Mayhem

The Profile

Norwegian black metal band formed in 1984, highly influential in the development of black metal; known for corpse paint, a controversial history (including the suicides and murder referenced in contemporary accounts), and landmark releases that shaped the genre.

Formed in 1984 in Oslo. Daemon was released in 2019 on Season of Mist. The band is widely cited as influential in black metal and is associated with the early scene that produced De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas.

The DeBaser review praises Mayhem's 2019 album Daemon for its powerful bass work (Necrobutcher), Attila's commanding vocal presence, tight guitar architecture, and cohesive band performance. The review links Daemon's atmosphere back to De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas while highlighting modern strengths. Overall the review calls the album a major success and one of the best heard by the reviewer in recent years.