Michael Gallagher (guitarist)

Michael Gallagher
Background information
BornMassachusetts, United States
GenresPost-metal, experimental, post-rock, progressive metal, sludge metal, avant-garde doom
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1994 – present
LabelsHydra Head Records, Ipecac Recordings

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. He has an ambient project known as MGR (Mustard Gas & Roses); under this moniker he has released two albums and scored one film.

He plays a '78 Les Paul Custom, which he bought on eBay, 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.