Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band known for their intense and controversial music. They have released numerous albums and are considered to be one of the pioneers of the black metal genre.
Mayhem was formed in Oslo, Norway in 1984.
The band has gone through multiple line-up changes throughout the years.
Mayhem gained notoriety in the early 90s after the murder of band member Euronymous by former band member Varg Vikernes.
Mayhem continues to tour and release new albums to this day.
Another influential Norwegian black metal band that formed around the same time as Mayhem.
A black metal band also from Norway that formed in the early 90s.
A Norwegian black metal band known for their controversial use of Satanic imagery and lyrics.
Mayhem's first full-length album released in 1994 and considered to be a classic in the black metal genre.
Mayhem's fourth studio album released in 2007 and their first album in seven years.
Mayhem's sixth studio album released in 2019 and the first to feature their current vocalist Attila Csihar since the release of De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas.
Mayhem's most well-known album is De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, released in 1994.
Euronymous was murdered in 1993 by former Mayhem member Varg Vikernes.
Mayhem's current vocalist is Attila Csihar, who also performed on their classic album De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas.
Mayhem has faced controversy throughout their career due to their extreme and sometimes violent behavior, as well as their use of Satanic imagery and lyrics.
Other Norwegian black metal bands like Darkthrone, Emperor, and Gorgoroth are often compared to Mayhem.