Celtic Frost interview - the legendary artist Tom G Warrior of Celtic Frost, Hellhammer & Triptykon
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2022
- There are only a few first wave of black metal grandfathers left alive in the scene and one of them is no other but Tom G Warrior of Celtic Frost, Hellhammer and Triptykon fame. Check out this interesting interview done at Inferno festival 2022. Thanks to our Patreon supporters who made this interview & trip possible.
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Interviewer: Jerry Kurunen
Camera: Arto Soini
Editing: Minttu Loimu
Photos: Elsa Wellamo
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After 30 minutes it hit me, these two gents are having an in depth conversation in a second language to both of them, pretty awesome.
Indeed, now that you've mentioned it. That's quite a feat.
One of the few OGs remaining in the scene, so happy that he still has the same passion for music 40 years later. Lucky that you got to interview him!
Agreed. Great man and I'm happy that he did this interview with me
40 fucken years 🤘
This interview has to be one of your best, if not the best this year so far. Tom is a very unique and humble person
Thanks! This became instantly one of my favorites too. Could be my best, I don’t know. I am biased :)
The wisdom and humility expressed is almost overwhelming. A true metal legend who really is unmatched in metal history.
One of the most down to earth and humble musicians I have ever had the opportunity to meet and share a conversation. Total respect for Tom!
Unbelievably smart. Absolutely incredible artist in the truest sense of the word and not an arrogant asshole to boot. Tom G, you have earned your place in the hall of fame as one of the greatest to ever live in my humble opinion. Brilliant interview.
Cheers!
Yes, absolutely brilliant interview. All the ones I've watched recently, which look to be filmed in the same hotel, have been fabulous.
Thx
Man, I could listen to Tom Warrior for hours. Can't wait for Triptykon's new album.
Wow, what a nice and humble man. And funny to see how he gets closer and Rauta leans back.
Aye, totally subconscious 🤐
What an eloquent, intelligent, humble man, and what a life! May he live forever.
Tom G Warrior is a one of my favorite artists ever. I appreciate all his major projects, including Apollyon Sun, which is so underrated. Great interview, thank you very much for it!
Glad you liked it!
I love him so much. Such a creative and intelligent man, makes me proud to be swiss
The legend himself. I admire this man’s career and drive.
This man was for Black Metal what Tony Iommi was for Heavy Metal. He is GOD on his own damn right, despite his infinite humbleness. I was 16 back in 86 when I heard Morbid tales and since then, his music has been part of my whole life. I sincerely appreciate his existence
BLACK METAL SHOULD COPY THE GOLD LAKE LP............( *hellhammer is DEATH METAL* )
Very rare to see Warrior these days talk about Cold Lake again, solid interview.
I remember buying emperors return when it first was released...and was just blown away by how heavy it was .and it still is .Tom..your a legend..and your music has given me as soundtrack thru life .🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
This is perhaps my favourite interview of Tom. Such an honest dude. He has values and has proven it all those years. How can someone not respect this guy. Well done Rauta 🤘🏻
Great interview, what a legend. Tom is the reason we stopped eating meat 2 years ago. Inspirational and genuine! Only few musicians are like Tom.
Tom is my hero I found hellhammer in a new and used record store the album cover blew my mind I was only in fourth grade in 1984. I would love to meet this gentleman. Everything he's ever done means the world to.
This is one of the greatest interviews
Thanks so much!
The wait was worth it. What a fuking legend.
As a swiss musician all respect to u tom g warrior,i met him a few times during the cold lake time because that was the scene and there was a club in a town called winterthur where all the longhaired bastards hung out hahahah,and i started playing guitar during that time ,this is a cool interview ,i would love to run into this dude again ,he is everything whats good about beeing swiss but also our problem,to be succsessful in the business u have to be a bullshitter,and i really enjoy his authenticity and honesty !
