Chris Valagao

Chris Valagao
Birth name Chris Valagao
Also known as The Heathen
Genres Heavy metal, speed metal, thrash metal
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 1992–present
Labels Hevydevy, Century Media
Associated acts Zimmers Hole, Devin Townsend, Strapping Young Lad, Tenet, West of Hell
Website www.legionofflames.com

Chris "The Heathen" Valagao is a heavy metal musician, best known as the front man for Canadian speed/thrash metal band Zimmers Hole.[1] He is of Portuguese and Norwegian heritage.

Background

Valagao is the founding front man (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 almost all 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:

Discography

Valagao has performed on the following albums.

With Zimmers Hole

With Strapping Young Lad

With Devin Townsend

With Mechanism

With West of Hell

External links

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Chris Valagao Interview". Guitarhoo!. Guitarhoo.com. January 19, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  2. ↑ "MTV article on Chris Valagao". MTV. April 11, 2008.
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