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'''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 (album)|Minas Morgul]]" ([[1996]]) and "[[Dol Guldur]]" ([[1996]]). | '''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 == | == Discography == |
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Genre | Black metal, Tolkien metal |
Website | www.summoning.info |
Current members | Protector Silenius |
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 |
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.