What is Mayhem?
Q: What is Mayhem?
A: Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band.
Q: Who founded Mayhem?
A: Mayhem was founded by guitarist Øystein Aarseth (aka Euronymous), bass guitarist Jørn Stubberud (aka Necrobutcher), and drummer Kjetil Manheim (aka Manheim).
Q: Where did they take the name Mayhem from?
A: Mayhem took the name from the Venom song, "Mayhem with Mercy."
Q: Who used to sing for Mayhem during the early years?
A: During the early years, the band used either session vocalists Messiah or Maniac for live/studio performances. During rehearsals, they played either without a singer, or either Necrobutcher or Euronymous would sing.
Q: When did the band members Manheim and Maniac leave the band?
A: By late 1987, both Manheim and Maniac had left the band.
Q: Who sang for Mayhem after Maniac left?
A: Members of the band Vomit sang for the band for a short time.
Q: Who joined Mayhem in 1988?
A: Singer Dead, and drummer Hellhammer joined the band in 1988.
