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Fenriz is credited as a singer, disc jockey and guitarist. Fenriz was born in Norway on November 28, 1971. That works out to 54 years old in 2026.
My Take
Fenriz earns my deep respect as one of the architects of Norwegian black metal through Darkthrone. What I find most compelling isn't just the music but the obsessive guardianship around it: working as a music journalist and running his own radio show, he behaves like a true keeper of the scene. Singer, guitarist, songwriter and DJ, he treats every role as one continuous devotion to the underground. In an era of relentless self-promotion, his stubborn refusal to chase commercial polish feels almost heroic to me. He comes across as a solitary, uncompromising explorer, and I admire that purity completely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fenriz
- Name (Japanese)
- フェンリツ
- Reading
- ふぇんりつ
- Born
- November 28, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Boar
- Origin
- Norway
- Occupation
- singer / disc jockey / guitarist / songwriter / rock musician
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenriz
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%AA%E3%82%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q339423
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fenriz born?
Born November 28, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Fenriz from?
Fenriz is from Norway.
What does Fenriz do?
Fenriz works as singer, disc jockey, guitarist, songwriter, rock musician.
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