Daniel Rostén
Encyclopedia
Daniel Rostén is a Swedish black metal
vocalist, guitarist, and bassist. He is perhaps best known for having been the vocalist for renowned Swedish black metal band Marduk
since 2004 under the stage name Mortuus. He also is the frontman for Funeral Mist
under the stage name Arioch, and under this name he was frontman of Triumphator. He also runs a graphic design company called "Holy Poison Design".
as bassist. In 1995 he also assumed guitar and vocal duties for the band following the departure of founding member Typhos, and he participated with additional vocals on the track "Wind of Death" for Swedish band Werewolf's demo The Werewolf is Unleashed. Material written under "Winds" was used for Funeral Mist's 1996 demo Havoc.
, replacing longtime vocalist Legion. Marduk was formed by guitarist Morgan Håkansson in 1990 and was joined by Legion in 1995, who performed vocals on five out of eight albums released by the band since its inception. Mortuus introduced a decidedly distinct and different vocal style to Marduk to that of his predecessor, and it was due to his credentials as vocalist in Funeral Mist that Håkansson contacted Rostén by telephone. After careful consideration Rostén accepted Håkansson's offer to join Marduk. In contrast to Legion, Håkansson has stated that Rostén has shared his interest in enthusiasm for Marduk's lyrical content, which has notably consisted of subject matter such as Biblical tales, Third Reich history and World War II
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in San Francisco was approached on stage by a drunk, shirtless fan who attempted to hug him. Rostén grabbed the man by the head, flipped him over onto his back on the stage, and pushed him off it. This incident was recorded on video and was subject to mixed reception from observers.
"Black metal to me is as simple as it gets: it's metal music with a Satanic, destructive message, or a devil-worshipping message. That's it, nothing else."
Black metal
Black metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. Common traits include fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars played with tremolo picking, blast beat drumming, raw recording, and unconventional song structure....
vocalist, guitarist, and bassist. He is perhaps best known for having been the vocalist for renowned Swedish black metal band Marduk
Marduk (band)
Marduk is a black metal band from Norrköping, Sweden. The band formed in 1990 and released their first record in 1991. Their name is derived from the Babylonian god Marduk, patron deity of Babylon.-Musical style:...
since 2004 under the stage name Mortuus. He also is the frontman for Funeral Mist
Funeral Mist
- Biography :The band in its original form was founded in autumn of 1993 by now former members. Bass player Arioch was added in the summer of 1994.In summer 1995, Funeral Mist’s first demo entitled Darkness was recorded but was released in early 1996...
under the stage name Arioch, and under this name he was frontman of Triumphator. He also runs a graphic design company called "Holy Poison Design".
Early years (1993-2004)
Rostén is first recorded as having his own solo band in 1993 called "Winds", although nothing was released under this name. That year he joined Funeral MistFuneral Mist
- Biography :The band in its original form was founded in autumn of 1993 by now former members. Bass player Arioch was added in the summer of 1994.In summer 1995, Funeral Mist’s first demo entitled Darkness was recorded but was released in early 1996...
as bassist. In 1995 he also assumed guitar and vocal duties for the band following the departure of founding member Typhos, and he participated with additional vocals on the track "Wind of Death" for Swedish band Werewolf's demo The Werewolf is Unleashed. Material written under "Winds" was used for Funeral Mist's 1996 demo Havoc.
Marduk (2004 onward)
In 2004, Rostén joined Marduk as vocalist prior to the completion of the band's forthcoming album Plague AngelPlague Angel
Plague Angel is the ninth studio album by Swedish black metal band Marduk. It was recorded and mixed at Endarker Studio in September 2004 and released that November by Regain Records. Plague Angel is the first Marduk album to feature Mortuus on vocals and Magnus "Devo" Andersson, ex-guitarist for...
, replacing longtime vocalist Legion. Marduk was formed by guitarist Morgan Håkansson in 1990 and was joined by Legion in 1995, who performed vocals on five out of eight albums released by the band since its inception. Mortuus introduced a decidedly distinct and different vocal style to Marduk to that of his predecessor, and it was due to his credentials as vocalist in Funeral Mist that Håkansson contacted Rostén by telephone. After careful consideration Rostén accepted Håkansson's offer to join Marduk. In contrast to Legion, Håkansson has stated that Rostén has shared his interest in enthusiasm for Marduk's lyrical content, which has notably consisted of subject matter such as Biblical tales, Third Reich history and World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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Controversy
In December 2009 Rostén, while performing live at the DNA LoungeDNA Lounge
DNA Lounge is a late-night, all ages nightclub in the SoMa district of San Francisco owned by Jamie Zawinski, a former Netscape programmer and open-source software hacker. The club features DJ dancing, live music, burlesque performances, and occasionally conferences, private parties, and film...
in San Francisco was approached on stage by a drunk, shirtless fan who attempted to hug him. Rostén grabbed the man by the head, flipped him over onto his back on the stage, and pushed him off it. This incident was recorded on video and was subject to mixed reception from observers.
Views on black metal
In an interview conducted by Blistering.com with Rostén, when asked what black metal means to him, claims:"Black metal to me is as simple as it gets: it's metal music with a Satanic, destructive message, or a devil-worshipping message. That's it, nothing else."
With Funeral Mist
- Darkness (1995)
- Havoc (1996)
- Devilry (1998)
- Salvation (2003)
- Devilry/Havoc (2005)
- Maranatha (2009)
With Marduk
- Plague AngelPlague AngelPlague Angel is the ninth studio album by Swedish black metal band Marduk. It was recorded and mixed at Endarker Studio in September 2004 and released that November by Regain Records. Plague Angel is the first Marduk album to feature Mortuus on vocals and Magnus "Devo" Andersson, ex-guitarist for...
(2004) - DeathmarchDeathmarchDeathmarch is the fourth EP by Swedish black metal band Marduk. It was recorded and mixed at Endarker Studio in September 2004 and released that December by Regain Records...
(2004) - Warschau (2006)
- Rom 5:12ROM 5:12Rom 5:12 is the tenth studio album by Swedish black metal band Marduk. It was recorded and mixed between December 2006 and January 2007 and released on April 24, 2007 by Regain Records. The CD version of the album includes a 44-page booklet, and the LP and picture disc pressings were is limited to...
(2007) - Wormwood (2009)
- Iron DawnIron Dawn (album)Iron Dawn is the fifth EP by Swedish black metal band Marduk. It was recorded and mixed at Endarker Studio in March 2011 and released that May by Regain Records on CD and limited vinyl.-Track listing:-Personnel:Marduk* Mortuus – vocals...
(2011)
With Triumphator
- The Triumph of Satan (1996)
- The Ultimate Sacrifice (1999)
- Wings of Antichrist (1999)