Marcus Siepen

Marcus Siepen
Marcus Siepen
Background information
Birth name Marcus Siepen
Born September 8, 1968 (1968-09-08) (age 43)
Krefeld, Germany
Genres Power metal, speed metal, heavy metal
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1984–present
Labels No Remorse, Virgin, Century Media, Nuclear Blast
Associated acts Blind Guardian
Website www.marcussiepen.com

Marcus Siepen (born September 8, 1968 in Krefeld, Germany) is one of two guitarists in the 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.

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Personal

Siepen is divorced and has a son from his first marriage. He has since re-married. 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." [1]

He is also an avid skateboarder, something he is known to do before live shows and when on tour. In September 2004 he broke his leg in four places while skateboarding. Following the incident he made a pact with himself to never skate again, and sold his skateboard on Ebay.

Professional

He almost exclusively plays Gibson Les Pauls. On occasion, he plays a custom ESP Eclipse, as seen in the Imaginations Through the Looking Glass DVD. He is one of the biggest MESA/Boogie Fans and plays a Triple Rectifier for nearly 15 years now. Marcus also teaches guitar at www.guitarmasterclass.net, an instructional site.

References

  1. ^ Die Band - Blind Guardian Interview

http://www.blind-guardian.com/band_members_marcus.php3

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