Favorite bands include: Amon Amarth, Ancient Rites, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Arsis, Bathory, Behemoth, Blind Guardian, Cor Scorpii, Deströyer 666, Dissection, Emperor, Ensiferum, Enthroned, Forefather, Grave Digger, Hibria, Hollenthon, Immortal, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Melechesh, Mithotyn, Moonsorrow, Old Man's Child, Overkill, Running Wild, Skyforger, Stormwarrior, Suidakra, Unleash the Archers, W.A.S.P., and Windir.