Joachim Rygg is a

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musician. He is also known by his stage name Charmand Grimloch, and was the sole musical force in the symphonic black metal project Tartaros. He has since moved to the United States and composes music for films.

Background

Rygg was originally a session musician for fellow Norwegian symphonic black metal band

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. Rygg moved to the United States and has composed music for the soundtracks to films and television series, including ''Center Stage 2'', '' American Pie: The Naked Mile'' and ''

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''. Rygg is now active in the songwriting community, with credits on

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's hit "Dynasty".

Discography

; as Tartaros * ''The Heritage from the Past'' (1994; EP) * '' The Grand Psychotic Castle'' (1997; EP) * ''The Red Jewel'' (1999) ; with

* Emperial Live Ceremony (2000; CD, CS, LP, VHS, DVD)

References

External links

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