S4. Ep. 2: Ulf Christiansson Interview! (JERUSALEM)

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Recording Date: 12/16/23. Discussion: He is one of the OGs delivering hard music with a Christian message, and we were privileged to speak with Ulf Christiansson - founder of the band JERUSALEM - as he joined us from Gothenburg, Sweden! Ulf shares what fans can musically expect from the band's newly released album, "Stygn", as well as why he chose that title for the album. Ulf also shares of when the album will be released in North America. We then venture back to 1975 - when Jerusalem first began - and journey through the band's albums to the present day. As well, Ulf also shares about his health and from his heart. Join us on the road to Jerusalem, friends!
Message From Home: Luke 2: 38
Jerusalem Official Website:
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Jerusalem Official Facebook:
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Ulf Christiansson Official Facebook:
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Intro theme © by Gersmehl/Smiley.
All other songs © by Ulf Christiansson / Jerusalem.
"Love: Automatic" © by Stayce Roberts.
Original photos gleaned from public photos files.
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AREA 312 Vodcast wishes to thank Stayce & Janet Roberts for their love, friendship, generosity and support in making Season 4 possible. BraveNation at heart; BraveNation for Life!
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@MrZtagos 7 месяцев назад

Ulf and Jerusalem rocks : )

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Yes, indeed! Thank you for watching! -Kent

@justgideon 7 месяцев назад

wow. i appreciate Jerusalem a lot more now after getting to know Ulf through this interview.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and commenting, James. We are grateful! Jerusalem is a wonderful band! -Kent

@timp1051 7 месяцев назад

IHMS was one of my first Christian rock albums. Saw them at Octorara high school with Whitecross many years ago. I'll never forget because Ulf guitar string broke during the set. Was a great concert!!! Was anyone else there?

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Very cool that you were able to see Jerusalem in concert, Tim... and with Whitecross, too! Thank you for watching and commenting! Blessings! -Kent

@JasonWilliams-zu3to 5 месяцев назад

Never knew much about Jerusalem. Great interview

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching, Jason. We are grateful! Blessings! -Kent

@tjflash60 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great interview.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching, Thomas. We are genuinely grateful! -Kent

@Auttumn13 7 месяцев назад

What a great interview!

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and commenting, Gregory; we are grateful! -Kent

@randykirby2326 3 месяца назад

I got into Jerusalem back in 1984. Saw their Can't Stop Us Now album in a Christian bookstore. I thought they looked like Van Halen, so I bought it. They sound like Van Halen too.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 3 месяца назад

Thank you for watching and commenting; we are grateful! "In His Majesty's Service" was my first experience with hearing Jerusalem, circa 1988-ish, followed by "Dancing On the Head of the Serpent". I appreciate the various nuances the band delivered with each album. We were certainly privileged to be granted an interview with Ulf! Blessings! -Kent

@brianrainsberger3417 7 месяцев назад

I remember it like it was yesterday, when I heard Jerusalem for the very first time. A friend loaned me the "In His Majesty's Service" cassette and the power of the holy spirit coming through on that live recording really captured my heart as a young man who was just discovering all of the new Christian Rock and Metal band's coming on the scene. Been a fan ever since! I love their boldness, and Ulf's heart and passion for the Lord is such an inspiration to me. Definitely one of the great pioneers who helped pave the way for many band's we've come to enjoy over the years. Thank you for doing this! I really enjoyed it! Rock on for Christ!

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching, commenting and for being a friend, Brian! We are grateful! "Majesty's..." was also my introduction to Jerusalem circa 1987. I had borrowed the tape from a friend and have been a fan ever since. Ulf is the real deal, and it was our distinct privilege to be able to converse with him. May The Lord be glorified! Wishing you The Lord's continued blessings, Brian! -Kent

@brianrainsberger3417 7 месяцев назад

@@AREA312RockMetalVodcast What an excellent show! It was such a joy to connect with Rex and his wife Jodie at Immortal Fest this last year! Great people. Appreciate you being vessels for the Lord and all you're doing to keep this great music alive!

