Mortiis
Formed: 1992
From:
Notodden,
Norway
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Mortiis News
Below is our complete Mortiis news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Angtoria Post Two New Songs For Download
ANGTORIA, the new Swedish/British orchestral/metal band featuring female singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS), composer Chris Rehn (ABYSSOS), CRADLE OF FILTH bassist Dave Pybus and Tommy Rehn (MOAHNI MOAHNA), have posted two full-length songs — "Do You See Me Now" and "Six Feet Unders" — for free download on their official MySpace profile.
ANGTORIA's debut album, "God Has A Plan For Us All", was released in Europe in April via Listenable Records. The mixing process for the CD began on January 14, with acclaimed producer Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, SOILWORK, MESHUGGAH, DEVIN TOWNSEND, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, BEHEMOTH) stepping in during the initial phase, and Tommy and Chris completing the mix at Sidelake studios with Micke Öhlén. The mastering was finished February 14 at the Cutting Room in Stockholm by Björn Engelmann, who has previously worked with RAMMSTEIN, IN FLAMES, SOILWORK, DIMMU BORGIR and WITHIN TEMPTATION, among others. The initial cover concept/idea was developed by Sarah. The CD is available in two versions: a standard jewel case version and a digipack version with a bonus track.
Mortiis Schedule Warm-Up Shows In Norway
Mortiis has scheduled two shows in the band’s native Norway to warm up for their upcoming UK tour.
Mortiis will play Det Akademiske Kvarter in Bergen on March 31 and Garage in Oslo on April 10. Mortiis will headline both shows. The band will also play later this month at Club Epsilon, Borås, Sweden, and again in Asker, Norway, following the completion of the UK tour.
Mortiis’ UK tour with Gothminister and Deadfilmstar begins on April 19 in Nottingham, UK (see dates below), to coincide with the deluxe re-mastered reissues of the early works “Født til A Herske,’ “Crypt of the Wizard,” and “The Stargate.”
Tour dates are as follow:
03/24/06 Fri. Club Epsilon, Borås, Sweden
03/31/06 Fri. Det Akademiske Kvarter, Bergen, Norway
04/10/06 Mon. Garage, Oslo, Norway
04/19/06 Wed. Rock City, Nottingham, UK
04/20/06 Thu. Bierkeller, Bristol, UK
04/21/06 Fri. Cathouse, Glasgow, Scotland
04/22/06 Sat. Rios, Bradford, UK
04/23/06 Sun. Agincourt Rock Venue, Camberly, UK
04/24/06 Mon. TJ’s, Newport, UK
04/25/06 Tue. Barfly, Liverpool, UK
04/27/06 Thu. Waterfront, Norwich, UK
04/28/06 Fri. Corporation, Sheffield, UK
04/29/06 Sat. Underworld, London, UK
04/30/06 Sun. Satans Hollow, Manchester, UK
05/12/06 Fri. Club 3, Asker, Norway
Mortiis To Team Up With Gothminister
MORTIIS and GOTHMINISTER will be teaming up for a U.K. tour beginning in late April. Support at the shows will come from DEADFILMSTARS. Confirmed dates are as follows:
Apr. 19 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
Apr. 20 - Bristol, UK @ Bierkeller
Apr. 21 - Glasgow, UK @ Cathouse
Apr. 22 - Bradford, UK @ Rios
Apr. 23 - Camberley, UK @ Agincourt Rock Venue
Apr. 25 - Liverpool, UK @ Barfly
Apr. 27 - Norwich, UK @ Waterfront
Apr. 28 - Sheffield, UK @ Corporation
Apr. 29 - London, UK @ Underworld
Apr. 30 - Manchester, UK @ Satans Hollow
Prior to the GOTHMINISTER tour, MORTIIS will play a headlining show at Club Epsilon/Tragarn in Borås, Sweden on March 24. Opening the show will be ASHES & RAIN.
MORTIIS will release his first homeland single on March 6 when a special version of "Decadent and Desperate" is issued. "Decadent and Desperate" comes in three formats, all including exclusive non-album tracks. Both 7" versions feature artwork including two poster sleeves and the CD contains one post-"Grudge" song "Underdog".
