Kristoffer Rygg
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Kristoffer Rygg also known as Garm, Trickster G. and recently also God Head is a Spellemannprisen
nominated vocalist, musician and producer known as the frontman of Ulver
and former vocalist for Arcturus
. Rygg is noted for his multi-range singing styles and production talent in a wide range of styles, including black metal
, folk metal
, experimental music
, ambient
, electronics
and film music.
, Rygg was 16 years old when he formed Ulver
, which was considered one of the more experimental bands of the black metal genre as well as an instigator for related subcategories such as folk metal
and avant-garde metal.
In addition, Rygg had also been a vocalist for Borknagar
(1995–1997) and Arcturus
(1993–2003), both of which comprise many eminent musicians from the early Norwegian black metal scene. He was also the one responsible for introducing Borknagar
to the singer who replaced him, ICS Vortex
, when he parted ways with the band.
Rygg possesses a wide range of vocal textures and styles, ranging from falsettos, baritone, and even black metal style rasps and shrieks. Through methods of audio mixing, he has blended his voice to create dense male choirs on albums such as the majority of the vocals on Kveldssanger
. He often records multiple vocal tracks of himself when recording to create dynamic, layered vocals.
He currently runs Jester Records
, an underground label specializing in off the wall music, including Ulver
, which has since changed to a musical style almost impossible to classify. He has also performed as a guest for a very large list of other artists, including Alkaline Trio
, Dimmu Borgir
, Aphrodisiac, Ihsahn
, The Gathering
, Kåre João, Merzbow
and Sunn O)))
among others.
In 2005 Rygg collaborated with multidisciplinary musician/producer Daniel Cardoso
in a band called Head Control System
. The music is described by the label as "groovy rock/metal with progressive edges, alternative feeling and a strong visual cinematic component." Their first full-length was released April 4, 2006 under the name Murder Nature through The End Records
, the US home of such bands as Ulver
, Mindless Self Indulgence
, Danzig
, Voivod
, Jarboe
, Juliette Lewis
, The Lemonheads
, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
and many other bands.
Most recently Rygg has also been working with concrete/jazz/improvisational project Æthenor, involving notable musicians such as Daniel O'Sullivan
of Guapo
, Stephen O'Malley
of Sunn O)))
and David Tibet
of Current 93
. In April 2008 he played five concerts with Æthenor in Europe. It was his first time on stage in over a decade.
Spellemannprisen
Spellemannprisen is an award presented to Norwegian musicians for their contributions.-Operation:The award was established on the initiative of International Federation of the Phonographic Industry , an organization that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide...
nominated vocalist, musician and producer known as the frontman of Ulver
Ulver
Ulver is a musical group from Norway. Since their first, folklore-influenced black metal release entitled Bergtatt – Et eeventyr i 5 capitler , Ulver’s musical style has been fluid and increasingly eclectic, blending genres such as rock, electronica, symphonic and chamber traditions, noise and...
and former vocalist for Arcturus
Arcturus (band)
Arcturus is an avant-garde metal band formed in Norway in 1987. They named it Arcturus , after the Behenian fixed star Arcturus.-Biography:The band has released four official full-length albums...
. Rygg is noted for his multi-range singing styles and production talent in a wide range of styles, including black metal
Black metal
Black metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. Common traits include fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars played with tremolo picking, blast beat drumming, raw recording, and unconventional song structure....
, folk metal
Folk metal
Folk metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that developed in Europe during the 1990s. As the name suggests, the genre is a fusion of heavy metal with traditional folk music...
, experimental music
Experimental music
Experimental music refers, in the English-language literature, to a compositional tradition which arose in the mid-20th century, applied particularly in North America to music composed in such a way that its outcome is unforeseeable. Its most famous and influential exponent was John Cage...
, ambient
Ambient music
Ambient music is a musical genre that focuses largely on the timbral characteristics of sounds, often organized or performed to evoke an "atmospheric", "visual" or "unobtrusive" quality.- History :...
, electronics
Electronics
Electronics is the branch of science, engineering and technology that deals with electrical circuits involving active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, and associated passive interconnection technologies...
and film music.
