Aégis is the third music album of Norwegian metal band Theatre of Tragedy, and the last album of their musical period defined by gothic stylings and Early Modern English lyrics. While still clearly within the bounds of gothic metal, Aégis differed from most other examples of the genre and Theatre of Tragedy's earlier work in having a far mellower tone. This was exemplified in that although the songs feature alternating and occasionally overlapping 'Beauty and the Beast' male and female vocals, the male vocals are no longer delivered in a death grunt, but in a deep, e… read more
Aégis is the third music album of Norwegian metal band Theatre of Tragedy, and the last album of their musical period defined by gothic stylings and … read more
Aégis is the third music album of Norwegian metal band Theatre of Tragedy, and the last album of their musical period defined by gothic stylings and Early Modern English lyrics. While s… read more
Theatre of Tragedy was a Norwegian band from Stavanger active from 1993 to 2010. They are recognized for their early contributions to the gothic metal genre, especially through their first albums. The band was founded on October 2, 1993, by vocalist Raymond István Rohonyi and guitarists Pål Bjåstad and Tommy Lindal. Drummer Hein Frode Hansen joined shortly after, replacing his former band, and Eirik T. Saltrø played bass for live performances. Initially named Suffering Grief, the band changed its name first to La Reine Noir and then to Theatre of Tragedy. Early on, they incorporated… read more
Theatre of Tragedy was a Norwegian band from Stavanger active from 1993 to 2010. They are recognized for their early contributions to the gothic metal genre, especially through their first … read more
Theatre of Tragedy was a Norwegian band from Stavanger active from 1993 to 2010. They are recognized for their early contributions to the gothic metal genre, especially through their first albums. The band was founded on October 2, 199… read more