About
𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝, the charismatic frontman of Malice In Wonderland made waves with his critically acclaimed debut solo album, released in 2021 on Apollon Records. Garnering national airplay, the album showcased Chris’s deep, melancholic lyrics, brought to life by a band of seasoned musicians with extensive international touring experience.
Drawing inspiration from iconic acts such as Paradise Lost, The Cult, Sisters of Mercy, Nick Cave, and David Bowie, Chris assembled a remarkable lineup of collaborators for the album. Guests included Gaahl (Gorgoroth), Hoest (Taake), Niklas Kvarforth (Shining), and V'gandr (Helheim), resulting in a sound both powerful and captivating.
In 2024, 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 captivated fans with the Dark Nordic Folk single, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, that garnered outstanding reviews. Later that year, Chris unveiled “𝑼𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒈,” the first single from his upcoming EP “𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒔 & 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑯𝒐𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔" and "Wicked Game" followed in September 2025
In 2026, the collaboration with former band Malice In Wonderland came to life with the release of “Dying Breed”.
Collaborating closely with multi-instrumentalists 𝐄𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥 𝐒æ𝐭𝐞𝐫 and 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐧, Chris continues to deliver music that defies expectations, cementing his reputation as an artist who thrives on reinvention.
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2026 will mark the launch of Chris’s exciting new synth pop project, IBEX BLACK.
Chris Wicked is also widely recognized for his work with Malice In Wonderland, with whom he released several albums and toured internationally. Although the band disbanded in 2015, they returned to release three singles in 2025 and 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of their debut album.
