Chris Valagao | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Heathen |
| Genres | Heavy metal, speed metal, thrash metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Website | legionofflames |
Chris "The Heathen" Valagao is a Canadian singer, best known as the frontman for speed/thrash metal band Zimmers Hole.[1] Valagao is accomplished SPFX artist and pyrotechnician for film and television, director and producer of many music videos and a builder of custom motorcycles. He is of Portuguese and Norwegian heritage.
Background
Valagao is the founding frontman (along with Jed Simon and Byron Stroud from Strapping Young Lad and drummer Steve Wheeler) for Canadian speed/thrash metal band Zimmers Hole.[1] He has recorded 3 albums with the band.[2] During his career, Valagao has performed backing vocals on several of Devin Townsend's and Strapping Young Lad's albums. During that time he has built a strong friendship with Townsend.[1]
In 2012, Valagao joined traditional heavy metal group West of Hell and released the debut album Spiral Empire. West of Hell followed up with a headlining tour across Canada and New Zealand in support for the album.[1]
Nicknames
During his career, Valagao has adopted several "nicknames", most notably "The Heathen". Other nicknames include:
- "Dr. Heathen Hooch"
- "E.Val"
- "Lorde of Ass-Fire"
Discography
Valagao has performed on the following albums.
With Zimmers Hole
With Strapping Young Lad
- Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing (1994)
- City (1997)
- Strapping Young Lad (2003)
- Alien (2005)
- The New Black (2006)
With Devin Townsend
- Ocean Machine: Biomech (1997)
- Infinity (1998)
- Physicist (2000)
- Synchestra (2006)
With Mechanism
- Inspired Horrific (2009)
With West of Hell
- Spiral Empire (2012)
With Memorain
- Evolution (2012)
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Chris Valagao Interview". Guitarhoo!. Guitarhoo.com. January 19, 2014. Archived from the original on February 20, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ↑ "MTV article on Chris Valagao". MTV. April 11, 2008.