Mayhem
Mayhem

Mayhem

NORMetal, Black Metal
355,982 monthly listeners
  • 629.9K followers
  • 193K subscribers
  • 457.2K followers
  • 54 followers
  • 2K followers

Mayhem's Top Spotify Songs

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Freezing Moon
127.2K streams
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Chainsaw Gutsfuck
68.5K streams
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Deathcrush
60.1K streams
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Funeral Fog
33.1K streams
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De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas
29K streams
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Mayhem's YouTube Videos

5.5M
Views

Mayhem - Freezing Moon (HQ)

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Mayhem - Freezing Moon (HQ)
Youtube
5.5M views
Jul 26, 2012
2.2M
Views

Mayhem - Freezing Moon Live

The True Mayhem Official

Mayhem - Freezing Moon Live
Youtube
2.2M views
Dec 14, 2016
1M
Views

Mayhem - Brutal Assault 2017 - Full Concert

The True Mayhem Official

Mayhem - Brutal Assault 2017 - Full Concert
Youtube
1M views
Apr 14, 2020

Mayhem's Top Spotify Playlists in the past 3 Months

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METAL PESADO!!!! | Heavy Metal Classics
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Black Metal Classics
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BEST GUITAR SOLOS OF ALL TIME
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FENRIZ METAL
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BLACK METAL
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Mayhem's Chart Ranks

Past 12 Months

Events98 Events

Jul-Aug
31-03
Wacken Open Air
Germany
DEU
, WackenN/A N/A
Aug
09-11
Alcatraz Hard Rock & Metal Festival
Belgium
BEL
, KortrijkN/A N/A
Oct
20
Mayhem at The Masquerade
United States
USA
, Atlanta1200 - 2500 Hall
Jun-Jul
30-02
PitFest
Netherlands
NLD
, EricaN/A N/A
Past
Jun
21-24
Tons Of Rock
Norway
NOR
, OsloN/A N/A
Past
Mar
22
Mayhem at Toinha Brasil Show
Brazil
BRA
, Brasilia0 - 500 Hall
Past
Mar
21
Mayhem at Opinião
Brazil
BRA
, Porto Alegre0 - 500 Club
Past
Mar
19
Mayhem at El Teatrito
Argentina
ARG
, Buenos Aires City500 - 1200 Hall
Past
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Mayhem's Upcoming Events3 Events

  • Wacken Open Air festival

    Scorpions, Korn, Motionless In White, The Warning, Alligatoah, DragonForce, Architects, Mr. Big, Amon Amarth, Testament, Spiritbox, Accept, Opeth, Suzi Quatro, The Amity Affliction, The Darkness, Behemoth, Flogging Molly, Cradle Of Filth, Blind Guardian, Beast in black, Dokken, Mayhem, Avantasia, Pain, Sonata Arctica, Feuerschwanz, Whitechapel, Sebastian Bach, The Black Dahlia Murder, OOMPH!, Zebrahead, Bury Tomorrow, In Extremo, Blind Channel, Soil, Unleash The Archers, The 69 Eyes, Butcher Babies, Ankor, Insomnium, Baroness, Equilibrium, Xandria, Blackbriar, Red Fang, Knorkator, Betontod, Sick Of It All, Future Palace, Axel Rudi Pell, Watain, Fiddler's Green, Van Canto, Corvus Corax, Blues Pills, Paddy And The Rats, Primal Fear, Tankard, Hellripper, Emil Bulls, IGNEA, Evile, Extrabreit, Flotsam and Jetsam, Jesus Piece, Rage, Armored Saint, Girlschool, Heidevolk, The Baboon Show, Planet of Zeus, Persefone, Textures, Crisix, KK’s Priest, Incantation, Jaya The Cat, As Everything Unfolds, Nachtblut, Massive Wagons, Primordial, UADA, Vio-Lence, April Art, Half Me, Alcatrazz, Exumer, Raven, Jungle Rot, Gaupa, Skeletal Remains, Hirax, Vogelfrey, Skiltron, Bokassa, Asagraum, Uli Jon Roth, Kupfergold, Liv Kristine, Die Habenichtse, Crystal Viper, Svartsot, Asenblut, Einherjer, John Coffey, Vreid, Beasto Blanco, Mister Misery, Thyrfing, HITTEN, Shredhead, Tragedy, Embryonic Autopsy, Wolf, Skyline, NECROTTED, Portrait, Messiah, DEAR MOTHER, Walkways, SDI, Endstille, Jet Jaguar, Koenix, Phantom Excaliver, Prey for Nothing, Tri State Corner, Varang Nord, Vanaheim, Black Sabbitch, Drone, Brutus, Archaic, Metaklapa, ROBSE, Swartzheim, Deimos' Dawn, Blaas of Glory, Objector, Source of Rage, Misery Oath, Infected Union, Chuan-Tzu, AsRock, Cherie Currie, Gene Simmons, Trelldom, Sweet, Bülent Ceylan
    DEU, Wacken
    Mega
  • Alcatraz Hard Rock & Metal Festival festival

