palette, too.
I grew up evangelical. I stopped believing almost 20 years ago. I don't know what kind of Christians you guys are, but I love you both. You guys are awesome and if I knew people like you back in the day, it would have been harder to walk away. Anyway, I interpret this song taking each day as a dispensation and all society is Babylon. And we are falling. And God is going to kill us all. Ok, that is pretty simplistic but this is a super long post already and I'm sorry to anyone who actually read the whole thing.
You should react to Witch Image by Ghost!
POSSIBLY the greatest song they've ever written...
Please2 react to this song!
But you're dead
Agreed, my favorite song on Prequelle for sure (and that's hard enough already)
Best song on the album.
This is very close the most beautiful song I have ever heard, I don’t think it’s suppose to be 100% historically correct but more so show what we as humans have done to the earth. “The earth was like an open sore” it’s the best line in the song, it describes the earth now as it is
Hi guys great to see another ghost reaction. It's not Year zero but it will have to do :-). Also mentioned in one of the earlier comments this is actually a cover song . It was originally sung in Swedish. Hope you guys have a blessed day peace
Awwww, Sori looked so excited with the song❤
I was!!! -Sori
VinAnd Sori 😵❤😊
Haha for sure
The song is actually a cover and not an original. The original version is by a Swedish band called Imperiet. It's from their third EP. Their EPs are covers of songs with their Ghost spin on it. They pick interesting songs to cover like Marionette by ABBA or Here Comes The Sun by Beatles.
Now the Pet Shop boys remake. Love it
Masterpiece of THÅSTRÖM MY MAN
Just låten Bibel vill jag minnas att det var Christian Falk som låg bakom.
As a Christian i really enyoy to listen to you because you are not trying to enforce your belives but just enlighting us with your knowledge and explenation. And also I love Ghost😎😎
I wish all religious ppl were like that
Christian as well, and this is actually my favorite band
@@dillonfehr7545 Right?
I just watched your show and your review of the song square hammer. Excellent I am an Episcopal priest and think your doing the Christian public a service by letting them listen to the songs and deciding if they show listen for themselves . Freedom , next to salvation , Is the greatest gift God has given us. Thanks for letting us use it!
The original version is just as good! It was originally performed/written by the Swedish band Imperiet in 1988. Ghost added the very last spoken lyric.
Absolutely love your Ghost videos. They're my favorite band, and these are some of the most in depth discussions I've heard about their lyrics particularly. Whatever your point of view ends up on any particular song, I just enjoy the quality of the discussion.
This is a song with Swedish lyrics originally, from like 1985
“I love their music” how can you not!!!!!!
Your answer to the days sequence is in 19:50.
Each day is actually referring to a chapter in Genesis.
That's clever
I just recently found your channel, and I have to say, you both have really put a different perspective on the songs you react to, especially, Ghost. I'm a Christian who has felt very guilty about liking some of Ghost's music. But the way you interpret it, especially this song, has helped me to see a different side to it. I got the good chills when you said "God's praying for Babylon"! Love it!!
I feel like when Sori says "Go" she should instead give her best Jonathan Davis impression "GO!"
Truuuuuu
Go is synonymous with At The Gates' Tomas Lindberg. Not Korn. ATG's Slaughter Of The Soul is one of the most influential extreme metal records.
Even as a 15 year old I knew it would be a classic.
This Ghost song (Just in case it hasn't been mentioned.) is originally performed by some obscure 80s Swedish rock band.
Kind of funny how they started out as a 80s metal nostalgia band. Now they have switched to 80s pop rock worship. I guess greed is pretty satanic..... So why not.
Krzysztof Mular Olsen makes sense. One band says one word and everyone there after that utters it is ripping them off.
I never indicated anything about ripping off. Fans and musicians who have toured with At The Gates have "GO" tattooed as a tribute to At The Gates. So its an At The Gates thing.
Also, At the Gates would be a fun band to see in a video. They got all the satan and gore out of their system when they were called Grotesque. And were one of the first death metal band who dealt with more introspective topics.
