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.

Nocturno Culto
Nocturno Culto in 2005
Background information
Birth nameTed Arvid Skjellum[1]
Also known asNocturno Culto
Nocturno
Kveldulv
Nocturnal Cult
Born (1972-03-04) 4 March 1972 (age 52)
OriginKolbotn, Oppegård, Norway
GenresBlack metal, heavy metal, death metal, crust punk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer, drums
Years active1988–present

Discography

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Note: All releases are with Darkthrone, unless noted otherwise. This does not include minor guest appearances.

Filmography

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  • 2007 – The Misanthrope (documentary)

References

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  1. ^ "ATOMIC COMING". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  2. ^ Eide, Stein S. (2 June 2005). "Black metal-stjerna i Vingelen" (in Norwegian). NRK. Archived from the original on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
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