Mortiis Ready Single, Featured on Norwegian TV
Mortiis will be featured on an episode of the Norwegian television show "Lydverket" on Wednesday, March 1. The subject of the program is masks and images in rock music and Mortiis' prosthetic-enhanced frontman made the band an obvious choice for the program. Noted for his unique image, the frontman of the same name began wearing a full mask in 1994 as part of the full Mortiis concept. "Lydverket" captures Mortiis years later as the concept has evolved and Mortiis has begun removing the mask during live shows.
The "Lydverket" crew followed Mortiis for nine months, filming and interviewing the band numerous times on tour in England and Norway and at photo shoots. "Lydverket" (Norwegian for "soundworks") is Norway's biggest and most respected music program with an average of 150,000 viewers and airs on the country's largest channel. The episode will also include Slipknot, KISS' first manager Bill Aucoin, and Alice Cooper, among others.
This episode of "Lydverket" will first air on NRK1 on Wednesday, March 1 at 23.10 (11:10 p.m.) and will re-play on NRK2 Sunday, March 5.
Mortiis is currently working on new material. A follow up to last year's "The Grudge" is planned for this year.
The band is also set for a debut homeland single release when a special version of "DECADENT AND DESPERATE" is released. Taken from the seminal 'THE GRUDGE' album, "DECADENT AND DESPERATE" is released in Norway on Earache on March 6, 2006.
"DECADENT AND DESPERATE" comes in three formats, all including exclusive non-album tracks. Both 7" versions feature artwork including two poster sleeves and the CD contains one post-Grudge song "UNDERDOG".
DECADENT AND DESPERATE track listing:
7" MOSH 306
01. Decadent and Desperate (Album version)
02. Parasite God (live in London)*
7" MOSH 306S
01. Decadent and Desperate (Album version)
02. Way Too Wicked (Absinthium Mix)*
CD:
01. Decadent and Desperate (Album version)
02. Underdog*
03. Gibber (Gibbering Idiot Mix)*
* denotes non-album track
Mortiis Work On New Album
Norway's MORTIIS has begun writing for a planned 2006 follow-up to "The Grudge". The legendary eccentric artist has been collaborating with well-known producer Rhys Fulber (Fear Factory, Frontline Assembly, Paradise Lost) and is currently demoing material.
"On the new songs, we are focusing more on what I think got a bit lost last time, which is songwriting and continuity," said Mortiis. "Last time I was trying to make a really angry and abusive record, and I wanted to do everything at the same time because I wanted all this noisy stuff to happen. The distorted noise, electronics, and samples are still there, but these songs are more focused and have a more coherent interaction between the programmed and the organic. They are definitely a lot more organic, and I am putting a lot of weight on guitars this time."
Some of the working song titles include: "The Ugly Truth", "Doppelganger", "Hard to Believe", "Zeitgeist", "Scolding the Burnt" and "Great Deceiver".
In other news, guitarist Åge Troite has replaced Åsmund Sveinunggard for live duties with MORTIIS. European and North American dates are being worked on at this time.
Mortiis Postpone European Tour
Due to changes in management and booking structure and events beyond the band's control, MORTIIS' planned European shows for March/April have been postponed. "We realize some of these shows have been advertised and tickets have been put up for sale already, so we would advise anyone who bought tickets to get a refund," reads a posting on the group's web site. "We are currently planning a U.K./European tour for later on in the spring of 2006, so stay tuned for more info."
MORTIIS recently released his first DVD, entitled "Soul in a Hole". The disc was filmed in 2004 in London during the two-month "The Unlimited Grudge Tour" with SUSPERIA. The DVD contains bonus videos, photo galleries, interviews, and other extras, in addition to live footage.
Final Schedule For Blackest of Black Tour
The finalized schedule has been released for the upcoming "Blackest of the Black" tour, which features DANZIG w/ DOYLE, CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH, HIMSA, MORTIIS, and THE AGONY SCENE: More...
