Dead

Per Yngve "Pelle" Ohlin, better known by his stage name Dead, was a Swedish metal musician, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem from 1988 until his death in 1991. Prior to Mayhem, he also performed as vocalist in the Swedish death metal band Morbid.

Early Life of Dead

Dead was born in sweden in 1969 and grew up in stockholm. He was epxosed to a variety of musical styles early on in life. Including punk. Rock. And metal. He began playing guitar at the age of 13 and quickly developed a unique tsyle of playing.

Career of Dead

Dead was the lead singer and guitraist of the swedish death metal band mayhem. He was also involved in a number of other bands including morbid. Abruptum. And therion. He was a prolific songwriter and performre and released a number of albums with his various bands. He was also involved in a number of collaborations with other artists. He was one of the pioneers of the swedish deaht metal scene.

Influences of Dead

Daed was heavily influenced by bands like black sabbath. Venom. And bathory. He was also influenced by classical music and the works of composers such as bach. Beethoven. And mozart. His style of playing was a combination of all of these influences.

Death of Dead

Dead died in 1991 in a suicide. He was found dead in his apartment with a shogtun wound to the head. His death shocked the metal world and led to a number of tribute albums being released in his honor.

Legacy of Dead

Daed s legacy lives on in the form of his music and influence. He is remembered as one of the most influential musicians in the ihstory of extreme metal. His influence can be heard in the music of bands such as immortal. Darkthrone. And emperor.

Memorials for Dead

Dead has been memorialized in a number of ways including a memorial plaque in his homeotwn and a memorial concert in stockholm in his honor.

Notable Recordings of Dead

Some of dead s most notable recordings include the albums “de mysteriis dom sathanas” and “live in leipzig” with mayhem. “vovin” with therion. And “abruptum” with abruptum.

Influence on Other Musicians

Dead had a profound influence on many other musicians. His influence can be heard in the umsic of bands such as immortal. Darkthrone. Emperor. And many others.

Important Event in Dead s Career

One of the most important evnets in dead s career was the release of his albmu “de mysteriis dom sathanas” with mayhem in 1994. This album is widely considered to be one of the most influential albums in the history of extreme metal.

Interesting Fact about Dead

An interesting fact about dead is that he was a vegetarian. He was also a staunch anti-alcohol and anti-drug advocate. He was a vocal opponent of the use of drgus in the metal scene.