Madder Mortem was formed in 1993 as Mystery Tribe, hailing from the eastern part of Norway. The name was changed to Madder Mortem, and in January 1997, the demo MCD "Misty Sleep" was recorded. Misanthropy records signed Madder Mortem after hearing "Misty Sleep" and "Mercury" was released in 1999. After some line-up changes, Century Media records got in touch, asking for new material. A new demo persuing a heavier direction was recorded, a deal was made, and "All Flesh Is Grass" was released in february 2001. In 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 "Deadlands" was born. Darker and groovier than its' predecessor, but also shows even more sides to the Madder face. "Deadlands" was released on CM the 21st October 2002 in Europe, and on the 11th of February 2003 on The End Records in the US. In February and March 2003 Madder Mortem supported Opeth on the European leg of their "Deliverance" tour after being hand-picked by the band. In addition to taking us all over Western Europe, the Opeth tour also saw us entering the UK shores for the first time. Next up was the Inferno festival, Southern Discomfort, more gigs in Norway and a surreal trip for a one-off gig in Mexico City. Not long after this trip a new line-up change took place, and the Madders entered Space Valley Studio(Norway) to record their fourth full-length in april 2004. "Desiderata" was mixed in Studio Fredman(Sweden) august the same year and mastered in september. After doing gigs for a while, amongst others the Inferno London-festival, and Norway's biggest festival, Quart, Madder Mortem split with Century Media and signed with legendary Peaceville records in July 2005. Cover art-duties were once again being handled by graphic genious, Christian Ruud, and "Desiderata" is now out there for you to hear!