Opeth - Mikael answers fan questions (RAH DVD 2010) part 1

[ShatteredWindowpane]

3:59 He sounds so non-chalant for saying something so blunt and funny. I love him

[TheHornyHomunculus]

Scandinavians always speak perfect English. He speaks better English than most English people.

[alund1306]

Glad he didn't get that raise.

[purplewalnut89]

i would love to just bullshit with mikeal and talk about metal though he'd blow me out of the water with his knowledge lol 

[gematria696]

i dont like new youtube page

[Stevemcsteve]

"Can I call you back? My flat is on fire"

hahahaha.

[SiGhast]

Haha, I think you have a problem way bigger than ADHD if you flood places and cause fires.

[GrotesqueKevin]

I wish I would have seen them on this tour, and not the heritage tour : (

[DarthKalia]

I love this interview. He's so open about the band and their habits. Really interesting. Hah.

[EdgeOfEnding]

3:59 lmfao^^

[Khachik2003]

I have a question for you Mike...

on your signature PRS guitar, why the FUCK did you put that tacky ass logo on the guitar??? :( At least put it at the 12th fret

[Vomitore]

I never got into Opeth but Mikael seems like he'd be cool to shoot the shit with.

[Algrad87]

Mikael is the genius of our time!

[KimInChains]

Respect!

[MrsChadam]

Mikael says you know like a 1000 times XD hahaha

[tohsmir]

I saw Opeth in Helsinki back in (I think it was) 2008. We were waiting for Opeth to start playing and some of my friends went outside to have a cicarette. (Obviously i didn't smoke so I stayed inside) Well it so turned out that Mikael and Martin Mendez (if I remember correct) came outside for smokes too, so my friends got to smoke and have a chat with them and autographs too and I didn't. :( I just can't put in words the feelings of frustration and annoyance I felt!

[JMS06723]

@tohsmir you should have went for that smoke hehe

[LalsMK91]

@tohsmir You see? Smoking is good for you.

[tohsmir]

@LalsMK91 yah tel me about it :D

[k98Lemur]

a big thank you to mikael's boss in at that record store!

[metalstorm14]

Oh God! he's hotter than ever!!! I know it's a stupid comment but I just needed to say it... sorry xD

[Moocaptin692]

LMAO!! Mikeal to Axe: "Would you like to join Opeth?".. Axe, "uh, my flat is on fire, let me call you right back.."

I woulda let me flat burn down!!!

[ReisBeatriz93]

Can anyone tell me the name of the band he says at 9:52 please?

[Elembivos]

@ReisBeatriz93 Artist* - Marvin Gaye

[Bassbait]

Ironically, I actually get the opposite form of inspiration that Mikael does. When I write my music, I hear a metal band, and say "OH YEAH?!?", and then I try to write better music than bad, or even GREAT metal bands, just because I just love to write. That said, I've written country for no reason at all, with no inspiration. Except maybe Buckethead.

[LyricsArFun]

Aragon: Mikael Arkerfeldt

Gandalf: Pir Wiberg

Legolas Martin Axenrot

[Casowsky]

Did anyone else think when he was talking about the personalities of the other band members that it seems like most if not all guitarists/drummers/bassists/k­eyboardist are kinda the same?

And 'when I called him up for the job in the band he said 'can I call you later, the apartment is on fire?' ' lmao

[RaininLuck]

Does anyone know what song that is from at 13:00? that reverby riff?

[NicotineArmoir]

@RaininLuck Dirge for November I believe.

[muffigw]

What's the title of the song played at 00:20? Thanks!

[Horthale]

@muffigw The Leper Affinity... my favorite solo.

[muffigw]

@Horthale Cheers!

[MochizMuM]

even his talking voice is dreamy !

[skateNappreciate]

compare this man with... fuck, pretty much every other metal band out there. pretty depressing and embarrassing, he's like a "rags to riches" story, but instead of faggot rap it's passionate artistic death metal with a heart

[sillymonkey829]

Don't worry about sounding vain Mikael, we all love your music too! ;)

[jan1080]

Opeth is definitely keeping the old rock traditions of the 70s/80s bands alive through a newer musical genre. I love the Floyd-y sound of Opeth. It's so smooth and awesome :)

Mikael Åkerfeldt might be one of the most interesting musicians out there atm!

[Deathshuck]

"Hey wanna join Opeth?" "uhh can you call back later the flat is on fire" wtf hahahaha

[ihopeulikeitpainful]

the only thing i hate is nowaday fans, to many posers just following a trend. but without a doubt i'll love opeth till i die

[ProgHead777]

I want to hear some fucking reggae on the next Opeth album.

[agindisguise09]

MIKE i would love to wash your CAR ill spit shine it for you good as new

[whatacania5108]

there you go, there you go, fuck off...

[psychofunksoldier02]

I only discovered Opeth in 2008 thanks to one of the greatest rock albums of all-time, Watershed, and I believe this guy is a musical genius and he has the best singing voice (aside from the growling which I'm not really a fan of, but the music is so good it doesn't bother me that much...

