Ihsahn

Musician and Producer of Black Metal

Ihsahn - Musician and Producer of Black Metal
Born

October 10th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Norway

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Acclaimed for contributions to the black metal genre, this musician gained prominence as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Emperor. The group played a pivotal role in defining the Norwegian black metal scene in the early 1990s. After the band's disbandment, solo work commenced, showcasing a blend of progressive elements with black metal. Numerous solo albums were released, highlighting artistic evolution and experimentation. The musician's influence and work have resonated within the underground metal community and beyond.

Led Emperor to critical acclaim with the album 'In the Nightside Eclipse'

Released several influential solo albums such as 'The Adversary' and 'Eremita'

Received multiple Spellemannprisen awards for solo work

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