    Europe, Architects, Amon Amarth, Testament, Spiritbox, Opeth, Epica, Hatebreed, Jinjer, Cradle Of Filth, Exodus, Beast in black, Dokken, Clutch, Mayhem, Saxon, Korpiklaani, Feuerschwanz, Whitechapel, Emmure, Dark Tranquillity, Paradise Lost, Satyricon, Lord of the Lost, Soil, The Casualties, Orden Ogan, Ankor, After The Burial, Baroness, Danko Jones, Madball, Marduk, Red Fang, Septicflesh, D.R.I., Bodysnatcher, 1000mods, Aborted, Watain, Finntroll, Eclipse, Orange Goblin, The Ocean, Truckfighters, Brant Bjork, Life Of Agony, Cro-Mags, Armored Saint, Pig Destroyer, Benediction, Carach Angren, The Night Flight Orchestra, Unto Others, Terrorizer, Green Lung, Mental Cruelty, Misery Index, Heathen, Massive Wagons, Pro-Pain, UADA, Conan, Crippled Black Phoenix, Exumer, Raven, Skeletal Remains, Sadus, Hirax, Monkey3, Cirith Ungol, Legion Of The Damned, Sacrifice, Massacre, Heideroosjes, Hippotraktor, Channel Zero, Fleddy Melculy, Fen, Audrey Horne, Cobra The Impaler, Eternal Champion, Dyscordia, After All, Arson, Fire Down Below, Thronehammer, Secondhand Saints, Fatal Move, MANTAH, Left To Die, Mordkaul, Bizkit Park, Pothamus, Temptations for the Weak, Eternal Breath, Thorium, The Lucifer Principle, Sanity’s Rage, The Killbots, Bulls on Parade - Europe's No 1 Tribute to RATM, Columbarium, Cyclone
    BEL, Kortrijk
    Big
  • Mayhem at The Masquerade

    Mayhem
    The Masquerade
    USA, Atlanta
    Hall1.2K - 2.5K

Mayhem's Past Events95 Events

  • PitFest festival

    Mayhem, Madball, Terror, Marduk, Unearth, Aborted, Hellripper, Full Of Hell, Cro-Mags, Dog Eat Dog, The Dwarves, Midnight, Exhorder, Incantation, Onslaught, Cockney Rejects, Grave, Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons, End It, Primitive Man, Spectral Wound, SPY, Sheer Terror, Zeke, LIES!, Messiah, Killing Time, Nine Pound Hammer, Brutal Sphincter, Combust, Mindwar, Knife, Harlott, Galvanizer, Skroetbalg, Verwoed, Slaughterday, Catharsis, Disquiet, Kjeld, Bent Out of Shape, DJ DNA, Bladecrusher, Additional Time, Radeloos///Ziedend, Azijnpisser, Destructo, Frenetic Trio, Rudeboy plays Urban Dance Squad, No Gods No Masters, Born Infected, Lifelong, No Way, Sing Along Riot, Bulldoze
    NLD, Erica
    Small
  • Tons Of Rock festival

    Guns N' Roses, Ghost, Pantera, Sleep Token, Volbeat, Nightwish, Skid Row, Asking Alexandria, Iggy Pop, Halestorm, Architects, Gojira, Smash Into Pieces, Powerwolf, In Flames, Spiritbox, Airbourne, Wardruna, Hammerfall, Behemoth, Soulfly, Puscifer, Clutch, Mayhem, Municipal Waste, Bury Tomorrow, Napalm Death, Dead Poet Society, Fever 333, At The Gates, Candlemass, Kvelertak, The Bronx, Voivod, Stage Dolls, TNT, Honningbarna, Witch Club Satan, Vreid, Sator, brenn., SpiritWorld, Aura Noir, The Good the Bad and the Zugly, Audrey Horne, Death By Unga Bunga, MCC [Magna Carta Cartel], Black Debbath, The Dogs, Storm, Generation Sex, Ville Valo & Natalia Avelon, Avatar
    NOR, Oslo
    Medium
  • Mayhem at Toinha Brasil Show

