#26: Heavy Metal and Vikings with JB Christoffersson

About this episode

The episode features an interview with JB Christoffersson discussing heavy metal, Norse mythology, and the emotional power of music.

In this episode, we sit down with the powerful voice behind the heavy metal band Grand Magus to talk about heavy metal, mythology, and what actually makes music powerful. We dive into vocal techniques and how to maintain your voice over decades of touring, why Norse mythology continues to inspire metal bands around the world, and the creative process behind writing riffs, lyrics, and songs that feel real. We also get into what many modern bands misunderstand about “heaviness”, why authenticity matters more than trends, and how metal at its core is about emotion, imagination, and even joy.From Odin and ancient sagas to live shows and songwriting, this is a conversation about why these stories still resonate today. Subscribe to stay updated! Also available on all platforms where podcasts are found, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Find all the links in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/grimfrost

People in this episode

Guest: JB Christoffersson

Topics covered

• heavy metal
• Norse mythology
• vocal techniques
• songwriting
• music authenticity
• emotional expression

Keywords

• heavy metal
• Norse mythology
• vocal techniques
• songwriting
• music authenticity
• Grand Magus

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grand Magus

Books & works: Norse mythology, ancient sagas

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