Erik was the singer in Heat for 10 years and for Skid Row for 2 years. He is also a cancer survivor (leukemia).
@tomashogberg8514
5 ай бұрын
And he won Swedish idol ^^
@anneliherslof
5 ай бұрын
Erik and Dan HAS done something together; Breaking the silence Check that out, it’s really good! Love from Eriks home country Sweden 🇸🇪
@Lydelith
5 ай бұрын
Erik and Dan are fire in this song!
@lisasnyder5597
5 ай бұрын
Breaking the silence with Erick and Dan is fandamntastic!
@MaryFaili-xz4lx
5 ай бұрын
Eric did an amazing job with this song. I would love to hear Dan's take on it. I'm so sorry for your loss. I also had a cousin who completed suicide. It's hard to think of all of the potential that was lost. Thank you for getting back into your music reacting. Your reactions are always appreciated.
@KathyO63
5 ай бұрын
It is epic!
@Rix.67
5 ай бұрын
Erik and Tommy. J 'work' together..🇸🇪
@johnrosenbaum585
5 ай бұрын
Best cover. Ever. Period.
@IvanaMedovka
5 ай бұрын
Through Erik's rabbit hole Viking goes ❤️ So happy you reacted to Erik 😍 Take a breath, this will be a long post 😂 Erik won Swedish Idol in 2009 where he auditioned with Skid Row's 18 & Life (it'll be relevant later 🤭) and won with Higher (which rock version you can find on his channel). In 2010 he joined Swedish rock band H.e.a.t where he replaced original singer Kenny (who later replaced him, hihi) and performed on Adress the Nation (2012), Tearing Down The Walls (2014), Into the Great Unknown (2017) and H.e.a.t II (2020). Worth mentioning is that in 2018 he played Simon Zealotes in Jesus Christ Superstar. In 2020 he left the band to focus on other stuff. He joined his buddy & former bandmate Jona Tee, keyboardist in H.e.a.t, in New Horizon. But in 2021, he was diagnosed with leukemia which certainly was life-changing experience for him. During the treatments he started his KZitem channel because he promised to himself if he gets out of the hospital alive he'll sing for the rest of his life. And sing he did! New Horizon released a debut album Gate of Gods (2022) and the same year, only couple of months after his treatment, he joined Skid Row as their new singer. He released an album with them The Gang's All Here and played a lot of shows with them. All the while he kept releasing covers with many awesome badass musicians. In 2023, he released Eriksplanations Vol. 1 vinyl with some of his covers released until then. Finally, we come onto this year - his busy schedule made him unable to record new New Horizon so Jona teamed up with Nils Molin (yep, of Dynazty & Amaranthe) to bring it to life (it comes out in June) and Erik left the band. He also left Skid Row in March because he wasn't able to balance his full recovery and being in Skid Row. There's his sentence that stuck with me - "Always remember that no job, no money, no fame is worth your health and well-being. Health first. Always." He has autobiography on the way in September (only in Swedish, for now) called Power. Beside music, he enjoys martial arts & books. I whole heartedly recommend checking out H.e.a.t, New Horizon & Erik's album with Skid Row ❤️ Speaking of his covers, his first was Headless Cross. Mindblowing if you keep in mind he was still going through treatments. So much to choose from. If you wanna see him in badass mode, check Painkiller, Run To The Hills, The Trooper, Livin' On A Prayer, Carolus Rex (with the mighty Tommy J), Girls Got The Rhythm (AC/DC), Eagle Fly Free, Kickstart My Heart... Since you love Queen, check his Love Of My Life & Tenement Funster covers (the latter was gift for his manager birthday). Acoustic - To Be With You, Listen To Your Heart, Child In Time, I Put The Spell On You... Ballads - Seperate Ways, Faithfully, Without You, Alone, Always. Take On Me, Chandelier, Love Gun. I could go on forever 😂 Such a genuine & nice guy and I love his life's philosophy. Not only he's a badass singer, but also a beautiful human being ❤ Hope you enjoyed the wall of text 😘
@peedi1961
5 ай бұрын
Ivana Dear, that is Komplete😘
@pamelariker5525
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining all that.
