ALAS

The Profile

ALAS refers to two distinct music groups: a 1970s Argentine symphonic prog/jazz-fusion trio (Gustavo Moretto, Alex Zucker, Carlos Riganti) known for the 1976 self‑titled album, and a late‑1990s operatic progressive metal project created by Erik Rutan with vocalist Martina Astner, culminating in the 2001 album Absolute Purity after early recordings like Engulfed in Grief (1996).

The 1976 Argentine album features two suites—Buenos Aires solo es piedra and La muerte conto el dinero. The 2001 metal album Absolute Purity spans 10 tracks over 44 minutes with operatic vocals and death metal‑tinged riffs.

ALAS on DeBaser spans two distinct acts sharing the same name: a 1970s Argentine symphonic prog/jazz-fusion trio and a late‑1990s operatic progressive metal project led by Erik Rutan. Reviews praise the 1976 self-titled album’s fusion craft, while the 2001 Absolute Purity gets a cooler reception for derivative songwriting. Selected works include Alas (1976), Absolute Purity (2001), and the 1996 demo Engulfed in Grief.