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Per "Dead" Ohlin

Swedish vocalist (1969-1991) · Sweden · On the map · Musicians · Died at 22

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

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Roadrunner Records ranked him No. 48 out of 50 of The Greatest Metal Front-Men of All Time.

Country
Sweden
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1969 to 1991 · aged 22

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