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Mayhem

Country of origin:
Norway
Location:
Ski, Viken (early); Oslo (later)
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1984
Genre:
Black Metal
Themes:
Satanism, Death, Gore (early); Misanthropy, War, Darkness, Philosophy (later)
Current label:
Century Media Records
Years active:
1984 (as Musta), 1984-1993, 1994-present
Pictured from left to right: Hellhammer, Ghul, Attila Csihar, Teloch, and Necrobutcher.

The band was billed as Wolf's Lair Abyss for a few secret gigs during the Wolf's Lair Abyss tour.

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 ...
Current
Necrobutcher Bass (1984-1991, 1994-present)
See also: ex-Checker Patrol, ex-Kvikksølvguttene, ex-&co., ex-Fleshwounds, ex-L.E.G.O., ex-Musta, ex-Septic
Hellhammer Drums (1988-1993, 1994-present)
See also: Arcturus, Mortem, The Kovenant, Mezzerschmitt, ex-Age of Silence, ex-Winds, ex-Covenant, ex-Den Saakaldte, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Høstsol, ex-Nidingr, ex-Troll, ex-Umoral, ex-Emperor (live), ex-Immortal (live), ex-Mysticum (live), ex-Tritonus (live), ex-Shining, ex-Carnivora, ex-Descended
Attila Csihar Vocals (1993, 2004-present)
See also: Gravetemple, Sinsaenum, Tormentor, Nader Sadek (live), Sunn O))) (live), ex-Burial Chamber Trio, ex-Pentemple, Hiedelem, Void ov Voices, ex-Aborym, ex-Keep of Kalessin, ex-Korog, ex-Plasma Pool, ex-YcosaHateRon
Teloch Guitars (2011-present)
See also: Legions, Nidingr, Teeth and Thorns, The Konsortium, Umoral, ex-Morbidity, ex-NunFuckRitual, bergeton, Condenado, ex-1349 (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Myrkur (live), ex-Shining (live), ex-Orcustus, ex-God Seed (live)
Ghul Guitars (2012-present)
See also: Veile, Tormentor (live), Shining, ex-Imperial Vengeance, Charles Edward Alexander Hedger, R Complex, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-The Electric Hellfire Club
Past
Manheim Drums (1984-1987)
See also: Order, Maranata, The Residents & Big Robot, ex-L.E.G.O., ex-Musta
Euronymous Guitars (1984-1993), Vocals (1984-1986)
(R.I.P. 1993) See also: ex-Checker Patrol, ex-Horn, ex-L.E.G.O.
Per Nilsen Guitars (1984)
Ståle Redalen Vocals (1984)
See also: Noizy Trip
Nils Brekke Svensson Vocals (1984)
Messiah Vocals (1985-1986)
See also: Order, ex-Death Fuck, Cockroach Clan, ex-Impostor, ex-Black Spite, ex-Within Range
Maniac Vocals (1986-1987, 1994-2004)
See also: Skitliv, Voluspå, ex-Bomberos, ex-Wurdulak, Kognitiv Kollaps, Maniac, Sehnsucht, Terrorakt, ex-Eibon, ex-Fleshwounds, ex-Septic Cunts, ex-Status Fatal
Torben Grue Drums (1987-1988)
See also: ex-Kvikksølvguttene, ex-Vomit, Bony Maronie, Sister Rain, The Sniffercats, ex-Børre og Bløderne, ex-Crabtackle, ex-Horn, ex-Popcorn Explosion
Kittil Kittilsen Vocals (1987-1988)
See also: ex-Kvikksølvguttene, ex-Vomit, ex-Børre og Bløderne, ex-Schweinhund
Dead Vocals (1988-1991)
(R.I.P. 1991) See also: ex-Morbid, ex-Ohlin Metal, ex-Scapegoat
Occultus Vocals, Bass (1991)
See also: Perdition Hearse, Thyabhorrent, ex-Depressived Carrots, ex-Perdition, ex-Soul Transition, Stortinget, The Niceguys, ex-Con Anima, ex-Einar Grimm Group (E.G.G.) (aka Einar Grimm Band), ex-Haunted Chapel, ex-Hitman Charge, ex-Kardinal, ex-Life, ex-Nice Mutilators, ex-Pussycunts, ex-Shadow Dancers, ex-Sidic, ex-Sorg, ex-SSS (Spretten Sprit Student), ex-The Other Side
