Madder Mortem
| Madder Mortem | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Mystery Tribe (1993-1997) |
| Origin | Nord-Odal, Hedmark, Norway |
| Genres |
Progressive metal, avant-garde metal, alternative metal Early: doom metal, gothic metal |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels |
Misanthropy Records (1998-1999) Century Media (2000-2001) The End Records (2001-2002) Peaceville Records (2005-2010) Dark Essence Records (2016-present) |
| Associated acts | Soulswarm |
| Website | www.maddermortem.com |
| Members |
Agnete M. Kirkevaag BP M. Kirkevaag Richard Wikstrand Tormod Langøien Moseng Mads Solås |
| Past members |
Odd Eivind Ebbesen Christian Ruud Boye Nyberg Sigurd Nilsen Eirik Ulvo Langnes Patrick Scantlebury Paul Mozart Bjørke |
Madder Mortem is a Norwegian progressive metal band.[1] They were originally formed by siblings Agnete and BP M. Kirkevaag in 1993 as a doom metal/gothic metal band as Mystery Tribe,[2] but changed the name to Madder Mortem in 1997.[3]
The group released their fist full-length album, Mercury, in 1999, but the band's label folded soon after its release, and all members except the Kirkevaags left.[3] A new lineup recorded the All Flesh Is Grass album for a new label, Century Media, in 2001, and Deadlands followed on The End Records in 2002, after which further lineup changes ensued. On July 21, 2014, the band announced the addition of a new guitar player, Richard Wikstrand, formerly of Chrome Division. [4]
Members
Current lineup
- Agnete M. Kirkevaag − lead vocals (1993–present)
- BP M. Kirkevaag − guitar, percussion, backing vocals (1993–present)
- Mads Solås − drums, percussion, backing vocals (1999–present)
- Tormod Langøien Moseng − bass guitar, double bass, backing vocals (2003–present)
- Richard Wikstrand − guitar (2014–present)
Former members
- Christian Ruud − guitar, backing vocals (1993–1999)
- Boye Nyberg − bass guitar (1993–1999)
- Sigurd Nilsen − drums, percussion (1996–1999)
- Eirik Ulvo Langnes − guitar (2000–2003)
- Paul Mozart Bjørke − bass guitar, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals (2000–2003)
- Odd Eivind Ebbesen − guitar (2003–2010)
- Patrick Scantlebury − guitar (2010–2014)
Live performances
In September/October 2001, Madder Mortem supported Tristania, Rotting Christ, and Vintersorg on a 23-date European tour. During February and March 2003 Madder Mortem supported Opeth on the European leg of their "Deliverance" tour.[5] In addition to various cities across Western Europe, the Opeth tour also brought them to the UK for the first time, with a total of 33 gigs.
They have played festivals including Brutal Assault in the Czech Republic, Popkomm in Germany, Yuletide Metal Meeting in Northern Ireland,[6] and Conmusic in Mexico; as well as the Norwegian festivals Southern Discomfort, Inferno Metal Festival, and Quart Festival.
With new guitarist Richard Wilkstrand, Madder Mortem performed at the festival Livestock at Alvdal in rural Norway on July 11th, 2014.[7]
Discography
Full-Lengths
- Mercury (1999)
- All Flesh Is Grass (2001)
- Deadlands (2002)
- Desiderata (2006)
- Eight Ways (2009)
- Red in Tooth and Claw (2016)
Demos
- Misty Sleep (1997)
- Demo 98 (1998)
- Demo 2000 (2000)
Singles & EPs
- My Name is Silence (single, 2007)
- Where Dream and Day Collide (EP, 2010) GRC #32[8]
References
- ↑ Madder Mortem at MusicMight.
- ↑ Madder Mortem :: Band › Biography › Biography.
- 1 2 Madder Mortem at Allmusic
- ↑ www.maddermortem.com
- ↑ Madder Mortem - Biography
- ↑ Madder Mortem To Headline Ireland's YULETIDE METAL MEETING
- ↑ www.livestockfestivalen.no
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20121008185402/http://greekcharts.com/weekchart.asp?year=2010&date=201021&cat=a