@GrandmasGotGraceLW
5 ай бұрын
@IvanaMedovka -- That was wonderful! I told quite a bit of that story (but not as much in detail) to another reactor just a few days ago. The only thing that I added was that if you take a look back through Erik's YT channel, starting with his oldest videos, you can see the changes in his physique and especially his face that have taken place throughout all of the last few years, and how much better he looks in THIS video. I agree with everything you've "spoken" here about him. It's exactly the way I have perceived him, as well. I was SO happy to see him come out with this song. It's utterly perfect for him, I don't know how many times I've listened to him and watched him in this video. It will remain a favorite for me, for all time. 😀
@jeanette7160
5 ай бұрын
SO, Sorry for your loss…💔😢❤️❤️❤️ Agreed with you Ivana, as you always came with long and good information.🫶🏼 We are a team here from GRÖNWALL POWER CREW=GPC community I see.❤️🔥🎶⚡️❤️🔥⚡️🎶 We support Erik and have a great community together. And I will say, “No Erik doesn’t get this idea from Dan Vasc”. Erik has done “Breaking the Silence” with Dan Vasc and it’s basically Erik’s song, because he singing it when he was in H.e.a.t as lead singer. So it’s a cover for Dan Vasc, not for Erik. This is Eriks Goodbye-friendship-love-song to “Skid Row” I will say. He loves those guys, but his health wasn’t worth joining the band longer. Sadly… But I know exactly what he means, because I’m sick my own. My body isn’t okay after lots of accidents. But we leaving that for now. And this was why Dolly Parton wrote this song. She wrote it to her friends in that band she was in. But when they broke up, she felt like this way and wrote it as a Friendship-love-song.💞🎶💞 Hugs and thanks from Sweden 🇸🇪
@BellBell-t1r
5 ай бұрын
Erik did such a wonderful job singing this song his way. Dolly has been special to me for a long time because of her song writing, singing and all the times she has been just such a great person. This song she wrote and was the first to record. And then came Whitney recording this for the Bodyguard movie. I discovered Erik as a result of discovering Dan Vasc. I only wish all the best to Erik with his health. His voice is beyond amazing. And I love the sax . ❤ from the 🇨🇦 Grammy. And yes Erik and Dan have recorded together❤❤❤
@NativeTexan-fm5dy
5 ай бұрын
If no one has mentioned it already - Dan and Erik did a collaboration together of "Breaking the Silence" It's awesome - check it out! Amazing that Erik went through chemotherapy and came through his battle with flying colors and his voice still intact.
@DreamCatcher-tq5lh
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful reaction to Erik's beautiful version of this song. I am so thankful for the bone marrow transplant that literally saved Erik's life. Erik and Dan share the No. 1 spot in my heart - they are equally perfect. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on your devastating loss.
@fordonmekochgalenskaper5665
5 ай бұрын
Erik is very talented and won the Swedish version of Idol 2009. He also cover Sabatons Carolus Rex together with Tommy Johansson
@elainecherry7765
5 ай бұрын
Great performance by Erik and great reaction by you. Yes, Dan and Erik have a song together, Breaking the Silence, and it is amazing. I hope you will react to it. Thanks so much and my prayers for your family.
@HelmaOsmond
5 ай бұрын
I'm glad to see you back ❤ Erik and Dan covered "Breaking the Silence" together. It's epic.
@GrandmasGotGraceLW
5 ай бұрын
Yes...and very obviously, as you mentioned, Carlo...Erik definitely has taken some lessons from Dan in his studio set-up. 😀
@ruthleehernandez3344
5 ай бұрын
He did a Fantastic job. Really excellent. 👌👌♥️
@taika.melissa2798
5 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your cousin 😢 This is a great cover!!! I'd love to see an Erik, Dan and Tommy Johansson collab 😊
@GrandmasGotGraceLW
5 ай бұрын
I agree! Erik and Dan already have, and Erik and Tommy already have. I have a feeling that Tommy would really love to become a temporary trio with both Erik and Dan. There are so many ways that all three can CARRY the music, and it would be totally AWESOME to see and hear all three of them together.
