Mike Lerner (musician)

Mike Lerner
Also known asDirewolf
Born (1981-05-17) May 17, 1981 (age 43)
GenresExtreme metal, black metal
InstrumentGuitar
Years active2001-present
LabelsBlack Market Activities

Mike Lerner is an American metal guitarist best known for his work with Behold... The Arctopus.

Career

Lerner began playing the piano when he was five years old.[1] He attended New York University where he received a degree and met fellow musician Colin Marston. The two began to play together and eventually formed the tech-metal group Behold... the Arctopus. They were later joined by drummer Charlie Zeleny.

Equipment

Lerner is endorsed by Ibanez Guitars and is often seen performing on their RG model. His first Ibanez guitar was a bright yellow coloured RG565 that he found at a pawn shop in the mid-1990s.[1] He also uses a Peavey 5150 head and a Mesa Boogie 4x12 cabinet.[2]

Discography

With Behold... The Arctopus

As Direwolf

Other appearances

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Mike Lerner Artist Interview". Ibanez.co.jp. Ibanez Guitars. February 7, 2008. Archived from the original on July 17, 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
  2. ^ "BEHOLD... THE ARCTOPUS: Video Interview Available". BlabberMouth.net. Roadrunner Records. September 9, 2008. Retrieved 2009-12-17.[permanent dead link‍]


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