Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in Oslo in 1984. They were one of the pioneers of the Norwegian black metal scene, and their music has profoundly influenced the black metal genre.

Founded by Jørn Stubberud (Necrobutcher), and Kjetil (Manheim) under the name Musta (Finnish for "black"), which they changed to Mayhem after Øystein Aarseth (Euronymous) joined in.

By the 19th century the word had come to mean any kind of violent behavior; nowadays, mayhem can be used to suggest any kind of chaos or disorder, as in "there was mayhem in the streets during the …

Nov 4, 2025 · Influential black metal band MAYHEM will release its seventh studio album, "Liturgy Of Death", on February 6, 2026 via Century Media.

Mar 22, 2025 · A few weeks before the pioneering Norwegian black metal band Mayhem set off for a North American tour celebrating its 40th anniversary, the frontman Attila Csihar sounded contemplative.

Founded in 1984 in Oslo, Norway, Mayhem helped shape and define the sound and legacy of Norwegian black metal. ...more

Mayhem discography and songs: Music profile for Mayhem, formed 1984. Genres: Black Metal, Dissonant Black Metal, Thrash Metal. Albums include De mysteriis Dom Sathanas, Deathcrush, and …

Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band. It was formed by guitarist Euronymous, bassist Necrobutcher, and drummer Manheim in 1984. Euronymous, Necrobutcher, and Manheim formed …

Mayhem are a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1984 in Oslo. They were one of the founders of the Norwegian black metal sceneand their music has strongly influenced the black metal genre.

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