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Mayhem

Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in Oslo in 1984. They were one of the pioneers of the Norwegian black metal scene, and their music has profoundly influenced the black metal genre. Mayhem's early career was marked by controversy, primarily due to their notorious live performances, the 1991 suicide of vocalist Per Yngve Ohlin ("Dead"), and the 1993 murder of guitarist Øystein Aarseth (…

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
Norway
Founded
1984
Genres
Labels
Back on Black
Peaceville
Season of Mist
Deathlike Silence Productions
Century Media
Last updated: January 2nd, 2024·MusicBrainz

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