Biography
Born in OsloOslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, Rygg was 16 years old when he formed Ulver
Ulver
Ulver is a musical group from Norway. Since their first, folklore-influenced black metal release entitled Bergtatt – Et eeventyr i 5 capitler , Ulver’s musical style has been fluid and increasingly eclectic, blending genres such as rock, electronica, symphonic and chamber traditions, noise and...
, which was considered one of the more experimental bands of the black metal genre as well as an instigator for related subcategories such as folk metal
Folk metal
Folk metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that developed in Europe during the 1990s. As the name suggests, the genre is a fusion of heavy metal with traditional folk music...
and avant-garde metal.
In addition, Rygg had also been a vocalist for Borknagar
Borknagar
Borknagar is a progressive black metal band from Bergen, Norway, founded in 1995 by Øystein Garnes Brun. The band's style combines folk metal and black metal with progressive and melodic elements...
(1995–1997) and Arcturus
Arcturus (band)
Arcturus is an avant-garde metal band formed in Norway in 1987. They named it Arcturus , after the Behenian fixed star Arcturus.-Biography:The band has released four official full-length albums...
(1993–2003), both of which comprise many eminent musicians from the early Norwegian black metal scene. He was also the one responsible for introducing Borknagar
Borknagar
Borknagar is a progressive black metal band from Bergen, Norway, founded in 1995 by Øystein Garnes Brun. The band's style combines folk metal and black metal with progressive and melodic elements...
to the singer who replaced him, ICS Vortex
ICS Vortex
Simen Hestnæs , also known as I.C.S. Vortex, or just simply Vortex, is a Norwegian musician, best known as the current vocalist of the avant-garde metal band Arcturus, the current vocalist and bass guitarist to the progressive black metal band Borknagar, and the former bass guitarist and backing...
, when he parted ways with the band.
Rygg possesses a wide range of vocal textures and styles, ranging from falsettos, baritone, and even black metal style rasps and shrieks. Through methods of audio mixing, he has blended his voice to create dense male choirs on albums such as the majority of the vocals on Kveldssanger
Kveldssanger
-Credits:*Garm - performer*Håvard Jørgensen - performer*Erik Olivier Lancelot - performer*Alf Gaaskjønli - cello*Kristian Romsøe - co-producer, engineer, mixing*Craig Morris - mastering*Tanya "Nacht" Stene - album cover design...
. He often records multiple vocal tracks of himself when recording to create dynamic, layered vocals.
He currently runs Jester Records
Jester Records
Jester Records is a record label founded in 1998 by Kristoffer Rygg after conflicts between his band Ulver and their German/American label Century Media Records.-Artists:* 1349 Rykkinn...
, an underground label specializing in off the wall music, including Ulver
Ulver
Ulver is a musical group from Norway. Since their first, folklore-influenced black metal release entitled Bergtatt – Et eeventyr i 5 capitler , Ulver’s musical style has been fluid and increasingly eclectic, blending genres such as rock, electronica, symphonic and chamber traditions, noise and...
, which has since changed to a musical style almost impossible to classify. He has also performed as a guest for a very large list of other artists, including Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band that formed in McHenry, Illinois, in 1996. The band's line-up consists of Matt Skiba , Dan Andriano , and Derek Grant...
, Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian black metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 1993. Dimmu borgir means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The name is derived from a volcanic formation in Iceland, Dimmuborgir...
, Aphrodisiac, Ihsahn
Ihsahn
Ihsahn is a Norwegian composer, guitar, bass, keyboard player and vocalist. He is best known for his work with Norwegian black metal band Emperor. He has appeared in Thou Shalt Suffer, up until March 4, 2006, played in Peccatum with his wife Ihriel , and now devotes himself to his solo project,...
, The Gathering
The Gathering (band)
The Gathering is a Dutch alternative rock band, founded in 1989 by brothers Hans and René Rutten and vocalist Bart Smits in the small city of Oss, North Brabant....
