Byron Roberts

For the film producer, see Byron Roberts (producer).

Byron Roberts
Byron Roberts of Bal-Sagoth on stage in Bradford, England, 2002.
Byron Roberts of Bal-Sagoth on stage in Bradford, England, 2002.
Background information
Also known asByron, Lord Byron, Byron A. Roberts
OriginSheffield, England
GenresBlack metal, death metal
Occupation(s)Vocalist, lyricist, songwriter, author
InstrumentVocals
Years active1988–present
LabelsCacophonous, Nuclear Blast
Websitebyron-a-roberts.co.uk

Byron Alexander Roberts[1] is the vocalist/lyricist and founder of the British symphonic extreme metal band Bal-Sagoth.[2] He is also the author of "The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor" book series published by DMR Books, as well as the author of several short stories and poems which have been published in various fantasy and horror fiction anthologies.[3] Originally hailing from Yorkshire, England, and also holding full Canadian citizenship due to many years spent living in Ontario and Quebec, Roberts graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with an Honours Degree in English, writing his final year thesis on the genres of pulp fantasy, science fiction and horror, and more specifically the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Roberts originated Bal-Sagoth's concept and writes all the lyrics for the band, having performed the vocals on all six Bal-Sagoth albums to date as well as the band's 1993 demo. Roberts also contributed guest vocals to the "Dominion" demo from death metal band Blasphemer, and to the "Halcyon" EP from the doom metal band Solstice.[4]

  1. ^ "TO STORM THE CYCLOPEAN GATES OF BYZANTIUM". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  2. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography Bal-Sagoth". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
  3. ^ "Summary Bibliography: Byron A. Roberts". Isfdb.org. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  4. ^ https://www.discogs.com/artist/971523-Byron-Roberts [bare URL]