    Mayhem
    Toinha Brasil Show
    BRA, Brasilia
    Hall0 - 500
  • Mayhem at Opinião

    Mayhem
    Bar Opinião
    BRA, Porto Alegre
    Club0 - 500
  • Mayhem at El Teatrito

    Mayhem
    El Teatrito
    ARG, Buenos Aires City
    Hall500 - 1.2K

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More about Mayhem

Overview of Black Metal musician Mayhem

Norwegian black metal group Mayhem is from Oslo. Having emerged in the early 1980s, they are largely considered as one of the forerunners of the black metal scene. The group is known as one of black metal's most severe outfits because of their music's raw, angry sound and frequently contentious lyrics.

The Norwegian black metal scene, which was renowned for its aggressive and dark tone, had a big impact on Mayhem's music. The group's early albums, including "Deathcrush" and "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas," are regarded as genre classics and contributed to Mayhem's rise to prominence as one of its most significant groups. Their live performances are renowned for their fierce and chaotic intensity, and their music frequently tackles with themes of death, gloom, and nihilism.

Mayhem continues to be a hugely influential band in the black metal scene and their music continues to motivate new generations of fans and musicians despite its contentious image. It is impossible to overestimate their influence on the genre and their history as one of the forerunners of black metal.

What are the most popular songs for Black Metal musician Mayhem?

Some of the most recognizable songs in the metal genre were written by the Norwegian Metal and Black Metal group Mayhem. Their most well-known songs include "Freezing Moon," "Deathcrush," and "Chainsaw Gutsfuck." These songs are frequently recognized as some of the best examples of black metal music because of their powerful, dark sound.

It's possible that "Freezing Moon" is Mayhem's most well-known song. It is a melancholy, eerie tune with some of the band's most iconic guitar and percussion beats. "Deathcrush," another standout tune, displays Mayhem's abrasive, raw sound. The song is a popular among listeners due to its frantic speed and loud vocals.

The Mayhem album also included the songs "Funeral Fog," "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas," and "Pagan Fears." The band's ability to produce a wide variety of metal sounds, from atmospheric and haunting to violent and intense, is demonstrated through these tracks.

Overall, Mayhem's music had a significant influence on the metal genre, and their legacy still has an impact on current metal musicians. They are among the most influential and well-liked metal bands of all time thanks to their capacity to produce music that is both gloomy and beautiful.

What are the latest songs and music albums for Black Metal musician Mayhem?

The Norwegian Black Metal group Mayhem has been consistently putting out new songs for its followers. "Daemon (Bonus Tracks Version)" (2019), their most recent album, features their recognizable brand of raw and violent sound. The album is a gift for fans of Black Metal with songs like "The Dying False King" and "Malum". The dramatic "Black Glass Communion" is one of three extra songs on the album's bonus tracks version.

Atavistic Black Disorder / Kommando - EP (2021), the newest single from Mayhem, pays homage to the genre's origins. The EP's four songs are covers of well-known songs by groups like Discharge and the Dead Kennedys. With Mayhem's own aggressive touch, the band's cover of Discharge's "In Defence of Our Future" stands out as a highlight track. The band's "Voces Ab Alta" single, a frantic and aggressive track that demonstrates Mayhem's uncompromising energy, will be released as another single in 2021.

The singles "Falsified and Hated" and "Of Worms and Ruins" were both released by Mayhem in 2019. Both songs showcase the band's distinct brand of Black Metal, which is characterized by powerful guitar riffs and aggressive drumming. The music "Falsified and Hated" stands out thanks to its fast-paced beat and harsh vocals.

The band Mayhem's "Live in Jessheim (2017)" record perfectly portrays their live vigor. "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas" and other songs from their older albums are included on the album. The band accurately captures the energy of their live performances in the album's raw and passionate performance.

Finally, Mayhem's most recent albums demonstrate their uncompromising brand of Black Metal. The band keeps expanding the boundaries of the genre with their most recent album and hits. Black Metal and heavy music fans will appreciate the aggressive and raw sound of Mayhem's most recent releases.

Which are the most important music performances and festival appearances for Black Metal musician Mayhem?

The Norwegian black metal band Mayhem has put on a number of spectacular performances throughout the years at festivals and venues. The Roskilde Festival, Graspop Metal Meeting, and Hellfest are a few of their most memorable festival appearances. Mayhem gave a fantastic performance at Roskilde Festival in 2009. The audience was in awe of the band's captivating stage presence and passionate musical performance. 2018's Graspop Metal Meeting saw Mayhem put on a show to remember. A festival highlight, the band's vigor and connection with the crowd were evident.

