Mayhem

Mayhem are a
Norwegian black metal band formed in 1984 in Oslo long 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
1993 murder of guitarist Øystein Aarseth („Euronymous“) by former member
Varg Vikernes („Count Grishnackh“), also of Burzum.

The group
released a demo and an EP that were highly influential, and amassed a
loyal following through sporadic and notorious live performances,
attracting further attention through their ties to the string of
Norwegian church burnings and the prominent incidents of violence
surrounding them.

They disbanded after Aarseth’s murder, shortly
before the release of their debut album, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas,
regarded as a classic of the black metal genre. Surviving former members
Jan Axel Blomberg („Hellhammer“), Jørn Stubberud („Necrobutcher“) and
Sven Erik Kristiansen („Maniac“) reformed two years later with Rune
Eriksen („Blasphemer“) replacing Aarseth. Attila Csihar since replaced
Kristiansen.

The band’s music strongly influenced the black metal
genre and was instrumental in moving the wider metal scene away from the
prevailing trend for speed metal. Their post-Aarseth material is
characterised by increased experimentation. Mayhem’s most recent album,
Ordo Ad Chao, received the Spellemannprisen award for Best Metal Album
in 2007.

Einlass:
19:00 Uhr

Tickets:
ab 28,20 €

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www.trinitymusic.de/events/berlin/mayhem

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