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Avathar (band)

2010-03-14T14:11:56Z

Valanamion:

{{band
| image=[[Image:Avathar_(band).jpg|250px]]
| name=Avathar
| orgin=Ojakkala, Finland
| genre=Epic Atmospheric Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years_active=2000-present
| labels=Unsigned
| website=[http://avathar.org/ avathar.org]
| members=Witch king Scatha Bolg Daeron Dain Dragon Hunter Miriel
| former_members=Emerwen Finduilas Thalion
|}}
'''Avathar''' is a Finnish epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.

=== History ===
Avathar saw birth as a 2-man project of Witch king and Scatha. The young and enthusiastic combo began recording material inspired by Tolkien right after the millenium. They did a few brutal demos that were in fact released through Lifeless Productions in the U.S as c-cassettes. These recordings do not have much in common with the Avathar sound of today but the unique, epic and raw sound is something that has remained, and will remain in the future.

Eventually Witch King was eager to try and make avathar a live unit, a band. Through various line-up changes and whatnot, Avathar found it's current, most hearty form in the year 2009. What has happened in between of the early days of Witch King Scatha and the 7-man(and woman) formation of Avathar today is a fine pile of various types of demos, small and larger gigs and a lot of work, and the band keeps going strong, stronger than ever. Although much has changed and happened through the years, Avathar still portraits the same musical vision that spawned it in the first place, keeping the flame alive.

== Discography ==

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: ; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|-
|'''Date of Release'''
|'''Title'''
|'''Type'''
|-
|[[2004]]
|''Shadows''
|Full-leght
|-
|[[2004]]
|''Where Light and Shadow Collide''
|Full-leght
|-
|[[2005]]
|''A Storm Coming''
|Demo
|-
|[[2006]]
|''Where Wicked Winds Blow''
|Demo
|-
|[[2007]]
|''Beyond the Spheres of the Mortal World''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''To the Halls of Await''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''From the Other Side''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''For What Dwells Behind the Mist''
|Demo
|-
|[[2009]]
|''Forlorn''
|Demo
|-
|}
== Line-up ==
* Witch king (vox)
* Scatha (synths)
* Bolg (bass)
* Daeron (guitars 2005-2007, drums 2007->)
* Dain (guitars)
* Dragon Hunter (guitars 2007-)
* Miriel (female vox 2009-)
=== Former Members ===
* Emerwen (synths 2005-2009)
* Finduilas (female vox 2006-2009)
* Thalion (drums 2005-2007)
==External links==
* '''[http://avathar.org/ Official website]'''
* '''[http://www.myspace.com/avatharinvarjot Official Myspace]'''
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

Avathar (band)

2010-03-12T16:26:44Z

Valanamion:

{{band
| image=[[Image:Avathar_(band).jpg|250px]]
| name=Avathar
| orgin=Ojakkala, Finland
| genre=Epic Atmospheric Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years_active=2000-present
| labels=Unsigned
| website=[http://avathar.org/ avathar.org]
| members=Witch king Scatha Bolg Daeron Dain Dragon Hunter Miriel
| former_members=Emerwen Finduilas Thalion
|}}
'''Avathar''' is a Finnish epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.

=== History ===
Avathar saw birth as a 2-man project of Witch king and Scatha. The young and enthusiastic combo began recording material inspired by Tolkien right after the millenium. They did a few brutal demos that were in fact released through Lifeless Productions in the U.S as c-cassettes. These recordings do not have much in common with the Avathar sound of today but the unique, epic and raw sound is something that has remained, and will remain in the future.

Eventually Witch King was eager to try and make avathar a live unit, a band. Through various line-up changes and whatnot, Avathar found it's current, most hearty form in the year 2009. What has happened in between of the early days of Witch King Scatha and the 7-man(and woman) formation of Avathar today is a fine pile of various types of demos, small and larger gigs and a lot of work, and the band keeps going strong, stronger than ever. Although much has changed and happened through the years, Avathar still portraits the same musical vision that spawned it in the first place, keeping the flame alive.

