Martin Eric Ain
| Martin Eric Stricker | |
|---|---|
 Thomas Gabriel Fischer, Reed St. Mark, and Martin Eric Ain | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
18 July 1967 USA |
| Origin | Switzerland |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, vocals |
| Associated acts | Hellhammer, Celtic Frost |
Martin Eric Ain (real name Martin Stricker, born 18 July 1967 in the United States Of America)[1] is best known for being the former left-handed bassist of the now defunct Swiss extreme metal band Celtic Frost. According to a recent interview, Ain is, in fact, an alias. The official website for Hellhammer launched in 2007 states his birth name as Martin Eric Stricker.[2]
After amassing a small fortune in the 1980s from Celtic Frost's success, he became an entrepreneur and now owns a successful DVD shop and bar in Zurich, called Acapulco. He is also a co-owner of the music club Mascotte, which has become well known for hosting upcoming international bands. Since 2004 he has been the host of the "karaoke from hell" show, taking place every Tuesday night at the Mascotte Club.
He sang the lead vocals for the song "A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh" on Celtic Frost's final album, Monotheist.
He currently plays a left-handed Warwick bass.
Notes
- ↑ Martin Stricker was born in the united states of America, English was his first language 'i knew my strengths,i had been born in America and that English was my first language' from 'only death is real' page 138
- ↑ http://www.triptykon.net/hh/eulogy.html
External links
- Interview with Martin Eric Ain, Broward-Palm Beach New Times, 2006-10-19
- "Metal Israel Exclusive Kinda Interview with Martin Eric Ain"
- "Site of his Band "karaoke from hell"
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