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Kimberly GossVocalist and founder of Finnish power metal band Sinergy
Date of Birth: 15.02.1978
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Musical Beginnings
- Musical Career Launches
- Collaborations and Session Work
- Sinergy's Formation and Success
- Marriage to Alexi Laiho
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Kimberlie Goss was born in Los Angeles to a Korean father and a German mother. Her mother was a jazz singer, and the family moved to Kawasaki, Japan, when Kimberlie was just a year old due to her mother's job offer. The family returned to Los Angeles in 1980 and later relocated to Chicago, where Kimberlie spent most of her childhood.
Musical Career Launches
Kimberlie began her musical career early, making her debut as a vocalist with the American death-doom band Avernus at the age of 15. She participated in the recording of two demos in 1994-1995. At 17, she moved to Norway and performed as both a vocalist and keyboardist for the Norwegian black metal band Ancient from 1996 to 1997. After recording one album with them, she went on tour with Dark Funeral and Bal-Sagoth.
Collaborations and Session Work
Within two days of finishing that tour, Kimberlie was invited to join the Swedish symphonic metal band Therion as a live keyboardist. In 1997, she was offered a similar role with Dimmu Borgir, performing keyboards at concerts and touring with the band in support of their album "Enthrone Darkness Triumphant." With Dimmu Borgir, she shared the stage with acts such as In Flames, Krisiun, and Kreator.
Sinergy's Formation and Success
During the 1997 tour with Dimmu Borgir, Kimberlie met In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad. In 1998, they co-founded Sinergy, a power metal band. The band achieved significant success, releasing several albums and touring extensively.
Marriage to Alexi Laiho
In 1998, Kimberlie Goss filled in for Children of Bodom keyboardist Janne Wirman on their European tour while he finished his studies. During this time, she met the band's lead guitarist and vocalist, Alexi Laiho. They married in 2004 but divorced in 2004. Despite their separation, they remained close friends, with Alexi continuing to perform with Sinergy.