== Discography ==

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: ; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|-
|'''Date of Release'''
|'''Title'''
|'''Type'''
|-
|[[2004]]
|''Shadows''
|Full-leght
|-
|[[2004]]
|''Where Light and Shadow Collide''
|Full-leght
|-
|[[2005]]
|''A Storm Coming''
|Demo
|-
|[[2006]]
|''Where Wicked Winds Blow''
|Demo
|-
|[[2007]]
|''Beyond the Spheres of the Mortal World''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''To the Halls of Await''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''From the Other Side''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''For What Dwells Behind the Mist''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''For What Dwells Behind the Mist''
|Demo
|-
|[[2009]]
|''Forlorn''
|Demo
|-
|}
== Line-up ==
* Witch king (vox)
* Scatha (synths)
* Bolg (bass)
* Daeron (guitars 2005-2007, drums 2007->)
* Dain (guitars)
* Dragon Hunter (guitars 2007-)
* Miriel (female vox 2009-)
=== Former Members ===
* Emerwen (synths 2005-2009)
* Finduilas (female vox 2006-2009)
* Thalion (drums 2005-2007)
==External links==
* '''[http://avathar.org/ Official website]'''
* '''[http://www.myspace.com/avatharinvarjot Official Myspace]'''
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

Avathar (band)

2010-03-12T16:24:20Z

Valanamion:

{{band
| image=[[Image:Avathar_(band).jpg|250px]]
| name=Avathar
| orgin=Ojakkala, Finland
| genre=Epic Atmospheric Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years_active=2000-present
| labels=Unsigned
| website=[http://avathar.org/ avathar.org]
| members=Witch king Scatha Bolg Daeron Dain Dragon Hunter Miriel
| former_members=Emerwen Finduilas Thalion
|}}
'''Avathar''' is a Finnish epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.

=== History ===
Avathar saw birth as a 2-man project of Witch king and Scatha. The young and enthusiastic combo began recording material inspired by Tolkien right after the millenium. They did a few brutal demos that were in fact released through Lifeless Productions in the U.S as c-cassettes. These recordings do not have much in common with the Avathar sound of today but the unique, epic and raw sound is something that has remained, and will remain in the future.

Eventually Witch King was eager to try and make avathar a live unit, a band. Through various line-up changes and whatnot, Avathar found it's current, most hearty form in the year 2009. What has happened in between of the early days of Witch King Scatha and the 7-man(and woman) formation of Avathar today is a fine pile of various types of demos, small and larger gigs and a lot of work, and the band keeps going strong, stronger than ever. Although much has changed and happened through the years, Avathar still portraits the same musical vision that spawned it in the first place, keeping the flame alive.

== Discography ==

{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: ; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|-
|'''Date of Release'''
|'''Title'''
|'''Type'''
|-
|[[2004]]
|''Shadows''
|Full-leght
|-
|[[2004]]
|''Where Light and Shadow Collide''
|Full-leght
|-
|[[2005]]
|''A Storm Coming''
|Demo
|-
|[[2006]]
|''Where Wicked Winds Blow''
|Demo
|-
|[[2007]]
|''Beyond the Spheres of the Mortal World''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''To the Halls of Await''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''From the Other Side''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''For What Dwells Behind the Mist''
|Demo
|-
|[[2008]]
|''For What Dwells Behind the Mist''
|Demo
|-
|[[2009]]
|''Forlorn''
|Demo
|-
|}

* 2004 - Shadows
* 2004 - Where Light and Shadow Collide
* 2005 - A Storm Coming (Demo)
* 2006 - Where Wicked Winds Blow (Demo)
* 2007 - Beyond the Spheres of the Mortal World (Demo)
* 2008 - To the Halls of Await (Demo)
* 2008 - From the Other Side (Demo)
* 2008 - For What Dwells Behind the Mist (Demo)
* 2009 - Forlorn (Demo)
== Line-up ==
* Witch king (vox)
* Scatha (synths)
* Bolg (bass)
* Daeron (guitars 2005-2007, drums 2007->)
* Dain (guitars)
* Dragon Hunter (guitars 2007-)
* Miriel (female vox 2009-)
=== Former Members ===
* Emerwen (synths 2005-2009)
* Finduilas (female vox 2006-2009)
* Thalion (drums 2005-2007)
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

