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'''Summoning''' is an Austrian epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their style has been described as [[Tolkien]] metal - not without reason, for the lyrics on most of the albums they have published yet deals with the mythological world of J.R.R. Tolkien. The notable exception being Stronghold.
{{band
| image=[[Image:Summoning.jpg|250px]]
| name=Summoning
| origin=Vienna, Austria
| genre=Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years=1993-present
| label=Napalm Records
| website=[http://www.summoning.info/ www.summoning.info]
| members=Protector<br/>Silenius
| formermembers=Trifixion<br/>Pazuzu
}}
'''Summoning''' is an Austrian epic/atmospheric black metal band, formed in [[1993]]. Their style has been described as "[[Tolkien metal]]", because the lyrics of most of their songs deal with [[Middle-earth]]. Their first three albums are named after strongholds of evil: "[[Lugburz (album)|Lugburz]]" ([[1995]]), "[[Minas Morgul (album)|Minas Morgul]]" ([[1996]]) and "[[Dol Guldur (album)|Dol Guldur]]" ([[1996]]).
 
== Discography ==
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|'''Date of Release'''
|'''Title'''
|'''Label'''
|-
|[[1995]]
|''[[Lugburz (album)|Lugburz]]''
|Napalm Records
|-
|[[1995]]
|''[[Minas Morgul (album)|Minas Morgul]]''
|Napalm Records
|-
|[[1996]]
|''[[Dol Guldur (album)|Dol Guldur]]''
|Napalm Records
|-
|[[1999]]
|''[[Stronghold]]''
|Napalm Records
|-
|[[2001]]
|''[[Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame]]''
|Napalm Records
|-
|[[2006]]
|''[[Oath Bound]]''
|Napalm Records
|-
|[[2013]]
|''[[Old Mornings Dawn]]''
|Napalm Records
|-
|}
 
The band has also released the following demos/EPs:
*[[Nightshade Forests (album)|Nightshade Forests]]([[1997]])
*[[Lost Tales (album)|Lost Tales]] ([[2003]])
*Dark Ages I
*Upon The Viking Stallion
*The Urilia Text
*Anno Mortiri Domini 1959
== Members ==
 
* Protector (Richard Lederer)- Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Drum programming
* Silenius (Michael Gregor)- Vocals, Keyboards, Bass
 
=== Former Members ===
* Trifixion (Alexander Trondl)-Drums
* Pazuzu (Raymond Wells)-Vocals
 
== Musical Characteristics ==
Summoning is known for their epic-style, Tolkien-related atmospheric black metal style, with emphasis on keyboards.  Their trademark sound is characterized by:
* very minimalistic guitars often low in the mix
*  heavily programmed and reverberated drums giving a very cavernous feel to the rhythm
* strong, multi-layered synthesizer and keyboard melodies mimicking a full orchestra which often dominates the rest of the mix
* Vocals are still sung in the traditional black metal fashion, however they are often heavily reverberated as well, again giving a very epic and roomy sound to the songs.
 
==See Also==
*[[:Category:Songs by Summoning|A list of songs by Summoning]]
==External links==
* '''[http://www.summoning.info Official website]'''
* '''[http://www.myspace.com/upthehammers Official Myspace]'''
* {{WP|Summoning (band)}}
* [http://summoning.yuku.com Sound of Middle-Earth (Official Forum)]


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Revision as of 09:30, 28 May 2014

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Summoning
Background Information
OriginVienna, Austria
GenreBlack metal, Tolkien metal
Years active1993-present
LabelNapalm Records
Websitewww.summoning.info
Members
Current membersProtector
Silenius
Former membersTrifixion
Pazuzu

Summoning is an Austrian epic/atmospheric black metal band, formed in 1993. Their style has been described as "Tolkien metal", because the lyrics of most of their songs deal with Middle-earth. Their first three albums are named after strongholds of evil: "Lugburz" (1995), "Minas Morgul" (1996) and "Dol Guldur" (1996).

Discography

Date of Release Title Label
1995 Lugburz Napalm Records
1995 Minas Morgul Napalm Records
1996 Dol Guldur Napalm Records
1999 Stronghold Napalm Records
2001 Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame Napalm Records
2006 Oath Bound Napalm Records
2013 Old Mornings Dawn Napalm Records

The band has also released the following demos/EPs:

Members

  • Protector (Richard Lederer)- Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Drum programming
  • Silenius (Michael Gregor)- Vocals, Keyboards, Bass

Former Members

  • Trifixion (Alexander Trondl)-Drums
  • Pazuzu (Raymond Wells)-Vocals

Musical Characteristics

Summoning is known for their epic-style, Tolkien-related atmospheric black metal style, with emphasis on keyboards. Their trademark sound is characterized by:

  • very minimalistic guitars often low in the mix
  • heavily programmed and reverberated drums giving a very cavernous feel to the rhythm
  • strong, multi-layered synthesizer and keyboard melodies mimicking a full orchestra which often dominates the rest of the mix
  • Vocals are still sung in the traditional black metal fashion, however they are often heavily reverberated as well, again giving a very epic and roomy sound to the songs.

See Also

External links