The history of heavy metal is not complete without a major chapter (make that chapters, plural) dedicated to the legacy of Mayhem, and they continue to reign as a celebrated, inspiring force today.
While they most certainly need no introduction, Mayhem continues to be as vital and as relevant as ever. The most influential black metal band of all time is back with their seventh studio album, Liturgy of Death, coming out on February 6, 2026 via Century Media Records.
- Ahead of the release, the band debuted their single “Weep For Nothing” – watch the visualizer here.
- Four decades into their career, Mayhem is turning their focus toward the inescapable reality of death. Liturgy of Death examines loss, fear of dying, powerlessness, and the fragility of existence through a stark and unrelenting lens.
- With this new opus, Mayhem reaffirm their status as the most uncompromising force in extreme metal music. The album includes eight new tracks and two bonus tracks.
- With Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, Attila, Morten, and Ghul locked into a unit tighter than ever, Liturgy of Death celebrates Mayhem’s own legacy, a continuation of the raw and uncompromising sound that defined their beginnings. The result is a merciless record — dark, fast, and unrelenting —that captures the band in their most dangerous and vital form.
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41 years since their formation in Langhus, Mayhem remain an emblematic name in Norwegian black metal, continuing to shape the sound they helped create.
