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Thomas Vikström | |
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Birth name | Sven Erik Herman Thomas Vikström |
Born | (1969-01-21)21 January 1969 (age 56) |
Genres | Heavy metal,epic doom metal,power metal,symphonic metal |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1988–present |
Sven Erik Herman Thomas Vikström (born 21 January 1969) is a Swedish singer best known for working withhard rock andheavy metal bands includingdoom metal bandCandlemass (during their initial final years, from 1991 to 1994)[1] andpower metallers Stormwind. He is the son of opera singer Sven-Erik Vikström. He is also a permanent vocalist for thesymphonic metal bandTherion.[2]
Inspired by his father, Vikström has played roles in theatre productions starting on stage at the Stockholm theatreFolkan in 1990. During 1991 he starred as the main-character in the operaHoffman's Adventure in Stockholm. He also played the main part as John in the musicalMiss Saigon from late 1997 to December 1998.[3]
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