Richard Lederer | |
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Also known as | Protector |
Born | 10 June 1971 |
Origin | Austria |
Genres | Dark ambient, black metal, darkwave, electronic music, industrial metal, dungeon synth |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboard, darbuka, [1] bass guitar |
Years active | 1993 - Present |
Labels | Napalm Records |
Richard Lederer (born 10 June 1971 [2] ), who often performs as Protector, is an Austrian metal musician most notable for being a member in the bands Summoning, Die Verbannten Kinder Evas, and Ice Ages. He also does the artwork for some of the albums that he plays music in. [3]
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Summoning is an Austrian atmospheric black metal band based in Vienna. Since their formation in 1993, they have released eight full-length albums and two EPs via Napalm Records. Their lyrics make extensive use of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings and mythology. Since 1995, their lineup has had a consistent lineup of Richard Lederer as "Protector" and Michael Gregor as "Silenius". The band never played live performances and has consistently maintained that they have no interest in ever doing so. Their latest album With Doom We Come was released on 5 January 2018.
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