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HOLLENTHON BIOGRAPHY
Hollenthon is an Austrian symphonic metal band formed in 1994 in Vienna by Martin Schirenc of death metal band Pungent Stench.
Original bandname was "Vuzem", changed to "Hollenthon" in 1999. Hollenthon's work is influenced by a variety of classical music, such as that of Richard Wagner. Vocals range from harsh to male operatic and even to female (performed by Martin's wife Elena). Both of their albums have been highly regarded by fans and magazines alike.
Present members of the band are:
Martin Schirenc / Don Cochino - vocals, guitar, bass, and keyboards - also in Pungent Stench, Mudbreed and Kreuzweg ost
Mike Groeger - drums and percussion - also in Flatliners, Mudbreed and Only Attitude Counts
Elena Schirenc - vocals
HOLLENTHON GENRES Symphonic/Orchestral/Folk/Melodic Death Metal
HOLLENTHON LYRICAL THEMES Medieval Tales
HOLLENTHON ORIGIN Austria (Vienna), formed in 1994
HOLLENTHON CURRENT RECORD LABEL Napalm Records
HOLLENTHON STATUS Active
HOLLENTHON CURRENT LINE-UP Mike Groeger - Drums, Percussion (Raventhrone)
Elena Schirenc - Female Vocals
Martin Schirenc - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards (Pungent Stench, Kreuzweg Ost, ex-Fetish 69)
HOLLENTHON PREVIOUS LINE-UP Live Musicians:
Mario Klausner (ex-Pungent Stench, Collapse 7, ex-Belphegor (Aut))
Werner Freinbilcher (Collapse 7)
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