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Kristian Niemann

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Kristian Niemann, 2015
Background information
Also known asThe Beard
Born (1971-10-26) 26 October 1971 (age 53)
GenresHeavy metal, Symphonic metal, Death metal, Thrash metal, Black metal, Extreme metal
Instrument(s)guitar, mandolin
Years active1996–present
LabelsNuclear Blast

Kristian Niemann is a guitarist and is or has been in bands such as Therion,[1] Lithium and Demonoid. He studied jazz at Musicians Institute. His style of playing mostly centers on legato, sweep picking, and he sometimes uses two-handed tapping to play extremely fast shreds. In 1996 his song "Industrial Type Thang" was featured in JSR Records' compilation Hottest Unknown Guitarists. He is also brother of Johan Niemann. Nowadays, Kristian is involved in a few musical projects and hes working as a Guitar, Bass and drum teacher in Sweden, Åkersberga.

References

  1. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: Therion". Allmusic. Retrieved 22 May 2010.