Mayhem Discusses “Daemon” and Defying Expectations in Black Metal

Ghost Cult had the honor of interviewing the members of legendary Black Metal greats Mayhem this fall at their record label to promote their 2019 release, “Daemon” (Century Media Records). We chatted with Necrobutcher, Teloch and Ghoul all about the creative process of making “Daemon”, their approach to modern production for black metal, performing all of the classic “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas” on tour, headlining Tons of Rock, their relationship with the Norwegian government after being treated like outlaws for decades, their opinions about the “Lords of Chaos” movie, how they feel about streaming services, and much more! Catch Mayhem on 2020 Decibel Magazine Tour and at December Metal and Beer Festival 2020 in Philadelphia. Special thanks to Century Media/The Orchard. Interview by Keefy and videography by Omar Cordy/OJC Photography.
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[@adampowell43]

I love Teloch and Ghoul. They are so classy and humble. And the album they just developed together is simply a masterpiece.

[@solventbased3153]

i like how they don’t intrude on the original band and sit back and listen to necrobutcher speak. very classy

[@Dhieen]

Yeah they seem so cool haha its crazy compared to what used to be mayhem

[@annachilds4932]

Teloch facial expressions when necrobutcher started talking had me laughing

[@GhostCultMag]

These guys (except Jon) had tons of dry humor! It was great!

[@rangerwhiskeybreath4935]

Teloch and Ghul have a good sense of humour, that must be essential to play in Mayhem

[@GhostCultMag]

Right on!

[@DarkPriestessJae]

Ghul’s face at 6:11: “Jesus Jørn. Can’t take you anywhere.” 😂 - God, I love Necrobutcher.

[@GhostCultMag]

This is one of our best interviews ever, even though we may never be allowed back into Norway.

[@1-svanb910]

....And somebody is gonna fix me some joints ... and so .....im pretty happy! you gotta luv this guy!

[@GhostCultMag]

He is great fun to chat with!

[@Federico.el.Noruego]

Necrobutcher Rules

[@SecretEyeSpot]

i really wish they had some in-studio footage

[@dannycheesums]

Mayhem - we ruuuule, we are the best fookin metal band out there, dyouknowwhatimean?

[@GhostCultMag]

Basically, what is was like with them!

[@ShaneBermingham616]

FUCK YOU!!!! Ya know what I mean??

[@SecretEyeSpot]

considering that Lords Of Chaos came out the same year.. its well deserved.

[@DM12128]

5:43 watch Teloch. I couldn’t stop laughing.

[@Federico.el.Noruego]

Great interview Greetings from Ski Norway 🤘

[@GhostCultMag]

Cheers!

[@Intermentor]

About Lords of Chaos "Looking at this movie as a film, and a film only."

[@GhostCultMag]

:-P

[@clontzcamaron]

i wonder if this band will outlive all the original members

[@nathanduin6093]

Nicely done.

[@Federico.el.Noruego]

Mayhem Rule🤘

[@GhostCultMag]

Without a doubt!

[@metalflower9543]

🤘🏻🔥

[@Dhieen]

2:43 necrobutcher look hahahahah

[@GhostCultMag]

He sure was interesting in person!

[@Jellybeantiger]

Before the shitty pandemic came in.

[@GhostCultMag]

Facts. Necrobutcher hates touring, so he likely doesn't care. Looking forward to another new album at some point.

[@hanspayeur8464]

Teloch looks bored

[@GhostCultMag]

Press days are long and that room was really small and humid with our lights. They were pros the entire time!

[@joeblogs4645]

Nothing worse than a trendy nerd Yank pretending he's a Mayhem expert

[@GhostCultMag]

This is the best insult we've had in a while. Trendy? Never. A Yank? No doubt! And I am an expert on Mayhem and metal as a genre. Thanks for playing along!

[@joeblogs4645]

@@GhostCultMag yeah no doubt you're an expert . probably been listening to them since at least 2015😂 go add another patch to your 'battlejacket'...what's funny is people like yourself and exactly the people who deep down,black metal bands don't want liking them... except the almighty dollar dictates them not to admit it