Erik Rutan

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Erik Rutan


Born = 1973
Img_capt = Erik Rutan on stage @ El Corazon in Seattle
Background = solo_singer
Genre = Death metal
Brutal death metal
Thrash metal
Progressive metal
Symphonic metal
Instrument = Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Associated_acts = Hate Eternal, Morbid Angel, Ripping Corpse, Alas
Occupation = Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer
Notable_instruments = B.C. Rich Guitars

Erik Rutan (Born 1973) is a former guitarist for Morbid Angel and Ripping Corpse. He fronts Hate Eternal on lead vocals and guitar, a four-piece brutal death metal band. Aside from being a highly regarded self-taught lead guitarist, he also runs his own recording studio in Florida ( [http://www.manarecording.com Mana Recording Studios] ), and is making a name for himself as a producer. He produced the latest Cannibal Corpse album (Kill), Six Feet Under album (Commandment),Through the Eyes of the Dead (Malice) and Goatwhore (A Haunting Curse). He rejoined Morbid Angel as guitarist for their European tour summer 2006. Morbid Angel stated the following on the reunion: "This will certainly be an exciting event with the 'Domination' lineup together for the first time in 10 years!"

In 2007 he produced the Vital Remains album "Icons of Evil". He also produced Through the Eyes of the Dead's new album.

In addition to his work with legendary death metal artists, Erik has also done a number of different side projects that highlight different aspects of his playing. For example, he formed the group Alas with former Therion vocalist Martina Astner, releasing the landmark progressive metal album "Absolute Purity" in 2001. With female lead vocals, orchestral synths, and a heavy emphasis on harmony and melody, "Absolute Purity" was a definite departure from Rutan's usual songwriting approach and a testament to his versatility within the genre.

"Rutan" means "the square" in swedish.

Erik has been asked twice to re-join Morbid Angel since 2006. In which both times he denied them.

Equipment

Rutan plays B.C. Rich Ironbird guitars, EMG Pickups, and Marshall Amplifiers.