Thomas Vikström

Sven Erik Herman Thomas Vikström (born 21 January 1969), professionally known as Thomas Vikström, is a Swedish vocalist 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]

Thomas Vikström
Vikström live with Therion in 2008.
Background information
Birth nameSven Erik Herman Thomas Vikström
Born (1969-01-21) 21 January 1969
GenresHeavy metal, doom metal, power metal, symphonic metal
Instrumentsvocals, keyboards, piano, flute, acoustic guitar
Years active1988–present
Associated actsTherion, Stormwind, Candlemass, Mehida, Enlighted
Websitethomasvikstrom.com

Musical theatre

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

  • Talk of the Town – Talk of the Town (1988)
  • CandlemassChapter VI (1992)
  • Candlemass – Sjunger Sigge Furst (EP,1993)
  • Thomas Vikström (solo) – If I Could Fly (1994)
  • Brazen AbbotLive 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 MemorialCosmic Handball (Asian Release Only, 2004)
  • Dark IllusionFor Just Another Night (EP, 2003)
  • Dark Illusion – Beyond the Shadows (2005)
  • Deacon StreetII (Vikström sings on three songs only, 2006)
  • 7Days – The Weight of the World (2006)
  • MehidaBlood & Water (2007)
  • Covered Call – Money Never Sleeps (2009)
  • Enlighted – Time to Fly (2009)
  • Dark Illusion – Where the Eagles Fly (2009)
  • Steel SealRedemption Denied (2010)
  • TherionSitra Ahra (2010)
  • 7Days – Into Forever (2010)
  • Therion – Les Fleurs du Mal (2012)
  • Diabulus in MusicaArgia (male vocals on "Encounter at Chronos' Maze", 2014)
  • Therion – Beloved Antichrist (2018)
  • Legado de una Tragedia – El secreto de los Templarios (2019)
  • Therion – Leviathan (2021)

References

  1. "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.
  2. "Therion: Mexican, South American Dates Announced". Blabbermouth. 10 May 2010. Archived from the original on 26 July 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  3. "Thomas Vikström". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
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