In the beginning Madder Mortem was formed in 1993 as Mystery Tribe, and recorded the demo "Days in Sorrow". The name was changed to Madder Mortem, and in January 1997, the MCD "Misty Sleep" was recorded. The result was mailed around, Misanthropy Records reacted and the debut "Mercury" (X-ray Studios) was released in February 1999. "Mercury" was well received, but sadly, Misanthropy decided to close down, which left the Madders with neither company nor contract.
In 1999 Christian Ruud (guitars), Boye Nyberg (bass) and Sigurd Nielsen (drums) left the band to pursue educations and other pastimes.
This was naturally a setback, but after some time Agnete and BP found new musicians. Eirik Ulvo Langnes (guitars), Pål Mozart Bjørke (bass) and Mads Solås (drums) joined the band. All former acquaintances, the new members fitted in perfectly.
In December 1999 Century Media got in touch. The Madders promptly got to work, and in January 2000 a new demo was recorded (Space Valley Studios). This demo, containing three of the "AFIG" songs, saw the Madders turn in a new and heavier direction. Century Media received this demo exclusively and Madder Mortem became a CMR band. Madder Mortem's second album, "All flesh is grass" (Studio Underground, Sweden) was released in February 2001, with cover art from former guitar player Christian Ruud. Reviews were very good, and the aggressive and driven music lent another face to Madder Mortem.
September/October 2001, Madder Mortem supported Tristania, Rotting Christ and Vintersorg on a 23-date European tour. Returning back home, the Madders started writing again. Studio Underground was re-invaded in May 2002, and after a hard-as-hell period of three weeks, "Deadlands" was born. It is darker and groovier than its' predecessor, but also shows even more sides to the Madder face. Music, lyrics and cover art (by Christian) was developed together, and the conceptual whole is a bleak but organic monster not fit for the faint of heart.
"Deadlands" was released 21st October 2002. The End Records licensed it for the US, and on 11th February 2003 we had our first album release in the US.
In February and March 2003 Madder Mortem supported Opeth on the European leg of their "Deliverance" tour. A chance like that doesn't come often, and the reason for it was Mr Åkerfeldt's personal interest in the Madder music. We had 6 fantastic weeks on the road with a band that have mastered both musical and social skills, and we're very grateful to the Opeth guys for giving us this opportunity. In addition to taking us all over Western Europe, the Opeth tour also saw us entering the UK shores for the first time.
2006 saw the release of Madder Mortem's 4th full length studio album, Desiderata. The album is more polished than deadlands and sees a shift back away from any "nu-metal" stylings that had crept into the deadlands album.
Eight Ways is the all new album from Madder Mortem, released in June 2009.
Necropol Lit
Madder Mortem Lyrics
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Here I am in Necropolis
Run my fingers down my spine
Beneath my feet a thousand ruins
Coming here in my own time
Here I am and here I'm staying
Queen of all that crawls and diesQueen of crippled, blistered bodies
It's all done and it's all mine
Lay down all at your master's feet
The taint is on you now
This is my turf, this is my land
so let the virtue go
And now I see in painful clarity
Intention that was and the truth that will be
Remind
Remember Necropol lit
Wading through the mirthless alleys
Smell the fear, the cold stale air
Bones and teeth, a garden withered
Broken hands and broken lives
Remember
Remake
The lyrics of Madder Mortem's song Necropol Lit paint the vivid picture of a queen reigning over a city of death and decay. The singer describes herself as being in Necropolis, running her fingers down her spine and feeling the weight of the ruins beneath her feet. She declares herself to be "queen of all that crawls and dies" and of "crippled, blistered bodies." The scene is chilling and unsettling as the singer revels in the desolation and destruction around her.
As the song progresses, the singer proclaims her power over the others who inhabit the city, demanding that they lay down at her feet and acknowledging the "taint" that has been placed upon them. She claims the land as hers and commands that the others relinquish any sense of righteousness in her presence.
The final stanza of the song brings a sense of clarity as the singer reflects on the intention behind her actions and the truth that will ultimately be revealed. The final lines repeat the chorus, urging the listener to remember the imagery of Necropol Lit.
Overall, the song is a haunting exploration of power, decay and the inevitable end that faces us all. The imagery is visceral and chilling, creating a world of desolation and despair that the singer seems to revel in.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am in Necropolis
I am currently present in Necropolis
Run my fingers down my spine
I am feeling a sense of apprehension or fear, symbolized by my physical reaction
Beneath my feet a thousand ruins
I am standing on the remnants of many devastated structures or civilizations, indicating a sense of power or control over history
Coming here in my own time
I have chosen to come to Necropolis of my own free will, perhaps to seek something I feel I am lacking
Here I am and here I'm staying
I have decided to make Necropolis my permanent home or domain
Queen of all that crawls and dies
I hold dominion over all living things that ultimately meet their end
Queen of crippled, blistered bodies
I control and oversee the decay and decomposition of bodies, suggesting a focus on the morbid or macabre
It's all done and it's all mine
I have finished creating my realm and all the death and destruction within it belongs to me
Lay down all at your master's feet
All other beings must submit to my authority and power
The taint is on you now
By entering my realm, you too become tainted or corrupted by death and decay
This is my turf, this is my land
I have absolute control over Necropolis and all who enter it
so let the virtue go
Any morality or righteousness previously held must be abandoned in favor of my dark dominion
And now I see in painful clarity
I have gained a new perspective, but it has come at a great cost or with great suffering
Intention that was and the truth that will be
Both the reasons for my actions and the consequences that will arise from them are now clear to me
Remember Necropol lit
Do not forget the brightness or intensity of the light that shone before everything fell into darkness
Wading through the mirthless alleys
I am moving through spaces that lack joy, buoyancy, or humor
Smell the fear, the cold stale air
The air is thick with anxiety and anticipation, while also feeling stagnant or suffocating
Bones and teeth, a garden withered
The landscape is adorned with the remnants of life, but they are decaying and unwelcoming
Broken hands and broken lives
The things that once brought people fulfillment and meaning are now useless or destroyed
Remember
Do not forget the hope and light that preceded the present darkness and decay
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@Bakimono
not enough views! this song deserves more!!! <3 this band
@JesterOfDestiny
One of the nastiest riffs I've ever heard.
@timroettiger9341
Remember listening to this in New Zealand back in 2003!
@papavereus
DooooooooOOoooooooooM!
@Polarixx
YEAH!!! Love it!!
@WiShgranD
γαμάει το κομμάτι nice !
@nightcoremetalchannel7608
You can listen the NIGHTCORE version of MADDER MORTEM - NECROPOL LIT : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI6Zpjx0UFk
@birdbrainiac
yikes, that sounds pretty awfil.
@FuzedBox
Goddamn horrible.
@pauleriksson6349
oblivion in increase my voices and let them out..finally