Morten pic by Angst im Wald

Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) released the first MORTEMIA song from ‘The Covid Aftermath Sessions’ today. The track features Federica Lanna (Volturian) on guest vocals and it is available on all digital platforms as of today the 9thof December 2022. The track is a cover version of Madonna’s song ‘Frozen’, originally released in 1998.

Morten Veland:

“I am proud and honoured to introduce Federica Lanna from the band Volturian as my special guest for ‘The Covid Aftermath Sessions’. The first song is a cover version of Madonna’s song ‘Frozen’, originally released back in 1998, our brand new version of the song will be available on all digital platforms on the 9th of December 2022.

Me and Federica did an awesome version of the song together, and I feel that this song also fits a symphonic metal arrangement very well. The original version is very dark and melancholic, so it made perfect sense to me to do a cover version of it. Federica has a really beautiful and expressive voice that fits perfectly for this track. I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Federica on board this project, and I am really pleased to be sharing this song with you all. Frozen is a great way to open the brand new project “The Covid Aftermath Sessions.”

Federica Lanna:

“This summer me and Morten were having a little talk on IG about Madonna and her career, and we discovered that we are both in love with her masterpiece Frozen; when Morten told me that he was planning to make a cover of it and he wanted me to be on board I was so extremely happy to jump in. Not only because I am a huge fan of Madonna, but also because the arrangement of Morten was really a killer one, and I fell in love with it. I think that the dark and mystical atmosphere of the original song fits perfectly with symphonic metal sound and even if I am a soprano I always really liked to use my lower register and experience my darkest colors. I truly admire Morten and his work, so I am honored about this collaboration, and I am really proud of the result we achieved”

Listen to ‘Frozen’ feat. Federica Lanna on Spotify: Frozen (feat. Federica Lanna) by Mortemia – DistroKid

Also join Mortemia tonight at 18:00 hours CET, when the video clip premieres on the official Mortemia youtube channel.

After 11 years of silence Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland activated his solo project Mortemiaduring the early stages of the Covid 19 pandemic, this time with a brand new concept consisting of collaborations with multiple guest singers. ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ was a series of singles released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene. Now he is ready to endeavor on the next project entitled ‘The Covid Aftermath Sessions’, once more the project will feature multiple amazing guest singers.

So far the following singers has contributed for Morten Veland’s collaborations:

Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine)
Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon, MaYaN, Dark Horse White Horse)
Alessia Scolletti (Temperance, ERA)
Liv Kristine (Liv Kristine, ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ex-Leaves Eyes)
Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, The Dark Side of the Moon)
Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers)
Maja Shining (Forever Still)
Erica Ohlsson (Metalite)
Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah, ex Amberian Dawn)
Zora Cock (Blackbriar)
Linda Toni Grahn (Anima Veil, ex Follow the Cipher)
Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic)
Federica Lanna (Volturian)

More information at https://www.facebook.com/mortemianorway

Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) has released the video for the 12^th and final  Mortemia song for ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’. The track  features  Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic) on guest vocals and it is available now on all digital platforms. The track is entitled ‘Adrenalize’.

Watch the video below.

Morten Veland:

“I am proud and honoured to introduce Caterina Nix from Chaos Magic as my special guest for ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’. The 12th song is entitled ‘Adrenalize’, and will be available on all digital platforms from the 7th of October 2022.

This song is a very dynamic, melodic and catchy song. Caterina has a really beautiful and expressive voice that fits perfectly for this track. I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Caterina on board this project, and I am really proud and pleased  to be sharing this song with you all. Adrenalize is a great final addition to “The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions.”

Caterina Nix:

“I’m so thrilled to be part of this incredible project, sharing my voice not only with the amazing Morten Veland but with all the other talented women who have also been part of Mortemia. The song “Adrenalize” has it all; It’s an enticing tune with an inviting rhythm, consisting of a passionate vocal duet that moves along memorable arrangements and a sweet yet powerful melody. Working on this song has been a delight, especially considering how much I admire Morten for his prolific musical journey. I’m very proud of the work we did together and I know our listeners are gonna love it.”

