What is Michael Locher's full name?
Michael Locher
Michael Locher nickname(s):
Vorphalack, Vorph, Michael Locher
Michael Locher date of birth:
January 7, 1969
How old is Michael Locher?
57
Where was Michael Locher born?
Sion, Switzerland
What is Michael Locher nationality?
Swiss
What is Michael Locher's occupation?
Musician
What genre is Michael Locher's work?
Industrial metal, Black Metal
What instruments does Michael Locher play?
Guitar, Vocals
Short Biography
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: