Global InformationShatraug information
Ville Pystynen | |
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 Shatraug in 2014 | |
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| Birth name | Ville Petteri Pystynen |
| Also known as | Shatraug, Hellseeker, Malice Pooper, Ghoul, Fornicator, Skaldi Shatraug |
| Born | Finland |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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Ville Petteri Pystynen,[1] also commonly known by his main stage name, Shatraug, is a Finnish-born musician. In 1994, he formed the Finnish black metal band Horna. Besides Horna, Pystynen has played in several bands of different genres of metal. He founded and has played bass and guitar for Sargeist since 1999. He is also known for playing bass and guitar for Behexen from 2004–2015. Pystynen also has several solo and smaller projects which, in some, he plays all instruments and sings for.
Pystynen has a wide interest in playing instruments, being a live session musician, as well as writing lyrics. He is also trained in programming, mixing and engineering music. He owned and ran Grievantee Productions, and Warmoon Records. Ville also owns his own recording studio.
Pystynen is said to be inspired by Quorthon and has stated that Bathory has a massive influence on Horna's existence. He has also said to be inspired by bands such as Beherit, Impaled Nazarene, Emperor and Darkthrone.[2] Pystynen has been criticized for NSBM ties.[3]
- ^ "NOUTAJAN KUTSU". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Horna_interview".
- ^ "Horna, Band with NSBM Ties, Scheduled to Begin U.S. Tour Next Week". MetalSucks. 14 April 2021.