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

@@brianrainsberger3417 It is our honor and privilege to be able to do this vodcast: May The Lord be glorified! Rex had spoken with me after Immortal Fest and had said what a great time he and Jodi had getting to connect with you! It's a little too far for me to travel, but I live "vicariously" through Rex! I enjoy hearing his stories and of his meeting "online friends" in person. The occasion of Immortal Fest gives me a glimpse into what The Lord's kingdom may be like! “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” Revelation 5: 13 -Kent

@jozjonlin3170 7 месяцев назад

It sounds like Jerusalem is working on an English version of Stygn to be released sometime in the spring. The fact that Ulf references it being kind of a continuation of Warrior is exciting to me as it's probably my favorite Jerusalem album. I've listened to a couple of songs from Stygn and can say the music is pretty amazing. If the rest of the album holds true, this could be an amazing album. Thanks for the interview, which was a pleasant surprise.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Indeed, an English version of Stygn is reportedly in the works for a spring release! Thank you for watching and commenting; we are genuinely appreciative! Wishing you The Lord's blessings! -Kent

@geraldelder8983 7 месяцев назад

Great interview once again Kent and Rex. I saw Jerusalem in concert with the Resurrection Band back in 1983 at a plce called The Rock House in Wilmington, DE. Resurrection Band was supporting "DMZ" and Jerusalem was supporting "Warrior." In my opinion, "Warrior" is a classic record, and way ahead of its time for Christian music. God bless you Ulf doe being a vehicle for the Lord. Kent and Rex, keep up the great work you guys are doing!!

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your continued support and kind words, Gerald! We are always grateful! WOW! Rez and Jerusalem together, touring in support of those albums! You, Sir, had won the lottery that day! It was certainly our distinct privilege to have been afforded and interview with Ulf... May The Lord be glorified! Blessings, brother! -Kent

@odmusic8378 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this! Ulf is the guy and we love Jerusalem. Check out Ocean Dark's album Hope & Chaos! We are Christian rockers from Finland.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching, and I will try to check out your music when opportunity permits. Thank you for honoring The King above kings and Lord above lords with your music! Blessings in Christ Jesus! -Kent

@mylesmilliman6166 7 месяцев назад

Great interview, Ulf is the OG. His english is much, much better than I expected. For some reason I had the impression that was a barrier for him, but not at all obviously. Some of my very earliest exposure to Christian music in the early '80's was through Jerusalem's records. Namely Volume 2, then Warrior, then Volume 1 after (finally) finding it. Ulf looks and sounds great in spite of those medical issues. So encouraging that he's still walking the talk. I think that's more powerful and impacting for the faith than a lot of people realize. Looking forward to more blistering hard rock from the mighty Jerusalem!

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for checking out Ulf's interview, Myles! We were certainly grateful that he granted us the interview opportunity! Jerusalem rocks! I just finished listening to the album "She" this morning, and I am eagerly anticipating the US release of "Stygn". Blessings, brother! -Kent

@impalaman9707 6 месяцев назад

I've actually found that Scandinavians do speak English and learn English much faster than any other parts of Europe, and I think part of that is their own language is closer to English than any other European language. In fact, if you listen to Old English, without the influence of French words, its practically a Scandinavian language itself!

@paulcampbell1990 7 месяцев назад

Brothers in Christ thank u for getting the ultimate legend in Christian music im crying as i type this the boby of Christ and the world needs the power of the holy Spirit the true word of God im so touch I didn't know about ulf health problems wow God is so good to us its just my testimony how god I'm my life as a pre teen and teen and still Petra stryper Jerusalem and many others have touched my life thank you guys for this one I'm very touched and blessed and happy God bless u guys love all that you do GOD Is Good ❤❤❤

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and for sharing from your heart, Paul. In all things: May The Lord be glorified! Revelation 5:13 -Kent

@garyleuba3036 7 месяцев назад

As a new Christian in 1984, I was finding out about Christian Rock. I was searching through albums and Warrior caught my eye! I’ve been a fan ever since. We love you, Ulf!

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and for sharing from your journey, Gary! Indeed, we love Ulf - The Warrior for Christ! -Kent

@scottbeck6774 7 месяцев назад

The Bass on “She” is great, stands out a lot. Love all the albums of Jerusalem and Ulf.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Indeed, Jerusalem/Ulf has such a great catalog of music! Thank you for watching and commenting, Scott! -Kent

@Emoryworks 7 месяцев назад

Praise God for our brother Ulf! Thanks for this interview fellas...very encouraging to see this brother who inspired and encouraged me as a young man still fighting the fight and keeping the first things first.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching, Jack! It was our privilege to interview Ulf. He is such an inspiration to so many of us: one of the "OGs" of Christian hard rock and a "Warrior" for Christ! All glory to The Lord! -Kent

