Corpus Mortale

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Corpus Mortale
Band Picture
Band Picture
Background information
OriginCopenhagen, Denmark
GenresDeath metal
Years active1993–present
Labels
Associated actsIniquity, , , , , , , Saturnus, , , Iron Fire, ,
Websitewww.corpusmortale.com
Members


Past members

Morten Jensen

Mads Haarløv




Corpus Mortale is a Danish death metal group. Established in 1993, the band has released two full-length albums.

History[]

Corpus Mortale was founded in Copenhagen in 1993 by and , followed by completing the lineup in 1994. From the beginning the band was interested in playing death metal, and released their demo Corpus Mortale in 1995. The demo was critically acclaimed, and inspired the band to increase their efforts. Morten Jensen was recruited as a fourth member on guitar in 1996 and after only three months Corpus Mortale entered the studio to record their second demo entitled . This demo received a more widespread and positive reaction than the first, and all 800 copies were sold out within 7 months.

Following a number of tours between 1997 and 1999, Søren and Morten Jensen decided to leave the band after another recording attempt, the unreleased album . Following this, and (formerly of Iniquity) joined, and a final demo, was released. The release of this demo generated positive reactions, and a deal of label interest.

In the summer of 2001, left the band due to commitment issues. After another MCD, , the band focused on the release of their first full-length album,[1] . Following this album's release, the band signed with Dutch record label Neurotic Records.[2] The album released on 23 November 2003, supported by a European tour with Konkhra, and . A music video for the song Mass Funeral Pyre was released also.[3] was replaced on guitar by (ex-Iniquity) as a session member.[4]

With this new lineup, the band entered the studio to record a 3 track EP named on . In 2007 through Willowtip Records they released their second full-length album, through Willowtip Records in the USA and Neurotic Records in the rest of the world. Following a contract renewal, rejoined the band, and left after fourteen years. (, ex-) replaced Nicholas and the band continues to tour in support of their most recent album.

In October 2008, after seven years in Corpus Mortale, decided to leave the band. The reason for this was to concentrate on his other music project Corpus Mortale quickly found a replacement for Christoffersen in of . Andreas played his first gig in Corpus Mortale at the Copenhagen Death Fest on 6 December, and the Royal Metal Fest on 9 January in Århus.

Currently Corpus Mortale is working on material for a new album in addition to several tourdates to be announced. The songs on the new album will include titles such as Feasting Upon Souls and Love Lies Bleeding. Also planned is a merchandising deal with Relapse Records, a brand new t-shirt design which will be made available worldwide.

In September Corpus Mortale signed to American label Deepsend Records. Deepsend will release the Danes’ third album "FleshCraft" this fall, with a special web-only Pre-Order which will ship prior to the release date in stores.

"FleshCraft" will come to be known as a defining statement of Danish death metal. The year's best death metal album is also amongst the best from Denmark ever. The perfect death metal recording, Martin Rosendahl's trademark bellow (last heard on The Cleansing "Poisoned Legacy") and their musicianship that's second to none. Your expectations should be high and will be mightily fulfilled. "FleshCraft" is an excellently composed monster, exemplifying everything that Danish death metal has been known for and finally accomplished by Corpus Mortale.

Former members[]

Ulrik Pedersen ( ) - Vocals
- Guitars
- Bass
Morten Jensen (Crapulence) - Guitars
Søren Jensen (, Iron Fire, , Crapulence, ) - Guitars
(Iniquity, Saturnus) - Guitars
Mads Haarløv (Iniquity, , Swollen, Sacrificial, , Ashes) - Guitars
(, ) - Drums
(Crapulence, ) - Guitars
() - Drums
() - Guitars

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

  • (2003)
  • (2007)
  • (2013)

EPs[]

  • (2001)
  • (2002)
  • (2006)

Demos[]

  • Corpus Mortale (1995)
  • (1996)
  • Spiritism (1998)

References[]

  1. ^ Interview with Nicholas Maschøln: "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 18 February 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ Corpus Mortale's Neurotic Biography: "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 February 2009. Retrieved 18 February 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Blabbermouth.net". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020.
  4. ^ Interview with Martin Rosendahl: "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 October 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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