- Summoning band( Summoning )【 10 albums 83 lyrics 】
- 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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Album name
Release Date
Song
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Old Mornings Dawn
2013
1.Evernight
2.Earthshine
3.Flammifer
4.Old Mornings Dawn5.The White Tower
6.Caradhras
7.Of Pale White Morns And Darkened Eves
8.The Wandering Fire
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The Demon Tapes … Anno Mortui Domini 1959-1961
2012
1.The Summoning
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2.Tales From Northern Forests
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3.Upon The Viking's Stallion
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4.Dark Age
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5.In The Name Of The Holy Penis (God)
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6.Nordlichter
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7.Jesus
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8.As I Kneel Before The Northstar
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9.Your Wish Is My Command
(Provided)10.The Lord's Prayer
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11.Satan's Realm
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12.And I Softly Kissed My Sword
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13.Raising With The Winterfrost
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14.To Ride The Paths Of Legions Unknown
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15.The Valley Of The Frozen Kingdom
16.The Lord From The Shadowrealm
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17.Where Darkness Is As Light
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18.Der 7 Tore Schlussel
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Let The Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame
2001
1.Ashen Cold
2.South Away
3.A New Power Is Rising
4.In Hollow Halls Beneath the Fells5.Our Foes Shall Fall
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6.The Mountain King's Return
7.Runes of Power
8.Farewell
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Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame
2001
1.Ashen Gold
2.Out Foes Shall Fall
3.A New Power's Rising
4.A New Power Is Rising
5.South Away6.In Hollow Halls Beneath the Fells
7.The Mountain King's Return
8.Runes of Power
9.Ashen Cold
10.Farewell
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Nightshade Forests
1997
1.Kortirion Among The Trees
2.Habbanan Beneath The Stars3.Mirkwood
4.Flesh and Blood
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Dol Guldur
1996
1.Kor2.Khazad DÃaºm
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Minas Morgul
1995
1.Ungolianth
2.Morthond
3.Lugburz
4.Soul Wandering
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5.The Passing of the Grey Company
6.Marching Homewards7.Orthanc
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8.Dagor Bragollach
9.Through the Forest of Dol Guldur
10.The Legend of the Master-Ring
11.Dor Daedeloth
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Oath Bound
1.Bauglir
2.Across the Streaming Tide
3.Might and Glory
4.Beleriand5.Northward
6.Menegroth
7.Land of the Dead
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Lugburz
1.Flight of the Nazgul
2.Where Winters Forever Cry
3.Dragons of Time4.Moondance
5.Through the Valley of the Frozen Kingdom
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Miscellaneous
1.KÃa'r
2.Long Lost to Where No Pathway Goes
3.Land of the Dead (edit)
4.Night Fell Behind
5.Silvertine6.Arcenstone
7.Saruman
8.Nightshade Forests
9.Like Some Snow-White Marble Eyes
10.The Glory Disappears
【Correction of errors in the album information】