Mayhem
Formed: 1984
From:
Oslo,
Norway
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Mayhem News
Below is our complete Mayhem news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Mayhem Writing New Material
Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM have commenced the songwriting process for their next album, tentatively due in October/November 2005 through Season Of Mist.
The band, who will be taking part in this fall's edition of the "Blackest of the Black" tour alongside DANZIG, DOYLE (featuring ex-MISFITS guitarist Doyle), DEVILDRIVER, DEATH ANGEL and EYES OF FIRE, will be playing in South Africa early next year. More information will be made available soon.
An unreleased MAYHEM track, "Anno Vampir" (said to be the first song ever written by the group's most recent lineup), will be included on an upcoming Season Of Mist two-disc compilation of bands from the label. The collection is scheduled for release on September 24.
Blackest Of The Black Tour Dates Announced
The following routing has been released for the forthcoming Blackest of The Black tour featuring Danzig with Doyle, Mayhem, Death Angel, High on Fire and Devildriver:
September 29 - Las Vegas, NV
September 30 - Denver, CO
October 1 - Kansas City, KS
October 2 - St Louis, MO
October 3 - Omaha, NE
October 5 - Minneapolis, MN
October 7 - Milwaukee, WI
October 8 - Detriot, MI
October 9 - Cleveland, OH
October 10 - Chicago, IL
October 12 - Pittsburgh, PA
October 14 - New York, NY
October 15 - Philadelphia, PA
October 16 - Washington DC
October 17 - Atlanta, GA
October 19 - Orlando, FL
October 21 - Corpus Christi, TX
October 22 - San Antonio, TX
October 23 - Dallas, TX
October 24 - Oklahoma City, OK
October 27 - Spokane, WA
October 28 - Seattle, WA
October 29 - Portland, OR
October 30 - San Francisco, CA
October 31 - Los Angeles, CA
Mayhem Track To Be Featured On Season Of Mist Comp
MAYHEM have posted the following update on their official website:
“On the 24th of September, Season Of Mist will be releasing a 2 disc compilation of bands from the label. A special track is planned for Mayhem. The track is entitled ‘Anno Vampir’. This was the first track written by the present line up and is, obviously, unreleased as of yet.
The band is negotiating with Phillip Burtem to make a video clip for the Chimera track ‘My Death’. Current plans are for the clip to be recorded in August and to be released in September.
Mayhem are scheduled to play at the With Full Force and Wacken festivals.”
Upcoming Mayhem live gigs include: More...
Manatark To Support Mayhem On European Tour
The premium Black metal act from Estonia MANATARK have issued the following update:
"Incredible, unbelievable, but well-deserved and true - Manatark is confirmed as a support act for the legendary Mayhem on their European Tour 2004! Together with DEFILED (Japan) we three will travel 13 countries and give 17 concerts, after that Manatark will be replaced by CADAVER INC. for the rest of the tour. This is a phenomenal step forward for us, and a definite breakthrough! For this great news we are in debt to our own hard work, our label Metal Age Productions."
Upcoming Mayhem/Manatark dates include: More...
Inferno Festival 2004 Kick-Off Party Scheduled
Tabu Recordings will be holding an Inferno Festival kick-off party at Rock-In in Oslo, Norway on April 8th at 3pm.
Organizers from Tabu state: “We`re gonna have some beers, giveaways, play some good music etc. and we would really like you to drop by and share a beer or two with us before we head over to Rockefeller and mosh the posh!
SUSPERIA will be there with us and if you`d like to schedule a meeting with the guys, please let me know. As you probably already know, they will play at the Inferno Festival on Friday, April 9th at Rockefeller and their new album, "Unlimited", is set for release in Europe on April 19th ! (North American release in June through Candlelight Records). The buzz on the album has been amazing so far! Also, if everything goes as planned, Tabu Recordings will present their new signing this evening - and for sure, this is our biggest signing so far!!!”
As previously reported, organizers for the Inferno Festival have announced the final running schedule for this year's show, which is being held on April 8 through 10 at the Rockefeller and John Dee venues in Oslo, Norway. Here is the detailed schedule:
Mayhem Announce Tracklisting Of 'Chimera'
Norway's Black metal icons MAYHEM have revealed the track listing for their new CD "Chimera", due on March 29 in Europe and April 6 in the U.S. through Season Of Mist Records. The CD, which was recorded at a mobile studio in the mountains of Norway, reportedly features a musical direction that is being described by the band as "much more back to basics and much more brutal" than 2000's "Grand Declaration of War".
In related news, MAYHEM's European tour (which will reportedly include Poland's DECAPITATED and Japan's DEFILED) will officially commence on April 10, beginning with an appearance at the Inferno Festival in Oslo, according to a posting on the band's web site. The European leg of the tour will conclude May 17. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.
"Chimera" track listing (not in exact order):
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Winds Complete Work On New Album
WINDS, the Norwegian Avantgarde metal band featuring Carl August Tideman (ARCTURUS, TRITONUS), Jan Axel Blomberg (MAYHEM, ARCTURUS), Lars Eric Si and Andy Winter, have completed work on their new album, "The Imaginary Direction of Time", due in late April through The End Records. This is the follow- up of the 2002 "Reflections Of The I".
Recorded at Toproom and Fagerborg studios in Norway and mixed at The Factory in Vancouver, "The Imaginary Direction of Time" is being described by the band as "the most complete and diverse album they have ever worked on," while Carl also adds that it features the most challenging guitar work that he has ever put on a record so far. Artwork for this highly anticipated release is provided by Travis Smith.
"The Imaginary Direction of Time" track listing: More...
Mayhem and Decapitated Set for Inferno Festival
Norway's Mayhem and Poland's Decapitated are the first two bands confirmed for the 2004 installment of the Inferno Metal Festival, set to take place April 8-10 at the Rockefeller and John Dee venues in Oslo, Norway.
Limited three-day passes for the price of 666 NOK went on sale November 1 and quickly sold out even before any bands had been announced. Regular tickets are now on sale via www.infernofestival.net.
The next two bands will be announced December 24, and the whole lineup will be revealed at the Inferno Metal Festival kick-off party at John Dee in Oslo on January 24. Toastmaster Geir Kolden (Valhall) will MC and Britain's Return to the Sabbat (featuring ex-Skyclad singer Martin Walkyier) will perform at the party.
