Mayhem

USA

Born: 01 January 1984

Years Active: 80, 90, 2000

Genres: Pop/Rock

Styles: Hard Rock, Scandinavian Metal, Death Metal, Heavy Metal

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Formed around 1985 by Necrobutcher and guitarist Euronymous (born Oystein Aarseth), Mayhem was the first death metal band from Norway to make much of an impact in their homeland, which in the early '90s developed a burgeoning underground scene rife with violent, sometimes anti-Christian activity -- as evidenced by Mayhem's non-musical history. Drummer Hellhammer, who at one time worked in a mental hospital, is the only remaining member of the band's prime-period lineup. Lead vocalist Dead committed suicide in 1991 (two years after joining the b...

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