Years active 1995–present Record label Moribund Records Role Vocalist Name Tomi Kalliola | Associated acts Azaghal, Wyrd Labels Moribund Records Music groups Azaghal, Wyrd | |
Also known as Narqath, Godslayer Vassago, Nrq, Dragongod Narqath Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter Instruments Guitars, vocals, bass, keyboards, drums, tin whistle Albums Vargtimmen Pt. 1: The Inmost Night, Mustamaa Genres Black metal, Symphonic black metal, Doom metal, Folk metal, Ambient music Similar People Azaghal, Wyrd, Janne Sova, Shatraug, Spellgoth | ||
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Tomi Kalliola, although generally recognised by his stage name, Narqath, was born in Finland on 11 October 1979. In 1995, he and drummer, Kalma formed the Finnish black metal band Azaghal. Tomi has played guitar, bass and keyboards, as well as utilising vocals for Azaghal since formation to present. Besides Azaghal, Kalliola has played in many black metal bands and bands of other genres, some of which he plays all instruments for. Tomi makes use of both harsh and clean vocals in his music projects. Narqath has stated that singing in Finnish has become a part of recognizable sound for Azaghal. However, he has also had some thoughts about doing a whole album with English lyrics. Azaghal remain mostly singing in Finnish, though, because their vocalist prefers to do so.
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Narqath has said that when he formed Azaghal, he was influenced and inspired by the Early Norwegian black metal scene, but also older bands like Mercyful Fate and Venom.
Tomi Kalliola is experienced in producing, mixing and mastering music for bands such as Azaghal and Wyrd. For example, he fully produced the Azaghal albums: Mustamaa, Helvetin Yhdeksän Piiriä and Perkeleen Luoma.
Tomi currently resides in Hyvinkää, Finland.