question: Who is the frontman of the band who released compilation album Crypt of the Wizard in 1996?
answer: Håvard Ellefsen
context: Title: The Essential Anna Vissi
  Passage: The Essential Anna Vissi is an internationally released compilation album by Greek singer Anna Vissi which was released in many markets around the world.  It was made available on most national iTunes stores in early September 2007.  The compilation is part of Sony BMG's worldwide series "The Essential".
  Title: Come Over (Aaliyah song)
  Passage: "Come Over" is a song by American recording artist Aaliyah.  Written by Johntá Austin and produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, Jazze Pha and Kevin Hicks, it was originally recorded for the singer's third studio album, "Aaliyah" (2001).  When it was left unused, "Come Over" was given to R&B duo Changing Faces, who included their version on their third album "Visit Me" (2000).  In 2002, a duet version with singer Tank was included on Aaliyah's first posthumously released compilation album "I Care 4 U" (2002).  The following year, a solo version was released as the third single from "I Care 4 U" in the United States.  It reached the top ten on "Billboard"' s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
  Title: Stronger Than Heaven
  Passage: Stronger Than Heaven was the third album by the German heavy metal band Stormwitch, released in 1986.  The album is the third album to have tracks from it used in the later released compilation "Priest of Evil".  The track "Ravenlord" was later covered by HammerFall as a bonus track on their debut album "Glory to the Brave".  An alternate acoustic version of the song "Rats in the Attic" was recorded at Talk Heavy Radio / Münster and can be heard on the band's website.
  Title: Miss You (Aaliyah song)
  Passage: "Miss You" is a song by American recording artist Aaliyah.  Written by Johnta Austin, Ginuwine and Teddy Bishop in 1998 and initially recorded in the fall of 1999 for her self-titled third studio album (2001), the track remained unreleased.  Instead, it was later included on the posthumously released compilation album, "I Care 4 U" (2002), serving as its leading single during the last quarter of 2002.
  Title: Crypt of the Wizard
  Passage: Crypt of the Wizard is a compilation album by Norwegian solo artist Mortiis, released in 1996.
  Title: Starsailor (album)
  Passage: Starsailor is a 1970 album by Tim Buckley (see 1970 in music), released on Herb Cohen's Straight Records label.  It marks the moment Buckley's folk rock origins became invisible as he fully incorporated jazz rock and avant-garde styles into his music.  Although it alienated elements of his fanbase upon release, it also contains his best known song "Song to the Siren".  This more accessible song was written much earlier than "Starsailor"'s newer material, originally in a more traditional folk arrangement, as shown on the later released compilation album "".  Bunk Gardner, a former member of the Mothers of Invention, joined Buckley's normal band to record the album.  Also, Buckley began working again with lyricist Larry Beckett, after a three-album absence.
  Title: The Buddy Holly Story (album)
  Passage: The Buddy Holly Story is the first posthumously released compilation album by Buddy Holly and the Crickets.  The album was released on February 28, 1959 by the Coral Records less than a month after Holly's death.
  Title: The Best of The Dubliners
  Passage: The Best of The Dubliners is a UK 1967 released compilation album by The Dubliners.  It charted at No.25 and remained in the top 40 charts for nearly 3 months.
  Title: Mortiis
  Passage: Mortiis is a band from Notodden, Norway fronted by Håvard Ellefsen, who is also known as the namesake of the band.  The name is a misspelling of the word 'mortis', which is the pronunciation used by the band.  Mortiis started as the solo project of Ellefsen as a means to convey a story.  This aspect was lost over time and Mortiis slowly formed into a band.
  Title: Completely Cilla: 1963-1973
  Passage: Completely Cilla: 1963–1973 is a compilation album released of music by British pop singer Cilla Black.  The compilation album is a prelude to Black's 50th anniversary in show business (due in 2013) – it is the largest released compilation album of her music containing 139 digitally remastered recordings.
citations: Crypt of the Wizard Mortiis