, Kåre João, Merzbow
Merzbow
is the main recording name of the Japanese noise musician , born in 1956. Since 1979 he has released in excess of 350 recordings.The name "Merzbow" comes from German artist Kurt Schwitters' artwork, "Merzbau”. This was chosen to reflect Akita's dada influence and junk art aesthetic...
and Sunn O)))
Sunn O)))
Sunn O))) is an American doom metal band known for its synthesis of diverse genres including drone, ambient, noise, and black metal. Supported by a varying cast of collaborators, the band has two core members: Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson .-History:Sunn O))) is named after the Sunn...
among others.
In 2005 Rygg collaborated with multidisciplinary musician/producer Daniel Cardoso
Daniel Cardoso
Daniel Cardoso is a multi-instrumentalist, song writer and producer. He was born in the south of Portugal, and is currently a live touring member of British band Anathema...
in a band called Head Control System
Head Control System
Head Control System is a cross-national groove rock/metal band featuring Portuguese Daniel Cardoso and Norwegian Kristoffer Rygg . Head Control System is currently part of North-American The End Records' roster along with bands such as Voivod, The Gathering, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Ulver...
. The music is described by the label as "groovy rock/metal with progressive edges, alternative feeling and a strong visual cinematic component." Their first full-length was released April 4, 2006 under the name Murder Nature through The End Records
The End Records
The End Records is an independent record label, founded in 1998 in San Diego. Founder Andreas Katsambas initially wanted to bring attention to some underground bands he admired. In 2002, The End moved to Salt Lake City, when his wife took a job at the University of Utah. The label moved...
, the US home of such bands as Ulver
Ulver
Ulver is a musical group from Norway. Since their first, folklore-influenced black metal release entitled Bergtatt – Et eeventyr i 5 capitler , Ulver’s musical style has been fluid and increasingly eclectic, blending genres such as rock, electronica, symphonic and chamber traditions, noise and...
, Mindless Self Indulgence
Mindless Self Indulgence
Mindless Self Indulgence is an American musical group formed in New York in 1997. Their music has a mixed style including rap, punk rock, alternative rock, electronica, techno and industrial...
, Danzig
Danzig (band)
Danzig is an American heavy metal band, formed in 1987 in Lodi, New Jersey. The band serves as a musical outlet for the singer/songwriter Glenn Danzig. Danzig can be seen as the third stage in Glenn Danzig's musical career, preceded by the horror punk bands The Misfits and Samhain...
, Voivod
Voivod (band)
Voivod are a Canadian heavy metal band from Jonquière, Quebec, Canada. Their musical style has changed several times since the band's origin in the early 1980s...
, Jarboe
Jarboe
Jarboe is an American singer, songwriter, and keyboardist.Jarboe is a solo artist who came to prominence in the mid-1980s with the New York City based group Swans. With founder Michael Gira, the duo was the core of Swans until the group broke up in 1998...
, Juliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis is an American actress and musician. She gained international fame for her role in the 1991 thriller Cape Fear for which she was nominated for both an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress...
, The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads are an American alternative rock band first formed in 1986 by Evan Dando, Ben Deily and Jesse Peretz. Dando has remained the band's only constant member....
, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum is an American experimental rock band, formed in 1999 in Oakland, California. The band fuses classical, industrial, and art-rock themes throughout their music...
and many other bands.
Most recently Rygg has also been working with concrete/jazz/improvisational project Æthenor, involving notable musicians such as Daniel O'Sullivan
Daniel O'Sullivan
Daniel O'Sullivan is a multi-instrumentalist/composer from Manchester, England best known for playing in experimental art-rock bands Guapo, Miasma & the Carousel of Headless Horses, Ulver, Æthenor, Miracle and Mothlite....
of Guapo
Guapo (band)
Guapo is a British experimental rock/art rock band formed in the mid 1990s by drummer/percussionist Dave Smith and guitarist/vocalist Matt Thompson...