Summoning

2010-03-12T15:23:07Z

Valanamion:

{{band
| image=[[Image:Summoning.jpg|250px]]
| name=Summoning
| orgin=Vienna, Austria
| genre=Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years_active=1993-present
| labels=Napalm Records
| website=[http://www.summoning.info/ www.summoning.info]
| 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 (album)|Lugburz]]" ([[1995]]), "[[Minas Morgul (album)|Minas Morgul]]" ([[1996]]) and "[[Dol Guldur (album)|Dol Guldur]]" ([[1996]]).

== Discography ==
{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: ; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|-
|'''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
|-
|}

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)]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[de:Summoning]]
[[fi:Summoning]]

Summoning

2010-03-12T15:22:07Z

Valanamion:

{{band
| image=[[Image:Summoning.jpg|250px]]
| name=Summoning
| orgin=Vienna, Austria
| genre=Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years_active=1993-present
| lable=Napalm Records
| website=[http://www.summoning.info/ www.summoning.info]
| 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 (album)|Lugburz]]" ([[1995]]), "[[Minas Morgul (album)|Minas Morgul]]" ([[1996]]) and "[[Dol Guldur (album)|Dol Guldur]]" ([[1996]]).

== Discography ==
{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: ; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|-
|'''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
|-
|}

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)]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[de:Summoning]]
[[fi:Summoning]]

Avathar (band)

2010-03-12T15:19:53Z

Valanamion:

{{band
| image=[[Image:Avathar_(band).jpg|250px]]
| name=Avathar
| orgin=Ojakkala, Finland
| genre=Epic Atmospheric Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years_active=2000-present
| labels=Unsigned
| website=[http://avathar.org/ avathar.org]
| members=Witch king Scatha Bolg Daeron Dain Dragon Hunter Miriel
| former_members=Emerwen Finduilas Thalion
|}}
'''Avathar''' is a Finnish epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.

=== History ===
Avathar saw birth as a 2-man project of Witch king and Scatha. The young and enthusiastic combo began recording material inspired by Tolkien right after the millenium. They did a few brutal demos that were in fact released through Lifeless Productions in the U.S as c-cassettes. These recordings do not have much in common with the Avathar sound of today but the unique, epic and raw sound is something that has remained, and will remain in the future.

Eventually Witch King was eager to try and make avathar a live unit, a band. Through various line-up changes and whatnot, Avathar found it's current, most hearty form in the year 2009. What has happened in between of the early days of Witch King Scatha and the 7-man(and woman) formation of Avathar today is a fine pile of various types of demos, small and larger gigs and a lot of work, and the band keeps going strong, stronger than ever. Although much has changed and happened through the years, Avathar still portraits the same musical vision that spawned it in the first place, keeping the flame alive.

== Discography ==
* 2004 - Shadows
* 2004 - Where Light and Shadow Collide
* 2005 - A Storm Coming (Demo)
* 2006 - Where Wicked Winds Blow (Demo)
* 2007 - Beyond the Spheres of the Mortal World (Demo)
* 2008 - To the Halls of Await (Demo)
* 2008 - From the Other Side (Demo)
* 2008 - For What Dwells Behind the Mist (Demo)
* 2009 - Forlorn (Demo)
== Line-up ==
* Witch king (vox)
* Scatha (synths)
* Bolg (bass)
* Daeron (guitars 2005-2007, drums 2007->)
* Dain (guitars)
* Dragon Hunter (guitars 2007-)
* Miriel (female vox 2009-)
=== Former Members ===
* Emerwen (synths 2005-2009)
* Finduilas (female vox 2006-2009)
* Thalion (drums 2005-2007)
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

Avathar (band)

2010-03-12T15:14:25Z

Valanamion:

{{band
| image=[[Image:Avathar_(band).jpg|250px]]
| name=Avathar
| orgin=Ojakkala, Finland
| genre=Epic Atmospheric Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years_active=200-present
| labels=
| website=[http://avathar.org/ avathar.org]
|}}
'''Avathar''' is a Finnish epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.