This is one of the best interviews ever…but the same can be said about ANY interview with Tom, he’s the most modest, well spoken, intelligent, self aware, and humble musician to come from Metal…not a “Rock-Star” bone in the dude’s body…you have to respect how grounded Tom is, and has almost always been…killer interview Rauta…as always
That was more than an interview, it was a fullharted, honest, public, confession. Huge respect to both of you.
Thank you.
Tom and Jerry finally getting along! Great interview. :)
True that! But it already happened a few years ago with Sodom's Tom! :)
@@RautaMetal missed that one, will check it right away!
Amazing interview! His Triumph of Death set at Maryland deathfest was amazing. It was special to see the crowd showing so much respect and having a blast -- he seemed genuinely touched and it was really cool to see!
Thanks! Glad you liked the interview and the show
Great interview of one of my favorite musicians of all time. I regret i didnt go to see Triumph of death when i was in Oslo that day.
Great Interview. Tom seems very authentic and wise, which is reassuring for the future of this type of music as he is undoubtedly a major part of the foundation of it.
Ty.
Fantastic interview of one of the greatest metal musicians of all time. Last time triumph of death came over to the uk I was only 14/15 and missed them and I really hope they come back. Got to see Tom play live at some point
Thank you!
Boy am I glad to know of this guy! I’m 16, just saying, quite rare that younger people in this time are into Metal at all so... yeah I‘m just really happy to have the privilege of being able to appreciate him later rather than not at all
What an amazing interview where you gave Tom all the room to talk, which is great to listen to. Wonderful human being.
Fantastic interview, thank you Jerry! Tom's integrity and honesty are admirable traits, such a legend of a man and artist.
Cheers!
one of the most down to earth musicians i ever met met him at the bluebird in denver years ago ,made time to talk with me and was totally humble and down to earth
im 65 yr old american its a pleasure to hear a great star b so humble
thanks for interview
Cheers!
"Cherry Orchards, Ginger looks upon pain, Cherry Orchards, August fades like tears in vain"
Total hypocrite woke snowflake Tom gay coward. Chchcherry orchards!
I have always loved Celtic Frost and Hellhammer since I was in middle and high school. Got into Triptykon after graduating. Tom Gabriel Warrior is a legend.
I'd love to be at a Triptykon show.....and out of nowhere, they go into Cherry Orchards. 🤘♨🏁
Great interview, agreed with him, I don't support bands that no longer have original members/classic lineup, they do it just for commercial interests (accept, destruction, the new mayhem, etc) Only death is real 🔥
Tom G. Warrior is such an awesome person. Also I got a good laugh when Tom said to his younger self: "Don't do Cold Lake." Great interview!
Celtic Frost, Voivod and Mekong Delta were so innovative back in the mid to late 80s, they were vital in pushing the genre in interesting directions, they may have jettisoned some die-hard conventional metalers along the way, but for those that appreciated experimentation it was an exciting time.
Such a humble guy. Glad to have seen them in 1989 and 2015
Defenetly one of your best interviews. Thank you! 🤘
Thanks!
Tom is so reflected and relaxed it's a great conversation fun to watch and listening great guy thru all these years
Dude!! I'm only halfway through this interview, and already this is my favorite, and best interview of yours (in my opinion) for sure.
You and Tom seem very comfortable with one another; which of course makes it allot easier for Tom to open up to you.
I absolutely love and hold the highest respect for Mr Tom G Warrior.
I love all his/their bands and music.
Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, Trypticon are quintessential pieces of the whole, and evolution of metal.
Much love and respect to you both.. 😎🍻
Thanks, sir. This is definitely one of my favorites!
@@RautaMetal
A huge accomplishment (among many) for an independent music journalist such as yourself..
Congratulations I say.
🍻😎🤘
Cheers!
Great Interview thank you. Tom ist ein Ehrenmann
To Mega Therion should be sent into space, so other forms of life can enjoy it. 🙌🏻👽 I remember discovering it in a record store when it came out. Giger's artwork drew me to it. And when I put it on the turntable, I felt the magic. Great memory. Celtic Frost instantly became a to favorite of mine.
