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Mike Lerner (musician)

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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

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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

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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

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With Behold... The Arctopus

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As Direwolf

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Other appearances

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See also

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References

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  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]