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'''Summoning''' is an Austrian epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their style has been described as [[Tolkien]] | {{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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|'''Label''' | |||
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|[[1995]] | |||
|''[[Lugburz (album)|Lugburz]]'' | |||
|Napalm Records | |||
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|[[1995]] | |||
|''[[Minas Morgul (album)|Minas Morgul]]'' | |||
|Napalm Records | |||
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|[[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
Summoning | |
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Origin | Vienna, Austria |
Genre | Black metal, Tolkien metal |
Years active | 1993-present |
Label | Napalm Records |
Website | www.summoning.info |
Current members | Protector Silenius |
Former members | Trifixion 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:
- Nightshade Forests(1997)
- 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.