=== History ===
Avathar saw birth as a 2-man project of Witch king and Scatha. The young and enthusiastic combo began recording material inspired by Tolkien right after the millenium. They did a few brutal demos that were in fact released through Lifeless Productions in the U.S as c-cassettes. These recordings do not have much in common with the Avathar sound of today but the unique, epic and raw sound is something that has remained, and will remain in the future.

Eventually Witch King was eager to try and make avathar a live unit, a band. Through various line-up changes and whatnot, Avathar found it's current, most hearty form in the year 2009. What has happened in between of the early days of Witch King Scatha and the 7-man(and woman) formation of Avathar today is a fine pile of various types of demos, small and larger gigs and a lot of work, and the band keeps going strong, stronger than ever. Although much has changed and happened through the years, Avathar still portraits the same musical vision that spawned it in the first place, keeping the flame alive.

== Discography ==
* 2004 - Shadows
* 2004 - Where Light and Shadow Collide
* 2005 - A Storm Coming (Demo)
* 2006 - Where Wicked Winds Blow (Demo)
* 2007 - Beyond the Spheres of the Mortal World (Demo)
* 2008 - To the Halls of Await (Demo)
* 2008 - From the Other Side (Demo)
* 2008 - For What Dwells Behind the Mist (Demo)
* 2009 - Forlorn (Demo)
== Line-up ==
* Witch king (vox)
* Scatha (synths)
* Bolg (bass)
* Daeron (guitars 2005-2007, drums 2007->)
* Dain (guitars)
* Dragon Hunter (guitars 2007-)
* Miriel (female vox 2009-)
=== Former Members ===
* Emerwen (synths 2005-2009)
* Finduilas (female vox 2006-2009)
* Thalion (drums 2005-2007)
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

Summoning

2010-03-12T15:13:01Z

Valanamion:

{{band
| image=[[Image:Summoning.jpg|250px]]
| name=Summoning
| orgin=Vienna, Austria
| genre=Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years_active=1993-present
| website=[http://www.summoning.info/ www.summoning.info]
| 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 (album)|Lugburz]]" ([[1995]]), "[[Minas Morgul (album)|Minas Morgul]]" ([[1996]]) and "[[Dol Guldur (album)|Dol Guldur]]" ([[1996]]).

== Discography ==
{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: ; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|-
|'''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
|-
|}

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)]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[de:Summoning]]
[[fi:Summoning]]

Summoning

2010-03-12T15:12:10Z

Valanamion:

{{band
| image=[[Image:Avathar_(band).jpg|250px]]
| name=Summoning
| orgin=Vienna, Austria
| genre=Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years_active=1993-present
| website=[http://www.summoning.info/ www.summoning.info]
| 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 (album)|Lugburz]]" ([[1995]]), "[[Minas Morgul (album)|Minas Morgul]]" ([[1996]]) and "[[Dol Guldur (album)|Dol Guldur]]" ([[1996]]).

== Discography ==
{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: ; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|-
|'''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
|-
|}

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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Avathar (band)

2010-03-12T15:10:11Z

Valanamion:

{{band
| image=[[Image:Summoning.jpg|250px]]
| name=Avathar
| orgin=Ojakkala, Finland
| genre=Epic Atmospheric Black metal, [[Tolkien metal]]
| years_active=200-present
| labels=
| website=[http://avathar.org/ avathar.org]
|}}
'''Avathar''' is a Finnish epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.

=== History ===
Avathar saw birth as a 2-man project of Witch king and Scatha. The young and enthusiastic combo began recording material inspired by Tolkien right after the millenium. They did a few brutal demos that were in fact released through Lifeless Productions in the U.S as c-cassettes. These recordings do not have much in common with the Avathar sound of today but the unique, epic and raw sound is something that has remained, and will remain in the future.

