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Input (English): Michael Locher (a.k.a. "Vorphalack", or simply "Vorph") (born 7 January 1969) is a Swiss musician who provides vocals and is a guitarist for Swiss industrial/black metal band Samael. He co-founded the band in 1987 with his brother Alexandre Locher (also known as "Xytras" or "Xy") on drums. Michael's musical influences include Celtic Frost, Slayer, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Venom, Bathory, and early Possessed. Michael particularly points to Bathory as a source of inspiration for vocals: Question: Was Taylor Momsen or Michael Locher born first? Answer: Michael Locher
Output (English): Michael Locher a.k.a. Vorphalack, or simply Vorph born 7 January 1969 is a Swiss musician who provides vocals and is a guitarist for Swiss industrialblack metal band Samael.