Helena Iren Michaelsen

Songwriter

Birthday June 2, 1977

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Evje, Norway

Age 47 years old

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About

Norwegian singer-songwriter known for her work in the symphonic and gothic metal genres. She was a member of Trail of Tears and performed on their first two albums, Disclosure in Red and Profoundemonium. In 2003, she formed the symphonic metal band Imperia.

Before Fame

She joined Trail of Tears in 1997.

Trivia

She and her bandmates in Imperia covered "The Lotus Eaters" by Australian neoclassical darkwave duo Dead Can Dance for a 2004 tribute album. She provided guest vocals for death metal band Nox's 2003 EP Zazaz.

Family Life

Her birth name is Margrethe Jacobsen. She has a daughter named Angel and a son named Joackim.

Associated With

She and Mark Jansen were bandmates in the Dutch symphonic metal band Sahara Dust, which was renamed Epica after Michaelsen's departure.