Nokia Theatre Release Initial Show Lineup
New York City's newest venue the Nokia Theatre, a midsize theater located in Times Square, has released it's initial lineup of shows, which includes the following:
October 17 - DANZIG, CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH, HIMSA, MORTIIS, THE AGONY SCENE
October 21 - LES CLAYPOOL
October 26 - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
October 30 - SLIPKNOT
October 31 - SLIPKNOT
November 1 - SLIPKNOT
The following is an excerpt from a Billboard.com article:
"New York's 2,100-capacity Nokia Theatre Times Square, AEG's newest concert venue, will open in September, with tickets for many shows set to go on sale Aug. 12. The venue is being developed and operated by AEG subsidiary AEG Live, who spent nearly $21 million renovating the old Loews Theatre at 1515 Broadway in Times Square.
Designer David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group are the architects and designers of Nokia Theatre Times Square. The auditorium will feature two VIP mezzanines with lounge seating, a state of the art in-house lighting system and an in-house sound system by JBL.
The Nokia Theatre Times Square marquee is an 85 foot long LED, high definition screen, capable of displaying both live and digital video. It is one of the largest marquees on Broadway, directly connected to the MTV marquee and is manufactured by Mitsubishi. It will have interactive text messaging capabilities with the fans and live events will be able to be broadcast from the stage directly to the marquee in real time."
Mortiis Comment on BOBT, Release DVD
Norway's MORTIIS has commented on their participation of the forthcoming Blackest Of The Black 2005 Tour featuring DANZIG, CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH, HIMSA and THE AGONY SCENE:
"I think it's a very interesting package and should draw a rather diverse crowd. I'm a big fan of pretty much everything DANZIG ever put out, and always loved his classic horror approach to image and art. I can totally relate to that, given our own image isn't that far removed from what he did early on in THE MISFITS."
MORTIIS' one and only tour of America was in 1999 with CHRISTIAN DEATH. "If anyone saw us then and comes to see us now, they're in for a bit of a shock," said Mortiis. "A lot has changed and everything that we used to be has been killed off to make way for a new monster."
MORTIIS' first DVD, entitled "Soul in a Hole," will be released November 1. The DVD was filmed last year in London during the two-month "The Unlimited Grudge Tour" tour with SUSPERIA. The DVD will contain four bonus videos, photo galleries, interviews, and other extras, in addition to live footage.
Blackest Of Black Tour Dates
The first dates have been announced for the 2005 "Blackest of the Black" tour, which will kick off in San Diego at the end of September and end on the West Coast on Halloween. Joining headliners DANZIG will be the crème de la crème of the hardcore/dark/black metal bands — CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH, HIMSA, MORTIIS and THE AGONY SCENE.
DANZIG's performance on all dates of the "Blackest of the Black" tour will feature former MISFITS' guitarist Doyle Von Frankenstein for a special 30-minute set of MISFITS classics. Doyle joined DANZIG on a handful of tour dates last winter (New York, Philadelphia, Boston) for "the closest thing to a MISFITS reunion you're going to see."
"'The Blackest of the Black' tour is for extreme bands that sell out venues across the country, that sell records, but don't get radio play or get on MTV," said Glenn Danzig. "It's anti the corporate crap nu-rap-metal that gets shoved down fans' throats at other concerts." The "Blackest of the Black" festival was organized by Danzig and debuted in the summer of 2003 with DANZIG, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, OPETH, NILE, LACUNA COIL and BEHEMOTH on the bill. "I'd like to see this being an on-going event," Danzig added.
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Behemoth's Nergal Reacts To Blackest of the Black
With the recent announcement of the second Blackest of teh Black Tour, including Danzig, Chimaira, Behemoth, Himsa, Mortiis and The Agony Scene, BEHEMOTH mainman Nergal has posted his reaction to the tour and announcement:
"We were honored to be a part of the first edition of 'Blackest of the Black' festivals in 2003. But back then we opened for the whole festival package and this time we will play a 30 minute long set right before Chimaira and Danzig. It's very exciting to be back to US again, I can tell you. But what thrills me the most is the fact that BEHEMOTH is going to share the stage with one of my all time favorite artists, Glenn Danzig. This tour is going to be HUGE, I can assure you!"