Awesome interview, i have respect for him after watching, certainly deserving of his name
Trve Honesty is Positively disarming - two lines only in this excellent conversation, the one about his musical relevance compared to the state of the world, and the one about his compatriot detractors for half of his career, would suffice to prove the mark of the ''warrior'' he projected, as immensely truthful. I've been listening to his music since 84, and we all look up at his prowess and commitment in respectful awe, but i'm sure he'd be the first to tell us to cut the crap.
a living legend, and a treasure to the world of metal. an inspiration to hordes of underground musicians. often imitated, but never duplicated. much respect.
Fantastic interview. I saw Triumph of Death live at the Mystic Festival two weeks ago and it was an incredible experience. Tom might not be comfortable with being called a legend, but that's exactly what he is!
Thank you for this interview with one of my heroes.
I am 32, I make furniture for a living, and play hockey for fun.
I am currently recovering from elbow surgeries, but have played music all of my life. I finally am able to play guitar again with my surgeons approval.
I was trying to decide what I wanted to play. Went right into Circle of the Tyrants.
Tom G Warrior has made such a huge difference in my life. While I don’t play in bands anymore, playing along to old CF records is still such a joy in my life. If you haven’t just sat and played along to Celtic Frost, I highly recommend it.
Eternally grateful for him, and his sincerity, all across the bord.
Thanks for your comment and sharing a story. I wish you quick recovery!
I have a lot of time for Tom, but I do wish that he would realise and accept that he is a legend of Metal. I appreciate this isn’t his way, but the fact still remains. It’s troubling to be an icon, I guess. Something I’ll never be. Love you Tom. Death is final, no coming back, no cloud to sit upon, only darkness to enjoy.
What a down to earth and honest guy Tom is. I remember hearing about them in 1984. I had the Hellhammer demo tape.
Into the Pandemonium was an absolute game-changer for me when I was a school kid. Set me along the path of the avant-garde. Great interview Rauta.
Thx!
Perhaps Cold Lake might be viewed in a different light had the band's image not changed so drastically during that period .. I happen to like Cold Lake, and I think a lot of people listen to those songs with their eyes .. Tom is great and very honest and sincere, and this interview is a pleasure to listen to - and immediately after his comments on Cold Lake, Tom says that Celtic Frost was an "experimental band" - and there should be no shame in doing something that is NO expected by the majority of fans - and in 1988, Cold Lake was certainly NOT what fans saw coming .. and isn;t that part of being a an artist, just sort of throwing caution to the wind and doing what you feel at that moment in time ? ... In disowning the album, Tom is probably bringing even more attention to it, and ironically, keeping it alive ..
I agree about what you said about Cold Lake. It surely was a brave jump at the time. I think my friend described it well: "It's what you'd expect from a metal artist when he's doing an album with his zipper open". It's not bad as such, but it certainly doesn't fit CF's bill IMO. It was something that one might expect as a side-project. It could have evolved into something different, given with enough time, but compared to other CF albums, it's imo the worst.
an absolute legend, his humbleness only makes him more so..
sorry tom but celtic frost gets me through the day, to this day, and for the last 40 years. and until the day i die i will regard it as timeless therapy. eternal hails, i can't thank you and martin enough for your contribution to humanity and your timeless arte. also monotheist is the most triumphant return of a band ever. when that album came out i'm thinking that i am good forever. i didn't even need more really. just a dream and a luxury. but i felt if that is the last thing they ever do i couldn't have even possibly expected anything more. a trillion twisted horns to you.
I wish Tom would read this.
Tom is such a good storyteller, with a really pleasant speaking voice. Great vibes all the way!
Wow. What an opening. Tom G--not that I didn't already admired him--but he really nailed it this time. I've been listening to this man, since 1984, and I'm so glad.
