The 3rd and the Mortal (alternative spelling
The Third and the Mortal) were a
Norwegian experimental
metal-band, founded in the city
Trondheim, Norway, in 1992 by Rune Hoemsnes, Finn Olav Holthe, Geir Nilssen, Trond Engum and singer
Kari Rueslåtten. The band started out as a
doom metal band mixing distorted guitars and heavy drumming with clean guitars and vocals from
Kari Rueslåtten. The band went on to experiment with genres such as
progressive rock,
jazz,
ambient,
folk, and
electronica.