Marcus Siepen (born September 8, 1968) is a German guitarist, best known as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of power metal band Blind Guardian. For the biggest percentage of Blind Guardian's songs, particularly in more recent years, he has almost strictly played rhythm guitar, with most lead and solo work being performed by André Olbrich. He has also been part of the band Sinbreed and live member of Demons & Wizards.
Bands
- Blind Guardian - current member
Credited On
- Blind Guardian - Imaginations Through the Looking Glass - Blind Guardian, released October 6, 2004 (
VIBP-31). Backings, Guitar, Rhythm Guitars.
Biography
From the en.wikipedia article Marcus Siepen (CC BY-SA 4.0), revision 1269493422.
Personal Life
Siepen is divorced and has a son from his first marriage. He has since remarried. Growing up in a Roman Catholic family, Siepen claims to not be religious, and that he doesn't believe in God. He views Jesus Christ as a human philosopher, "a very charismatic person with a great view of how people should live together."
Sources
- Wikidata entity Q2343213.
- en.wikipedia, Marcus Siepen (revision 1269493422), CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Photograph: 2016 Marcus Siepen.jpg on Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, by © Markus Felix | PushingPixels (contact me).
