Nocturno Culto | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ted Arvid Skjellum[1] |
Also known as | Nocturno Culto Nocturno Kveldulv Nocturnal Cult |
Born | 4 March 1972 |
Origin | Kolbotn, Oppegård, Norway |
Genres | Black metal, heavy metal, death metal, crust punk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer, drums |
Years active | 1988–present |
Ted Arvid Skjellum (born 4 March 1972), also known by the stage name Nocturno Culto, is a Norwegian musician and school teacher best known as the vocalist, lead guitarist, and partial bassist (shared with Fenriz) of the influential black metal band Darkthrone. He has been with the band since 1988. He is also the vocalist of the band Sarke, and has a solo project called Gift of Gods. He currently works in Norway as a school teacher, and has a son and a daughter.[2] He has also released a documentary film called The Misanthrope in which he deals with black metal music and life in Norway.