Ihsahn
Vegard Sverre Tveitan (born 10 October 1975), better known by his stage name Ihsahn (/ɪˈʃɑːn/), is a Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer, best known for his work with black metal band Emperor. Tveitan is also a founding member of Thou Shalt Suffer, where he played guitar and keyboard in addition to vocal duties, and Peccatum, a project in collaboration with his wife and fellow musician Heidi Solberg Tveitan, also known as Starofash. Since 2006, Tveitan has primarily devoted himself to solo albums and occasional guest appearances.
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Ihsahn performing at Party.San Metal Open Air 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Vegard Sverre Tveitan |
| Born | 10 October 1975 Notodden, Norway |
| Genres | Black metal, symphonic black metal, avant-garde, progressive metal, progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, composer, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, synthesizer, piano, drums |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Website | ihsahn |
Beyond the characteristics typically associated with metal music, Tveitan's musical style also includes classical, industrial, and progressive elements. He is a progenitor of the symphonic black metal genre. Emperor's final album, Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise, composed by Ihsahn, epitomizes the genre.