Shortly before joining the "Blackest of the Black" in the U.S., BEHEMOTH will start the fall leg of their European Demigod tour. The madness starts on the 2nd of September in Milton Keynes, England and will be spreading through most of Europe. Released in January of 2005, Demigod quickly surpassed what its predecessor did in two years in just two months. Heralded as "metal's best live band" by BW&BK, BEHEMOTH have toured with the likes of heavyweights Suffocation, Nile, King Diamond, Black Dahlia Murder, Halford, Testament, Opeth, Superjoint Ritual and Danzig. The band has been featured on the covers of BW&BK, Pit, Metal Bite, Metal Hammer and Metal Maniacs and has received regular airplay of "Conquer All" on "Headbangers Ball."
Danzig Announces Blackest of the Black Tour
Glenn Danzig, at the forefront of the hardcore/dark metal movement for more than 25 years, announces that the 2005 "Blackest of the Black" tour will kick off in San Diego at the end of September and end on the west coast on Halloween. For the sophomore year of this Fall traveling festival, Danzig has assembled a line-up of the crème de la crème of the hardcore/dark/black metal bands - Chimaira, Behemoth, Himsa, Mortiis (ex-Emperor), and The Agony Scene. Danzig will headline, of course.
Danzig's performance on all dates of the "Blackest of the Black" tour will feature former Misfits' guitarist Doyle Von Frankenstein for a special 30-minute set of Misfits classics. Doyle joined Danzig on a handful of tour dates last winter (New York, Philadelphia, Boston) for "the closest thing to a Misfits reunion you're going to see."
"'The Blackest of the Black' tour is for extreme bands that sell out venues across the country, that sell records, but don't get radio play or get on MTV," said Danzig. "It's anti the corporate crap nu-rap-metal that gets shoved down fans' throats at other concerts." The "Blackest of the Black" festival was organized by Danzig and debuted in the Summer of 2003 with Danzig, Superjoint Ritual, Opeth, Nile, Lacuna Coil and Behemoth on the
bill. "I'd like to see this being an on-going event," Danzig added.
In addition to organizing and headlining the "Blackest of the Black" tour, Glenn Danzig will see the release of the DVD "Il Demonio Nera" (evilive) on July 12. "Il Demonio Nera" is a collection of videos, video outtakes, alternative versions and previously unreleased music videos from the band's "Danzig 4" and "Danzig 5" CDs. His new CD, "Black Aria II," the follow up to 1993's "Black Aria," has been completed and will be released later this year, and Glenn is in the process of shooting his first feature film, "Gerouge," which he has written and will direct. "Gerouge" is based on one of the comic book titles distributed by his Verotik publishing company, and concerns Turn of the Century New Orleans Voodoo.
Confirmed dates for the "Blackest of the Black" will be announced shortly.
Mortiis Release "Decadent and Desperate" in UK
Mortiis will release their new single, "Decadent and Desperate", in the UK on April 25th. "Decadent and Desperate" will be released in two 7" vinyl and one CD digipack. This will also include 4 tracks and remixes never before heard on any album. The CD will feature "Decadent and Desperate", a new song entitled "Underdog", and "Gibber"- Gibbering Idiot Mix. Each vinyl comes with a different giant fold-out poster.
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Inferno Festival Update
According to organisers, MANTAS and NECROPHAGIST have cancelled their shows at the Inferno Festival "due to health issues within the band and close family." Their replacements are NATTEFROST and HATESPHERE. The Inferno Festival is held March 24th-26th in the two room venue known as John Dee's and Rockefeller in Oslo, Norway. The bands alternate stages, between the balconied upstairs room (capable of holding a couple thousand people), to the smaller, downstairs John Dee, limited to a few hundred.
This year's lineup is as follows: More...
Mortiis Finishes New Video, Work On Live DVD
Mortiis recently finished the video for the upcoming single "Decadent & Desperate" and should probably surprise a few people (again). Mortiis says, "I think some of the things going on in there will be new to a lot of people, coming from us, and it was very new to me to, and I'm excited as well as a bit anxious about."
"Decadent & Desperate" will be released in April, to coincide with the UK tour, and will be released in various formats (more details soon) and contains remixes made by Mortiis, a brand new song titled "Underdog" and obviously the title track.
