Mayhem Tickets

Simply put, this was the best metal show I've ever seen. Sure, I've seen bands that play longer, are technically better, so on and so forth, but everything from the barrage of sound, half buried, the lights, smoke and the creepiest being ever to front a band, Attila, made this a perfect Norwegian black metal concert. I was overwhelmed by the entire atmosphere and just pummeled with sound, foremost by the drums of Hellhammer, which are the most intense thing I've ever heard live, while Necrobutcher and the two new guitarists Morpheus and Teloch gave sinister performances as well. They rarely paused in between songs, played for an hour and ten minute and left with no encore, which itself only added to the sheer perfection of this show given their style of music. They came, ripped through their supremely brutal set, created the right atmosphere visually and left. If you are a fan of black metal, see Mayhem as soon as you can. This is black metal as it should be.

the show kicked ass sound quality was good and all around a great show

There was not a weak act during the night! My default opinion of an opening band is to be tortured for a couple hours before enjoying the main act I came to see. This was far from the case. Abigail Williams brings a beautiful edge to the black metal sound. Atmospherics were very well crafted. Hate was a little repetitive, but they made up for it in intensity. Keep of Kalessin is a real gem--pulling together many different influences to synth their own unique sound; black, death, some thrash. The guitar solos weaved into the blackness like kudzu. Wonderful. And finally we have the infamous Mayhem. Atilla Csihar and Hellhammer were the highlights of the acts. Atilla's growling raspy vocals and screams in person did justice to the man heard on the CD--right on target. His stage antics were eccentric, playing with some kind of shrunken head attached to what looked like a noose wrapped around his own neck. Very fitting. Facial tattoos were spot on and contributed to the persona. Hellhammer's drumming was top notch, punishing and furiously fast--among the best in metal drummers, easily top three in the black metal style. In sum, a very well put together show. Mayhem's music is pure intensity, albeit a little repetitive. The delivery made up for the content. The continuous fog generated on stage contributes to the atmosphere of their music. A nice touch. If there is a band whose sound is evil incarnate, Mayhem is at the top of a very short list, and succeeds at not being overly cheesy. Well done!

Mayhem was a pretty awesome show. Their fans are crazy and the venue was pretty sweet. There were not very many people who showed up, at all, though.

The show was good considering all the band but Mayhem dropped off days before the show. The replacement bands were good(especially MI's own Hellmouth). Seeing the legendary Mayhem though made up for the disappointment of not seeing Marduk and Cattle Decapitation.

didnt bother even going, the one band i wanted to see couldnt make it, then the rest of the bands dropped from the tour!!

I saw Mayhem in 2001 at this same venue, so I didn't know what to expect with the new lineup. Even without Blasphemer (guitars) in the band, Mayhem proved they can still play with power and blasphemy. Attila (vocals) was menacing and very creepy, even for someone such as myself. Being a drummer, my focus would normally be on Hellhammer (who is my favorite drummer). Because of all the fog (which is my only complaint), I could not see Hellhammer, forcing me to focus my attention on the other 4 members of Mayhem. Necrobutcher (bass) seemed to be having fun, as he interacted with the crowd, and even smiled on occasion. The addition of a 2-guitar assault consisting of Silmaeth and Morfeus made for a more powerful sound. The new songs "Illuminate Eliminate" and "Anti"were flawless. I was shocked that they played the classic "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas," impressed when they performed "In the Lies Where Upon You Lay" and "My Death" (as previous vocalist, Maniac, wrote and performed the vocals previously, and the style is very strange), and the energy was great on classics such as "Deathcrush," "Chainsaw Gutsfuck" and "Freezing Moon," (which is one of my favorite songs of all time. Excellent show. It lived up to my expectations. I even completely forgot there were other bands on the bill that didn't show up. I didn't miss them.

The venue was nice the people were alright, at the beginning there was one band on stage. Stained glass torture they were black metal they sung about gore lust it was o.k. They played a G.G. Allen cover the highest tower. After them it was a black metal band after light they were a much tighter band. Vocalist along with the rest of the band wore corpse paint it was real crazy the pit was brutal. A Hardcore band from new york was next they were crap I don't even remember the name of the band. Why I just recommend and not just go all the way to say amazing is the bands initially before the show was changed, due to visa and entry to the united states of America. So some of the bands prier to mayhem was not there a surprise day of the show and it was of newbie metal and black metal bands and was quite unique. After hours of waiting the moment came mayhem, Attila in ritual garb and full force a black metal storm. They played all the classics Freezing moon, Funeral fog, pure Armageddon it was a Great night and I recommend it!

Club Firestone sits back, in the urban setting of downtown Orlando, right around the corner from Orlando Magic's home stadium. It was raining when we arrived, and upon seeing how long the line was to get in, we stopped at a local hangout, called Hoop's, and tossed back a few cold ones. The club itself, was not what I had expected, but was an old firehouse turned concert hall. we did get inside in time to catch Cattle Decapitation, who donned some kind of masks to pay homage to death metal. I thought it was more to make fun of it, but that's my theory. Cephalic Carnage played next, and kept up to their image, of being one of the fastest, more intricate bands around. Mayhem took the stage, and in true blasphemous style, I might add, with black candles surrounding a make shift alter. Hieronymus held an inverted cross most of the show, but switched to a black skull in a Shakespearean like stance. Though most of the vocals were unintelligible, the show was definitely a crowd pleaser. Even if the whole reason for our attending the show, was to see Marduk. But again, they were denied entry into the United States.

Mayhem was amazing. Great venue could see everything from anywhere, which helps when your only 5 feet. Drinks were super expensive next time will go down the street and have a few beforehand. First two opening bands not too impressive though sound was really poor for the second.