The 3rd And The Mortal

Norwegian Experimental Doom Metal Band

The 3rd and the Mortal were a Norwegian band known for their pioneering work in the early development of the genre that would come to be known as atmospheric doom metal or gothic metal. Formed in Trondheim, Norway, in 1992, the band initially started with a doom metal sound infused with experimental and atmospheric elements. They were notable for featuring female vocals, which was relatively uncommon in the metal scene at that time. The band's debut album, "Tears Laid In Earth" (1994), received critical acclaim and is often cited as a significant release in the genre, helping to shape the sound of female-fronted doom and gothic metal bands that followed.