| Liv Kristine | |
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Liv Kristine, with Leaves' Eyes, at Henkerfest in Stuttgart. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Liv Kristine Espenæs |
| Also known as | Liv Kristine |
| Born | February 14, 1976 |
| Origin | Stavanger, Norway |
| Genres | Gothic metal, symphonic metal, folk metal, Viking metal |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | Since 1994 |
| Labels | Napalm Records |
| Associated acts | Theatre of Tragedy, Leaves' Eyes, Cradle of Filth |
| Website | http://www.livkristine.com |
Liv Kristine Espenæs Krull (born February 14, 1976 in Stavanger, Norway), better known as Liv Kristine, is the former vocalist for the band Theatre of Tragedy and current vocalist for the band Leaves' Eyes.
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Musical from an early age, Liv Kristine joined Theatre of Tragedy as a backup singer, but was soon sharing singing duties with Raymond István Rohonyi.[1] She was fired from Theatre of Tragedy, which she learned about through the band's website. Already living in Germany since 1996, she formed a new band, Leaves' Eyes, in 2003 with the five musicians from Atrocity, which includes her husband, singer Alexander Krull.[2] She has also released three solo albums, the most recent of which was released in August 2010 through Napalm Records. Liv has a soprano vocal range.[3] In 2005 Liv Kristine was nominated for a Grammy award.[4]
On July 3, 2003, Liv Kristine married Alexander Krull.[5] They have a son, Leon Alexander.[6]
Her younger sister, Carmen Elise Espenæs, is the vocalist of Midnattsol.[7] Liv Kristine and her husband Alexander are vegetarians.[8]
Liv has done guest vocal appearances for Atrocity, Cradle of Filth, Das Ich, Genius, Heavenwood, Hortus Animae, Immortal Rites, Umbra et Imago and WeltenBrand as well as the debut album Lucidity by Delain.
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