description Ihsahn - After Overview
'After' is the third solo studio album by Norwegian musician Ihsahn, released in 2010. Best known as the frontman for the black metal band Emperor, Ihsahn uses this album to expand his sound with significant progressive and avant-garde influences. The record is notable for its prominent use of saxophone, performed by Jørgen Munkeby of the band Shining, which adds a jazz fusion layer to the extreme metal foundation. It serves as the final installment of a thematic trilogy that began with his earlier solo works.
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Why is Ihsahn's After unique compared to his other solo albums?
The 2010 solo album is notable for its prominent saxophone contributions by Jørgen Munkeby of the Norwegian band Shining. This highly unusual instrumentation heavily differentiated it from standard extreme metal releases.
What genre does Ihsahn's After belong to?
The album is a complex mix of progressive metal, avant-garde, and black metal elements. It represents the Norwegian pioneer's continued evolution away from the traditional black metal sound of his earlier band, Emperor.
Who played bass and drums on Ihsahn's After?
The rhythm section featured Asgeir Mickelson on drums and Lars K. Norberg on bass. Ihsahn himself handled all guitars, synthesizers, and vocals for the 2010 release.
When was Ihsahn's After released?
The album was released in January 2010 via Candlelight Records. It served as his third solo studio album following 'AngL' and 'The Adversary.'
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