I personally really like BIBLE from Ghost. Ghost is one of my favorite bands overall actually. Now I'm not a Christian or I don't consider myself one but I did grow up going to church. I got a trophy for singlehandedly beating the biggest churches in Central Ohio at Bible Bowl...but that's just because I have an incredibly good memory, like LD good and I smoked those big teams. My Mom also played the piano in church my entire childhood. I grew disillusioned with the church as a teenager and a lot of my gripes remain the same as they did then. And this song pretty much sums them up for me....God wiped out the entire world except Noah and his family?!?! Even if they were wicked they didn't deserve that.....and even if they did WHO PRAYED FOR THEM? That too me is what this song is about. Supposedly God will be judging humanity, one by one, and according to Christianity you can be the utmost piece of dog sh!t and so long as you're a [baptized] believer who's accepted J.C. as your lord and Savior you're IN LINE JERRY LYNN or JERRY FLYNN......'s mullet from WCW NITRO circa 1999. But my question has always been but what about all those God will forsake? Who prays for them? Great song.
It's a cover by Joakim Thåstöm "Imperiet" that Ghost made in English. The original song is in Swedish with the same name. Love Morgan from Sweden!🇸🇪
Imperiet also did this in english, it's their translation.
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Just so there's no mistaking, this song is not from Ghost, the original artist is "Imperiet". This is just Ghost's cover of it.
I'm relatively new to your channel and I've been binging through a bunch of your videos. There's something about the way that Sori is so easily sucked into her own (a bit naive, you seem so loving and like a cool person so please dont take this as a jab) interpretation of the songs of Ghost. It most definitely isn't a prayer nor put God in any favorable light of any kind.
The whole song is saying that even though He put mankind on Earth, He will also take mankind out on his watch. If He is supposedly a God of love, and wanting us to love one another, why did He make that call to wipe out human lives who believed differently? People die because God screwed up? The chorus asks "who will pray for Babylon" because the guy who should've been accepting, wasn't. No one is available to pray for Babylon, or someone is needed to be sought who WOULD pray for them (hint: Satan, cuz God ain't there for them), or people taking it upon themselves praying (which would be the Lavey'an Satanists) . I do see the slippery slope that people who listen to Ghost's songs and aren't able to look at their own beliefs critically can think their songs can be adapted to Christianity. Tobias, as you saw in that interview you watched, despises Christianity. If you think any Ghost song has any ounce of putting God in a positive light, uhh.... I'm concerned.
Bathory - One Rode to Asa Bay
Satyricon - Mother North (Live at the Opera)
Vital Remains - Dechristianize
Deicide - Bible Basher
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Thanks for your channel guys! I am practicing LDS and I love that you are open minded. More people should be like you guys. Too many people are way too judgemental. I found Ghost a couple weeks ago and have been listening to them non-stop! They are phenomenal! A few of my other absolute favorite songs by Ghost are Secular Haze, Stand By Him, It's a Sin, I'm a Marionette, Nocturnal Me, and Waiting for the Night. These are beautiful songs and really show off their talent. I can't wait for you to do more Ghost! Keep up the great work!
Decapitated: Spheres of Madness, Fleshgod Apocalypse: The Violation.
Earth Scar is also a must.
Eternity too short
Donno how many times i watched this clip. One thing i do know is that Vin and Sori always put a smile on my face, just as Ghost do. You just seam to be so damn nice. Keep up the good work. Oh! By the way, i bumped in to Tobias Forge twice this summer in Stockholm.
Found your channel today and have binged watched for hours. So good. Out of interest, what kind of music do you two enjoy? You seem really open minded and able to appreciate all kinds of different styles. Thanks for your interesting views from a long-time metal and music fan.
Love having you... we pretty much listen to everything
Very cool, thank you.
I know that you Michael hates Ghost!!!...🤩.....I love them and see them in Hamburg/Germany on the 19th of June!!!.....I' cant wait!!!!😛😍
Ghost B.C. -Secular Haze
not b c
Not Rick Sanchez it was back when the song was made dude
Only in America, the rest of the world has only ever known them as Ghost.
This is peak Vin And Sory. Love Y'all. Appreciate the Ghost reactions!
You just have to react to these to songs:
Ghost - Year Zero
Ghost - Rats
And Ghost - Faith
Ghost - See the Light
- Kristoffer - MONSTRANCE CLOCK
Yea i like how Rats is about the black death, as with most the album, and Year Zeros lyrics are pretty brutal
You guys are great and it's amazing to hear the opinions of other Christians to great music, I'm a Christian myself and I'm all about metal (in particular death / black metal). My favourite song at the moment is Slaughter to Prevail - Chronic Slaughter, you guys should totally check it out!!
Really great analysis of the lyrics. I would have never even come close to deducing any of that, but hearing it clearly laid out it makes a lot of sense.
Thank you !
