BIO AND MEMBERS

Let the Summoning Begin...

Born from the shadows of cosmic horror and steeped in arcane ritual, Summoner’s Circle emerged from Knoxville, TN to immerse audiences in an experience as corrupted as it is beautiful. Drawing inspiration from the other-worldly terrors of Lovecraft, and influenced by titans such as Dimmu Borgir, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Dark Funeral, and Myrkur, Summoner’s Circle weaves a symphonic blend of progressive metal with a theatrical edge that sets them apart.

Their third full-length album, Cult, released in May 2024, is a testament to their ever-evolving craft and the band is already deep in the process of crafting their next stand-alone singles, pushing the boundaries of storytelling in metal.

A Summoner’s Circle performance is not just a show—it’s a journey through an ever-evolving experience. Each song is an incantation, each performance a Summoning, drawing the audience into a world where dark fantasy and religious iconography reign. Cloaked in dark hooded robes, the band transforms the stage into an altar, where the line between performer and spectator blurs.
With a debut international tour alongside Batushka, HATE, and Paradise in Flames in 2023, Summoner’s Circle has spread their incantations across the US and Europe. As they prepare for their third consecutive appearance at Metal Devastation Music Fest as part of their headlining ‘Velum Obscurum Tour’ the band remains focused on their ultimate goal: to elevate metal storytelling into an immersive, striking experience.

Blind

Lead Throat and Incantations
The Voice of the Elder Gods

While all members of The Six have the ability of independent speech, they often do so collectively through their speaker, Blind. He speaks for the Elder Gods. He communicates their will and is the notable point of contact for beings looking to summon the Elder Gods. He enacts and curtails favors with others and he is often a teacher of practices and gives both explanation and reaps consequences of actions. All that Blind speaks and does relates directly to the other five members of the Six.

Gog

Lead Guitar
The Will of the Elder Gods

Gog represents the will of the Elder Gods. Many things can happen while interacting with beings of various intellectual prowess. As such, when changes must be made, Gog maintains the intent of the Elder Gods and is the deciding mind of how events are to pass. He is the physical manifestation of their monomaniacal determination. He sees all past events and with the aid of Absalon, can see all possible future actions and decide what path to take to ensure that their end game is maintained. His role is directly tied into Nadir's in determining their course of action.

Invictus

Drums
The Heart of the Elder Gods

Invictus represents the heart of the Elder Gods. Another misnomer title that doesn't truly portray his role. His purpose is closely related to Y'takt in the carrying out of actions both grand and mundane. He provides the essential elements needed to manipulate time and space. All manner of wonders can be learned by him. Through him, the Six are omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. He is also responsible for enabling the summoner to conduct acts on their own by gathering the forces needed for the manipulation of their own space. He is the catalyst that grants the individual what is needed to open the way for the Elder Gods. Through Blind, he teaches a summoner how to alter their world as they like. But also through him, they gain the power to seal their own fate as vectors to the Elder Gods.

Nadir

Keys, Synth and Vocals
The Mind of the Elder Gods

Nadir is the mind of the Elder Gods. His efforts coincide with all the other five members. All six have their direct link to the Elder Gods, yet the link that Nadir bears is directly shared to the greater thought process of the collective. All occurrences and decisions run through Nadir. Like Gog, Nadir coincides most with Absalon to determine all possible outcomes and decisions are made accordingly through him, and in correlation with Gog, to ensure the will of the Elder Gods is maintained, even if adjusted. His abilities are not just towards the mind of the Elder Gods but he also holds the keys into anyone's mind, no matter how deep. Nothing is secret from Nadir.

Omnus

Guitar
The Eye of the Elder Gods

Omnus represents the all-seeing eye of the Elder Gods. His vision is so keen that it can see all possibilities of action whether or not they are taken. He works symbiotically with Gog and Nadir to provide insight on their course of action and influence. Treachery is a non-existent concept with Omnus as he sees into the minds of those he interacts with. He can see all possible outcomes and choices before they are even recognized as an option. Working with Gog and Nadir, he can act with determination and cruelty as needed to achieve their endgame. With Omnus present, everything is deterministic.

Y'Takt

Bass and Vocals
The Soul of the Elder Gods

Y'takt represents the soul of Elder Gods. This is a misnomer, of course, but a title that is not taken lightly. He generates the energy frequency needed to maintain their physical manifestation and all actions taken therein. When summoned, the forces go through Nadir and and Gog to determine if a physical appearance is warranted and at what level. Y'takt then takes all action and the manipulation of space and time is performed