I remember listening to shout at the devil lmao then I heard hellhammer and celtic frost and I was forever changed. 🤘👿🤘
I love Tom, Triptykon is my favorite Band of his. Can't wait for the next Album.
Love you Tom. You've been a constant in my life musically for 40 years.
you are a very good interviewer. Rare to see an interviewer with personality anymore.
Thank you! I hope you are subscribed to the channel!
@@RautaMetal yep just subscribed!
Thx!
Speak of " artist " ... that instantly reminded me of this time I was reading an interview with Tom ( many years ago ) and in it he said sth to the effect of : " When me and Martin finished ´ Into the Pandemonium ` we were handed a tape and already outside in the car we were playing the tape , looked at one another and I said : ´ What the hell is this ? How did we record this ? ` " .
it´s been 36 years ever since I 1st listened to " Into the Pandemonium " as a 14 year old ... I like to believe that the above elation, sense of awe ( these being the right terms ) Tom and Ain felt mirrors that moment in my life which I will never forget .
Needless to say , still one of my favourite albums of all time , all styles considered .
Music and art is much more than technical proficiency and other artifices of the sort ... a moment in time where all aligns ... and lingers .
Thanks for the excellent interview !!!
Man, TGW almost broke when Rauta mentioned Martin... he still feels it on his soul :(.
But i cant wait to read his 3rd book, thanks Rauta for this brutal interview.
Cheers! I noticed the same. So much emotion here.
Greetings from Ireland,
I have loved Celtic Frost since Morbid Tales, Tom is a great guy.
Your interview is one of my favourites.
Kind regards,
Jason…
Slainte, Jason!
What an excellent interview! Thanks Rauta for this! The music of this man is far away from the rest, unique and pure art.
My pleasure!
I love his honesty. Right away from the beginning of the interview laying down the tone, nothing but facts.
Great interview! :) Almost had chances to meet him but unfortunately missed them
Great interview, very in-depths.
This is a fantastic interview.
Your best interview ever, greetings from Costa Rica!
Muchas gracias!
Great interview!
I finally had time to watch this! Best interview everrrr!!!! For real! I got good advices here that I'll have on my mind forever. Hailsssss!!
Thanks so much!
I guess I shouldn’t be because he’s been speaking it for decades and decades, but I came away really impressed by Tom’s English. He has a very natural and elegant use of the language.
It's brilliant how comfortable Tom seems talking to you listening/answering questions it's like talking to a old friend.
I always thought he seemed a very privet unapproachable person.
Thanks. That's what I aim to do.
Tom is so calm, intelligent and a gentleman. True swiss. Great interview, and yes, I'm looking forward to some new Triptykon stuff.
🫡
Absolutely amazing interview, Jerry! Huge!!!
Thanks for the great interview, the music created by Tom is very important in my life and he as a human being is an inspiration. Greetings from Argentina.
18 been listeing to the music for about a year now fucking love this type of music will for sure show my kids your music
Awesome, thank you! What a guy and what an artist! 🤘
His assessment as his own work as "not essential" is mindblowing to me. The man is a true visionary.
Saw Celtic Frost in Atlanta in the summer of 1986 at the 688 club with the original lineup. There was about 20 people there. Voi Vod opened. A show I’ll never forget.
Great interview with one of metals most interesting and unique legends.
such an amazing interview! great artist and human being
Never been too into Celtic Frost and Hellhammer but Tom G Warrior is an absolute gem. Massive respect for the man and what he acomplished! Great job getting him on Jerry, going to be a good one as always!
Do yourself a favour and just listen to Morbid Tales. I was never getting the hype/massive interest for CT in my early metal-listening years. Somehow it started just 2-3 years ago that I gave the old material a chance, and gee did it click for me. Been diggin it since! Cheers!
