Name: Great Corrupter
Brand: Mortiis

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The Orchard/SPV (Membran)

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Release date

2017-04-20

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23306

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20286223306

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Mortiis

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Megaforce

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Classic

An ambient/electronic/industrial rock band from Notodden, Norway, Mortiis was founded in 1992 by Håvard Ellefsen (aka Mortiis). Ellefsen began his musical career as the bass player for Norwegian black metal band Emperor but eventually embarked on a solo career under the name Mortiis. Initially known for synthesizer-based ambient soundtracks, he is often credited as the pioneer of dungeon synth music. In addition to his solo work, Mortiis also had several side projects throughout the mid-1990s.

In 2001, with the release of "The Smell of Rain," Mortiis shifted away from ambient/dungeon synth and delved into more song-oriented territory. This marked a transition into mixing electro and synth-pop elements with heavy guitars while taking on lead vocal duties. While Mortiis has since formed a band, Ellefsen remains the only consistent member.

With their album "The Grudge," Mortiis further explored industrial rock influences. In recent years, they have returned to performing their early dungeon synth material. The current lineup includes Mortiis on vocals, keyboards, and programming; Levi Gawron (Levi Gawrock Trøite) on guitars, bass, and programming; and Tim Van Horn on drums.

Megaforce is a subsidiary of Megaforce Records, a renowned music label that has been making waves in the industry since its inception. With a strong focus on rock and metal genres, Megaforce has built a reputation for discovering and nurturing some of the most iconic artists in these genres.

Since its establishment, *Megaforce* has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged conventions, bringing groundbreaking music to the forefront. The label's commitment to artistic integrity and innovation has led to the success of numerous legendary acts such as Metallica, Anthrax, and Testament.

With an impressive roster of talented musicians under their belt, *Megaforce* continues to be at the forefront of shaping the rock and metal landscape. Their dedication to supporting emerging artists ensures that they remain a driving force in the industry for years to come.

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"Featuring Remixes and Reworks by Chris Vrenna, Godflesh, Merzbow, Die Krupps, Rhys Fulber, Pig, John Fryer, In Slaughter Natives, Axegrinder, Prurient, Apoptygma Berzerk, and many more. Its themes of anger, greed, confusion, self-doubt and re-discovery saturate the album, resulting in Mortiis' most laboured yet honest record yet. The twisted journey weaves its way through feelings of anger and resentment on "Demons are Back," through the Biblical metaphors of "The Ugly Truth," then takes on a disdain for greed in "The Shining Lamp of God," "Feed the Greed" and "Scalding the Burnt." The cycle of The Great Deceiver takes Mortiis down a path of reparation, with an attempt to exorcize demons on "Hard to Believe" and accepts the ghosts of the past on "Bleed Like You." The lyrical journey concludes with "The Great Leap," one of the most lyrically affirmative songs of Mortiis' career, with an expression of embracing great change. The LP version comes on 5 different vinyl colors, each limited to 100 copies each, each includes exclusive poster or patch. The colour you get is random.

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