Mayhem
Metal · NO · Active since 1984

Mayhem

Cold, dissonant, and historically heavy. The definitive sound of Norwegian black metal, moving from raw aggression to experimental, ritualistic darkness.

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Formed in Oslo in 1984, Mayhem stands as a foundational force in the Norwegian black metal scene. The band, currently signed to Season of Mist, features members including Necrobutcher, Kjetil Manheim, Euronymous, Messiah, Sven Erik Kristiansen, and Kittil Kittilsen. Their influential career and musical contributions have earned them significant recognition, including a Spellemannprisen award for metal, a Jury Honorary Award, and induction into the Rockheim Hall of Fame.

Our Catalog8 Albums · 1994 · 2026
Liturgy of Death
Liturgy of Death
2026
Daemon
Daemon
2019
Esoteric Warfare
Esoteric Warfare
2014
Ordo Ad Chao
Ordo Ad Chao
2007
Chimera
Chimera
2004
Grand Declaration of War
Grand Declaration of War
2000
The Return (Live 21st June in Bischofswerda Anno 1997)
The Return (Live 21st June in Bischofswerda Anno 1997)
1997
De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas
De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas
1994
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