With Daemon (2019), Mayhem — the legendary pioneers of Norwegian black metal — return to their roots with a ferocious and uncompromising statement. Their sixth full-length album resurrects the spirit of early-era darkness, channeling the raw atmosphere and malevolent energy that defined De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, while sounding more focused and mature than ever.

The classic lineup featuring Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, and Attila Csihar delivers a blistering, ritualistic assault of dissonant riffs, relentless drumming, and chilling vocals. Tracks like “The Dying False King”, “Bad Blood”, and “Worthless Abominations Destroyed” are steeped in occult imagery, nihilism, and sonic violence — a testament to Mayhem’s unshakable place in the black metal pantheon.

Produced with clarity that enhances — rather than dilutes — the darkness, Daemon is not a reinvention, but a reaffirmation: Mayhem are still kings in a realm they helped create.

1. The Dying False King
2. Agenda Ignis
3. Bad Blood
4. Malum
5. Falsified and Hated
6. Aeon Daemonium
7. Worthless Abominations Destroyed
8. Daemon Spawn
9. Of Worms and Ruins
10. Invoke the Oath