A cult and foundational band of the Norwegian black metal scene, Mayhem was formed in 1984 in Oslo and quickly became one of the most controversial names in metal history. Led in its early days by Euronymous, the band stood at the epicenter of the 1990s black metal wave, defined by sonic violence, macabre aesthetics, and real-life tragedies — including the suicide of vocalist Dead and the murder of Euronymous by Varg Vikernes.

Their 1994 album De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas remains a cornerstone of the genre, blending icy atmospheres, dissonant riffs, and a haunting, infernal aura. Preceded by the raw and furious EP Deathcrush (1987), Mayhem set the standard for uncompromising black metal both in sound and image.

On MusikMachine, discover several official embroidered patches featuring Deathcrush and De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas artwork, along with a collector US dog tag — the perfect way to display your devotion to pure, radical black metal ⚔️

Dive into the Metal section alongside other northern black metal icons such as Marduk, Darkthrone, and Immortal.