Additionally, Mayhem has performed in some of the most renowned settings worldwide. Top locations where Mayhem has performed include Gas Monkey Dallas, Bar Opiniao, Circo Volador, Metro Chicago, and Poppodium 013. In 2019, Mayhem gave a standout performance at Gas Monkey Dallas. Fans went wild after the band's unfiltered and aggressive performance. 2017's Bar Opiniao performance by Mayhem was likewise a standout one. The audience was captivated the entire time by the band's dynamic stage presence and strong music.

Mayhem has also made major festival appearances at Alcatraz Hard Rock & Metal Festival and Tons Of Rock. Mayhem has established a reputation as one of the most recognizable black metal bands of all time thanks to their spectacular concerts and engaging stage presence. Their live performances continue to serve as a testament to their musical talent and have inspired a generation of metal fans with their music.

What do people also ask about Black Metal musician Mayhem?


What happened with Mayhem?

Dead was discovered by Euronymous with slashed wrists and a shotgun wound to the head at the home the band had rented. Dead had committed suicide.


Why is Mayhem called the true mayhem?

They changed their name to The true Mayhem to indicate that they are the first and the real one.


How old was Dead Mayhem when he died?

22 years.


Did Mayhem burn churches?

In 1993, Vikernes, the Mayhem bassist, attacked Euronymous with a knife over a disagreement regarding a contract.


Who is still alive from Mayhem?

Current.


Why did Blasphemer leave Mayhem?

Blasphemer departed Mayhem because he believed the band's most recent album met all of his expectations and the dark themes he intended to portray with them. Additionally, he was worn out from the group's interpersonal conflicts and the traveling.


Did Mayhem start corpse paint?

According to Necrobutcher of the band Mayhem, Per "Dead" Ohlin, the band's frontman, came up with the name and they were the first to use it. Early corpse paint was used to emphasize a person's features and give them a "dead" appearance.


Did Mayhem record anything with Dead?

No. Dead was dead before the recording of De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas.


Who made the Mayhem logo?

Steven Smegma, a Dutch goregrind musician, created the Mayhem logo after being asked to do so. He drew it on an envelope. Euronymous wrote him a letter asking for the logo. The query does not contain any information regarding who created the logo.


Why did Necrobutcher leave Mayhem?

Following the suicide of former vocalist Dead, Necrobutcher quit Mayhem in 1991 due to personal issues, interpersonal tensions, and differences with bandmate Euronymous.


Who took over Mayhem?

Stian Johannsen "Occultus" took over Mayhem after Dead's demise.


Where is Mayhem from?

Langhus, Norway.


Who is the Mayhem guy in real life?

Dean Gerard Winters is the Mayhem guy in real life.


How old was dead Mayhem when he died?

22 years (1969-1991)


When did Mayhem disband?

The group disbanded in 1993 after the murder of Euronymous.


Why is Mayhem called Mayhem?

According to the law, Mayhem is named for the horrifying crime of willfully causing another person's disfigurement, which comes from the Anglo-French verb maheimer ("to maim").


Who drew the Mayhem logo?

Dutch goregrind musician Steven Smegma created the Mayhem logo. When prompted, he sketched it on an envelope, and he still retains the letter from Euronymous. Dead, the lead singer for Mayhem, used to cut himself during shows.


Was the Mayhem guy sick?

Winters from Mayhem fell at his doctor's office and was brought to the hospital in June 2009 after becoming very ill with a bacterial ailment. The day before his breakdown, he developed a fever.


Who is still alive in Mayhem?

Mayhem is still a source of worry and a terrifying live show. The Death Archives, a book by bassist Jorn Stubberud, a.k.a. Necrobutcher, covers the band's history from 1984 to 1994.


How much is Mayhem actor worth?

The actor who portrays "Mr. Mayhem" in the Allstate Insurance ads, Dean Winters, has a $6 million dollar fortune.


Why did Mayhem burn churches?

Those found guilty of destroying churches justified their deeds as a form of symbolic retribution against Christianity in Norway and shown no remorse. Hellhammer, the drummer band Mayhem, called for attacks on Hindu and Muslim temples because he thought they were more exotic.


Is that really mayhem's brother?

In reality, they are brothers. Mayhem has been featured in Allstate insurance advertisements for some time. Dean Winters, best known for his work on "30 Rock" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," plays the character.