Michael Gregor (musician)

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Michael Gregor
Also known asSilenius
OriginAustria
Genres Dark ambient, black metal, darkwave, electronic music, industrial metal, martial industrial, dungeon synth
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboard, bass, programming
Years active1991–present
Labels Napalm Records
Member of
Formerly of

Michael Gregor (also known as Silenius) is an Austrian musician who is currently in the bands Amestigon (since 1998) as vocalist, Kreuzweg Ost as programmer, and Summoning as vocalist, keyboardist, and bassist; the two latter bands are bands that he is a founding member of. He supplied vocals for Abigor from 1994 to 1999 and appeared on seven of Abigor's releases. [1] Silenius was vocalist and keyboardist for Pazuzu [2] and played on the band's split album and debut album. Along with fellow Summoning bandmate Richard Lederer, Silenius also used to be a member of Die Verbannten Kinder Evas, serving as a vocalist and a keyboardist. [3] Silenius has recorded music for a project called "Mirkwood", of which no material has yet been released. [3]

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Personal life

Considering the fantasy-related lyrical content of Summoning, Michael Gregor has explained that he has been interested in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien since age 16 or 17, but was interested in fantasy literature since his childhood. [4]

Discography

With Abigor

With Amestigon

With Kreuzweg Ost

With Pazuzu

With Summoning

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References

  1. 1 2 Abigor information Archived 13 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine musicmight.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2009.
  2. Pazuzu biography Archived 7 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine archaic-magazine.com. Retrieved on 18 November 2009.
  3. 1 2 Summoning biography rockerek.hu. Retrieved on 19 November 2009.
  4. Rennick, Patrick. Interview with Silenius & Protector of Summoning [ permanent dead link ] metalreview.com. 8 April 2006. Retrieved on 2009-11-18.