[Emanny237]

@psychofunksoldier02 I think he's growls are fantastic, but before getting into Opeth back in 2001 I came from a Death/Thrash metal background so I was already use to that style of voice. With Opeth that's how I started getting into more progressive style of music and listening to other styles of music.

[psychofunksoldier02]

@Emanny237 True. Guess that's the genious of Mikael because he bridged that gap between us. I just think he's got the best male singing voice I've heard in rock music, so I just want to hear him sing.

[countgrishnakkh]

"I wanted a raise... which I didn't get..." xD

[HateHumanity]

"I think what make us write good metal music is that we listen to non metal music"

True! the few good remaining metal bands out there its members barely listen to metal

[EludeTheSunshine]

Marvin Gaye Metal

[PeterLupu]

Mikael in grocery store: "Clean up on aisle 4!" ... "Clean up on aisle 4!!!" ... "(GROWLING) CLEAN UP ON AISLE 4!"

[sanitarium55]

Mikael is probably my favorite musician out there. He's a very talented singer, a great guitarist and really puts his soul into his work. He composes most of all the Opeth songs AND does lead vocals for Bloodbath, so busy as hell, and yet he's still up to give interviews and still be funny, modest, honest and kind. Hail Mr. Akerfeldt!

[blubla9]

if he worked at a grocery store id shop there every day :D

[multisonus]

this man deserves the highest possible degree of respect.

[GuitarRocks23455]

I hate how people stereotype the guys in metal bands being so mad and angry, but yet, they are so humble and really have their head on right, better than most people. While Rap artists are so obnoxious and "in your face" with their fucking egos and all their "money", but all that money is because of stupid pubescent children who only buy their mediocre music because they can relate the fucking shit lyrics about dicks and hookers. Opeth are fucking awesome, and i will always respect these guys

[Rickles]

@GuitarRocks23455 Wow man perspective. Best youtube comment I've read in ages.

[ska2808]

n tha sun setz 4eva on bluewater park!!!!!!!!!!!!1o!

[oblivionFC]

I admire mike more and more everyday. Just to imagine that even with almost no benefit, especially economical, he kept working really hard on his music. That's a true musician, he never did it for the money, he was always driven just by the passion he has for music. He deserves the success that he has right now, and even more.

[pekegansito]

Imagine Mikael working at the grocery...M: "do you need a bag lady?".."yes,please".. M: "PLASTIC OR PAPER"(growling)

[NoShelter15]

@pekegansito

Lol, that plus the nice long scream EEEEEEEEEEEEEEER

[TheGoblinChicken]

@pekegansito I signed in just to give this comment a thumbs up.

[pekegansito]

@TheGoblinChicken Thanks bro haha.

[Metalunited101]

@pekegansito LOL!!!!! XD

[alexdmc4]

@pekegansito Hahaha ! :P

[godawefulll]

Opeth rules!!!! They are like musical crack-rock!!! I must see them live asap!!!Ugh!!!

[Chigokai1080]

He just exudes coolness...

[MarianOctavarium]

what did he said about Axe ?

[DennChooch]

@MarianOctavarium that he thinks axe has some kind of ADHD

[MarianOctavarium]

@DennChooch ADHD ?

[DennChooch]

@MarianOctavarium Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

[MarianOctavarium]

@DennChooch WOW thanks for the answer

[holywoodmm1]

wow he actually treated his bandmates quite nice, kinda surprising considering hes like the MAN among them

[unnamedanger06]

Mikael Akergod!

[MetallicOpeth]

fuck, if he quit and started working in a grocery store I'd kill myself

[Langtw]

@MetallicOpeth I'd go to the grocery store!

[bunnyoneedge]

@Langtw : i'd live on the shelf so he visits me everyday

[pekegansito]

@MetallicOpeth i mean that cause they said,do you imagine yourself doing something else.......i wont kill myself,i would start a band with him or something

[zahlenripper]

@pekegansito I would start buying more fruits and salads

[Restayvien]

@MetallicOpeth

I'd move near the grocery store

[MetallicOpeth]

@Restayvien no way...I'd hate to see someone so great brought down to the level of us commoners.

[Restayvien]

@MetallicOpeth

Meh, I don't place people on pedestals. I might find some people more inspiring or interesting than others, but I don't think it's healthy to turn people into idols like our culture seems to want to do all the time. The reason he comes across as such a great guy in interviews is because he is a regular genuine guy. Yes he has the gift of talent, but that doesn't make him worth more than everyone else. Lindgren is a 'mere' IT specialist now. But no less of a legend.

[Jagstaldincola]

@MetallicOpeth i wouldn't kill myself.. but i know exactly where i would shop grocery's for the next 50 years, lol.

[richmistar250]

@MetallicOpeth Promise?

[MetallicOpeth]

@richmistar250 figure of speech jackass

[MusicalMisanthropist]

@MetallicOpeth that grocery store would be my second home

[RhythmDramatist]

@MetallicOpeth same



[MuggerFugger665]

@MetallicOpeth I'd move there xD

[grise123]

thanks man! is a pleasure listen to mikael , he is a intelligent and honest man

not like most of the stupid rock stars