Robert Lowe is an American singer.

Biography

Lowe was brought into the band

Solitude Aeturnus Solitude Aeturnus is an American epic doom metalSantos, José Carlos (2012). "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus". In ''Terrorizer''s ''Secret History of Doom Metal'', pp. 60-62, band from Arlington, Texas. Founded by John Perez in early 1987, the ori ...

by his friend Lyle Steadham in 1988, replacing Kris Gabehardt. He is also the main lyricist on later albums. Lowe also appeared as a

session singer Session musicians, studio musicians, or backing musicians are musicians hired to perform in recording sessions or live performances. The term sideman is also used in the case of live performances, such as accompanying a recording artist on a t ...

on the first Last Chapter album. In 1996, he sings on the debut album by trio out of Arlington, Texas: Liquid Sound Company: "Exploring the Psychedelic". On January 22, 2007,

Leif Edling Leif Edling (born 6 August 1963) is a Swedish musician, best known as the bassist, main songwriter and one of the founding members of the epic doom metal band Candlemass. He is the only constant member of the band since its inception to the pr ...

announced Lowe to be the main vocalist for the band Candlemass, and Lowe recorded the albums ''

King of the Grey Islands ''King of the Grey Islands'' is the ninth studio album by Swedish doom metal band Candlemass, released on 22 June 2007. It is the first album recorded following the departure of vocalist Messiah Marcolin, who left the band during the pre-product ...

'' (2007), '' Death Magic Doom'' (2009), and '' Psalms for the Dead'' (2012). He also appeared on EP '' Lucifer Rising'' (2008). He was the band's longest serving vocalist after

Messiah Marcolin Messiah Marcolin (born Bror Jan Alfredo Marcolin; 10 December 1967), also known as Eddie Marcolin, is a Swedish singer best known for his work in the epic doom metal band Candlemass. He is well known for his operatic voice and for his signatur ...

. On June 2, 2012, Lowe left Candlemass. The same year, 2007, he recorded and released an album with a side project called Concept of God, including fellow former Solitude Aeturnus members. The album was titled ''Visions'' and was released by

Massacre Records Massacre Records is an independent record label based in Abstatt, Germany, that specializes in bands of the heavier genres of metal. The label was founded in 1991 by Torsten Hartmann. Connected to Massacre Records is the marketing and music w ...

. He played bass in two shows with rock band Muthalode. A press release dated May 1, 2012 announced Lowe's recruitment for session vocals on the Wagnerian Opera Metal project Lyraka's upcoming album. On September 17, 2017, he joined the American heavy metal/doom metal band "Tyrant". On April 1, 2019, Grief Collector from Minnesota released their debut album ''From Dissension to Avowal'' with Lowe on vocals. On February 14, 2022, the band announced that they had "parted ways" with Lowe. Lowe was recruited May 14, 2020 to record vocals for ex-Lyraka composer Andy DiGelsomina's solo album in 2020

Discography

With Solitude Aeturnus

*''

Into the Depths of Sorrow ''Into the Depths of Sorrow'' is the debut album by American doom metal band Solitude Aeturnus Solitude Aeturnus is an American epic doom metalSantos, José Carlos (2012). "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus". In ''Terrorizer''s ''Secret History of ...

'' (1991) *''

Beyond the Crimson Horizon ''Beyond the Crimson Horizon'' is the second album by American doom metal band Solitude Aeturnus Solitude Aeturnus is an American epic doom metalSantos, José Carlos (2012). "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus". In ''Terrorizer''s ''Secret History ...

'' (1992) *''

Through the Darkest Hour ''Through the Darkest Hour'' is the third album by American doom metal band Solitude Aeturnus Solitude Aeturnus is an American epic doom metalSantos, José Carlos (2012). "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus". In ''Terrorizer''s ''Secret History of D ...

'' (1994) *''Days of Doom'' ( VHS, 1994) *'' Downfall'' (1996) *''

Adagio Adagio (Italian for 'slowly', ) may refer to: Music * Adagio, a tempo marking, indicating that music is to be played slowly, or a composition intended to be played in this manner * Adagio (band), a French progressive metal band Albums * ''Adagi ...

'' (1998) *'' Alone'' (2006) *''Hour of Despair'' (DVD, 2007)

With Last Chapter

*''The Living Waters'' (1998)

With Concept of God

*''Visions'' (2007)

With Candlemass

*''

'' (2007) *''Candlemass 20 Year Anniversary'' (DVD, 2007) *'' Lucifer Rising'' (EP, 2008) *'' Death Magic Doom'' (2009) *''Ashes to Ashes'' (live CD/DVD, 2010) *'' Psalms for the Dead'' (2012)

With Grief Collector

* ''From Dissension to Avowal'' (2019) * ''En Delirium'' (2021)

With Tyrant

* ''Hereafter'' (2020)

With DiGelsomina

* ''Sic Itur Ad Astra'' (TBA)

References

External links

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