Back Mayhem AF مايهام (فرقة) Arabic Mayhem AZ میهم (موسیقی قروپو) AZB Mayhem BE Мейхем Bulgarian মেইহেম (ব্যান্ড) Bengali/Bangla Mayhem Catalan Mayhem Czech Mayhem Danish
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Langhus, Norway |
| Genres | Black metal |
| Years active | 1984–1993, 1995–present |
| Labels | Deathlike Silence Productions, Century Media, Misanthropy Records, Season of Mist, Necropolis Records |
| Members | Necrobutcher Hellhammer Attila Csihar Teloch Ghul |
| Past member(s) | (see below) |
| Website | www |
Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band. It was founded in 1984 by guitarist Øystein Aarseth (aka Euronymous), bass guitarist Jørn Stubberud (aka Necrobutcher), and drummer Kjetil Manheim (aka Manheim). The band name is taken from the Venom song, "Mayhem with Mercy."
During the early years, the band used either session vocalists Messiah or Maniac for live/studio performances. During rehearsals, they played either without a singer, or either Necrobutcher or Euronymous would sing.
By late 1987, both Manheim and Maniac had left the band. Members of the band Vomit sang for the band for a short time. In 1988, singer Dead, and drummer Hellhammer joined the band.