EXMORTEM

Death Metal • Denmark

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The band was started back in 1992 and was at that time called Mordor. The first demo "Souls Of Purity" was released in 1993. In Dec. 1994 the debut album "Labyrinths Of Horror" was recorded and it was released in June 1995, by Euphonious Records.

In 1997 Exmortem was ready with a new recording, this time it was the promo tape called "Dejected". This lead to a new signing with Euphonious Records, who in 1998 released the second album "Dejected In Obscurity". Later in 1998 Exmortem released a new promo tape and two of the tracks from that tape was later released on a split 7" vinyl in 1999.

After that Exmortem started to work more professionally and that led to a new line-up with two new members in Simon (V) and Reno (D) and with them a new promo-CD was recorded in 2000. Finally in the end of 2000, read more...

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EXMORTEM Labyrinths of Horror album cover

3.00 | 1 ratings

Labyrinths of Horror
Death Metal 1995

EXMORTEM Dejected in Obscurity album cover

3.00 | 1 ratings

Dejected in Obscurity
Death Metal 1998

0.00 | 0 ratings

Berzerker Legions
Death Metal 2001

0.00 | 0 ratings

Pestilence Empire
Death Metal 2002

EXMORTEM Nihilistic Contentment album cover

3.50 | 1 ratings

Nihilistic Contentment
Death Metal 2005

4.00 | 1 ratings

Funeral Phantoms
Death Metal 2008

EXMORTEM EPs & splits

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Pest Campaign 2003
Death Metal 2004

EXMORTEM live albums

EXMORTEM demos, promos, fans club and other releases (no bootlegs)

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Dejected...
Death Metal 1997

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EXMORTEM Dejected in Obscurity

Album · 1998 · Death Metal

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"Dejected in Obscurity" is the second full-length studio album by Danish death metal act Exmortem. The album was released through Euphonious Records in 1998. It´s the successor to "Labyrinths Of Horror" from 1995, although the two full-length studio albums are bridged by the 1997 "Dejected..." demo. There has been one lineup change since "Labyrinths Of Horror" as guitarist Martin "Sigtyr" Thim has been added as second guitarist. There´s still no permanent bassist in the lineup, so guitarist Henrik Kolle recorded the bass parts on "Dejected in Obscurity".

Stylistically the material on "Dejected in Obscurity" pretty much continues the relentlessly brutal, abrasive, and intense death metal style of "Labyrinths Of Horror". The addition of a second guitarist has provided the soundscape with a few more interesting details like guitar solos and morbid harmonies. Something which was completely mssing from "Labyrinths Of Horror". It´s not that solos or harmonies are a big part of Exmortem´s sound, which is still centered around brutal riffs, powerful drumming, and brutal growling vocals (which are occasionally varied with some screaming/snarling vocals), but it does bring some needed variation to Exmortem´s bleak and and otherwise pitch black music. They really understand how to create a thick oppressive atmosphere of dread and despair. One of their many great assets.

Exmortem are a well playing band and the musical performances are generally on a high level from all involved. "Dejected in Obscurity" features a slightly less abrasive and accessible sound production compared to the sound production of the debut album, but this is still a raw and savage sounding old school death metal release. A 3 - 3.5 star (65%) rating is warranted.

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EXMORTEM Labyrinths of Horror

Album · 1995 · Death Metal

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"Labyrinths Of Horror" is the debut full-length studio album by Danish death metal act Exmortem. The album was released through Euphonious Records in June 1995. Exmorten formed in 1992 under the Mordor monicker and released the 1993 "Souls of Purity" demo before changing their name to Exmortem in 1994. Prior to changing their name Mordor recorded and prepared "Labyrinths Of Horror" for release (cassette tape copies of the Mordor version exist) but they opted to change their name and wait until they could properly release the album under the Exmortem monicker. There has been one lineup change since the "Souls of Purity" demo as bassist Mads Weng has left and lead vocalist Søren Lønne has taken over the bass duites in addition to singing.

Stylistically Exmortem continue the intense, relentlessly brutal, and powerful death metal style of the Mordor demo, and Lønne now makes better use of his screaming/snarling vocal style in addition to this brutal growling. The vocal style on the first Konkhra album isn´t far off the mark when trying to describe how the vocals sound on "Labyrinths Of Horror". Musically Konkhra are slightly more sophisticated though, and Exmortem predominantly go straight for the jugular throughout the 9 tracks, 29:38 minutes long album. Not that "Labyrinths Of Horror" is a bad quality release or it becomes a tedious listen, but there is a tendency for the material to sound a bit one-dimensional. The lack of any form of lead guitar work (no solos, harmonies or anything else to spice things up) makes it a bit hard to tell the tracks apart.

"Labyrinths Of Horror" features a pummeling, raw, and brutal sounding production job, which suits the equally abrasive material well. There is definitely good synergy here between the sound production values and the music. Exmortem are well playing too and upon conclusion "Labyrinths Of Horror" is a good quality debut release from Exmortem. I wouldn´t call it a standout release on the Danish (or the international) death metal scene, but less will do and it´s an enjoyable album while it plays. A 3 - 3.5 star (65%) rating is warranted.

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EXMORTEM Funeral Phantoms

Album · 2008 · Death Metal

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Funeral Phantoms is the 6th full-length studio album by Danish death metal act Exmortem. The album was released in October 2008 by Mighty Music. Exmortem is one of the longer running Danish death metal acts. Their debut full-length studio album Labyrinths of Horror was released as far back as 1995. Their last album release was Nihilistic Contentment from 2005. The band have unfortunately just announced ( on the 5th of July 2010) that they´ve disbanded so Funeral Phantoms will be their last album.

The music on Funeral Phantoms is brutal death metal. The music is well balanced between heavy mid-paced and faster parts. Mostly the former though. The lyrics, the cover and the booklet are really dark and suits the music well. In the case of Funeral Phantoms the package really means a lot for the atmosphere of the album. I really enjoy the short explanations in the booklet below the lyrics where the inspirations for the lyrics are mentioned. The vocals are really convincing, growling and aggressive. While Exmortem certainly hail old school death metal aestethics on Funeral Phantoms they don´t sound too retro. They have a fresh approach to the genre, that´s greatly appreciated. I can´t pin down too many obvious influences but the song Slow Death Regimes does share some similarities with the Morbid Angel classic God of Emptiness from Covenant (1993).

The musicianship is generally excellent on the album. Note the strong drumming by Morten Siersbæk. There are some cool cymbal work going on there. I really enjoy his playing style, but the rest of the band are also very well playing.

The album was recorded at various studios in Aarhus, Denmark between November 2007 and April 2008 and mixed by Jacob Bredahl ( former Hatesphere lead vocalist) and Exmortem during May and June 2008. Allthough the album was recorded at various studios it´s not something you notice when listening to the album. All songs have a similar sound production and the album is generally very well produced. Powerful and raw.

Funeral Phantoms is one of the better Danish death metal albums I´ve heard in a while and fans of brutal and mostly mid-paced ( with occasional faster parts) death metal are recommended to check this one out. A 4 star rating is deserved. With a death metal release of this high quality it´s such a shame that the band have decided to call it quits, but at least they ended their career when they were at the top of their game.