Ihsahn After

2010, The name Ihsahn should be familiar to metal fans as most know him as the vocalist/main songwriter from the legendary Norwegian black metal band Emperor. Since Emperor has been laid to rest, Ihsahn has concentrated on a solo career that is more in the vain of a progressive/experimental side, while mixing in some of the elements Emperor was known for. To date he has released two solo albums - THE ADVERSARY and ANGL and the third release AFTER is similar to those but also embraces more elements that are outside the box. AFTER is somewhat of a journey travelling down a winding musical road at one moment, it can be insane black metal, then at the next turn it can be ambient and laid-back. As mentioned, AFTER divides itself between a black metal side and a progressive/atmospheric side.