Mayhem - Command for Blood, Command for War (2CD) Mayhem - Command for Blood, Command for War (2CD)

Mayhem - Command for Blood, Command for War (2CD)

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Mayhem

Formed 1984 in Langhus, Norway

Double-disc edition of MAYHEM's early rehearsals from 1986, paving the way for the cult Pure Fucking Armageddon demo recording.

MAYHEM, the Norwegian pioneers responsible for invigorating a global scene alongside originators such as VENOM, CELTIC FROST & BATHORY, formed in 1984, and with a long history of tragedy, intrigue and infamy have become truly revered legends of black metal, with a large part of their legacy established in the late 80s & early 90s, notably when guitarist Euronymous & bassist Necrobutcher welcomed Hellhammer on drums and Dead on vocals, to help shape a new and inspired era of darkness.

Preceding this more notorious period, MAYHEM's formative years were spent honing a selection of tracks of pure brutality, eventually leading to 1987s iconic Deathcrush MLP release - considered the launching point for the band onto the global map. Prior to this though, came 1986's Pure Fucking Armageddon demo, featuring the trio of Manheim, Necrobutcher and Euronymous.

Command For Blood, Command For War, initially included in the recent Pure Fucking Armageddon vinyl boxset, contains two early MAYHEM rehearsals from Neccrobutcher's own archive in all of their raw glory from back in 1986, recorded during the lead up to the eventual Pure Fucking Armageddon demo sessions. The release features early versions of tracks which would remain a staple of MAYHEM's live set throughout the years, such as "Pure Fucking Armageddon" itself, and "Carnage". Also includes cover songs of tracks originally written and performed by genre godfathers, VENOM.

This edition of Command For Blood, Command For War coincides with the 40th anniversary of the band and is presented on double CD including a booklet containing rare band images and reflections from long-time friend of the band & founder of Slayer Magazine, Metalion.

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Track listing

  1. Ghoul
  2. Ghoul
  3. Ghoul
  4. Intro
  5. Carnage
  6. Black Metal (Venom cover)
  7. Pure Fucking Armageddon
  8. Oi
  9. Witching Hour (Venom cover)
  10. Carnage
  11. Carnage
  12. Carnage
  13. Intro
  14. Outro
  15. Ghoul
  16. Ghoul
  17. Ghoul
  18. Pure Fucking Armageddon
  19. Pure Fucking Armageddon
  20. Black Metal (Venom cover)
  21. Carnage
  22. Carnage
  23. Carnage
  24. Ghoul
  25. Black Metal (Venom cover)
  26. Pure Fucking Armageddon
  27. Black Metal (Venom cover)
  28. Black Metal (Venom cover)