Sigurd Wongraven
Satyr (born Sigurd Wongraven on 28 November 1975) is the vocalist, lead and rhythm guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist for the Norwegian black metal band Satyricon.
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 Satyr live at Elbriot, 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sigurd Wongraven |
| Also known as | Satyr |
| Born | 28 November 1975 |
| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | Black metal, folk metal, ambient |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Songwriter Producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, mouth harp |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Associated acts | Satyricon Storm Wongraven Black Diamond Brigade Thorns |
Musical career
Wongraven was a founding member of Satyricon (although the band had been around for a short length of time as Eczema without him) and have so far released nine albums, two demos, and a live DVD. He has also contributed to other bands such as Darkthrone, Eibon, Storm, Thorns, Black Diamond Brigade and Wongraven. About black metal, he stated "It, black metal, doesn't necessarily have to be all satanic as long as it's dark."[1] He has recently been endorsed by ESP Guitars.[2]
Health
Wongraven was diagnosed with a brain tumor in late September/early October 2015, which he says does not need to be removed surgically, "as long as it does not grow bigger."[3]
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| New title | Vocalist for SatyriconGuitarist for SatyriconKeyboardist for Satyricon since 1990 |
Incumbent |
| Vocalist for StormGuitarist for StormBassist for Storm 1993–1995 |
Disbanded | |
| Vocalist for WongravenGuitarist for WongravenBassist for WongravenKeyboardist for Wongraven since 1994 |
Incumbent | |
| Preceded by Samoth |
Bassist for Satyricon since 1996 |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Marius Vold |
Vocalist for ThornsSession 1998–2000 |
Succeeded by Aldrahn |
| New title | Guitarist for Black Diamond Brigade 2003 |
Incumbent |
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