 He has also contributed session drums and live drumwork for several bands and artists, including Ihsahn's first solo album The Adversary and the albums Visions From The Spiral Generator and The Focusing Blur by Vintersorg.He most recently joined the Norwegian death metal band, Thornbound as drummer.Aside from his work as a musician, Mickelson has worked as a writer for "Scream Magazine" in addition to his work as a graphic designer.