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Biography

Alas is a side project of guitarist Erik Rutan. Best known for his work with Morbid Angel and his solo band Hate Eternal. Alas is not anywhere near the same style as Erik’s aforementioned gigs. This is more on the progressive side of metal with female vocals and more melody. Not a bad album, but if you are a fan of heavier metal, this may not be for you.

• Band Members

  • Erik Rutan – Guitar
  • Martina Astner – Vocals
  • Scott Hornick – Bass
  • Howard Davis – Drums

Discography

Below is a list of The Alas’s release

• Absolute Purity

  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Hammerheart

» 3 out of 5 Evil Faces

Time yet again for another CD review, this time it’s the debut solo release from former Emperor front man Ihsahn, titled The Adversary. Released by Candlelight Records a few weeks ago.

I got this CD a week ago, and have listened to it quite a few times. Luckily for me or for this review anyway, I did because the first time I listened to it. I was not too impressed and turned it off.

This is not grinding death/black metal. It is typical Ihsahn (Emperor, Peccatum) more Peccatum than Emperor, but none the less it does remind me of later Emperor releases.

I originally heard this by viewing the video for the opening song Invocation. Not a bad song at all, so I bought the CD. It is pretty cool, but has many slow pretty parts.

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