| Shagrath |
Shagrath performing in Paris, 4th of October 2007
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| Background information |
| Birth name |
Stian Tomt Thoresen |
| Born |
November 18, 1976 (1976-11-18) (age 32)[1]
in Jessheim, Akershus, Norway |
| Origin |
Oslo, Norway[2] |
| Genre(s) |
Melodic black metal
Symphonic black metal
Heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) |
Singer, Musician, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) |
Vocals, Guitar, Bass,
Drums, Keyboards |
| Voice type(s) |
Death Grunt, Black Metal Growl |
| Associated acts |
Dimmu Borgir,
Chrome Division,
Ragnarok, Fimbulwinter |
| Website |
http://www.dimmu-borgir.com |
| Notable instrument(s) |
| ESP Eclipse (in Chrome Division) |
Shagrath (born Stian Tomt Thoresen on November 18, 1976) is a Norwegian musician, most well-known as the vocalist of Dimmu Borgir.
Biography
Shagrath is one of the founding members of Dimmu Borgir, along with Silenoz and Tjodalv. Shagrath's change from playing guitar to vocals is a part of what changed the band's sound. His contributions extend into the use of keyboards, bass guitar, and drums; as can be heard on For All Tid.
Shagrath also played guitar and drums in Fimbulwinter until the band split up in 1994. Fimbulwinter released one album, Servants of Sorcery, through Hot Records in 1994. Shagrath also played keyboards in another Norwegian black metal band called Ragnarok. Another unknown band was Starkness, a solo project of Shagrath. He is also the rhythm guitarist of the heavy metal band Chrome Division.
Shagrath also sports extensive tattoo work. This work includes the word Shagrath across his stomach, various arm tattoos which cover his arms as well as extend to his upper chest.
Shagrath's height is 6'2.
Stage name
Shagrath has said this about his stage name: "Shagrath is an orc demon from the book Lord of the Rings. I chose the name thirteen years ago, so it's kinda crappy that Lord of the Rings has become so big now. Fortunately it [the name] didn't get that much attention in the movie, so it turned out all right."[3] In English language editions of The Lord of the Rings, the orc's name is actually spelled Shagrat. Interestingly, Shagrath is also the name of the spider-god that is considered the source of all evil in Arduin, a fantasy role-playing game created in the mid-1970s by David A. Hargrave.
Discography
As a guest vocalist
References
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