, Stephen O'Malley
Stephen O'Malley
Stephen O'Malley is a musician, predominantly a guitarist, producer and composer from Seattle, Washington who has conceptualized and participated in numerous drone doom, death/doom, and experimental music groups....
of Sunn O)))
Sunn O)))
Sunn O))) is an American doom metal band known for its synthesis of diverse genres including drone, ambient, noise, and black metal. Supported by a varying cast of collaborators, the band has two core members: Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson .-History:Sunn O))) is named after the Sunn...
and David Tibet
David Tibet
David Tibet is a British poet and artist who founded the music group Current 93, of which he is the only full-time member. He had earlier collaborated with Psychic TV and 23 Skidoo...
of Current 93
Current 93
Current 93 is an eclectic British experimental music group, working since the early 1980s in folk-based musical forms. The band was founded in 1982 by David Tibet .-Background:Tibet has been the only constant in the group, though Steven Stapleton has appeared on...
. In April 2008 he played five concerts with Æthenor in Europe. It was his first time on stage in over a decade.
With Arcturus
- ConstellationConstellation (EP)Constellation is an EP by the Norwegian black metal band Arcturus. It was limited to only 500 copies. Tracks from this album were later re-recorded on Aspera Hiems Symfonia and re-released on Aspera Hiems Symfonia/Constellation/My Angel compilation....
(1994) - Aspera Hiems SymfoniaAspera Hiems SymfoniaAspera Hiems Symfonia is the debut album by the Norwegian black metal band Arcturus. Four songs are re-recorded versions from the Constellation EP and four are new songs. The album title is in Latin and means "harsh winter's symphony"...
(1995) - La Masquerade InfernaleLa Masquerade InfernaleLa Masquerade Infernale is a 1997 album by Arcturus. Released by Misanthropy Records, the album is a huge step away from the slow, doom-influenced melodic black metal of Aspera Hiems Symfonia...
(1997) - Disguised MastersDisguised MastersDisguised Masters is a compilation album by the Norwegian avant-garde metal band Arcturus. The album has two new songs: White Tie Black Noise and Deception Genesis. Other tracks are re-mixed versions of songs from La Masquerade Infernale and Du Nordavind from Aspera Hiems Symfonia...
(1999) - Aspera Hiems Symfonia/Constellation/My AngelAspera Hiems Symfonia/Constellation/My AngelAspera Hiems Symfonia '95, Constellation '94 and My Angel '91 is a compilation album by the Norwegian black metal band Arcturus. The album contains their first full-length album Aspera Hiems Symfonia and two earlier releases, Constellation and My Angel...
(2002) - The Sham MirrorsThe Sham MirrorsThe Sham Mirrors is the third full-length album by Norwegian avant-garde metal band Arcturus. It was released on April 9, 2002.The Sham Mirrors is a departure from the band's previous albums...
(2002)
With Ulver
- Vargnatt (1993)
- Split 7" w/Mysticum (1994)
- Bergtatt - Et Eeventyr i 5 CapitlerBergtatt - Et Eeventyr i 5 Capitler-Credits:*Garm - vocals, lyrics*Håvard Jørgensen - guitar*Torbjørn Pedersen - guitar*Erik Olivier Lancelot - drums*Skoll - bass guitar*Sverd - piano*Lill Kathrine Stensrud - female voice, flute...
(1994) - KveldssangerKveldssanger-Credits:*Garm - performer*Håvard Jørgensen - performer*Erik Olivier Lancelot - performer*Alf Gaaskjønli - cello*Kristian Romsøe - co-producer, engineer, mixing*Craig Morris - mastering*Tanya "Nacht" Stene - album cover design...
(1995) - Nattens Madrigal - Aatte Hymne til Ulven i MandenNattens Madrigal - Aatte Hymne Til Ulven I MandenNattens madrigal - Aatte hymne til ulven i manden is the third album by Norwegian black metal band Ulver. It is a concept album about a man who, through the efforts of Satan, succumbs to lycanthropy and the beast within...
(1996) - Themes from William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and HellThemes from William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and HellThemes from William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell is the fourth album by Norwegian experimental band Ulver. It is a musical setting of William Blake's book The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, featuring guest vocals...
