MAYHEM · Daemonic Rites | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Daemonic Rites'

Mayhem delivers an absolutely devastating live performance with "Daemonic Rites", capturing the raw, unfiltered essence of Norwegian black metal at its most ferocious. This collection showcases the legendary band's ability to channel pure sonic chaos into something transcendent, featuring crushing renditions of classics like "Freezing Moon" and "Deathcrush" alongside newer material that proves their continued relevance in extreme metal. The recording quality manages to preserve both the atmosphere and brutality that makes Mayhem live shows legendary, with each track building upon the last to create an overwhelming wall of darkness and aggression.

The album flows seamlessly from the haunting "Interlude" through to the apocalyptic finale of "Pure Fucking Armageddon", demonstrating why Mayhem remains one of black metal's most influential forces. Tracks like "Life Eternal" and "Buried by Time and Dust" showcase the band's mastery of atmosphere while maintaining their trademark intensity, proving that decades into their career they can still deliver performances that feel genuinely dangerous and unpredictable.

For fans of: Darkthrone, Emperor, Immortal, Burzum and Gorgoroth

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Interlude
A2. Falsified and Hated
A3. To Daimonion
A4. Malum
A5. Bad Blood
B1. My Death
B2. Symbols of Bloodswords
B3. Voces Ab Alta

LP 2:
A1. Freezing Moon
A2. Pagan Fears
A3. Life Eternal
B1. Buried by Time and Dust
B2. Silvester Anfang
B3. Deathcrush
B4. Chainsaw Gutsfuck
B5. Carnage
B6. Pure Fucking Armageddon

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com