Morten Veland’s gothic metal project Mortemia has released a brand‑new single and video, a striking reinterpretation of “Send Me An Angel”, originally recorded by the Australian synth‑pop band Real Life. The track features guest vocals by Jessica Thierjung of Lyriel and appears as part of The Cover Collab Sessions — a collection of twelve cover songs, each performed with a different guest singer.
Veland shares his enthusiasm for the collaboration: “I'm proud and honoured to welcome Jessica Thierjung as my special guest for The Cover Collab Sessions. The song of choice this time is the timeless classic ‘Send Me An Angel’ by the Australian band Real Life. This is definitely one of those classic hits from the eighties that has stayed with me since the first time I heard it. I had this song in mind for a rendition since I started out on The Cover Collab Sessions, and I am super thrilled to have teamed up with Jessica for this song. I discovered Jessica's band Lyriel a few years ago, and instantly took notice of Jessica's beautiful voice. So I've had her in mind for a possible collab for some time now, and I am very glad that we could finally make it happen. Jessica did an awesome job on this song and she was able to convey those eighties vibes that I love so much, also adding her own personal touch.”
Thierjung reflects on the experience from her side: “I've been following Morten's work with Sirenia and Mortemia for a long time, so being invited to be part of this collaboration was a real honor for me. Recording ‘Send Me An Angel’ was such a special experience, because it's quite different from the kind of songs I usually sing, and that made it even more exciting. I really enjoyed bringing a new touch to this 80s classic together with Morten, and I'm very proud to be part of this release.”
With its blend of gothic elegance, nostalgic 80s atmosphere, and the unmistakable chemistry between Veland and Thierjung, this latest entry in The Cover Collab Sessions continues to showcase Mortemia’s ability to reimagine classics through a dark, emotive lens. The previously released "Take On Me", A-ha cover featuring Marcela Bovio, can be found over HERE. Link
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