(1998) - Metamorphosis (1999)
- Perdition CityPerdition CityPerdition City: Music to an Interior Film is the fifth studio album by Norwegian band Ulver.-Track listing:#"Lost in Moments" – 7:16#"Porn Piece or The Scars of Cold Kisses" – 7:09#*2.1 Piece One - 3:58#*2.2 Piece Two - 3:11...
(2000) - Silence Teaches You How to SingSilence Teaches You How to SingSilence Teaches You How to Sing is an EP by Norwegian avant-garde band Ulver.-Track listing:...
(2001) - Silencing the SingingSilencing the SingingSilencing the Singing is an EP by Norwegian avant-garde band Ulver.-Track listing:...
(2001) - Lyckantropen ThemesLyckantropen ThemesLyckantropen Themes is the original soundtrack album to the Swedish short film Lyckantropen, composed entirely by Norwegian band Ulver.-Track listing:#"Theme 1" – 1:21#"Theme 2" – 1:37#"Theme 3" – 7:12#"Theme 4" – 2:13#"Theme 5" – 4:48...
(2002) - A Quick Fix of MelancholyA Quick Fix of MelancholyA Quick Fix of Melancholy is the fourth studio EP by Norwegian avant-garde band Ulver.-Track listing:#"Little Blue Bird" – 6:35#"Doom Sticks" – 4:40#"Vowels" – 6:18; lyrics taken from a lipogram poem of the same name by Christian Bök....
(2003) - Teachings in SilenceTeachings in SilenceTeachings in Silence is a compilation by Norwegian avant-garde band Ulver. It combines the previous two EPs, Silence Teaches You How to Sing and Silencing the Singing, back-to-back...
(2003) - Svidd Neger (Original Soundtrack)Svidd neger (soundtrack)Svidd neger is the original soundtrack album to the Norwegian film Svidd neger, composed entirely by Norwegian avant-garde band Ulver.-Track listing:...
(2003) - 1993-2003: First Decade in the Machines (2003) (Ulver remix themselves on the first track)
- UNO (2005) (OST, Jester Records has not yet released their own version, but the movie corp. version is already out)
- Blood Inside (2005)
- Shadows of the SunShadows of the SunShadows of the Sun is the seventh studio album by the Norwegian experimental band Ulver, released on October 1, 2007 in Europe and on October 2 in the United States. The title was announced on July 13, 2007 and the album was described as "low-key, dark and tragic"...
(2007) - Wars of the RosesWars of the Roses (album)-Reception:The album received high praise from Sea of Tranquility webzine. Commented reviewer Murat Batmaz: "it amalgamates musical traits from its predecessors while re-shaping them with a more direct approach."-Credits:...
(2011)
As guest musician/producer/etc.
- DarkthroneDarkthroneDarkthrone is a Norwegian black metal band. They formed in 1987 as a death metal band, but after embracing the black metal style in 1991, they became a driving force in the Norwegian black metal scene. For most of this period Darkthrone has consisted of just two musicians, Nocturno Culto and...
: Wrote the lyric Earth's Last Picture for the Total DeathTotal DeathTotal Death is the sixth album by Norwegian black metal band Darkthrone. It was recorded in 1995 and released in 1996. All of the album's lyrics were written either by members of other black metal bands or Nocturno Culto .The album was released on CD and LP by Moonfog...
album (1995). - GehennaGehenna (band)-Biography:Gehenna was formed in January, 1993 by original members Sanrabb, Dolgar, and Sir Vereda. Their first demo, entitled Black Seared Heart, was recorded between the 3rd and 7 June 1993 in Soundsuite Studios, and was released as a cassette...
: Features Rygg on Vinterriket off the Seen Through The Veils of DarknessSeen Through the Veils of DarknessSeen Through The Veils Of Darkness is the second full length album by the Norwegian black metal band Gehenna. A vinyl LP version, limited to 1000, was released in 1995 by Necromantic Gallery Productions.-Track listing:...
album (1995). - Aura NoirAura NoirAura Noir is a black metal/thrash metal band from Oslo, Norway. Aura Noir is heavily influenced by early thrash bands such as Slayer, Sodom and Kreator, to the latter they have also dedicated some of their songs...
