Mortiis | Ghosts of Europa, US Tour, New Album | DJ Force X Podcast Ep 336

Mortiis joins The DJ Force X Podcast for a deep, candid conversation about his upcoming album Ghosts of Europa, a record he describes as “a nice different choral mysterious song that kind of just came organically” . We explore the creative process behind the title track, the emotional weight of the album, and how collaboration shaped its expansive, dystopian sound. From the early days of Emperor to pioneering dungeon synth, industrial rock, and beyond, Mortiis has never stayed in one sonic space for long. As he puts it, “I don’t really stay in one place for too long… I like to try things out” . Ghosts of Europa continues that evolution — cinematic, layered, atmospheric, and driven by a powerful sense of reinvention. We also dive into the massive vocal arrangements, featuring Sarah, Ileana, Christopher Rakistad, and more. Mortiis explains how the choir‑like layering became essential: “If you had taken any of these people out of the mix, you would have instantly heard that something’s missing.” We round things out with a look at the upcoming USA tour — what fans can expect from the shows,. 00:00 – Intro: Mortiis joins the DJ Force X Podcast 01:14 – Mortiis on interview days & creative headspace 01:36 – Talking about the new single “Ghosts of Europa” 02:14 – What the title “Ghosts of Europa” means to Mortiis 03:40 – The song’s organic creation & unexpected family reactions 05:32 – Lyrics, imagery & the non‑literal meaning behind the title 06:56 – Barnaby’s reaction to the track & album atmosphere 07:40 – Mortiis on soundscapes, sonic brushes & artistic evolution 09:49 – Constant reinvention & refusing to stay in one sonic place 10:34 – Guest musicians & the collaborative nature of the album 11:16 – Layering guitars, intensity building & cinematic structures 12:10 – Favourite tracks: Violent Silence, Tribes of Dystopia, Tundra 13:20 – How vocalist Laurie Ann Haus joined the album 15:14 – Rewriting songs around guest vocal performances 16:20 – Breaking down the choir‑like vocal layers on the title track 17:55 – Live performance possibilities for Ghosts of Europa 18:14 – Upcoming USA tour & setlist decisions 19:35 – Why the tour focuses on The Smell of Rain 20:35 – Reflecting on the 25‑year legacy of The Smell of Rain 21:40 – Age, grey hair & humour about getting older 22:14 – Tour dates, Canada shows & border‑crossing stories 23:40 – Future plans: EU/UK shows & a rare dungeon synth appearance 24:35 – Final questions: Mortiis’ three pivotal albums 26:40 – Venom, Nine Inch Nails & KISS as formative influences 30:20 – Comedy influences: The Young Ones & Rik Mayall 31:50 – Hobbies outside music (or lack thereof) 32:40 – Record collecting, synth collecting & the dangers of both 34:20 – The Behringer Model D calibration saga #Mortiis #GhostsOfEuropa #MortiisInterview #ElectronicRock #IndustrialMusic #DungeonSynth #DarkAmbient #NewAlbum2026 #MusicPodcast #DJForceX #ProphecyProductions #USATour2026 #ElectronicMusic #IndustrialRock #DarkMusic #AlbumDeepDive #PodcastInterview ‪@OfficialMortiis‬