Notorious Norwegian black metallers, Mayhem return to Australia for a 40 year celebration featuring original members Necrobutcher and Hellhammer.
Utter carnage is set to be unleashed on Australian in January as pioneer black metal act Mayhem hit our shores.
It has been 40 years since Mayhem introduced the world to the most brutal sounds, styles and stories of the metal genre. To celebrate four decades of music making, the Norwegian band are embarking on a tour down under, playing a set of their most celebrated songs across their catalogue. Far-right ideologue and convicted murderer Varg Vikernes will not be joining the band, despite his release from prison 2009.
Playing only three shows along the East Coast, Mayhem will jump into Brisbane’s Princess Theatre on 9 January, Sydney’s Metro Theatre on 10 January and Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre on 12 January.
Mayhem Australian tour dates
- Jan 9th – Brisbane, Princess Theatre
- Jan 10th – Sydney, Metro Theatre
- Jan 12th – Melbourne, Northcote Theatre
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Mayhem’s 40th anniversary show promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans, featuring a setlist that spans their illustrious career, from their groundbreaking debut album, Deathcrush, to present day. This concert will celebrate the band’s legacy over four decades of musical evolution and boundary-pushing performances.
This electrifying live performance showcases a retrospective of Mayhem’s 40 year career as pioneers of black metal and will include rare footage and iconic photos.
Formed in 1984 in Norway, Mayhem has been at the forefront of the black metal scene, known for their controversial history, groundbreaking music, and unparalleled live performances. Over the years, they have cemented their status as one of the most influential bands in extreme metal, continually pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Now, as Mayhem reflects on their 40 year legacy, they celebrate their triumphs over tribulations and tragedy with a-never-before-seen performance, featuring their biggest production yet. When these events conclude, Mayhem will lay this special production to rest.
Tickets go on sale from 9am AEST, Wednesday 25 September. For tickets the Melbourne show head here.
