MAYHEM · Mediolanum Capta Est | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Mediolanum Capta Est'

Mayhem unleashes pure sonic devastation with "Mediolanum Capta Est", a ferocious collection that captures the Norwegian legends at their most uncompromising. This double vinyl compilation serves as a testament to the band's relentless pursuit of extremity, featuring both classic tracks and rare material that showcases their evolution from chaotic pioneers to masters of controlled brutality. The opening track "Silvester Anfang" sets the stage for an unrelenting journey through darkness, while classics like "Deathcrush" and "Freezing Moon" remind us why Mayhem remains the undisputed kings of Norwegian black metal.

The second half of this collection dives even deeper into the abyss with tracks like "Chainsaw Gutsfuck" and the apocalyptic "Pure Fucking Armageddon", demonstrating the band's ability to channel pure chaos into something transcendent. Each track burns with the intensity that made Mayhem legends, from the atmospheric dread of "Ancient Skin" to the ritualistic fury of "Necrolust". This isn't just a compilation – it's a masterclass in extremity that captures the very essence of what makes black metal so powerful and transformative.

For fans of:
Darkthrone, Emperor, Immortal, Bathory, Celtic Frost

Track listing

A1. Silvester Anfang
A2. Deathcrush
A3. Fall Of Seraphs
A4. Carnage
A5. Necrolust
A6. Ancient Skin
B1. Freezing Moon
B2. Symbols Of Bloodswords
B3. From The Dark Past
B4. Chainsaw Gutsfuck
B5. I Am Thy Labyrinth
B6. Pure Fucking Armageddon

Manufacturer: Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH, Neumühlen 17, 22763 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.edel.com