Martin Eric Ain

Martin Eric Stricker

Background information
Born (1967-07-18) July 18, 1967
US
Origin Switzerland
Genres Extreme metal
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Bass guitar, vocals
Associated acts Hellhammer, Celtic Frost

Martin Eric Ain (real name Martin Stricker, born July 18, 1967 in the US)[1] is best known for being the former bassist of the influential extreme metal band Celtic Frost. He used the stage name Martin Eric Ain throughout his career in Celtic Frost.

After amassing a small fortune in the 1980s from Celtic Frost's success, he became an entrepreneur. He 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

  1. Martin Stricker was born in the United States. 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

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