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. The band name is taken from ...

Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band from Oslo. Formed in 1984, the group originally featured guitarist Øystein "Euronymous" Aarseth (originally known as "Destructor"), bassist and vocalist [1] Jørn "Necrobutcher" Stubberud and drummer Kjetil Manheim.

5 days ago · Mayhem, the legendary and controversial black metal band is wrapping up their Decibel Magazine Tour of 2025. Mayhem are celebrating 40 years of darkness, chaos and evil. Formed in 1984 in Oslo, Norway, the band’s early career was defined by controversy, including the suicide of vocalist Per Yngve ...

Mayhem ist eine norwegische Band, die den norwegischen und internationalen Black Metal in ihrer Phase bis 1994 erheblich beeinflusste.

This is a comprehensive discography of Mayhem, a black metal band formed in 1984 in Oslo, Norway. Mayhem has released six studio albums, five live albums, two EPs, five demos and singles, three compilation albums and four video albums.

Mayhem have nearly 1,000 shows to their name. Since their formation in Langhus, Norway in 1984, the band—now comprised of Necrobutcher (bass), Hellhammer (drums), Attila Csihar (vocals), Teloch (guitars), and Ghul (guitars)—have brought their brand of bellicose, preternatural black metal to over 60 countries.

Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band. It was founded in 1984 by guitarist 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."

Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1984 in Oslo, regarded as one of the pioneers of the Norwegian black metal scene. Mayhem's career has been highly controversial, primarily due to their violent stage performances, the 1991 suicide of vocalist Per Yngve Ohlin ("Dead") and the 1993...

Jul 6, 2016 · Even if you’ve never listened to Norwegian black metal, you probably know about the band Mayhem. You might have heard about their early singer Dead, who blew his brains out in 1991, and you’ll...