Mayhem and Mortiis

Born in Norway, Mortiis, formerly of Emperor, transitioned from solo dark ambient projects (1993–1999) to a band with releases like The Smell of Rain (2001). Known for remixes and collaborations with Lustmord, In the Nursery, and more, they released The Grudge (2004) and struggled before dropping The Great Deceiver in 2016. Mortiis have toured with acts like Danzig and Behemoth.

Norway's MAYHEM, pioneers of extreme metal, are celebrating their "40 Years of Mayhem" tour, headlining the 2025 Decibel Magazine Tour. Known for “Deathcrush” and “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas,” they blend brutal classics with technical prowess. Currently featuring Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, Attila Csihar, Teloch, and Ghul, their intensity earned a Norwegian Grammy for "Daemon." Expect raw, unrelenting black metal as they continue their legacy.