After 11 years of silence Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland is once more active with his solo project Mortemia, this time with a brand new concept. ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ is a series of singles  released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene, so far the following singers has contributed: 

Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine)
Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon, MaYaN, Dark Horse White Horse)
Alessia Scolletti (Temperance, ERA)
Liv Kristine (Liv Kristine, ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ex-Leaves Eyes)
Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, The Dark Side of the Moon)
Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers)
Maja Shining (Forever Still)
Erica Ohlsson (Metalite)
Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah, ex Amberian Dawn)
Zora Cock (Blackbriar)
Linda Toni Grahn (Anima Veil, ex Follow the Cipher)
Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic)

More information at https://www.facebook.com/mortemianorway

Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) have released the 12^th and final Mortemia song for ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’. The track features Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic) on guest vocals and it is available on all digital platforms now. The track is entitled ‘Adrenalize’.

Morten Veland:

“I am proud and honoured to introduce Caterina Nix from Chaos Magic as my special guest for ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’. The 12th song is entitled ‘Adrenalize’, and will be available on all digital platforms on the 7th of October 2022.

This song is a very dynamic, melodic and catchy song. Caterina has a really beautiful and expressive voice that fits perfectly for this track. I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Caterina on board this project, and I am really proud and pleased  to be sharing this song with you all. Adrenalize is a great final addition to “The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions.”

Caterina Nix:

“I’m so thrilled to be part of this incredible project, sharing my voice not only with the amazing Morten Veland but with all the other talented women who have also been part of Mortemia. The song “Adrenalize” has it all; It’s an enticing tune with an inviting rhythm, consisting of a passionate vocal duet that moves along memorable arrangements and a sweet yet powerful melody. Working on this song has been a delight, especially considering how much I admire Morten for his prolific musical journey. I’m very proud of the work we did together and I know our listeners are gonna love it.”

Listen at Adrenalize (feat. Caterina Nix) by Mortemia & Sirenia – DistroKid

After 11 years of silence Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland is once more active with his solo project Mortemia, this time with a brand new concept. ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ is a series of singles  released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene, so far the following singers has contributed: 

Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine)
Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon, MaYaN, Dark Horse White Horse)
Alessia Scolletti (Temperance, ERA)
Liv Kristine (Liv Kristine, ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ex-Leaves Eyes)
Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, The Dark Side of the Moon)
Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers)
Maja Shining (Forever Still)
Erica Ohlsson (Metalite)
Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah, ex Amberian Dawn)
Zora Cock (Blackbriar)
Linda Toni Grahn (Anima Veil, ex Follow the Cipher)
Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic)

More information at https://www.facebook.com/mortemianorway

Photo credits Morten pic: Angst Im Wald

Just recently, Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) released the 10th Mortemia song ‘What Else is There?’ from ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’. The track features Zora Cock (Blackbriar) on guest vocals and it is available on all digital platforms. ‘What Else is There?’ is a cover version of the Norwegian band Röyksopp’s original version released back in 2005’.

Today MORTEMIA release a new official video for ‘What else is there?’, watch it below.

Morten Veland:

“I am proud and honoured to introduce Zora Cock from Blackbriar as my special guest for ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’. The 10th song is entitled ‘What Else is There?’, and will be available on all digital platforms on the 17th of June 2022. This song is a cover version of the Norwegian band Röyksopp originally released back in 2005. Sirenia and Blackbriar performed at the same festival in The Netherlands some years ago, and that’s when I first discovered the band and Zora’s unique voice. Zora has a really haunting and distinct voice that really stands out, a signature voice so to say. As soon as she starts singing you can immediately tell it’s her. After the show in The Netherlands I was an instant fan of Blackbriar and Zora. I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Zora on board this project, and I am really looking forward to sharing this song with you all. I find this song very unique and special and it will definitely add to the great variety on The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions.”

Zora Cock:

“A little while ago I went to a Sirenia show and met up with Morten afterwards. The show was amazing and so was the meet-up with Morten! He played me the song he had in mind for me and it really made an impression on me. I was so enthusiastic about it that I started recording my vocals the next day. This song shows a different side of me, yet I still feel like it fits me very well. I love music that can put you in some sort of trance, and I think this one will do that to you. Working with Morten feels like a wish come true, and I hope you’ll love this collaboration as much as I do!”