: Handwriting on the backcover for the Dreams Like DesertsDreams Like DesertsDreams Like Deserts is an EP by the Norwegian black metal band Aura Noir.-Track listing:#"The Rape" – 3:26#"Forlorn Blessings To The Dreamking" – 3:29#"Dreams, Like Deserts" – 5:00#"Angel Ripper" – 3:50#"Snake" – 1:51#"Mirage" – 2:58-Credits:...
MCD (1995). He also engineered/produced the album Deep Tracts of HellDeep Tracts of HellDeep Tracts of Hell is an album by the Norwegian black metal band Aura Noir.-Track listing:#"Deep Tracts of Hell" – 1:57#"Released Damnation" – 4:22#"Swarm of Vultures" – 2:45#"Blood Unity" – 4:47#"Slasher" – 3:29#"Purification of Hell" – 2:45...
(1998). - DødheimsgardDødheimsgardDødheimsgard is a Norwegian heavy metal band formed in 1994. Dødheimsgard was originally a black metal band, but 1999's 666 International saw them change into an experimental and avant-garde / industrial metal band. In 2000, they shortened their name to DHG...
aka DHG: Mastered the Monumental PossessionMonumental PossessionMonumental Possession is an 1996 album by the Norwegian black metal band Dødheimsgard. The album was re-released in 1999 on Century Media Records.-Track listing:#"Intro" – 1:27#"Utopia Running Scarlet" – 3:23#"The Crystal Specter" – 3:50...
album (1996), he was also involved in the mastering of the Satanic ArtSatanic ArtSatanic Art is an EP by the Norwegian black/industrial metal band Dødheimsgard. It marks the beginning of their transition from black metal to a more industrial sound, which wouldn't be fully realized until the next album, 666 International....
MCD (1998). - Forlorn: Mastered the Forlorn EP (1996) and The Crystal Palace debut album (1996).
- Old Man's ChildOld Man's ChildOld Man's Child is a black metal band from Norway. The band is the brainchild of Galder who is the only permanent member of the band now.-Formation:...
: Mastered the Born of the FlickeringBorn of the FlickeringBorn of the Flickering is the debut album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child. It was first released in 1995 by Hot Records and re-released in 1996 by Century Media with different artwork.-Track listing:#"Demons of the Thorncastle" – 4:47...
album (1996). - Aphrodisiac: Contributed with the track Children, it is I on the Nonsense Chamber album (1997).
- De PressDe Press|De Press is a Polish-Norwegian rock band founded in Oslo in 1980.They were among the leading Norwegian new wave bands, and also gained a following in Poland.The original De Press had the following line-up:*Andrej Nebb - vocals and bass...
: Features Rygg on the track Orawski Psalm of the Potargano Chałpa album (1997). - EmperorEmperor (band)Emperor was a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1991. They dissolved in 2001, but reunited in 2006 and again in 2007 for a few festival dates and brief US tours. The group was founded by Samoth and Ihsahn .-Biography:...
: Ulver did a remix of the track Sworn (1999). Rygg also mastered the album Anthems to the Welkin at DuskAnthems to the Welkin at DuskAnthems to the Welkin at Dusk is the second full-length album by Norwegian symphonic black metal band Emperor. It was released in 1997 . The album was recorded in the Grieg Hall in Bergen, Norway...
(1997). - MayhemMayhem (band)Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1984 in Oslo, Norway and regarded as one of the pioneers of the influential Norwegian black metal scene...
: Produced, mixed and mastered the Wolf's Lair AbyssWolf's Lair Abyss-Credits:*Maniac - Vocals*Blasphemer - Guitar*Necrobutcher - Bass*Hellhammer - Drums-Trivia:...
MCD (1997). - Hagalaz Runedance: Ulver did a remix of the track The Falcon Flies off the Urd: That which was MCD (1999).