Eventually Witch King was eager to try and make avathar a live unit, a band. Through various line-up changes and whatnot, Avathar found it's current, most hearty form in the year 2009. What has happened in between of the early days of Witch King Scatha and the 7-man(and woman) formation of Avathar today is a fine pile of various types of demos, small and larger gigs and a lot of work, and the band keeps going strong, stronger than ever. Although much has changed and happened through the years, Avathar still portraits the same musical vision that spawned it in the first place, keeping the flame alive.

== Discography ==
* 2004 - Shadows
* 2004 - Where Light and Shadow Collide
* 2005 - A Storm Coming (Demo)
* 2006 - Where Wicked Winds Blow (Demo)
* 2007 - Beyond the Spheres of the Mortal World (Demo)
* 2008 - To the Halls of Await (Demo)
* 2008 - From the Other Side (Demo)
* 2008 - For What Dwells Behind the Mist (Demo)
* 2009 - Forlorn (Demo)
== Line-up ==
* Witch king (vox)
* Scatha (synths)
* Bolg (bass)
* Daeron (guitars 2005-2007, drums 2007->)
* Dain (guitars)
* Dragon Hunter (guitars 2007-)
* Miriel (female vox 2009-)
=== Former Members ===
* Emerwen (synths 2005-2009)
* Finduilas (female vox 2006-2009)
* Thalion (drums 2005-2007)
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

Avathar (band)

2010-03-12T15:02:45Z

Valanamion:

'''Avathar''' is a Finnish epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.

=== History ===
Avathar saw birth as a 2-man project of Witch king and Scatha. The young and enthusiastic combo began recording material inspired by Tolkien right after the millenium. They did a few brutal demos that were in fact released through Lifeless Productions in the U.S as c-cassettes. These recordings do not have much in common with the Avathar sound of today but the unique, epic and raw sound is something that has remained, and will remain in the future.

Eventually Witch King was eager to try and make avathar a live unit, a band. Through various line-up changes and whatnot, Avathar found it's current, most hearty form in the year 2009. What has happened in between of the early days of Witch King Scatha and the 7-man(and woman) formation of Avathar today is a fine pile of various types of demos, small and larger gigs and a lot of work, and the band keeps going strong, stronger than ever. Although much has changed and happened through the years, Avathar still portraits the same musical vision that spawned it in the first place, keeping the flame alive.

== Discography ==
* 2004 - Shadows
* 2004 - Where Light and Shadow Collide
* 2005 - A Storm Coming (Demo)
* 2006 - Where Wicked Winds Blow (Demo)
* 2007 - Beyond the Spheres of the Mortal World (Demo)
* 2008 - To the Halls of Await (Demo)
* 2008 - From the Other Side (Demo)
* 2008 - For What Dwells Behind the Mist (Demo)
* 2009 - Forlorn (Demo)
== Line-up ==
* Witch king (vox)
* Scatha (synths)
* Bolg (bass)
* Daeron (guitars 2005-2007, drums 2007->)
* Dain (guitars)
* Dragon Hunter (guitars 2007-)
* Miriel (female vox 2009-)
=== Former Members ===
* Emerwen (synths 2005-2009)
* Finduilas (female vox 2006-2009)
* Thalion (drums 2005-2007)
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

Avathar (band)

2010-03-12T15:00:32Z

Valanamion:

'''Avathar''' is a Finnish epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.

=== History ===
Avathar saw birth as a 2-man project of Witch king and Scatha. The young and enthusiastic combo began recording material inspired by Tolkien right after the millenium. They did a few brutal demos that were in fact released through Lifeless Productions in the U.S as c-cassettes. These recordings do not have much in common with the Avathar sound of today but the unique, epic and raw sound is something that has remained, and will remain in the future.

Eventually Witch King was eager to try and make avathar a live unit, a band. Through various line-up changes and whatnot, Avathar found it's current, most hearty form in the year 2009. What has happened in between of the early days of Witch King Scatha and the 7-man(and woman) formation of Avathar today is a fine pile of various types of demos, small and larger gigs and a lot of work, and the band keeps going strong, stronger than ever. Although much has changed and happened through the years, Avathar still portraits the same musical vision that spawned it in the first place, keeping the flame alive.