@@VinAndSori You were soooooo close... The song was written by one of Sweden's biggest (punk) rock stars during the cold war. The rain wasn't the flood per se, but nuclear holocaust. No metal metropolis can stop nuclear missiles, and mankind ended itself.
The god epilogue is something ghost added. The original is just metaphorical.
you know VIn's wheels are spinning when starts to look sideways
Reaction Agalloch - in the shadow of our pale Companion
This song changed my life
Josué BlackMetal I'd be interested in just about any Agalloch song, hear what they have to say.
I know it's a cover but i feel, the deepest feels with this song, best Ghost song.
I'm waiting for Ghost-Year Zero! There aren't any reactions to that song really. A few, but they're terrible. Or one of these, Majesty, Pro Memoria, Con Clavi Con Dio and Stand by Him.
hotcarl273 Majesty!
Your channel makes me happy, thanks!
"Death created time to grow the things it would kill." Rust Cohle
I would say this channel is definitely a contributing factor for me getting into Ghost. I'd get Sori a Ghost t-shirt if I didn't think Vin may disown her!
One thing these “Christians” need to know about Ghost. Ghost is not a “Satanic” band. Their music is about the relationship between human and Satan. Even though you may not worship, like, or pay attention to Satan, there is a relationship there. I can see the confused expression on the dude’s face here kind of like, “Wait, I thought they were satanic.” He’s trying very hard to judge the group, lyrics, and whole stance. Would you judge a action, horror, or comedy movie that hard? All Ghost is, is a concept band. Nothing more than artist creating art. I would like you to have a “reaction video” which is basically a “judging video” to Deicide. Please do that. I would love to see that.
Tobias Forge is a freemason & he most certainly does worship Lucifer. The themes & influence of Albert Pike's Morals & Dogma on Ghosts music is extremely apparent. I suggest you give Albert Pike's Morals & Dogma a read, study the Freemason's & listen to Ghost afterwards.
VinandSori, love you guys. I also like Ghost. I am not sure if I was the first one to point this out to you, although the track Bible is featured on Ghost's Popestar EP it is actually not an original Ghost song, it's actually a cover song. The song Bible was originally written and performed by the band Imperiet. On all of Ghost's EP's thus far most of the tracks are compromised of cover songs. Usually odd choices of songs, but they all have some theme that loosely relate to Ghost's usual themes like a songs that vaguely touch on the topics of religion, death, or ghosts. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your reviews, perspectives, and interpretations. Keep them coming.
Bible is actually a really beautiful song compared to songs like Witch Image and Dance Macabre
Which are both great songs
But Bible is just beautiful
I got chills and I'm tearing up sitting here listening with you guys 🥺❤
It is very special when music can invoke such powerful emotions to bring tears to your eyes
I feel like Babylon in the song is a reference to the human race in general
We are Babylon
I have binged all of the ghost videos. I love how he focuses on the songs, and she focuses on his reaction. For the most part.
Ghost - Ghuleh Zombie Queen
Only if we get a live version with the kazoo.
Greatest song
Terrific reaction! I've been wondering when someone would analyze the Babylon aspect of this song! As others have mentioned, this is a cover of a song by Swedish band Imperiet (Bibel), and is pretty faithful to that version.
The background vocals were done partly by a singer named Fia Kempe, who sings for the band "The Great Discord." Would be great to see you react to their song "Darkest Day" - many bands connected to Ghost (former members, other projects) worth checking out are Magna Carta Cartel [MCC] and the aforementioned Great Discord. Would love to see you guys tackle some Avatar too...another great heavy, melodic Swedish band.
Thanks to IMPERIET for the Lyrics and the music 🙏
Ghost did it well though.
I love this song. I love your videos. Subscribed.
Welcome Stephen! -Sori ❤️✌🏻
Helloween Keeper of the seven keys! Do it guys!
Considering what Tobias aim for and what his lyrics tell in the songs, it would be very interesting to see an Interview or a single podcast with you two and Tobias.
Please give me atleast two hrs of that. If there's a god, pls make it happen.
I would love to see your reaction on one of their new songs, either "life eternal" or "see the light"
.The resting place, where some say the Ark is located is on Mount Ararat in Turkey, which is as far as I'm aware, is not fenced off. The site of the rock which Moses is supposed to have split with his rod, can be found in Saudi Arabia, at a place called Al Bayad, Southwest of the Dead Sea.
This song is a cover, and an EXTREMELY good cover. Ghost covers songs you wouldn't expect them to cover and they always do such a brilliant job. This is one of the most beautifully done songs I've ever heard in my life. Ghost, in my humble opinion, is saving music.
