Index Verlag proudly announces the release of Pure Fucking Mayhem, a MAYHEM documentary by Stefan Rydehed. Pure Fucking Mayhem is an impressive account of the history of this legendary band, clearly focusing on the years 1984-1993 with their tales of unrelenting, brutal black metal and bloody crimes. Including exclusive interviews with, amongst others, Necro [...]
MAYHEM guitarist Blasphemer (Rune Eriksen) has announced his departure from the band after more than 13 years.
Here is his official statement:
“It is with these written words that I hereby retract myself from my position as the guitar player of MAYHEM.
“The main reason behind this conclusion lies in the fact that I simply don’t see any [...]
It took three years to see what Norway’s WINDS have been working on but the final product exceeds all expectations. First off, WINDS have taken everything to new levels. The songs are significantly more dense, catchy, and compelling. While it’s obvious that the band are talented artists, the true exhibition of their [...]
It’s been a grossly successful 2007 for APESHIT, and though we find it hard pressed to make that same general claim for metal in 2007, a handful of albums did manage to leave a strong impression on us. We here at APESHIT individually compiled our own top 10 metal albums of 2007 lists for [...]
Despite a seemingly endless streak of misfortune and tragedy, the legendary MAYHEM has overcome adversity yet again to bring us what could be their darkest work to date with Ordo Ad Chao. “A Wise Birthgiver” sets the stage with eerie, ominous chords enhanced by the album’s dense, murky sound. “Wall of Water” responds with Hellhammer’s [...]
Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM have been forced to cancel their Desconsecrate the States U.S. Tour after drummer Hellhammer suffered a broken arm during his stint with DIMMU BORGIR on their recent U.S. tour.
The band issued the following statement: “The power of MAYHEM must come at full force and without Hellhammer, it is impossible for us [...]
While the anticipation for In Sorte Diaboli has no doubt been huge, the anxiety of what would become of the band following their split with drummer Nicholas Barker back in 2004 was perhaps far greater. Would DIMMU BORGIR slump back into their CRADLE OF FILTH-junior days? In fact, how would DIMMU BORGIR top the [...]
For the first time in 6 years, and quite possibly the very last, MAYHEM’s Deconsecrate the States Tour 2007 is sure to be the hottest on record.
Their long awaited new Ordo Ad Chao album and tour feature the return of vocalist Attila Csihar, who sang on the band’s pinnacle album, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas. [...]
Groundbreaking Japanese act SIGH have announced a few tour dates from their upcoming North American tour with Mesopotamian masters MELECHESH.
The band is touring North America in support of their upcoming album, Hangman’s Hymn, out June 12th, 2007 on The End Records. This is the first North American tour for MELECHESH, who released their critically-acclaimed album, [...]
Los Angeles’ CREMATORIUM and INTRONAUT have signed on to support Norway’s MAYHEM and Japan’s SIGH for their two Los Angeles area shows this summer. Dates are as follows:
7/17: Galaxy Theatre, Santa Ana, CA
7/18: Key Club, Hollywood, CA
CREMATORIUM are currently working on their follow-up to 2005’s Process of Endtime album. INTRONAUT have been busy touring in [...]
Groundbreaking Japanese act SIGH have been added to the two live California dates as direct support for Norway’s MAYHEM this July.
The live dates are:
July 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
July 18 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
About the two live dates with Norway’s misanthropic cult black metal act, singer/guitarist Mirai Kawashima says, [...]
