Mayhem
Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band that formed in 1984. in Oslo, Norway. They are regarded as one of the pioneers of the influential Norwegian black metal scene. Mayhem's career has been highly controversial, primarily due to the suicide of vocalist Dead, murder of guitarist Euronymous by Varg Vikernes of Burzum, and their violent stage performances.
Inspired by groups such as Bathory, Venom, Slayer, Motörhead and Celtic Frost, Mayhem was founded in 1984 by guitarist/vocalist Øystein Aarseth (aka Euronymous), bass guitarist Jørn Stubberud (aka Necrobutcher), and drummer Kjetil Manheim (aka Manheim). The band name is taken from the Venom song, "Mayhem with Mercy." This lineup recorded and released the demo Pure Fucking Armageddon. After its release, Euronymous concentrated solely on guitar after recruiting first Eirik Nordheim (Messiah), then Sven Erik Kristiansen (aka Maniac) as vocalists in 1986. With Maniac, Mayhem recorded the band's first album, Deathcrush ...
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Mayhem discography
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Pure Fucking Mayhem good
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Jihad / Freezing Moon excellent
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Out from the Dark excellent
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Dawn of the Black Hearts excellent
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Studio Tracks good
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