Hoest

Hoest
Hoest with Taake in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Ørjan Stedjeberg
Also known as	Hoest, Ulvhedin
Born	(1977-09-24) September 24, 1977 (age 47) Bergen, Norway
Genres	Black metal
Occupations	Musician songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar bass drums
Labels	Dark Essence Records Svartekunst Produksjoner
Member of	Taake Deathcult
Formerly of	Ragnarok Ravengod

Ørjan Stedjeberg (born 24 September 1977), is a Norwegian musician better known by his stage name Hoest.

Hoest is the founder and songwriter of black metal band Taake. Since the '90s, he has been the band's sole member, recording most instruments for the studio releases – counting eight studio albums and several EPs.

As a frontman, Hoest is known for his energetic live performances.

He is also a member of the band Deathcult, the current live vocalist for Gorgoroth, and has previously been a member of Ragnarok and Ravengod.