Flo V. Schwarz is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and head of the German band Pyogenesis that co-invented gothic metal[1] in the early 1990s. He is also owner of the Hamburg, Germany-based record label and management company Hamburg Records.

Flo V. Schwarz
Background information
OriginHamburg, Germany
GenresGothic metal, heavy metal, death metal, punk rock
Instrument(s)Lead vocals, guitar
Years active1991–present
LabelsWarner Music, Nuclear Blast, Hamburg Records, AFM
Websitepyogenesis.com

Music

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The greater successes of his band Pyogenesis were sold-out tours and shows in Mexico,[2] Russia,[3] Asia, and Hungary, where they played in front of more than half a million people as well as #1 in the German Alternative Charts, #1 in the Mexican Import Charts or entries in national charts. Flo V. Schwarz is also a producer for punk and metal bands.[4] Another band Liquido with former band members from Pyogenesis had a hit song with Narcotic.

Hamburg Records

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His company Hamburg Records is working with national and international bands Top 10 and #1 bands in the[5] national charts. Besides the record label and management divisions Hamburg Records also is one of the biggest Rock merchandise suppliers in Germany.

Personal life

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Flo V. Schwarz has two daughters (*2009 and *2012) and lives with them in Hamburg, Germany.

Discography

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with Pyogenesis

References

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  1. ^ "Pyogenesis - Pyogenesis - Reviews - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives".
  2. ^ "PYOGENESIS Return; Band to Headline Romania's November to Dismember Metal Fest; Video Announcement Streaming".
  3. ^ "Interview с Pyogenesis".
  4. ^ "Flo Schwarz". Discogs.
  5. ^ "PYOGENESIS Return; Band to Headline Romania's November to Dismember Metal Fest; Video Announcement Streaming".