In other news, Mortiis is currently working on the live DVD.
Mortiis Expands UK Tour
Mortiis has now expanded his upcoming UK tour. The full list of dates is:
April 19 - Cardiff Barfly
April 20 - Cambridge Junction
April 21 - Leicester Charlotte
April 23 - Camberley Agincourt
April 23 - Sheffield Corporation
April 24 - London Highbury Garage
April 25 - Leeds Cockpit
April 26 - Liverpool Academy
April 27 - Glasgow King Tut's
April 28 - Dundee Reading Room
April 29 - Manchester Academy III
April 30 - Birmingham Academy II
Support comes from industrial band Panic DHH and NFD, featuring members from Fields Of The Nephilim.
Mortiis to Have Busy '05 Schedule
Now recovered from their exhausting nine week European tour, which came to an end in November, MORTIIS began 2005 by once again throwing themselves into another busy schedule. A schedule that will see the release of a new single, a live DVD, the filming of a new video and live shows all in the first half of the year. A hectic time that will also have the man himself trying to fit in a marriage and honeymoon in between.
MORTIIS have returned to Silvertone Studios in Fredrikstad, Norway to work on a new single -'Decadent & Desperate' - which is scheduled for a UK release in April. The single is expected to be released in various formats and will include a new, as yet un-named song, plus further re-mixed tracks from their latest album. The release follows last years debut single 'The Grudge' which saw the band make their first ever entry in the 'Official UK Singles Chart'.
A video for 'Decadent & Desperate' will be released prior to the single. Work is due to commence shortly in the UK and the band are rumoured to be working with film and video director Adam Mason. Commenting on the upcoming video MORTIIS said "I'm looking forward to making this new video. It's something which I expect to be dark and disturbing, something to go with the feel of the single."
Also in the pipeline is the release of the eagerly anticipated as yet untitled live DVD, which was recorded at the London show on last years 'Unlimited Grudge' European tour. Set for release in May, the DVD will also feature music and videos from the Smell Of Rain and Grudge era's, plus a host of exclusive never seen before extras.
MORTIIS make the first live appearance of the year at Norway's largest industry event, by:Larm, which this year takes place in Stavanger, Norway between 10th and 12th of February. Mortiis will perform a live set at The SAS Atlantic Hotel, Hall A on Friday 11th February, where they will appear on a bill that includes Gothminister, Apoptygma Berzerk and Theatre Of Tragedy. For information on how to see MORTIISat this event please visit www.bylarm.no Further live shows are currently being worked on. Details of festival appearances and a UK tour in April will be announced shortly.
Mortiis Video Posted
Earache has posted the brand new MORTIIS video courtesy, "The Grudge".
'The Grudge' is the first video to be taken from the forthcoming album of the same name and is available as a single right now in the UK. 'The Grudge' is available in two limited edition formats: Digipack CD (featuring 'The Grudge' - single edit, 'Decadent And Desperate' -Flickin The Bitch Switch Mix, 'The Grudge' - Despectus) and 7" Vinyl Poster Bag (featuring 'The Grudge' - single edit and 'Decadent And Desperate' .
Mortiis New Video To Debut This Weekend
Earache Records report that UK fans get their first chance this weekend to see the brand new MORTIIS video for 'The Grudge' when it will be added to Kerrang! TV in the UK from 22.00 CET this Saturday night.
Shot recently in New York by cult Los Angelean director Charlie Deaux (SYSTEM OF A DOWN, ZOETROPE), ‘The Grudge’ is the first clip to be taken from the album of the same name and is in many ways prime Mortiis, picking up where 2001's 'The Smell Of Rain' left off, whilst offering tantalising hints of the future that Mortiis Era 3 will hold.
'The Grudge' will also be the first ever single from Mortiis and will be on sale on Monday 16th August for one week only. Kerrang TV will be airing the video all week after 22.00 CET each night.
As earlier reported, Mortiis will be teaming up with SUSPERIA for a double headline package under the banner of The Unlimited Grudge Tour 2004. Starting in the UK on 15th September the tour will run through 19 countries finishing in Belgium on 14th November. Dates on The Unlimited Grudge Tour 2004 are as follows: More...