The 3rd And The Mortal

The 3rd and The Mortal formed in 2007 with vocalist Klaus Walz and guitarist Nick Gregory, later adding bassist Rex Banner, drummer Ben Kelliher, and keyboardist Steve Askew. They came together in London with backgrounds that included classical music and electronic experimentation, which shaped their approach from the start.

Their debut album 'Echoes in the Dance' established a sound that mixed post-progressive rock with electronic textures. They followed it with 'A Call to Arms' and 'The Ghosts of Our Fathers,' though the existing history cuts off before detailing those releases. Songs like 'Atupoema' and 'Death Hymn' show the band working within that atmospheric territory.

Klaus Walz's lyrics sometimes touched on mental health and political themes, which drew both praise and criticism. The band faced financial pressures and industry expectations while maintaining their direction, though specifics about their career after those early albums aren't provided here.