Mirror of Deception
Encyclopedia
Mirror of Deception is German doom metal
band, formed in 1990.
act. The band was formed by guitarist Jochen Fopp (also founder and owner of the Doom Shall Rise
festival) and guitarist/vocalist Michael Siffermann.
Mirror of Deception were unsigned during the 90s (except when releasing the EP titled Veil of Lead), they achieved cult underground status in their homeland. Demo's recorded during this time were later released on the Past & Present compilation.
Their debut album Mirrorsoil was released 2001. After its release and tour, Mirror of Deception parted ways with original singer Markus Baumhauer, being replaced by guitarist Michael Siffermann. The band soon got signed to Richard Walker's (ex- Sore Throat
, Solstice
) label The Miskatonic Foundation and in 2003 released the EP Conversion.
Doom metal
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other metal genres...
band, formed in 1990.
Biography
Along with Dawn of Winter, Mirror of Deception is Germany's longest running traditional doomDoom metal
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other metal genres...
act. The band was formed by guitarist Jochen Fopp (also founder and owner of the Doom Shall Rise
Doom Shall Rise
Doom Shall Rise is the world's biggest doom metal festival. It is held annually at the Chapel in Göppingen, Germany since 2003.-2003 lineup:*Dawn of Winter*Doomshine*Dreaming*Forsaken*Revelation*Reverend Bizarre*Semlah*Mirror of Deception*Subversion...
festival) and guitarist/vocalist Michael Siffermann.
Mirror of Deception were unsigned during the 90s (except when releasing the EP titled Veil of Lead), they achieved cult underground status in their homeland. Demo's recorded during this time were later released on the Past & Present compilation.
Their debut album Mirrorsoil was released 2001. After its release and tour, Mirror of Deception parted ways with original singer Markus Baumhauer, being replaced by guitarist Michael Siffermann. The band soon got signed to Richard Walker's (ex- Sore Throat
Sore Throat
Sore Throat were a British crust punk / grindcore band, formed in Yorkshire in 1987. They are known for being one of the earliest exponents of the grindcore subgenre known as "noisecore", as well launching the careers of several prominent members of the British metal community.-Biography:Sore...
, Solstice
Solstice (UK band)
Solstice is an epic doom metal band from England, founded by Rich Walker after the breaking up of his previous hardcore punk / grindcore bands Sore Throat and Warfear...
) label The Miskatonic Foundation and in 2003 released the EP Conversion.
Albums
- Mirrorsoil, 2001 (Iron Glory)
- Foregone, 2004 (Final Chapter)
- Shards, 2006 (Cyclone Empire)
- A Smouldering Fire, 2010
Demos
- Mirror of Deception, 1993
- Words Unspoken, 1994
- Cease, 1996
- Veil Of Lead, 1996
- The Float Sessions, 1997