The release captures the sonic power of the band’s live ritual over the last two years.
Norwegian black metal lifers Mayhem have announced plans to release a new live record, Daemonic Rites, on September 15th via Century Media Records. Encompassing some 17 massive tracks spanning the band’s most recent touring campaign, the album documents the last two years of relentless touring, touching down in cities across the globe.
“We wanted to document how great the band and set sounds like after almost 40 years of playing live,” explains Mayhem bassist Necrobutcher. “As a treat to our fans, we decided to release this live recording.”
The album punctuates an important four year stretch \for the band following their groundswell of momentum in the wake of their 2019 full length LP, Daemonic. Earning wide-spread acclaim, the album included the supplemental release with the 2021 EP, Atavistic Black Disorder, further cementing the band’s legacy as one of black metal’s most enduring collectives.
Coupled with the news of the monumental live release, Mayhem have unveiled the first sample from the collection with a breathtaking performance visual for “Malum (Live 2022).” The clip was helmed by accomplished director Zev Deans and presents Mayhem’s unholy live ritual in all its glory, from their New York City appearance back in March of 2022.
The announcement also lands ahead of Mayhem’s scheduled return to the road joining the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Gorguts, and Blood Incantation for an extensive U.S. fall tour. The trek begins late September in Nashville, TN and closes out with a finale in Louisville, KY on October 21st. A full list of dates can be found below.
Tickets can be purchased – HERE
Daemonic Rites from Mayhem arrives September 15th via Century Media Records. Order it – HERE
Cannibal Corpse w/ Mayhem, Gorguts, Blood Incantation:
9/22/2023 Marathon Music Hall – Nashville, TN
9/23/2023 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
9/24/2023 The Mill & Mine – Knoxville, TN
9/26/2023 Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
9/27/2023 Rebel – Toronto, ON
9/28/2023 L’Olympia – Montreal, QC
9/29/2023 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
9/30/2023 Brooklyn Steel – Brooklyn, NY
10/02/2023 The Royal Oak – Detroit, MI
10/03/2023 Hard Rock Live – Gary, IN
10/04/2023 The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN
10/06/2023 Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO
10/07/2023 The Depot – Lake City, UT
10/09/2023 Temple Theatre – Tacoma, WA
10/10/2023 Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
10/11/2023 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
10/13/2023 The Warfield – San Francisco, CA
10/14/2023 SOMA – San Diego, CA
10/17/2023 The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
10/18/2023 The Factory – Dallas, TX
10/20/2023 The Eastern – Atlanta, GA
10/21/2023 Paristown Hall – Louisville, KY