@deniseduncan7363
5 ай бұрын
Erik is a phenomenal young man. He's true to himself and his talent is stupendous. Wonderful reaction Viking. Hugs!
@umarae27
5 ай бұрын
That was incredible!
@sdarms111doug9
3 ай бұрын
The breath control needed for that final "love you" was remarkable.
@janyorke4358
3 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this from Erik ❤ and great reaction thank you ❤
@Terbear300
5 ай бұрын
First I want to say I am so sorry for you. ❤🙏😇 lossErik is awesome!. He and Dan did a song “Breaking the Silence:” They are sooooo good together!❤you would love it, Viking! Please react to that song soon!
@zsuzsanna1416
5 ай бұрын
Erik ❤. Viking ❤.
@pyewackett5167
5 ай бұрын
You are always a breath fresh air and keep your chin up. Hard times make you stronger and we are here for you always. Back to the reaction, yes he a great voice and will do well on his own. Yes Dan and Eric did Breaking The Silence together and there is also a fan rendition of Eric and Dan singing Faithfully by Karla Bessa. Glad you are and take your time. 🥰
@alicesmith815
5 ай бұрын
Erik does fantastic job! 💙💙🤗
@deborahdennehy9937
4 ай бұрын
I'm not into hard rock but listening to the fabulous Erik Gronwall really took me by storm!! Just sensational! Shout out to Erik & brilliant band. xx
@LOL-Can
5 ай бұрын
Dan and Erik did Breaking the Silence a Heat song. It ia on Dan's channel. Two great voices.
@suepoole8323
5 ай бұрын
Erik was amazing with this rendition, a good version for you to react too following the recent loss of your Cousin. I was concerned for you but those concerns melted once you began the reaction. Erik and Dan did Breaking the Silence, Thank you so much for doing this just for us all.. love from the UK of course, as always
@monicacarlsson8795
Ай бұрын
He won the Idol in Sweden 2009!!! Was so good!!
@brittjannesath2539
5 ай бұрын
Jona Tee on keyboard was in HEAT with Erik. Jona also does the producing, master and mix on Eriks videos. He akso plays a lot of the instruments in all of Eriks covers. So well done Jona.😀
@susanblauss1530
5 ай бұрын
So sorry for your loss,Viking,but happy to see you back. You will love Breaking the Silence by Dan & Eric!
@kimsloan4652
5 ай бұрын
Good to see you are healing. Hugs to you again, Viking. ;)
@metallrocks
5 ай бұрын
Excellent choice!!
@shieldmaiden83
5 ай бұрын
React to Breaking the Silence next!! Dan and Erik are phenomenal!! You will love it!!
@margot.J
5 ай бұрын
One of the best versions of this song ! It’s always amazing to see different genres of music making covers of other songs. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video !😊
@carolaO-v2d
5 ай бұрын
Nice to see you Viking. Erik is also an excellent singer. He actually wanted to take more care of his health. Maybe singing is a kind of medicine. The background with the light really resembles Dan's. Thank you for your reaction
@SylviaCovington-g1i
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Erik is amazing! Try his "Without You" (Mariah Carey). And definitely do "Breaking The Silence" (H.E.A.T cover) on Dan Vasc's channel. My condolences on the loss of your cousin. I lost a sister the same way.
@beabaldock236
5 ай бұрын
The saxophone is perfect adding to the sadness.😢
@kyralambert1340
5 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss. Hope everything gets better. WOW, he hits them notes throughout the song, but at the end, it is awesome 👌
@LeaAlicesonSummers
5 ай бұрын
Just heard him sing this a few days ago. I remember he and Dan singing together. But this, is awesome. I wish he, Dan and Tommy Johansson would do something together!! Wouldn’t that be freaking awesome. Erik does this song justice for sure. Loooove it!!!! Favorite male version. So sorry about your cousin. I’ve experienced it with a family member. ❤🙏 yes, I thought the same about the background!!! Loved your reaction!❤
@User-n5w3e
5 ай бұрын
You Metal guys have the biggest hearts in the business, nobody will ever convince me otherwise. I'm sorry for your pain. Sending a virtual hug. ❤
@kathleenreid7027
5 ай бұрын
I have loved Eric’s voice from the first time I heard it. Just as I did Dan’s. Love the sax in this song. All of my 3 sons play guitar. One also plays the sax. Thanks for the reaction Viking. 👍❤️
@azurenojito2251
5 ай бұрын
We live and breathe the Dan Vasc lore. When somebody else is singing, we are thinking How would Dan do it? LOL
@karenm5681
5 ай бұрын
Guilty. I was totally imagining how Dan would sing this song.
