Falk Maria Schlegel

Christian Jost (born 29 September 1975), best known by his stage name Falk Maria Schlegel, is a German musician. He is best known as the keyboardist of power metal band Powerwolf.[1]

Falk Maria Schlegel
Jost during an interview, 2018
Jost during an interview, 2018
Background information
Birth nameChristian Jost
Also known asFalk Maria Schlegel
Ray Kitzler
Born (1975-09-29) 29 September 1975
Saarbrücken, Saarland, West Germany
Genres
OccupationsMusician
InstrumentsKeyboards, hammond organ, pipe organ
Years active1993–present
Formerly ofPowerwolf, Red Aim, The Experience

Career

Falk Maria Schlegel performing with Powerwolf in 2017

Jost started as a keyboardist of a progressive thrash metal band The Experience in 1993.[2] He created layout for their Insight album. He joined Red Aim in 2002 under the stage names Ray Kitzler[3] and Ray Volver.[4] In 2003, along with other Red Aim members he joined Powerwolf. He takes care of all the organizational matters of the band and is the link between management, record label and booking agency. He also takes care of the most important aspects of the tour planning, the logistic implementation of the various stage designs and all other applicable planning and implementation.[5]

Personal life

Jost lives in the Sankt Johann district of Saarbrücken.[6] He claims that his main musical influences are Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Forbidden, Nevermore and Glen Hansard.[1] He supports 1. FC Saarbrücken.[6]

Discography

With Powerwolf

With Red Aim

With The Experience

  • Mental Solitude (1995)
  • Realusion (1996)
  • Insight (1999)
  • Cid: Reflections of a Blue Mind (2001)

References

  1. "Falk Maria Schlegel | POWERWOLF". Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  2. "Powerwolf Interview". powerofmetal.dk. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  3. "RED AIM: Ray Kitzler an der Hammond • News • vampster.com". vampster.com (in German). 3 July 2002. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  4. "Falk Maria Schlegel". Discogs. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  5. "iPop | Business-Kurse für Popmusiker in der gesamten Großregion". initiative-pop.eu. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  6. "POWERWOLF: My Hometown: Saarbrücken mit Falk-Maria Schlegel". ROCK HARD Heavy-Metal-Magazin. Retrieved 2 September 2019.

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