- FleuretyFleuretyFleurety is a Norwegian avant-garde metal band. The band was formed in 1991 by Svein Egil Hatlevik and Alexander Nordgaren.-History:The band released their first demo Black Snow in 1993. After that came the 7" EP A Darker Shade of Evil in 1994, released via the English label Aesthetic Death Records...
: Features Rygg on Last Minute Lies off the Department of Apocalyptic AffairsDepartment of Apocalyptic AffairsDepartment of Apocalyptic Affairs is the second album by the Norwegian avant-garde metal band Fleurety. The band used many guest musicians from the Norwegian music scene.-Track listing:#"Exterminators" – 6:50#"Face in a Fever" – 6:16...
album (2000). He also engineered and co-produced said album. - SCN: Features Rygg on Rise Above off the Inside Out album (2001).
- ZyklonZyklon (band)Zyklon was a Norwegian blackened death metal band formed in 1998 by Samoth and Trym of Emperor, along with former members of Myrkskog. Their style has been defined as modern death metal with black and industrial undertones...
: Features Rygg on the two tracks Chaos Deathcult and Transcendental War - Battle between Gods of the World ov Worms album (2001). - Kåre João: Rygg does backing vocals on the Sideman album (2002).
- MagentaMagenta (Norwegian band)Magenta is an alternative rock band from Norway formed by Anders Odden during the summer of 1995; Vilde Lockert joined him on vocals that autumn....
: Features Rygg on the two tracks Vandalistvirgin and Backstabber Nation on the All Over single (2002). Rygg is also featured on the tracks I need my Love, Vandalistvirgin and Mermaid off the Little Girl Lost album (2003). - Star of Ash: Features Rygg on the two tracks The Nudity of Light and In the Throws of Guilt off the Iter.ViatorIter.ViatorIter.Viator is the debut solo album of ex-Peccatum member, Ihriel. Translated from Latin "Iter Viator" literally means "road traveler".-Track listing:*All Songs Written & Arranged By Ihriel.#"Chasm Blue" - 1:44#"Sanies" - 7:03...
album (2002) which he also co-produced. He is also featured on the songs Blood, Bones and a Skull and Crossing Over off the album The Thread (2008). - 1349 Rykkinn: Unspecified appearance on the Brown Ring of Fury album (2003).
- MerzbowMerzbowis the main recording name of the Japanese noise musician , born in 1956. Since 1979 he has released in excess of 350 recordings.The name "Merzbow" comes from German artist Kurt Schwitters' artwork, "Merzbau”. This was chosen to reflect Akita's dada influence and junk art aesthetic...
: Ulver did a remix of Denki No Numa for the Frog: Remixed and RevisitedFrog Remixed And RevisitedFrog Remixed and Revisited is a double remix album by Japanese noise musician Masami Akita, under the name Merzbow. This album contains reworkings of tracks from Merzbow's previous album Frog+ by Merzbow and other artists such as Sunn O))), Boris, Ulver, and House of Low Culture.-Track listing:...
album (2003). - The GatheringThe Gathering (band)The Gathering is a Dutch alternative rock band, founded in 1989 by brothers Hans and René Rutten and vocalist Bart Smits in the small city of Oss, North Brabant....
: Rygg sings a duet with Anneke van GiersbergenAnneke van GiersbergenAnneke van Giersbergen is the former lead singer of the Dutch progressive/alternative rock band The Gathering which she departed in August 2007. Since then, she has been involved in a solo project called Agua de Annique which also included her husband & drummer of the band, Rob Snijders...
on A Life all Mine off the SouvenirsSouvenirs (The Gathering album)The CD version also contains a track in the pregap called "Telson." On the vinyl edition of this album, Telson is the final track.-Personnel:The Gathering* Anneke van Giersbergen – lead vocals/guitars* René Rutten – guitars* Frank Boeijen – keyboards...
album (2003). - Virus: Rygg is credited with "Backyard barks" on the song Queen Of The Hi-Ace off the CarheartCarheartCarheart is the debut album by the Norwegian avant-garde metal/jazz rock band Virus.-Track listing:#"Something Furry This Way Comes" – 1:36#"Carheart" – 3:56#"Queen of the Hi-Ace" – 4:15#"Road" – 5:44#"Gum Meet Mother" – 5:00...
album (2003). - Tuner: Rygg appears with a 'single growl' on the first track White Cake Sky on the Pole album (2007), recorded in USA (2005–2006).
- IhsahnIhsahnIhsahn is a Norwegian composer, guitar, bass, keyboard player and vocalist. He is best known for his work with Norwegian black metal band Emperor. He has appeared in Thou Shalt Suffer, up until March 4, 2006, played in Peccatum with his wife Ihriel , and now devotes himself to his solo project,...
: Rygg sings Homecoming off The Adversary (2006). - SolefaldSolefaldSolefald is a Norwegian avant-garde metal/black metal band that was formed by members Lars Are "Lazare" Nedland and Cornelius Jakhelln in August 1995, with Lars singing and playing keyboard/synthesizer/piano and drums, and Cornelius singing and playing guitar and bass. The meaning of the band's...
: Rygg plays the role of LokiLokiIn Norse mythology, Loki or Loke is a god or jötunn . Loki is the son of Fárbauti and Laufey, and the brother of Helblindi and Býleistr. By the jötunn Angrboða, Loki is the father of Hel, the wolf Fenrir, and the world serpent Jörmungandr. By his wife Sigyn, Loki is the father of Nari or Narfi...
on the song Loki Trickster God from the (2006) album Black For Death: An Icelandic Odyssey Part 2. - Sunn O)))Sunn O)))Sunn O))) is an American doom metal band known for its synthesis of diverse genres including drone, ambient, noise, and black metal. Supported by a varying cast of collaborators, the band has two core members: Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson .-History:Sunn O))) is named after the Sunn...
: Ulver provided production and contributions to the track CUT WOODeD on WHITEbox (2006). - Professor Fate: For the album Inferno (2007), Rygg performed vocals on the track "Limbo."
- V:28: Features Rygg on the track The Absolute off the Violution album (2007).
- Alkaline TrioAlkaline TrioAlkaline Trio is an American punk rock band that formed in McHenry, Illinois, in 1996. The band's line-up consists of Matt Skiba , Dan Andriano , and Derek Grant...
: Ulver contributes with string arrangements and samples on the album Agony and IronyAgony and IronyAgony & Irony is the sixth studio album by Alkaline Trio, released on July 1, 2008 on Epic Records. Regarding this album, vocalist and guitarist Matt Skiba stated that the band set out to record an "anthemic hard rock record."...
(2008). - Ava InferiAva InferiAva Inferi is a musical group created in Almada, Portugal, by guitarist and songwriter Rune Eriksen .The debut album, Burdens, was released in January 2006....
's third album Blood of BacchusBlood of BacchusBlood of Bacchus is the third studio album by gothic/doom metal band, Ava Inferi. It was released on Season of Mist, on 25 May 2009.- Track listing :# "Truce" – 3:29# "Last Sign of Summer" – 6:45# "Colours of the Dark" – 7:03# "Black Wings" – 2:14...
contains guest vocals by Garm on the track Black Wings (2009). - Dimmu BorgirDimmu BorgirDimmu Borgir is a Norwegian black metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 1993. Dimmu borgir means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The name is derived from a volcanic formation in Iceland, Dimmuborgir...
's AbrahadabraAbrahadabra (album)Abrahadabra is Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir's ninth studio album, released in 2010. The first single from the album, "Gateways", was released on August 20 in Europe and August 24 in North America. On September 14 a video for "Gateways" was released featuring Djerv front-woman,...
(2010): Rygg sings clean vocals on the last track "Endings and Continuations". - ZweizzZweizzZweizz is the primary performing alias of Norwegian musician and composer Svein Egil Hatlevik .Hatlevik started using the Zweizz alias in 2003 after leaving the Norwegian black metal group Dødheimsgard. According to Hatlevik, Zweizz should be considered a one man band, not a solo project...
& Joey Hopkins: Zweizz & Joey Hopkins (2011): Vocals on the track "The Goat".