Thomas Vikström

Thomas Vikström
Vikström with Therion in 2024
Vikström with Therion in 2024
Background information
Birth nameSven Erik Herman Thomas Vikström
Born (1969-01-21) 21 January 1969 (age 55)
GenresHeavy metal, epic doom metal, power metal, symphonic metal
OccupationSinger
Years active1988–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 band 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

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)
  • 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 – 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)
  • Legado de una Tragedia – Britania (2021)
  • Therion – Leviathan (2021)
  • Therion – Leviathan II (2022)
  • Therion – Leviathan III (2023)
  • Legado de una Tragedia – Aquelarre de Sombras (2023)

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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