@soldier7778 7 месяцев назад

Great interview guys! Ulf is a true pioneer and a man after God's heart! I am thankful of your channel and the common interest we share - the love of Christ through great music with these awesome artists being obedient and used by God. Even though Christian Rock started 10-15 years after mainstream Rock with the exception of proto type bands and artists based in churches and mainstream artists like Elvis releasing gospel type songs, this music has a long history and went full throttle starting in the late 60s and throughout the 70s with Rock and Hard Rock artists and bands like Jerusalem, Rez, Petra, Darrell Mansfield and a few others. Not all Jerusalem albums are full on Hard Rock but parts of Volume 1 and 2, most of Warrior, most of In His Majesty's Service, nearly all of Dancing, RAD, Those Were the Days, She and from what I heard Stygn is a hard rocker too. Can't Stop Us and Prophet are Rock albums. I find also that of fall the bands, depending on how it's recorded, Jerusalem's music changes the most from on studio record to when they play live that the songs take on a new life in terms of getting heavier live. The material goes from Rock to Hard Rock to almost Metal such as songs on Can't Stop Us Now. I am also surprised you mention me as well - thanks for the shout out. I was on an episode on Headbanging Zulu Uk's channel with Greg the Egg Blackmore Rules and we were discussing Christian Rock. Greg called me, "The professor of Christian Rock" where I would comment on the episode we did or on my episodes or on his channel I would give some information that he didn't know, ha ha! Keep the great work going!

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Hey, Brother Michael! We told Ulf you were the #1 Jerusalem fan from Canada! Ulf is a legend of Christian hard music, and it's evident how much he loves The Lord! Thank you for watching and commenting. I watch every episode you release on your channel, and I thank you for reviewing the albums in your collection. Wishing you The Lord's continued blessings, brother! -Kent

@WEGO364 7 месяцев назад

We are looking forward to Jerusalem coming to Agger Darling, on the Jutland west coast of Denmark. I have watched this interview with interest. Of all Jerusalem's lovely releases, I would personally highlight “Prophet” as the release that gives me the most, both musically and in terms of content. Gods peace🙏🏻❤️

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and commenting! Prophet is a wonderful album! I'm sending a big wave to Denmark and wishing you The Lord's blessings, WEGO! -Kent

@patparadiserockstation 7 месяцев назад

I remember seeing Jerusalem at Cornerstone, great band!

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

I've no doubt that was a wonderful experience! Jerusalem rocks! -Kent

@impalaman9707 6 месяцев назад

I became a fan of theirs from the first time I saw them on MTV in 1983 with the song "Constantly Changing", which I thought was pretty cool. How did they get on MTV when other Christian bands couldn't, I'll never know. I guess they were seen as a "novelty", maybe? I understand Ulf became friends with Bono from U2, both of them being "Northern Europeans", they had that much in common. I'm just glad he didn't continue down that road with Bono, because that would have been the wrong direction. He did, however, go the opposite way when he went to that ultra conservative bible school, which ended up being anti-rock. So I think the Holy Spirit led Ulf on a spiritual journey to see both sides of Christianity, and he finally realised the truth was in the middle.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and commenting; we are appreciative! Very cool that "Constantly Changing" aired on MTV - I never knew that! I am grateful for Ulf being the vessel for The Lord that he is! Wishing you The Lord's blessings! -Kent

@scottberglund4123 7 месяцев назад

Loved it!! I first discovered Jerusalem when Dancing On The Head Of The Serpent was the new album, then I got all the previous albums as well as everything that came out after it.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Awesome, Scott! "Dancing..." was my second Jerusalem album; "In His Majesty's Service" was my first. I am highly anticipating the release of "Stygn"! Blessings, brother! -Kent

@feelthemusic6250 7 месяцев назад

Hey guys its been a while. I really enjoyed watching this interview. Funny story, when I first could afford a CD player, the only CD that I could afford to buy at the time was Dancing On The Head Of The Serpent. I played it at least once a day when I got home from work, much to the dismay of my wife and kids!! 😁 Keep up the good work guys, and God bless!

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

HI, Ben! Thanks for watching and commenting, brother! Very cool to hear that "Dancing..." was the first CD you purchased back in the day, and it's a great album! Wishing you The Lord's continued blessings! -Kent

@MetalLizard7 7 месяцев назад

Brilliant interview. Ulf is a legend and an inspiration.. Thank you Rex and Kent...

