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Swiss guitarist and co-founder of blackened tech death metal band Stortregn, Johan Smith also pursues an international career as a classical guitarist, having won some of the most prestigious awards and performed as a soloist around the world. Since 2006, Stortregn has released 5 albums and played a torrents of gigs including Wacken Open Air, Metal Days and many tours. 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