@beabaldock236
5 ай бұрын
Great I was guilty of same compared him to Dan should have given him chance he's worth it.
@tinanichols203
5 ай бұрын
Erik's rendition is the best I have ever heard. He's fabulous. I loved it. Your reaction was very good
@ArleneAdkinsZell
5 ай бұрын
Glad to see you diving back in, great reaction to a wonderful cover!
@PatPrice-fn4ws
5 ай бұрын
Yes they have .Dan and Erik did Breaking the silence. And you must listen to Eriks I put a spell on you. I'm glad you checking Erik he has alot of wonderful songs. Dan and Erik are my favorites. But Tommy is in the mix and Erik and Tommy did one too.
@pamh1648
5 ай бұрын
Wow for a song that has some of the very best performances ever (Dolly Parton, Witney Houston) this is an amazing addition, performed brilliantly.
@geraldinelaverty906
5 ай бұрын
Erik is awesome! Him and Dan did collab on a song and it’s epic! Check out ‘Breaking the Silence’ it’s a H.E.A.T cover they did together couple years ago.
@SARA-11-1
Ай бұрын
My condolences brother! Hang in there!
@brittjannesath2539
5 ай бұрын
So sorry for the loss ❤️Erik, Tommy and Leo are the kings of covers. Eriks cover of Headless cross and Faithfully are two of my favorites 😀
@sylviegrondin5288
5 ай бұрын
I first discovered Erik singing with Dan Vasc the song,Breaking the Silence and they were phenomenal together i wish they would sing together again they’re both so amazing together I love them both ❤🤟
@marlienfinestone78
5 ай бұрын
They did breaking the silence together
@janetnolan197
5 ай бұрын
Viking, Dan & Erik, breaking the silence.! Really good.
@judynewey7798
5 ай бұрын
Fabulous! He and Dan have sung together and that,s fabulous too. Hope your spirits get back to being you soon, sending you a ug from an old aussiexxxx
@karentobin8592
5 ай бұрын
First time listening to Erik, beautifully sung❣️One of my favorite songs, written & originally sung by Dolly Parton😀👍Thanks😀
@iamhere4now980
5 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness who is this and why have I not heard of him until now? There are so many people that are making Whitney happy rest in peace Whitney.
@miafranlund6982
5 ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss my friend.I had a similar loss myself a month ago, so I know the struggles it leaves behind. In my mind, Erik owns this song now. I'm sure you already hav found out that Erik already have done a song with Dan, but did you know that he recently sang with Tommy on a cover of Sabatons Carolus Rex?
@slowfud
5 ай бұрын
They also have this one kzitem.info/news/bejne/22mKx6CoiWhqiKg , that was removed due to copyrights...
@carolaO-v2d
5 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing
@GrandmasGotGraceLW
5 ай бұрын
@slowfud -- THANK YOU! I just went and watched it. Oh, my goodness!
@slowfud
5 ай бұрын
@@GrandmasGotGraceLW My pleasure, but it is Ágnes Kántor who should be praised for being swift in saving this gem.
@GrandmasGotGraceLW
5 ай бұрын
@@slowfud I've now thanked her. I meant to do that in the first place, and got interrupted by one of my grandkids. Thank you for reminding me!
@darlenefragale6550
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! As always, thank you thank you thank you for your reaction! I’m sure you know by now that he and Dan did a version of Faithfully…
@VikingReacts
3 ай бұрын
And I thank you! I think that song has been requested quite a bit using my website…. If not, I shall add it ASAP ;)
@carolbowen3237
5 ай бұрын
First time hearing this singer, I really liked him.
