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Summoning is an Austrian black metal band based in Vienna. Since their formation in 1993 they have released seven albums and two EPs on 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 musicians Silenius and Protector. The band has never performed live and has consistently maintained that they have no interest in ever doing so. Their latest album Old Mornings Dawn was released on June 7, 2013.
Musical style and influences
The band's debut album Lugburz was a traditional black metal album, with a raw, lo-fi production style. On their following album Minas Morgul the band's sound changed significantly, and has been characterised as 'a departure from straight black metal in favor of bold atmospheric experimentation which retains a definite blackened feel.' The band's sound has remained relatively consistent since then. The band's sound is frequently described as 'epic, 'hypnotic', and 'atmospheric', and makes extensive use of keyboards, choir vocals, clean singing, synthesized instruments, and programmed drums. Though the drums are programmed, they are played using a keyboard rather than with a drum machine. Their sound has been described as 'a particularly widescreen version of progressive black metal, a style that more recently has been infused with an almost medieval strain of twiddly folk music of the lutes 'n' flutes variety.' The band's music is deeply influenced by the literature of J. R. R. Tolkien, particularly The Lord of the Rings. Most of the band's lyrics are derived from Tolkien's own works. Silenius has claimed to be influenced by dark wave and ritualistic music as well as fantasy literature.
The band has said that they consider themselves to be composers rather than musicians and do not practice together before recording. Guitarist Protector does not own a guitar and has used a different borrowed guitar for every recording since Dol Guldur.
Discography
Studio albums
Lugburz (1995)
Minas Morgul (1995)
Dol Guldur (1996)
Stronghold (1999)
Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame (2001)
Oath Bound (2006)
Old Mornings Dawn (2013)
With Doom We Come (2018)
EPs
Nightshade Forests (1997)
Lost Tales (2003)
Of Pale White Morns and Darkened Eves (2013)
Singles
With Doom I Come (2017)
Compilation albums
Sounds of Middle-Earth (2007)
Split albums
The Urilia Text (1994, with Pazuzu)
Creation of a Dark Age (1994, with Abigor, Pazuzu and Cromm)
Demos
Upon the Viking Stallion (1993)
Anno Mortiri Domini (1994)
Promo Tape (1994)
Members
Current members
Protector – guitars, vocals, keyboards
Silenius – bass, vocals, keyboards
Past members
Trifixion – drums, vocals (1993-1995)
Pazuzu – additional vocals (1993-1995)
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