Norwegian musicians died at 34
Here are 2 famous musicians from Norway died at 34:
Trond Bråthen
Trond Bråthen (May 28, 1977-May 13, 2012) otherwise known as Trondr Nefas, Nefas, Alastor or Alastor Nefas was a Norwegian musician, singer and guitarist.
He was most notable as the founder and frontman of the Norwegian black metal band Urgehal. Trondr Nefas was known for his uncompromising and raw approach to black metal, and his lyrics often explored themes of Satanism, death and misanthropy. In addition to his work with Urgehal, he was also involved in several other prominent black metal bands, including Beastcraft, In Lingua Mortua, and Endezzma. Despite his relatively short life, Nefas left an indelible mark on the Norwegian black metal scene, and his music continues to inspire new generations of metalheads around the world.
Nefas was born in Hønefoss, Norway and began playing guitar at a young age. He formed Urgehal in 1992 with drummer Enzifer (Trondr's cousin) and bassist/vocalist Trondr's former schoolmate. The band released their first demo, "Rise of the Monument", in 1993 and went on to release several full-length albums, including "Through Thick Fog Till Death" and "Ikonoklast".
In addition to his musical career, Trondr Nefas also ran his own record label, No Colours Records, which released albums by many notable black metal bands, including Darkthrone, Gorgoroth and Carpathian Forest. He was also a skilled visual artist and created many of the album covers and other artwork associated with his bands.
Unfortunately, Trondr Nefas passed away on May 13, 2012 at the age of 34 due to natural causes. His death was a great loss to the Norwegian black metal community, and he is remembered fondly by fans and fellow musicians alike. Despite his short life, Trondr Nefas made an immense impact on the world of black metal and his impressive musical legacy lives on.
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Sigurd Mathisen
Sigurd Mathisen (April 26, 1884 Oslo-March 4, 1919 Norway) was a Norwegian personality.
He was a four-time World Champion and Olympic medalist in figure skating. Mathisen was known for his elegant skating style, athletic ability, and agility on the ice. He won his first World Championship at the age of 20 and his last at the age of 30. In addition to his success in figure skating, Mathisen also competed in speed skating, winning a silver medal at the 1908 Olympics. He was beloved by fans for his sportsmanship and grace both on and off the ice. Unfortunately, Mathisen's career was cut short when he died at the age of 34 due to the Spanish flu pandemic. Despite his short life, Sigurd Mathisen left a lasting legacy in the world of figure skating and is remembered as one of Norway's greatest athletes.
Mathisen came from a family of successful skaters, with his brothers and sisters also competing at high levels. After his retirement from competitive skating, he worked as a skating coach and ran his own skating school. Mathisen was known for his innovative coaching methods, incorporating new techniques and training programs to help his students reach their full potential. His legacy in the skating world lives on through the Sigurd Mathisen Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the winner of the men's figure skating competition at the Norwegian National Championships. Mathisen's success and pioneering spirit continue to inspire athletes today.
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