@silviak5568
5 ай бұрын
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I'm glad you are ready to your stuff again. Eric has a great voice, his version is near to the original in the beginning, the sax is groovy and when he starts the metal way, it's even more catching. Has everyone seen the veins in his neck almost pop? That's power 🤘
@GrandmasGotGraceLW
5 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry for the pain you and your family have gone through regarding your cousin! I think maybe this turned out to be a good thing. I'm so glad you did the reaction, and I look forward to (hopefully) hearing and seeing your reaction to "Breaking the Silence." GRANDMA HUGS!!!
@tjw1972
5 ай бұрын
First of all, I was saddened when you posted a couple of weeks ago about your cousin's passing. It has to have been such a hard thing to have gone through ... still passing through. I wish you the very best. Next, welcome to Erik Gronwell. Many others have commented about him, his accomplishments, and his amazing skills. I've had an enjoyable time learning about who he is ... followed the trail from Dan Vasc that led to Erik. He truly is an amazingly skilled musician and I hope you will search him out some more. Finally, you had me with the saxophone! That instrument will touch my senses more than any other. There are tones that it produces that are so haunting and beautiful. Love it!! Thank you for this reaction, Viking. ♥
@hidudidu
5 ай бұрын
watching this because yes, I love Erik Grönwall (I'm Swedish after all) but mostly bc I love you reacions.. and I'm soo sorry to hear about your family, all the strength to you
@mscatmoon
5 ай бұрын
Condolences on your loss. Erik is an amazing singer, he can sing anything.
@FloLvsDogs
5 ай бұрын
Very sorry for the loss you and your family have endured. Good to see you, smiling nonetheless and determined to do what you love (and that we very much enjoy). Dolly Parton's version is my favorite but enjoyed Erik's rendition of this song. His high notes could probably shatter a windshield.
@kittynouwens6913
5 ай бұрын
Glad your're back, wishing you strength and sending love ❤
@Kenautje
5 ай бұрын
Lieve Carlo, jouw neefje zou niet anders willen dan dat je lekker doorgaat met wat je doet. Ik begrijp heel goed jouw gevoel over "Is dit het juiste liedje voor dit moment of niet?" Ik kreeg zowel kippenvel als prikkels in de ogen. We weten allebei waarom. 😘
@NancyPetty-ug3ji
2 ай бұрын
My condolences to you your family of lost of your cousin
@darlenefragale6550
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@VikingReacts
5 ай бұрын
And thank you once again as well! You’ve shown a lot of support in the time you’ve been here!
@adorehus8377
5 ай бұрын
Im so sorry.. ❤ my uncle ended his life two years ago. Its a different kind of pain, for sure... Much love to you!
@beabaldock236
5 ай бұрын
This is absolutely the best cover I have listened to in a while.So sad I feel I needed to listen with Co. My girls will be soon maybe they will? It feels like grieving again.
@maxviking3210
5 ай бұрын
Sorry for your lost. Much love and thoughts to you viking brother. Glad you did this and looking forward to more of your videos
@kerrynihart6648
4 ай бұрын
I’m so truly sorry for your loss. Dan and Eric both sang together “Breaking the Silence “ I think! ❤️❤️
@pamelariker5525
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reaction to this. I absolutely love it. What a great singer.
@Mom-d7y
5 ай бұрын
So glad to see you back! We missed you! And though songs can bring painful memories they are also so very healing. Erik and Dan Vasc have done covers together.
@iamhere4now980
5 ай бұрын
Muy bien I love your channel❤. Te amo from USA Virginia I'm watching you.😊
@marinamucic908
5 ай бұрын
Erik did a fantastic job with this cover, he managed to bring in emotion of Dolly's original and keep the power of Whitney's version. He did a fantastic cover of Sabaton's Carolus Rex together with Tommy Johansson, I highly recommend checking it out. He has more great covers, like Headless Cross (Black Sabbath) and many more
@Te_Ngawai
5 ай бұрын
Karla Bessa did a fan mix of Dan and Eric singing Faithfully.. she does a awesome job if it 👏 😊
@rubymann8759
5 ай бұрын
Glad you are back! Hope your heart is healing. Enjoyed your reaction tonight! You always make me smile.
