Michael Gallagher (guitarist)

Michael Gallagher is an American guitarist, best known for his work with post-metal band Isis. He joined them in 1999 for their debut LP Celestial, having previously been a member of Cast Iron Hike.[2] He has an ambient project known as MGR (Mustard Gas & Roses); under this moniker he has released two albums and scored one film.[3][4]

Michael Gallagher
Background information
BornMassachusetts, United States[1]
GenresPost-metal, experimental, post-rock, progressive metal, sludge metal, avant-garde doom
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1994 – present
LabelsHydra Head Records, Ipecac Recordings
Associated actsIsis
Cast Iron Hike
MGR

He plays a '78 Les Paul Custom, which he bought on eBay,[5] through a Fryette Sig:x Amplifier. While playing in Isis he normally tuned his guitar down to Dropped B (B-F#-B-E-G#-C#), like his bandmate Aaron Turner.

Discography

With Cast Iron Hike
  • Watch it Burn (1997)
  • Cast Iron Hike (1998)

With Isis
Main article: Isis discography

As MGR
  • Nova Lux (2006)
  • Wavering on the Cresting Heft (2007)
  • 22nd of May [OST] (2010)[6]

References
  1. Bennett, J. (June 2009). "Five Alive". Decibel (56): 68–73.
  2. DaRonco, Mike. "Cast Iron Hike". allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
  3. "Wavering on the Cresting Heft (CORE056LP)". Conspiracy Records. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2008.
  4. Jaschke, Magnus (November 2005). "Interview Isis/MGR". Creative Eclipse. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
  5. "Gear Tour: Isis". Guitar World. February 1, 2008. Archived from the original on August 5, 2008. Retrieved September 9, 2008.
  6. "Fall Activities". Isis official blog. October 1, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
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