Thomas Vikström
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Thomas Vikström | |
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 Vikström with Therion in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sven Erik Herman Thomas Vikström |
| Born | 21 January 1969 |
| Genres | Heavy metal, doom metal, power metal, symphonic metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Sven Erik Herman Thomas Vikström (born 21 January 1969) is a Swedish singer best known for working with hard rock and heavy metal bands including doom metal bands Candlemass (during their initial final years, from 1991 to 1994)[1] and power metallers Stormwind. He is the son of opera singer Sven-Erik Vikström. He is also a permanent vocalist for the symphonic metal band Therion.[2]
Musical theatre[edit]
Inspired by his father, Vikström has played roles in theatre productions starting on stage at the Stockholm theatre Folkan in 1990. During 1991 he starred as the main-character in the opera Hoffman's Adventure in Stockholm. He also played the main part as John in the musical Miss Saigon from late 1997 to December 1998.[3]
Discography[edit]
- Talk of the Town – Talk of the Town (1988)
- Candlemass – Chapter VI (1992)
- Candlemass – Sjunger Sigge Furst (EP, 1993)
- Thomas Vikström (solo) – If I Could Fly (1994)
- Brazen Abbot – Live and Learn (Vikström sings on three songs only, 1995)
- Brazen Abbot – Eye of the Storm (Vikström sings on two songs only, 1996)
- Brazen Abbot – Bad Religion (Vikström sings on three songs only, 1997)
- Stormwind – Stargate (1998)
- Stormwind – Heaven Can Wait (1999)
- Stormwind – Resurrection (2000)
- Stormwind – Reflections (2001)
- Stormwind – Rising Symphony (2003)
- Stormwind – Legacy (live) (2004)
- Silent Memorial – Cosmic Handball (Asian Release Only, 2004)
- Dark Illusion – For Just Another Night (EP, 2003)
- Dark Illusion – Beyond the Shadows (2005)
- Deacon Street – II (Vikström sings on three songs only, 2006)
- 7Days – The Weight of the World (2006)
- Mehida – Blood & Water (2007)
- Covered Call – Money Never Sleeps (2009)
- Enlighted – Time to Fly (2009)
- Dark Illusion – Where the Eagles Fly (2009)
- Steel Seal – Redemption Denied (2010)
- Therion – Sitra Ahra (2010)
- 7Days – Into Forever (2010)
- Therion – Les Fleurs du Mal (2012)
- Diabulus in Musica – Argia (male vocals on "Encounter at Chronos' Maze", 2014)
- Therion – Beloved Antichrist (2018)
- Legado de una Tragedia – El secreto de los Templarios (2019)
- Saurom – Mester de juglaría (2021)
- Therion – Leviathan (2021)
- Legado de una Tragedia – Aquelarre de Sombras (2023)
References[edit]
- ^ "Candlemass Chronicles: New Issue Focusing On Chapter VI Album Out Now". Blabbermouth. 13 January 2010. Archived from the original on 24 January 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- ^ "Therion: Mexican, South American Dates Announced". Blabbermouth. 10 May 2010. Archived from the original on 26 July 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- ^ "Thomas Vikström". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
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