Alas (American band)
# Alas (American band)

Alas are an operatic progressive metal band from Tampa, Florida, U.S.

## History

Alas was formed and led by Death metal pioneer Morbid Angel ex-guitarist Erik Rutan. They also featured well known Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster. They released an album called Absolute Purity in 2001.

### Band members

**Current members**

* Martina Astner - vocals
* Howard Davis - drums, percussion
* Scot Hornick - bass guitar
* Erik Rutan - guitars

**Past members**

* Tracey Beant - vocals
* Clayton Gore - drums, percussion
* Jason Morgan - guitars
* Alex Webster - bass guitar

## Discography

### Demos

* Engulfed in Grief (1996)
* Engulfed in Grief / Promo '97 (1997)

### Albums

* Absolute Purity (2001)