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching; we are grateful! Indeed, Ulf is a legend and an inspiration! May The Lord be glorified! Blessings! -Kent

@user-sz8ve2gy4b 7 месяцев назад

🌄🌅🌠Awesome you guys Zoned in on Ulf, Thee Pioneer of Euro-GodRock !!! A True Example of a Man of God 💫💥🫀🎆🌌⚡️

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

It was our privilege to be able to speak with Ulf. Thank you for watching and commenting. May The Lord be glorified! Blessings! -Kent

@blairrowsell757 7 месяцев назад

I think this has been my favorite interview so far that you have done. An absolute icon of Christian music.I love his sincerity about this not about being just a concert or a show, but about being what God wants. My favorite song is Constantly Changing, & my favorite guitar solo is also from Constantly Changing...Little shout out to Michael Crewe, I went to high school with him. I wasn't a Christian at the time & I remember him talking about Christian rock music & I said there is no such thing, but years later when I gave my heart to the Lord I ate my words because now I absolutely love Christian metal, rock, & hard rock music. Great job guys. Still hoping you will get Dennis Cameron of Angelica on your show. God Bless.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching; we are grateful! Yes, our friend, Michael Crewe, comes on here as a guest at intervals. He has a fun RU-vid channel (Soldier777) where he reveals his latest Christian rock and metal purchases. Thank you for sharing from your personal life journey. I am thankful that you gave your heart to The Lord! Hopefully you were able to catch our interview with former Angelica bassist, Robert Pallen. We had reached out to Dennis in the past but have never received a response. All we can do is try. "Constantly Changing" is a great song by Jerusalem! Thank you again for watching! -Kent

@jaakovzaalberg9729 7 месяцев назад

The album She (2010) is very great ;-) will this album and the new album on vinyl? God bless

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

It is one of the few Jerusalem albums which I don't currently have in my collection, but it is on its way to me in the mail as I type! I very much look forward to experiencing the album! I am uncertain if She or Stygn will be made available on vinyl. If they are, the news will first be announced on the band's website (see link below). Thank you for watching and commenting. Wishing you The Lord's blessings! -Kent Jerusalem Official Website: jerusalem.se/

@TheBrettWilson 7 месяцев назад

Warrior is such a great album! The drummer on that was incredible, but all the musicians were. I just wish their back catalogue was a little more accessible eg. Warrior (English) is part of "Jerusalem Classics 2" which includes the next album, Can't Stop Us Now, but 4 songs are missing in total. The first 2 albums (English versions) are nowhere to be found. Ulf talks about this topic a little bit at 56:11 and the excuse that you don't wanna "give it away" is poor. Why put any music on Spotify then? "Mr. Christian! There's not much time!" Treasure your legacy and look after it. It will be around a lot longer than any of us.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and commenting, Brett; we are grateful! As of this date on 2/13/24, you can find the first two Jerusalem albums (remastered English versions) at the following address: boonesoverstock.com/search?q=jerusalem They can also be found here: girdermusic.com/search?q=Jerusalem*&type=product Wishing you The Lord's blessings! -Kent

@TheBrettWilson 7 месяцев назад

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast Thanks. I was talking about streaming but as a result of this interview I bought Warrior on vinyl 👍

@TheLastCrusader22 3 месяца назад

@@TheBrettWilson Streaming is an interesting thing, because it's easy to say "we don't make any money from it" but the alternative is physical sales, and how many people would actually buy Jerusalem records physically today? It is by no means, to me at least, obvious that they would make more money from that, especially not given the packaging costs and all of that stuff. If you look at Jerusalem on Spotify, and sure a lot of their fans might not use it, but even so, of the roughly 7 700 monthly listeners they have, most (all of the top 5 locations) listeners are in Scandinavia (Sweden and Norway) and I can tell you right now, even with the vinyl revival most people here are not going to buy physical Jerusalem records. You can lament that, but it's absolutely the truth. So maybe they don't make that much off Spotify, but would they make that much more from physical sales? Also, as a point worth noting, Spotify doesn't pay artists but labels so if anything they should take it up with whichever label or labels own their catalogue/catalogues on Spotify

@don-swartzentruber 7 месяцев назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NLySNTxn6ag.htmlsi=9NeNiRG0p3pV9u5w "Mennonite hymns vs Rock music" RU-vid video. Fun story about Jerusalem: My Mennonite father wanted to experience a Christian heavy metal concert with me and my friends. I was about 18. Jerusalem was playing in Pennsylvania. The concert was amazing. The music was so loud my father tried to sleep to get through his discomfort. Later Dad stood up and watched the show. Ulf was walking around the auditorium while singing. He walked up to my dad and shook his hand. It was a fun moment. I'm looking forward to an English version of the new release. I listed Jerusalem in my video about Christian rock. "Majesty's Service" is s powerful work of art.

@warsawhighschoolartdepartm1572 7 месяцев назад

. I was at a concert that Ulf almost shut down because he felt it looked too much like a party. He reminded everyone that he wasn’t an entertainer. He was doing the concert to point to God.

@AREA312RockMetalVodcast 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing from your journey, Don. Indeed, "Majesty's..." is a wonderful work of audible art! I, too, am looking forward to the English release of "Stygn"! Blessings! -Kent