Bloody Legends: Mayhem and the dark concert in Leipzig!

Bloody Legends: Mayhem and the dark concert in Leipzig!

In November 1990, a memorable concert by the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem took place at the Eiskeller Club in Leipzig, which is still considered to be genre-defining today. According to a report by MDR The singer Dead wanted to emphasize the brutality of the music through extreme visual elements. To achieve this effect, he held up a knife during the song “Pure Fucking Armageddon.” In the middle of the performance, Dead cut himself on the forearm and spread his blood on both his face and that of an audience member.

These shocking actions contributed to the band's growing popularity, which can be attributed, among other things, to a live recording of the concert. Mayhem is often described as the most extreme music, evoking dark thoughts and emotions. The importance of the concert is also reflected in the announcement of a new concert by the band, planned for December 15, 2022 at Haus Leipzig. The Syrian band Nargate, who fled from Assad's troops and are fans of Mayhem, will perform here as the opening act. The band Manos, who play ultra-fast grind, will also appear as the opening act. The concert is described as a unique experience that will take place despite the restrictions caused by Corona. Thanks go to the helpers, including Sabine and Toralf, who organized the event.

Live recording and historical significance

Another source, Mr. Black Metal, commemorates the release of Mayhem's first official live CD, "Live In Leipzig", which was released by Avantgarde Music in 1996. This recording, recorded on November 26, 1990 at the Eiskeller Club, is considered one of black metal's first official live albums and was of great importance to many fans. Originally, the anticipated vocal performance aroused high expectations, while the sound quality might not please everyone. The author reports that he acquired the album as one of the genre's first live albums in the '90s and recently realized its value, particularly for tracks like "Deathcrush" and "Necrolust."

The live recording, which has been circulating on the scene since 1991, received its first official release on LP in 1993 through Obscure Plasma Records and was later reissued by Avantgarde Music. The original LP edition also included studio tracks such as “Carnage” and “Freezing Moon”. This historic recording is considered by many to be an essential collector's item for serious black metal fans.

– Submitted by West-East media