After 11 years of silence Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland is once more active with his solo project Mortemia, this time with a brand new concept. ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ is a series of singles  released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene, so far the following singers has contributed: 

• Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine)
• Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon, MaYaN, Dark Horse White Horse)
• Alessia Scolletti (Temperance, ERA)
• Liv Kristine (Liv Kristine, ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ex-Leaves Eyes)
• Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, The Dark Side of the Moon)
• Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers)
• Maja Shining (Forever Still)
• Erica Ohlsson (Metalite)
• Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah, ex Amberian Dawn)
• Zora Cock (Blackbriar)

More information at https://www.facebook.com/mortemianorway

Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) has released the 10th  MORTEMIA  song from ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ today. The track features Zora Cock (Blackbriar) on guest vocals and it is available on all digital platforms as of today the 17th of June 2022. The track is entitled ‘What Else is There?, and it is a cover version of the Norwegian band Röyksopp’s original version released back in 2005’.

Morten Veland:

“I am proud and honoured to introduce Zora Cock from Blackbriar as my special guest for ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’. The 10th song is entitled ‘What Else is There?’, and will be available on all digital platforms on the 17th of June 2022. This song is a cover version of the Norwegian band Röyksopp originally released back in 2005. Sirenia and Blackbriar performed at the same festival in The Netherlands some years ago, and that’s when I first discovered the band and Zora’s unique voice. Zora has a really haunting and distinct voice that really stands out, a signature voice so to say. As soon as she starts singing you can immediately tell it’s her. After the show in The Netherlands I was an instant fan of Blackbriar and Zora. I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Zora on board this project, and I am really looking forward to sharing this song with you all. I find this song very unique and special and it will definitely add to the great variety on The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions.”

Zora Cock:

“A little while ago I went to a Sirenia show and met up with Morten afterwards. The show was amazing and so was the meet-up with Morten! He played me the song he had in mind for me and it really made an impression on me. I was so enthusiastic about it that I started recording my vocals the next day. This song shows a different side of me, yet I still feel like it fits me very well. I love music that can put you in some sort of trance, and I think this one will do that to you. Working with Morten feels like a wish come true, and I hope you’ll love this collaboration as much as I do!”

Stream/buy the song at this location.

‘What Else Is There?’ feat. Zora Cock on Spotify:

After 11 years of silence Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland is once more active with his solo project Mortemia, this time with a brand new concept. ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ is a series of singles  released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene, so far the following singers has contributed: 

• Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine)
• Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon, MaYaN, Dark Horse White Horse)
• Alessia Scolletti (Temperance, ERA)
• Liv Kristine (Liv Kristine, ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ex-Leaves Eyes)
• Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, The Dark Side of the Moon)
• Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers)
• Maja Shining (Forever Still)
• Erica Ohlsson (Metalite)
• Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah, ex Amberian Dawn)
• Zora Cock (Blackbriar)

Photo credits Morten: Angst Im Wald – Photo credits Heidi: Marko Simonen

Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) released the 9th Mortemia song from ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ today. The track features Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah) on guest vocals and it is available on all digital platforms as of today the 6th of May 2022. The track is entitled ‘Veiled in Despair’.

Morten Veland:

“I am proud and honoured to introduce Heidi Parviainen from Dark Sarah as my special guest for ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’. The ninth song is entitled ‘Veiled in Despair’, and is now available on all digital platforms.

I have followed Heidi’s work for a very long time, and I find her voice and vocal capabilities absolutely stunning. Every time Heidi starts singing I get instant goosebumps. The way that she pours emotions into everything she performs and her technical level is absolutely flawless. I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Heidi on board this project, and I am really looking forward to sharing this song with you all. This song is very doomy and melancholic and it has a very soundtrack-like vibe to it.”

Heidi Parviainen:

“I felt honored when Morten asked me to sing on his new song, love his work and this song is very cinematic and atmospheric! I did the recording in the middle of Dark Sarah´s new album ´Attack Of Orym´ recordings and it was a very refreshing change! The song itself is very intimate, etheric, melancholic and I could say very Nordic too! You can almost hear the evergreen forests, misty meadows, fjelds and fjords when you close your eyes.”

Stream ‘Veiled in Despair’ feat. Heidi Parviainen HERE.

After 11 years of silence Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland is once more active with his solo project Mortemia, this time with a brand new concept. ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ is a series of singles  released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene, so far the following singers has contributed: 

Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine)
Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon, MaYaN, Dark Horse White Horse)
Alessia Scolletti (Temperance, ERA)
Liv Kristine (Liv Kristine, ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ex-Leaves Eyes)
Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, The Dark Side of the Moon)
Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers)
Maja Shining (Forever Still)
Erica Ohlsson (Metalite)
Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah, ex Amberian Dawn)

More information at https://www.facebook.com/mortemianorway