@WandaPierce-du3bp
5 ай бұрын
I like that you have the artist on full screen!!! Eric is awesome. Love listening to him!!
@DianneBrookes
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful and Great reaction Viking
@kathrinewatson6321
5 ай бұрын
My condolences, you definitely needed the break but you put a smile on my face. Welcome back 😃😃
@takingtimewithtricia
5 ай бұрын
So good to see you back. Really enjoyed your reaction. This is beautiful
@perswartz4393
4 ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss buddy.
@AureliaNavarro784
5 ай бұрын
Viking, I absolutely love you! My deepest condolences, and thank you for coming back to us!
@emanuelamarchetti9862
5 ай бұрын
Hey they have a song together!! Breaking the silence
@claudiakrieglsteiner6888
5 ай бұрын
Metal singers are the best 🔥 their voices are so fantastic 🤘
@Carina1111
2 ай бұрын
💖🌟🇸🇪 Love from Sweden 💕
@clevergirl7940
5 ай бұрын
Bold choice and very well done!
@darlenefragale6550
5 ай бұрын
Dan and Erik did a wonderful version of Faithfully! Please listen to it!!
@mannek258
5 ай бұрын
This is a POWER BALLAD🤘
@Nonny54aussie
5 ай бұрын
Wonderful voice and cover. Great reaction. Condolences to you and your family ❤
@karenm5681
5 ай бұрын
Epic.🔥
@wesalex19
4 ай бұрын
Bravo!!!
@annezzell6792
5 ай бұрын
Welcome back!
@ingmariohman8242
5 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss. My brother comitted suicide close to 30 years ago. It's hard.
@Caradoc17
4 ай бұрын
Definitely check out his collaboration with Dan- breaking the silence (Heat).😊😊😊
@vickialbertson4068
4 ай бұрын
Breaking the Silence
@jeanette7160
5 ай бұрын
So, sorry for your loss…💔😢❤️❤️❤️ We are a team here from GRÖNWALL POWER CREW=GPC community I see.❤️🔥🎶⚡️❤️🔥⚡️🎶 We support Erik and have a great community together. And I will say, “No Erik doesn’t get this idea from Dan Vasc”. Erik has done “Breaking the Silence” with Dan Vasc and it’s basically Erik’s song, because he singing it when he was in H.e.a.t as lead singer. So it’s a cover for Dan Vasc, not for Erik. This is Eriks Goodbye-friendship-love-song to “Skid Row” I will say. He loves those guys, but his health wasn’t worth joining the band longer. Sadly… But I know exactly what he means, because I’m sick my own. My body isn’t okay after lots of accidents. But we leaving that for now. And this was why Dolly Parton wrote this song. She wrote it to her friends in that band she was in. But when they broke up, she felt like this way and wrote it as a Friendship-love-song.💞🎶💞 Hugs and thank you for your reacting to this song from Sweden 🇸🇪 ❤
@DianeAleschjackson
5 ай бұрын
So very sad 🙏🏼
@craigbrown6437
5 ай бұрын
To the maker of this video i have a request. Here is my request: Could you please do a comparison video of who sang it best between Erik Gronwall singing his cover version of I will always love you Live Streamed on Apr 19, 2024 versus Judika also singing his cover version of I will always love you Live at a wedding at Balai Samudera on December 21, 2017. In this video after listening to both performaces one after the other i would love for you to share your opinion as to which of these two singers sang this song the best and why( Judika or Erik Gronwall).This should be a showstopper.
@RedArrowA
5 ай бұрын
Eric and Dan Vasc song together “Breaking the Silence” it’s awesome! I hope you’ll check it out.
@sivsjolander8644
5 ай бұрын
Tip : Erik Grönwall/Tommy Johansson " Carolus Rex." Hug from Sweden 🇸🇪
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