Scariot | |
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Origin | Kristiansand, Norway |
Genres | Progressive metal |
Years active | 1997 - present |
Labels | Demolition Records OS Music FaceFront Records Candlelight Records |
Associated acts | Code Death Spiral Architect Vintersorg |
Members | Daniel Olaisen Øyvind Hægeland Asgeir Mickelson Steve DiGiorgio |
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