Mors Principium Est, often hailed as one of the titans within the melodic death metal genre, hails from Pori, Finland, and was formed in 1999. The group's name, translating to "Death is the beginning," from Latin, highlights their philosophical fascination with mortality—a theme that pervades much of their work. Known for their meticulous blending of scorching guitar riffs, thundering drums, and symphonic elements, Mors Principium Est have solidified their place in the pantheon of modern metal with a style that manages to be simultaneously melodic and unrelentingly heavy.

Throughout their career, Mors Principium Est have nurtured a dedicated following with a discography that showcases technical prowess and a deft approach to songcraft. Albums such as "The Unborn" and "Liberation = termination" set the tone for their exploration of sonic brutality tempered with intricate melodies. With their seventh studio album "Seven," released in 2020, the band continued their ascent in the metal hierarchy, offering tracks like "Lost in a Starless Aeon" and "My Home, My Grave" that demonstrate the group's evolution and mastery over their two-decade-long career. Even as they revisit and re-record earlier material, as seen with "The Lust Called Knowledge (Re-Recorded 2022)" and "Valley of Sacrifice, Pt. 1 (Re-Recorded 2022)," Mors Principium Est affirm their enduring relevance and commitment to their craft, ensuring their sound remains as compelling and impactful as their initial forays into the world of melodic death metal.

Genres

Finnish Death Metal

Finnish Melodeath

Finnish Metal

Melodic Death Metal

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Latest Release

Liberate The Unborn Inhumanity

Mors Principium Est

Album - 13 Tracks - Released April 8, 2022