Mortemia

Mortemia is a Norwegian gothic metal and symphonic black metal band, founded by Morten Veland in 2009 after his departure from Sirenia. It is essentially a solo project, with Veland handling all instrumentation and vocals, with occasional guest musicians.

Mortemia's music blends elements of gothic metal, symphonic black metal, and industrial music. Key characteristics include:

• Dark and Melancholic Atmosphere: The music often evokes a sense of despair, isolation, and impending doom.
• Symphonic Elements: Orchestral arrangements and choirs are integral to the sound, adding depth and grandeur.
• Black Metal Influences: Harsh vocals, tremolo picking, and blast beats are sometimes incorporated, albeit in a more restrained manner compared to traditional black metal.
• Gothic Metal Sensibilities: Clean vocals (primarily by Veland himself) and melodic passages are also present, creating a contrast with the harsher elements.
• Industrial Undertones: Electronic elements and rhythmic structures can be detected, adding a technological and sometimes unsettling aspect.

Mortemia has released several albums, exploring themes of darkness, death, and existential angst. The project is notable for Veland's continued exploration of the darker side of metal music and his distinct songwriting style.