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I appreciate how you two dove deep on this. I'm familiar with Ghost and also love several songs. It was my 1st time listening to this song. I found it very thought provoking.. makes you ask questions. That's what I like about Ghost. They strike the raw nerve with their songs. You two are great. Listened to the whole 48 min discussion. Good points and good discussion. Keep it up!
Angel Witch - Angel Witch
Motorhead - I am the Sword
Grim Reaper - Wrath of the Ripper
I LOVE Angel Witch! Severely underrated group.. I have that album on vinyl.. It's so good. Grim Reaper is great too. My high school band would cover See You In Hell. haha
Rudy Hernandez that's a great High School Band!!!
This episode is a perfect example of what separates yours from all the other channels jumping on the 'heavy metal reaction' craze that's currently sweeping UA-cam these days. Together, you two do a masterful job of providing us, the largely ignorant heavy metal audience, with the accurate Biblical context on the themes the artists incorporate into their music. You not only have entertaining back-n-forth banter, you also explain to the viewer the etymology & history of the topics metal bands sometimes take from the Bible in an effort to make statements against Christianity.
You two really know your stuff, and regardless of where you ("you", as in the viewer) fall on the faith/religion chart, your channel will remain compelling nevertheless because of the educational value you offer the audience when it comes to better interpreting & understanding holy scripture. Whether you be pious and devout; agnostic; or thoroughly atheist, I believe everyone here would be open to receiving a better education on Christianity in the process as well. More importantly, I believe everyone here in our little metal community would like to gain more knowledge and insight on the Bible itself.
Keep up the good work!
Britton Thompson You are not biased with Christianity or..? 🤔
She: "I'm Sori"
Me: "Oh nothing don't worry"
As an atheist for all of my life, I find it fascinating that after watching this, I must admit that IF anyone could get me to change that, it may just be you two. Totally NOT going to happen, but I've watched three of your Ghost reactions in a row now, and you have got to be the most fair-minded Christians I have ever seen. And I believe you are totally sincere. As am I in saying this. And this next part I do not say lightly: I really like you guys. If all Christians were like you two, I'd be visiting with a lot more of them. Fascinating conversation. And I have learned a lot about these songs (and Christianity and other religions in general) listening to you both. I've never got along well with any Christian before, but you are blowing my mind. Hey, my heartfelt thanks to you for enlightening my evening. I'll most certainly be back.
goopah Totally agree. So Will I 🙂
Opeth - To bid you farewell
or The Lotus Eater
Also Bleak or The Moor
yes, there are many interesting songs to react
Or: Face of Melinda
The Drapery Falls
Blackwater Park
Demon of the Fall
Eternal Rains will Come
the Grand Conjuration
Death Whispered a Lullaby
or so many other great songs.
So... Opeth week?
I just found these videos earlier today and have spent all afternoon watching. As someone raised in a Pentecostal Church in southeast Arkansas, it’s looked down on that I enjoy this type of music. Since discovering Ghost, ive been pretty conflicted about liking their music. I know that sounds really bad to non-believers, like I’m a Christian who feels like he’s not allowed to enjoy things that he likes. But until you believe in things with all your heart and all your soul, you really can’t explain a confliction like that to someone else. But watching these videos have shown me that I’m not the only one who loves God and who enjoys Ghost.
I really appreciate these breakdowns of the interpretations. They may not all be accurate to how Ghost wanted them to be interpreted, but it does interest me a great deal. I want to believe that it’s all for show. Regardless of any of that stuff though, I think Ghost fucking rocks.
I just don’t like feeling guilty for singing along. 😂 keep up the good work!
Gosh, I love Sori. She seems really sweet and sheltered, so she comes off as very innocent and a little naive, but in an endearing way.
Meanwhile Vin, is always looking at her sideways, seeming to be trying to decide whether or not he should burst her happy bubble with a dose of harsh reality. It's such a cute dynamic.
Sori:"I love their music"
Vin, in his head:"To hell with thee!"
Lol!!!
Venom - In league with satan
Possessed - Intro/The heretic
Hey guys! I've been watching a bunch of your videos recently and you guys are very interesting. I'm an atheist and have been a metal fan since I was a little kid but it's actually really awesome to see Christians listen to bands like Gorgaroth, Ghost, and Slayer and actually discuss them. I also appreciate the lack of preachy banter in your videos because I doubt you'd convert non-believers just as they wouldn't convert you. Props to you for being open to a different culture. Cheers!
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