| Michael Gallagher | |
| Background: | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
| Birth Place: | Massachusetts, United States[1] |
| Instrument: | Guitar |
| Genre: | Post-metal, experimental, post-rock, progressive metal, sludge metal, avant-garde doom |
| Years Active: | 1994 – present |
| Label: | Hydra Head Records, Ipecac Recordings |
| Associated Acts: | Isis Cast Iron Hike MGR |
Michael Gallagher is an American guitarist, best known for his work with post-metal band Isis. He joined them in 1999 for their debut LP Celestial, having previously been a member of Cast Iron Hike.[2] He has an ambient project known as MGR (Mustard Gas & Roses); under this moniker he has released two albums and scored one film.[3] [4]
He plays a '78 Les Paul Custom, which he bought on eBay,[5] through a Fryette Sig:x Amplifier. While playing in Isis he normally tuned his guitar down to (B-F#-B-E-G#-B), like his bandmate Aaron Turner.
See main article: Isis discography.