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Stian Tomt Thoresen

a.k.a. Shagrath

NO NO Born 1976 19 releases across 4 bands

from Dimmu Borgir NO

Bio

Shagrath is the iconic frontman and founding force behind Dimmu Borgir, widely recognized for helping bring symphonic black metal from the underground into the global metal spotlight. Known for his commanding stage presence, harsh vocal style, and theatrical vision, Shagrath became one of the defining faces of modern black metal through landmark albums such as Enthrone Darkness Triumphant, Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia, and Death Cult Armageddon.

Blending Norwegian black metal darkness with cinematic orchestration and massive production, his work with Dimmu Borgir helped redefine the genre’s scope without abandoning its extreme roots. Cold, charismatic, and unmistakably larger-than-life, Shagrath remains one of black metal’s most recognizable and influential personalities.

Bands (4)

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Discography (19)

  1. 2026
  2. 2018
  3. 2014
  4. 2011
  5. 2010
  6. 2008
  7. 2007
  8. 2006
  9. 2005
  10. 2003
  11. 2001
  12. 1999
  13. 1998
  14. 1997
  15. 1996
  16. 1995

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