Chris Valagao


Chris "The Heathen" Valagao is a heavy metal musician, best known as the front man for Canadian speed/thrash metal band Zimmers Hole. He is of Portuguese and Norwegian heritage.

Background

Valagao is the founding front man for Canadian speed/thrash metal band Zimmers Hole. He has recorded 3 albums with the band. During his career, Valagao has performed backing vocals on several of Devin Townsend's and Strapping Young Lad's albums. During that time he has built a strong friendship with Townsend.
In 2012, Valagao joined traditional heavy metal group West of Hell and released the debut album Spiral Empire. West of Hell followed up with a headlining tour across Canada and New Zealand in support for the album.

Nicknames

During his career, Valagao has adopted several "nicknames", most notably "The Heathen". Other nicknames include:
Valagao has performed on the following albums.

With Zimmers Hole

With Memorain