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My Take
Elize Ryd is, in my view, the element that gives Amaranthe its surprising emotional reach. Sharing vocals with a growler and a clean male singer, she brings a soaring, luminous tone that keeps the band's heavy onslaught melodic and human. The fact that she first earned attention as a guest vocalist for Kamelot tells me her talent was recognized early by serious players. As a singer, dancer, and composer, she embodies a versatility that I respect, and she has done something genuinely interesting: smuggling grace and pop sensibility into the world of power metal without diluting its force.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elize Ryd
- Name (Japanese)
- エリーゼ・リード
- Reading
- えりーぜ・りーど
- Born
- October 15, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Värnamo, Jönköping County, Sweden
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / dancer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Elize Ryd born?
Born October 15, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Elize Ryd from?
Elize Ryd is from Värnamo, Jönköping County, Sweden.
What does Elize Ryd do?
Elize Ryd works as singer, dancer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.