Count Grishnackh Bass (1992-1993)
See also: ex-Burzum, ex-Uruk-Hai, ex-Old Funeral, ex-Kalashnikov, ex-Satanel
Blackthorn Guitars (1992-1993)
See also: Thorns, ex-Stigma Diabolicum, Snorre Ruch, Thorns Ltd., ex-Mann skutt med øks
Blasphemer Guitars (1994-2008)
See also: Aura Noir, Earth Electric, Ruïm, Twilight of the Gods, Vltimas, Mezzerschmitt, ex-Ava Inferi, ex-Depraved, ex-In Silence, ex-Testimony, ex-Nader Sadek, ex-Gaahls Wyrd (live)
Silmaeth Guitars (2008-2011)
See also: Sektarism, Thagirion, ex-Epic, ex-Warshades, ex-Abbath, ex-Goat Torment, ex-Malhkebre, ex-Vorkreist, ex-Arkhon Infaustus (live), ex-Ascension (live), ex-Loudblast (live), ex-Merrimack (live), ex-Osculum Infame (live), ex-Satyricon (live), ex-Valkyrja (live), ex-Shining (live), ex-Aosoth (live), ex-Svart Crown (live), ex-Detritum
Past (Live)
Alexander Nordgaren Guitars (rhythm) (1997-1998)
See also: Fleurety, ex-I Left the Planet, ex-Transmogrification
Sanrabb Guitars (2004)
See also: Gehenna, ex-Mëkanïk, ex-Throne of Katarsis, ex-Satyricon (live), ex-Taake (live), ex-Neetzach, ex-122 Stab Wounds, ex-Forlorn, ex-Incarnator, ex-Cobolt 60, ex-Haggis, ex-Sworn (Nor)
Ihizahg Guitars (2004-2005)
See also: Images at Twilight, Maelström, ex-Perifa, ex-Perished, ex-Wurdulak, ex-Bloodthorn, ex-Ragnarok
Morfeus Guitars (2008-2012)
See also: Dimension F3H, Psykdom, Viper Solfa, ex-Ancient, ex-Limbonic Art
Spektre Drums (2022)
See also: From the Vastland, Gaahls Wyrd, Harm, Horizon Ablaze, Svartelder
Necrobutcher Bass (1984-1991, 1994-present)
See also: ex-Checker Patrol, ex-Kvikksølvguttene, ex-&co., ex-Fleshwounds, ex-L.E.G.O., ex-Musta, ex-Septic
Hellhammer Drums (1988-1993, 1994-present)
See also: Arcturus, Mortem, The Kovenant, Mezzerschmitt, ex-Age of Silence, ex-Winds, ex-Covenant, ex-Den Saakaldte, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Høstsol, ex-Nidingr, ex-Troll, ex-Umoral, ex-Emperor (live), ex-Immortal (live), ex-Mysticum (live), ex-Tritonus (live), ex-Shining, ex-Carnivora, ex-Descended
Attila Csihar Vocals (1993, 2004-present)
See also: Gravetemple, Sinsaenum, Tormentor, Nader Sadek (live), Sunn O))) (live), ex-Burial Chamber Trio, ex-Pentemple, Hiedelem, Void ov Voices, ex-Aborym, ex-Keep of Kalessin, ex-Korog, ex-Plasma Pool, ex-YcosaHateRon
Teloch Guitars (2011-present)
See also: Legions, Nidingr, Teeth and Thorns, The Konsortium, Umoral, ex-Morbidity, ex-NunFuckRitual, bergeton, Condenado, ex-1349 (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Myrkur (live), ex-Shining (live), ex-Orcustus, ex-God Seed (live)
Ghul Guitars (2012-present)
See also: Veile, Tormentor (live), Shining, ex-Imperial Vengeance, Charles Edward Alexander Hedger, R Complex, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-The Electric Hellfire Club
Manheim Drums (1984-1987)
See also: Order, Maranata, The Residents & Big Robot, ex-L.E.G.O., ex-Musta
Euronymous Guitars (1984-1993), Vocals (1984-1986)
(R.I.P. 1993) See also: ex-Checker Patrol, ex-Horn, ex-L.E.G.O.
