in memory of Pål Mozart (1980-2025) from doom-prog band Madder Mortem (Norway)

Pål ("Paul") Mozart Bjørke was a Norwegian musician in the progressive and avant-garde metal scenes. Born on October 27, 1980, he is best known for his work as the bassist and backing vocalist for Madder Mortem between 2000 and 2003. During this period, he performed on the albums All Flesh Is Grass (2001) and Deadlands (2002), and also contributed keyboards and percussion to these recordings. After his time in Madder Mortem in 2003, he became the lead vocalist and bassist for the band Frantic Bleep. He wrote the lyrics for and performed on their only full-length album, The Sense Apparatus, which was released in February 2005. His musical career also included roles in other Norwegian projects such as the band Chopworm, and he contributed accordion to later Madder Mortem releases, including the 2006 album Desiderata. He passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 44.

Madder Mortem – "Breaker of Worlds" from All Flesh Is Grass (2001)

Frantic Bleep – "...But a Memory" from The Sense Apparatus (2005)