Recently, after four decades, Megadeth decided to call it quits, but in Norway, they didn't get the memo. Black metal groundbreakers Mayhem not only have four decades of darkness behind them, but the last couple of releases have seen the band have somewhat of a resurgence. With the hellflame still burning as strongly as ever, … Continue reading Album Review: Mayhem – Liturgy Of Death
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Mayhem ponder mortality on new single/video “Life Is a Corpse You Drag”, announce new album
If you were hoping for a quiet start to the year, look away now. The absolute kings of the Norwegian black metal scene, Mayhem, are back to disturb the peace. The band have just unleashed a brand new single, "Life Is a Corpse You Drag", and confirmed that their seventh studio album, Liturgy of Death, … Continue reading Mayhem ponder mortality on new single/video “Life Is a Corpse You Drag”, announce new album
Mayem unveil live album “Daemonic Rites”
Mayem, the iconic pioneers of Norwegian black metal, are set to unleash their monumental live album titled Daemonic Rites on September 15th 2023, via Century Media Records. Capturing the raw energy and intensity of their worldwide performances from the past 2 years, the album promises to be a thrilling sonic journey for fans and a … Continue reading Mayem unveil live album “Daemonic Rites”
Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2023 – Day 2
Thankfully there was no more rain forecast for the remaining three days of Tons of Rock festival, so the rainwear could stay at the apartment and the sunscreen could come out. It was a lovely sunny day and probably the line-up that I was most excited about - lots of bands I loved and some … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2023 – Day 2
Mayhem / Mortiis dates rescheduled to 2021
The undisputed inventor of dungeon synth, Mortiis, unleashed his last full length album Spirit Of Rebellion - a re-interpreted expansion and continuation of the 1994 Era I classic Ånden som Gjorde Opprør - at the beginning of the year via Omnipresence Productions / Dead Seed Productions. In September and October 2020, Mortiis should have hit … Continue reading Mayhem / Mortiis dates rescheduled to 2021
Festival Review: Damnation Festival (2nd November 2019)
At the stroke of mid-day on the "day of the dead", the doors of Leeds Student Union were flung open to the hordes of metal fans that travelled, some from very far away, to witness a stacked lineup of some of the best metal bands on the touring circuit at the moment. Kicking things off … Continue reading Festival Review: Damnation Festival (2nd November 2019)