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- 1 2 Summoning biography rockerek.hu. Retrieved on 19 November 2009.
- ↑ Rennick, Patrick. Interview with Silenius & Protector of Summoning [ permanent dead link ] metalreview.com. 8 April 2006. Retrieved on 2009-11-18.
