Johannes Eckerström
John Michael Gustaf Eckerström (* 2. July 1986 in Sweden ) is a Swedish Metal - singer . He is known for his work with the band Avatar .
Live and act
He joined the band in 2001 after it was founded as "Lost Soul" by drummer John Alfredsson and guitarist Jonas Jarlsby . In between he left Avatar again, but has been a member of the band again since then. He currently lives in Helsinki , Finland with his Italian girlfriend .
"As a child he progressed from wanting to be Beethoven, then [...] Hulk Hogan, [...] Michael Jackson and [...] one of the Beatles. […] Rob Zombie or Alice Cooper […] I'm more of a musical fan… .Mary Poppins and Singing in the Rain. ” "Blind Guardian and Helloween [...] made me want to stop cutting my hair"
"Black Sabbath [and] Pink Floyd [has] influenced them [his band Avatar] greatly"
Discography
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Albums
- 2006: Thoughts of No Tomorrow
- 2007: battle
- 2010: Avatar
- 2012: Black Waltz
- 2014: Hail the Apocalypse
- 2016: Feathers & Flesh
- 2018: Avatar Country
Singles
- 2005: And I Bid You Farewell
- 2005: My Shining Star
- 2009: The Great Pretender
- 2014: Hail the Apocalypse
- 2016: For the Swarm
- 2016: The Eagle has landed
- 2020: God Of Sick Dreams
EPs and demos
- 2003: Personal Observations (Demo)
- 2004: 4 Reasons to Die (EP)
swell
Web links
Biographies
- http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Johannes_Michael_Gustaf_Eckerström/179893
- http://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/johannes-eckerstrom.html
Interviews
- http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=10729
- http://screamermagazine.com/interviews/proofed-avatars-johannes-eckerstrom-tall-swedish-freaky/
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SURNAME | Eckerström, Johannes |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Eckerström, Johannes Michael Gustaf (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish vocalist for the Swedish band Avatar |
DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd July 1986 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Sweden |