Abbath Doom Occulta

Norwegian musician and black metal vocalist

Abbath Doom Occulta - Norwegian musician and black metal vocalist
Born

June 27th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Norway

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A prominent figure in the black metal scene, performed as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the influential band Immortal. Contributed to the genre with the iconic albums 'Pure Holocaust' and 'At the Heart of Winter'. Later formed a solo project, releasing the self-titled album 'Abbath' which showcased distinct musical style and artistry. Known for theatrical performances and distinctive makeup, became a significant influence on many other artists within the metal genre.

Led Immortal and released influential black metal albums

Released solo album 'Abbath' in 2016

Developed a strong visual performance style

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