Thomas Laszlo Winkler (born 20 November 1985) is a Swiss heavy metal singer and notary. He is most famous for being the former vocalist of Symphonic Power Metal band Gloryhammer from 2011 to 2021, playing the roles of "Angus McFife, Prince of the Land of Fife" and his descendant "Angus McFife XIII" in the band's internal story.[1][2]
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Born | (1985-11-20) 20 November 1985 (age 36) Zollikofen, Bern, Switzerland |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2009–present |
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Member of | Angus McSix |
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Website | thomaswinkler.net |
Born in Zollikofen, Bern, Switzerland, Winkler started his music career in 2009 after finishing his studies at the University of Bern as Master of Law by joining Swiss heavy metal bands Emerald and T-Rage.[3]
Winkler has also lent his voice to Chinese power metal band Barque of Dante for their single "Way of Your Life" in 2011 and stated he would contribute vocals for their second studio album "Lasting Forever".[4]
In 2010, he uploaded a video to YouTube of himself auditioning for the British power metal band DragonForce. He was later discovered by Christopher Bowes, vocalist of the Scottish-based pirate metal band Alestorm, then was then offered to join Gloryhammer. He initially declined but joined sometime later after several more offers.[5]
He was a member of the band since 2012, and recorded three full-length albums with them.[6]
On 22 August 2021, Gloryhammer announced that Thomas Winkler was no longer a member of the band.[7] Thomas later addressed the situation, citing the band's reasons for his departure as disagreements on business and organizational matters.[8]
On 4 July 2022, Thomas announced that he would be returning to music-making, and he had signed with Napalm Records under his new act Angus McSix.[9] On 10 October 2022, the full lineup for Angus McSix was announced, with Winkler being joined by Thalìa Bellazecca, Manu Lotter and Sebastian Levermann whom will represent characters in the story concept and appear in costumes. The band's first single is set to be released by the end of the year.[10]
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