OSLO, Norway – Mortiis will return to the touring circuit this winter with a two-month, full European tour supporting
evil-electro outfit Combichrist.
« In some fundamental ways, Combichrist and Mortiis are very different, but in other fundamental ways, we are very much the same, » expl ained vocalist and namesake Mortiis. « At the end of the day,
both bands have this ‘f-you’ attitude. It’s expressed somewhat differently musically, but energy and attitude-wise we’re carrying the same torch, so to speak. I think fans of both bands will pick
up on that. »
Mortiis took a break from touring while preparing their latest releases, the soon-to-emerge next album, « the Great Deceiver » and « Perfectly Defect, » a totally free digital download. Unveiled
October 10, « Perfectly Defect » is full-length, downloadable album available at www.mortiis.com. « Perfectly Defect » is the quintessential prelude to the world of « The Great Deceiver » – while the
latter is heavier and darker, the former is varied, experimental, and largely instrumental. The bottom line is that « Perfectly Defect » leads into « The Great Deceiver » acting as a crucial stage in
the evolution of Mortiis’ music.
The group is anxious to get back on stage and is ready to unleash months of pent-up aggression during their live show. Fans can expect to hear tracks from « Perfectly Defect » and « The Great
Deceiver, » as well as some older songs with a different twist.
« We’ve seriously pimped up a selection of older songs that we’ll be performing, » Mortiis said. « So, across the board, it will be a new, and for lack of a better expression, very ‘pimped up’ bunch
of songs! »
A tour with Combichrist was imminent. Aside from having a long acquaintance with Combichrist’s founder and Norwegian-native Andy LaPlegua, drummer Joe Letz is an extended member of the Mortiis
family. After connecting with Letz during Mortiis’ US tour with the Genitorturers – Letz’s former band – the drummer got involved with Mortiis on some of the recording of « The Great
Deceiver. »
« It was just a question of time until we’d go out on tour together again, » Mortiis said. « Joe is still a part of this band, the way we all see it. We always have a great time when we’re together
and I think this is something everyone’s been wanting to happen for a while now. So when the opportunity came about, we pretty much did what had to be done to make it happen. »
Their brand new effort « Perfectly Defect » was released 10.10.10 and you can download it totally free here :
http://www.mortiis.com