Morbid Tales is awesome
Listen to Monotheist if you want to experience some of the heaviest, darkest and best metal albums of all time. Thousand times better than their early stuff
@@Annihilation_0f_The_Wicked9066 I’d argue that Mono and the old material are two quite different soundscapes and can’t be compared in that regard, really. They are both good on their own though. I’m getting more and more into Mono.. After this interview I really respect and value Tom as a musician and a human.. he seems amazing to just hang out with. Cheers!
@@Forferdelse666 If you've listened to Tom's early and later Interviews(i'm sure that you have) you'll realize that he aimed for a style and sound like on Mono/Eparistera/Melana albums. I adore MT, TMT but i think they really reached their peak on Mono. That was the album wanted to write since day one. Diverse, interesting, innovative, crushingly heavy, dark. It captured the essence of the band. Maybe i'm going a bit in depth here but i never realized any of this when i discovered them. All i knew that they were hugely influential. Years later did i start to really appreciate them. Hellhammer/CF/Triptykon is a single band for me. Due to unfortunate circumstances had to change their name. Tom is one of the greatest human beings i've ever read about with a background similar to mine. I'd probably faint if i meet him cos he's one of the people i look up to the most. He's a far more intelligent and down-to-earth person than any of those Hollywood f*****s. I think i got a little carried away woth this comment but i like to express myself. I'd pay good money if Tom could re-record the Hellhammer songs under the Triptykon name.
What an artist! The part where he answered your "Why not go with Hellhammer name" question was my favorite. Regardless of genre, lyrical theme or medium of art - when it comes outside of music - I look for genuineness and honesty. This not something one can measure in any way but can sense it deep inside. Even when an artist are not to my taste, I can only appreciate it. Thanks for the interview, total respect! Cheers.
My pleasure, cheers!
Awesome Interview! Tom is a world treasure
I respect Tom's view on handling band names
WOW man, thats a great interview, legendary figure, into the pandemonium is one of my most favorite records
Tom G. Is a true legend. I was lucky enough to get to see Celtic Frost on the Into The Pandemonium tour with Anthrax and Exodus in 1987 I believe in Milwaukee, WI. Great show I remember buying a Morbid Tales button for my Jean jacket because I couldn't afford a tour shirt. Good times!
Nice! Would have been cool to see a gig from those days. Alas, I was too young in 1987 to do that.
Great interview.
Great interview. Thoroughly enjoyed it
Thx!
Definitely the best interview with him ever done.
Excellent work. Sorry I missed this a year ago.
Thank you.
Thanks for your words!
wow! what a great interview! thank you and greetings from switzerland
Cheers 🤘
Great interview man!! I unexpectedly got to meet Tom before a Triptykon show in Chicago, IL back in Oct 2010. After getting Tom to sign my Triptykon 'Shatter' cd, I got to tell him that the song 'Winter' from the awesome Celtic Frost 'Monothiest' album was my favorite classical music piece...Tom shakes my hand, leans towards me, and said "Thank you very much" with such a deep sincerity and appreciation (will never forget it). I am a huge Triptykon fan and I also got to see Celtic Frost twice in 2007 in Chicago (one show as headliners and the other opening for Type O Negative). -Devon
Excellent interview. Best yet.
Thanks! 🤘
Perfect Intervew!
Viewed this one from start till end and enjoyed it completely!
Wow! Thanks man! :) One of my favorites too!
Must be your best interview so far. Great conversation with such a legend. Sound quality is also very good this time. Thanks for what you are doing!
Thank you. This is one of my personal favorites, too. The same mic setup has been used numerous times during my interviews, but sometimes the surrounding is too noisy. All these Inferno 2022 interviews (8 in total) were done in the same place where there was no background noise at all).
Tom is always a really interesting interviewee. Good interview.
Wow what a great interview! Bravo Rauta 👏 keep up the great work man and I'm dying to see the Inquisition interview
Thanks. Glad you ilkeä it. Inquisition is probably out early August.