Mors Principium Est

Mors Principium Est (Latin for "death is the beginning") is a Finnish melodic death metal band formed in 1999.

Mors Principium Est
Mors Principium Est performing in 2016
Background information
OriginPori, Finland
GenresMelodic death metal
Years active1999–present
LabelsListenable (2002–2007)
AFM (2012–present)
Websitemorsprincipiumest.com
MembersVille Viljanen
Jarkko Kokko (live)
Joni Suodenjärvi (live)
Iiro Aittokoski (live)
Andy Gillion
Lauri Unkila (live)
Past membersSee below

History

The band was formed in 1999 in Pori, Finland by singer/lead guitarist Jori Haukio, guitarist Jarkko Kokko and keyboardist Toni Nummelin. Drummer Mikko Sipola joined in late 1999, soon followed by the arrival of new vocalist Ville Viljanen in early 2000 when Haukio decided to focus on his guitar work. Bassist Teemu Heinola was not appointed until after the band's first demo, Before Birth, which attracted attention from French record label Listenable Records in 2001.[1]

One year and two demos later, Mors Principium Est signed a three-album contract with Listenable Records completed by the album Liberation = Termination released in March 2007.[2][3]

The band announced on 25 April 2007 the new lineup of the band. Karri Kuisma joined the band as the rhythm guitarist in 2006 and lead guitarist Tomy Laisto joined the band in 2007. Jarkko Kokko will still be a member of M.P.E. but he will not play any live shows.

In March 2011, the band stated that members Tomy Laisto and Kalle Aaltonen had parted ways to pursue other ventures. The band stated "If we still want to continue with Mors Principium Est, we need new guitar players" and proceeded to ask for anyone who could try out around the world to do so.[4]

On 30 April 2011, the band announced on their website that Andy Gillion had been recruited as the first replacement guitarist. On 29 September 2011 the band announced on their website that Andhe Chandler had been recruited as the second replacement guitarist.

Lineup

Current members
  • Ville Viljanen – vocals (2000–present)
  • Andy Gillion – lead guitar, programming, songwriting (2011–present)

Touring musicians
  • Jarkko Kokko – guitars (1999–2009), live guitar (2020-present)
  • Lauri Unkila – live guitar (2017–present)
  • Iiro Aittokoski – live drums (2017–present)
  • Joni Suodenjärvi – live bass guitar (2018–present)

Former members
  • Teemu Heinola – bass (2001–2020)
  • Mikko Sipola – drums (1999–2007, 2007–2017)
  • Jarkko Kokko – guitars (1999–2009)
  • Jori Haukio – vocals, guitars (1999–2000); guitars, programming (2000–2007)
  • Tomy Laisto – lead guitar (2007–2011), live guitar (2016-2018)
  • Toni Nummelin – keyboards (1999–2004)
  • Joona Kukkola – keyboards (2004–2007)
  • Karri Kuisma – rhythm guitars (2007–2008)
  • Marko Tommila – session drums (2007, 2020)
  • Tom "Tomma" Gardiner – rhythm guitars (2008–2009)
  • Kalle Aaltonen – rhythm guitar (2009–2011)
  • Andhe Chandler – rhythm guitar (2011–2014)
  • Kevin Verlay – rhythm guitar (2014–2015)

Timeline

Discography

Albums

Demos
  • Before Birth (2000)
  • Valley of Sacrifice (2001)
  • Third Arrival (2002)

References
  1. "Band History". Mors Principium Est. Archived from the original on 15 December 2006. Retrieved 16 December 2006.
  2. "Metal Storm – Mors Principium Est – New Album Details". Metal Storm.ee. Retrieved 16 December 2006.
  3. "Listenable Records". Listenable.net. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2006.
  4. "Blabbermouth – Mors Principium Est Seeking New Guitarists". Roadrunner Records. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
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