Per Nilsen Guitars (1984)
Ståle Redalen Vocals (1984)
See also: Noizy Trip
Nils Brekke Svensson Vocals (1984)
Messiah Vocals (1985-1986)
See also: Order, ex-Death Fuck, Cockroach Clan, ex-Impostor, ex-Black Spite, ex-Within Range
Maniac Vocals (1986-1987, 1994-2004)
See also: Skitliv, Voluspå, ex-Bomberos, ex-Wurdulak, Kognitiv Kollaps, Maniac, Sehnsucht, Terrorakt, ex-Eibon, ex-Fleshwounds, ex-Septic Cunts, ex-Status Fatal
Torben Grue Drums (1987-1988)
See also: ex-Kvikksølvguttene, ex-Vomit, Bony Maronie, Sister Rain, The Sniffercats, ex-Børre og Bløderne, ex-Crabtackle, ex-Horn, ex-Popcorn Explosion
Kittil Kittilsen Vocals (1987-1988)
See also: ex-Kvikksølvguttene, ex-Vomit, ex-Børre og Bløderne, ex-Schweinhund
Dead Vocals (1988-1991)
(R.I.P. 1991) See also: ex-Morbid, ex-Ohlin Metal, ex-Scapegoat
Occultus Vocals, Bass (1991)
See also: Perdition Hearse, Thyabhorrent, ex-Depressived Carrots, ex-Perdition, ex-Soul Transition, Stortinget, The Niceguys, ex-Con Anima, ex-Einar Grimm Group (E.G.G.) (aka Einar Grimm Band), ex-Haunted Chapel, ex-Hitman Charge, ex-Kardinal, ex-Life, ex-Nice Mutilators, ex-Pussycunts, ex-Shadow Dancers, ex-Sidic, ex-Sorg, ex-SSS (Spretten Sprit Student), ex-The Other Side
Count Grishnackh Bass (1992-1993)
See also: ex-Burzum, ex-Uruk-Hai, ex-Old Funeral, ex-Kalashnikov, ex-Satanel
Blackthorn Guitars (1992-1993)
See also: Thorns, ex-Stigma Diabolicum, Snorre Ruch, Thorns Ltd., ex-Mann skutt med øks
Blasphemer Guitars (1994-2008)
See also: Aura Noir, Earth Electric, Ruïm, Twilight of the Gods, Vltimas, Mezzerschmitt, ex-Ava Inferi, ex-Depraved, ex-In Silence, ex-Testimony, ex-Nader Sadek, ex-Gaahls Wyrd (live)
Silmaeth Guitars (2008-2011)
See also: Sektarism, Thagirion, ex-Epic, ex-Warshades, ex-Abbath, ex-Goat Torment, ex-Malhkebre, ex-Vorkreist, ex-Arkhon Infaustus (live), ex-Ascension (live), ex-Loudblast (live), ex-Merrimack (live), ex-Osculum Infame (live), ex-Satyricon (live), ex-Valkyrja (live), ex-Shining (live), ex-Aosoth (live), ex-Svart Crown (live), ex-Detritum
Past
Alexander Nordgaren Guitars (rhythm) (1997-1998)
See also: Fleurety, ex-I Left the Planet, ex-Transmogrification
Sanrabb Guitars (2004)
See also: Gehenna, ex-Mëkanïk, ex-Throne of Katarsis, ex-Satyricon (live), ex-Taake (live), ex-Neetzach, ex-122 Stab Wounds, ex-Forlorn, ex-Incarnator, ex-Cobolt 60, ex-Haggis, ex-Sworn (Nor)
Ihizahg Guitars (2004-2005)
See also: Images at Twilight, Maelström, ex-Perifa, ex-Perished, ex-Wurdulak, ex-Bloodthorn, ex-Ragnarok
Morfeus Guitars (2008-2012)
See also: Dimension F3H, Psykdom, Viper Solfa, ex-Ancient, ex-Limbonic Art
Spektre Drums (2022)
See also: From the Vastland, Gaahls Wyrd, Harm, Horizon Ablaze, Svartelder
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