Wizard, Jedi, writer, metal singer, Christopher Lee was a man who wore many hats.

Lee, most popularly known as Saruman from the “Lord of the Rings,” films passed away June 7. While the world of mainstream entertainment mourns the loss of a man whose career spanned seven decades, very few may know about the metal career he had.

Lee had an operatic bass voice, which can be heard in his performance in the musical “The Return of Captain Invincible.” In his debut metal performance “The Magic of the Wizard’s Dream” released in 2005, he played with the symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. He continued to narrate and sing on their next four albums.

Along with Rhapsody of Fire, Lee performed as the narrator of the song “Dark Avenger” in Manowar’s 2010 album “Battle Hymns.” The album was a re-recording of their 1982 album of the same name, but with Lee and the original drummer Donnie Hamzik on board. Along with his numerous collaborations, Lee pursued his own album, which was met with critical acclaim.

His first solo album was released in 2010 titled “Charlemagne: By the Sword and Cross.” The album was awarded the “Spirit of Metal” award by the Metal Hammer Golden Gods, an award ceremony that recognized rock and metal music by the magazine of the same name. After winning the award the 70-year-old Lee stated his album was a symphonic metal album, but was still largely metal.

“I am a young man who is right at the beginning of his young career,” he concluded during his speech.

Sir Christopher Lee was knighted in 2009 for his services to drama and charity. His fourth and final album was the sequel to “Charlemagne: By the Sword and Cross,” and was released in 2012 on his 90th birthday.

That year, Forbes Magazine named him the oldest heavy metal performer in history. He passed away this year due to respiratory problems and heart failure. May he and his legendary voice rest in peace.