== Discography ==
* 2004 - Shadows
* 2004 - Where Light and Shadow Collide
* 2005 - A Storm Coming (Demo)
* 2006 - Where Wicked Winds Blow (Demo)
* 2007 - Beyond the Spheres of the Mortal World (Demo)
* 2008 - To the Halls of Await (Demo)
* 2008 - From the Other Side (Demo)
* 2008 - For What Dwells Behind the Mist (Demo)
* 2009 - Forlorn (Demo_
== Line-up ==
* Witch king (vox)
* Scatha (synths)
* Bolg (bass)
* Daeron (guitars 2005-2007, drums 2007->)
* Dain (guitars)
* Dragon Hunter (guitars 2007-)
* Miriel (female vox 2009-)
=== Former Members ===
* Emerwen (synths 2005-2009)
* Finduilas (female vox 2006-2009)
* Thalion (drums 2005-2007)
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

Avathar (band)

2010-03-12T14:22:47Z

Valanamion:

'''Avathar''' is a Finnish epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.

=== History ===
Avathar saw birth as a 2-man project of Witch king and Scatha. The young and enthusiastic combo began recording material inspired by Tolkien right after the millenium. They did a few brutal demos that were in fact released through Lifeless Productions in the U.S as c-cassettes. These recordings do not have much in common with the Avathar sound of today but the unique, epic and raw sound is something that has remained, and will remain in the future.

Eventually Witch King was eager to try and make avathar a live unit, a band. Through various line-up changes and whatnot, Avathar found it's current, most hearty form in the year 2009. What has happened in between of the early days of Witch King Scatha and the 7-man(and woman) formation of Avathar today is a fine pile of various types of demos, small and larger gigs and a lot of work, and the band keeps going strong, stronger than ever. Although much has changed and happened through the years, Avathar still portraits the same musical vision that spawned it in the first place, keeping the flame alive.

== Members ==
* Witch king (vox)
* Scatha (synths)
* Bolg (bass)
* Daeron (guitars 2005-2007, drums 2007->)
* Dain (guitars)
* Dragon Hunter (guitars 2007-)
* Miriel (female vox 2009-)
=== Former Members ===
* Emerwen (synths 2005-2009)
* Finduilas (female vox 2006-2009)
* Thalion (drums 2005-2007)
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

Avathar (band)

2010-03-12T14:21:44Z

Valanamion:

'''Avathar''' is a Finnish epic/atmospheric black metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.

=== History ===
Avathar saw birth as a 2-man project of Witch king and Scatha. The young and enthusiastic combo began recording material inspired by Tolkien right after the millenium. They did a few brutal demos that were in fact released through Lifeless Productions in the U.S as c-cassettes. These recordings do not have much in common with the Avathar sound of today but the unique, epic and raw sound is something that has remained, and will remain in the future.

Eventually Witch King was eager to try and make avathar a live unit, a band. Through various line-up changes and whatnot, Avathar found it's current, most hearty form in the year 2009. What has happened in between of the early days of Witch King Scatha and the 7-man(and woman) formation of Avathar today is a fine pile of various types of demos, small and larger gigs and a lot of work, and the band keeps going strong, stronger than ever. Although much has changed and happened through the years, Avathar still portraits the same musical vision that spawned it in the first place, keeping the flame alive.

== Members ==
Witch king (vox)
Scatha (synths)
Bolg (bass)
Daeron (guitars 2005-2007, drums 2007->)
Dain (guitars)
Dragon Hunter (guitars 2007-)
Miriel (female vox 2009-)
=== Former Members ===
Emerwen (synths 2005-2009)
Finduilas (female vox 2006-2009)
Thalion (drums 2005-2007)
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

Avathar (band)

2010-03-12T14:14:57Z

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'''Avathar''' is a Finnish black/fantasy metal band. Their music is inspired by the works of JRR Tolkien. They name Austrian black metal band [[Summoning]] as one of their main musical influences.
[[Category: Bands]]
[[Category:Black Metal]]

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2010-03-12T14:11:21Z

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