The 3rd and the Mortal
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Norway
- Born: 1992 in Trondheim, Norway
- Active: 1992 - 2006
Biography
The 3rd and the Mortal were a Norwegian band formed in Trondheim in 1992. Their 1994 album 'Tears Laid in Earth', sung by Kari Rueslåtten, pioneered atmospheric doom metal with female vocals. With Ann-Mari Edvardsen singing, 'Painting on Glass' and later albums turned toward trip-hop and electronica before the band ended in the mid-2000s. The band is regarded as a founding influence on gothic metal.
Genres
The 3rd and the Mortal Discography
- Tears Laid in Earth (1994) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- Painting on Glass (1996) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- In This Room (1997) - Album - rated 3.51/5
Members
- Ann-Mari Edvardsen - vocals (1995–2002)
- Finn-Olav Holthe - guitar (1992–2005)
- Geir Nilsen - guitar (1992–2002)
- Trond Engum - guitar (1992–2005)
- Bernt Rundberget - bass (1992–1997)
- Rune Hoemsnes - drums (1992–2005)