So, any rumors about some new release? Ordo Ad Chao was released quite some time ago, shouldn't they record something already?
You'd think all this time would be enough for them to find a replacement for Blasphemer...

In other words: there's been sod all from them. Which bothers me a lot.

Love Mayhem's early work. After Euronumous' death, they didn't make anything special.

I'd say Chimera and Ordo Ad Chao are more special than what most black metal bands are releasing.

Grand Declaration was really cool in theory if not actual execution.

Ordo Ad Chao is probably underrated. IMBO it is their best and while not as grand as Grand Declaration was in theory, it was certainly more innovative in execution. i also love the fact that my jewel case came in some metal slip case that, if push came to shove, i could probably kill someone with.

Written by BitterCOld on 15.03.2012 at 20:00
i also love the fact that my jewel case came in some metal slip case that, if push came to shove, i could probably kill someone with.

And botht he jewelcase and the cd are red? I have that version too, it's limited to 3000 copies btw. It's hella nice.

I really like Grand Declaration Of War, a trully daring experiment that imo payed off well enough (could have been better but I still think it's great).

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.03.2012 at 20:16

I really like Grand Declaration Of Death

Never heard this album, will have to check it out ;]

Written by [user id=4365] on 15.03.2012 at 20:17

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.03.2012 at 20:16

I really like Grand Declaration Of Death

Never heard this album, will have to check it out ;]

It's even better than Grand Declaration Of War but it actually sounds the same to most people.






Dick

Written by [user id=4365] on 15.03.2012 at 20:17
Never heard this album, will have to check it out ;]

It's tough to say whether you'll like it or not. I mean, you should because it's atypical and experimental and all that.

EDIT: Just realized what you did there.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.03.2012 at 20:19


It's even better than Grand Declaration Of War but it actually sounds the same to most people.






Dick

If it sounds the same it must sound terrible >=]

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.03.2012 at 20:16


And botht he jewelcase and the cd are red? I have that version too, it's limited to 3000 copies btw. It's hella nice.

actually the metal case and disk are black, with the < > symbols on the case being "cut out" so the red cover of the album is visible through it.

Written by [user id=4365] on 15.03.2012 at 20:20
If it sounds the same it must sound terrible >=]

Pfffff...

Written by BitterCOld on 15.03.2012 at 20:21
actually the metal case and disk are black, with the < > symbols on the case being "cut out" so the red cover of the album is visible through it.

Huh weird, mine looks like this:


The jewelcase is red and same with the cd.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.03.2012 at 20:25


The jewelcase is red and same with the cd.

My housemate has that, he got it cheap off Ebay. Bastard also has an Ordo ad Chao shirt. I'm a much bigger fan than he is ¬_¬

Written by [user id=4365] on 15.03.2012 at 20:27

My housemate has that, he got it cheap off Ebay. Bastard also has an Ordo ad Chao shirt. I'm a much bigger fan than he is ¬_¬

I didn't get it cheap, 20 euro, definitely worth it though not only because of the package though, their best album hands down.

That is the same setup i have, only with a standard, clear jewel case.

Written by BitterCOld on 15.03.2012 at 20:45

That is the same setup i have, only with a standard, clear jewel case.

Huh... I have heard of the clear jewel case versions but not about the cd being black underneath.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.03.2012 at 21:09

Written by BitterCOld on 15.03.2012 at 20:45

That is the same setup i have, only with a standard, clear jewel case.

Huh... I have heard of the clear jewel case versions but not about the cd being black underneath.

I think I have the version Craog has (or it could be with red jewel case I am not sure) so with the cd being black underneath.
I'll let you touch it when you're over hahahaha

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.03.2012 at 21:09

Written by BitterCOld on 15.03.2012 at 20:45

That is the same setup i have, only with a standard, clear jewel case.

Huh... I have heard of the clear jewel case versions but not about the cd being black underneath.

a black base, not entirely "none more black" black. like yours. i stated black as you inferred a red-tinted disk.

Written by BitterCOld on 15.03.2012 at 21:13
a black base, not entirely "none more black" black. like yours. i stated black as you inferred a red-tinted disk.

Shit now I got confused... Too much blackness I should have been more specific about what was red on the disk.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 15.03.2012 at 21:12


I think I have the version Craog has (or it could be with red jewel case I am not sure) so with the cd being black underneath.
I'll let you touch it when you're over hahahaha

........I'm reporting you to Craog you sicko.

I'm not up for touching male bodies, or distorting old Mayhem album titles, but I'm with those who have a standard clear jewel case of "Ordo Ad Chao". Even though it's my least favourite Mayhem album, I still think it's decent enough. It's funny how they took the almost progressive and highly disciplined music from "Chimera" and dismantled it into chaotic soundscapes on "Ordo Ad Chao". They must've been perfectly aware of that because they admitted it in the title of the album.

Written by Daniell on 16.03.2012 at 14:05

I'm not up for touching male bodies, or distorting old Mayhem album titles, but I'm with those who have a standard clear jewel case of "Ordo Ad Chao". Even though it's my least favourite Mayhem album, I still think it's decent enough. It's funny how they took the almost progressive and highly disciplined music from "Chimera" and dismantled it into chaotic soundscapes on "Ordo Ad Chao". They must've been perfectly aware of that because they admitted it in the title of the album.

If you look at the "Pure Fucking Mayhem" documentary it turns out that the change from "Chimera" to "Ordo ..." was due to Attilla replacing Maniac. He clearly states that he didn't like the direction things where going and wanted a more "chaotic" sound. That's also reflected in the title as pointed out above. Personally I've always preferred Maniacs and Deads vocals before Attillas and my preference in Mayhem recordings is the following:

-Live in Leipzig (not sure if this counts but it's f**king great!)
-Grand Declaration of War
-Chimera
-Wolfs Lair Abyss
-Deathcrush
-DMDS
-Ordo Ad Chao

I don't like touching bodies either, especially not male.

Mayhem desperately needed the change of direction they had. Chimera was a joke of an album, nothing but a relic. Thank fuck for Attila is all I can say. Mayhem made relevant again.

^ Meh, I found Chimera to be pretty good. Ordo Ad Chao is still my favorite Mayhem album but Ilikeall their full lengths.

Chimera I find by far Mayhem's weakest

Pretty much, many of the other albums didn't do it for me but at least they had personality.

Written by [user id=4365] on 20.03.2012 at 15:06

Pretty much, many of the other albums didn't do it for me but at least they had personality.

Indeed. Imo Chimera is toally without personilaity and way too sterile as well. Grand Declaration was also sterile but there it fit like a glove

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 20.03.2012 at 15:12

Written by [user id=4365] on 20.03.2012 at 15:06

Pretty much, many of the other albums didn't do it for me but at least they had personality.

Indeed. Imo Chimera is toally without personilaity and way too sterile as well. Grand Declaration was also sterile but there it fit like a glove

What can I say. I'm of a different opinion but I can understand what you mean. Nothing is improvised on Chimera and the guitar parts are well planned and carefully recorded to create exactly the soundscape that is on the record. Personally I like that (maybe because I play guitar and is impressed by the instrumentation and execution) and I also enjoy Maniacs voice (I also like his solo project "Skitliv" a lot), but it's a matter of opinion and if you're after the "officially true" opinion you should think that DMDS is by far the best record ever recorded, not only by Mayhem but by any artist ever!

Written by Savopipo on 20.03.2012 at 15:27

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 20.03.2012 at 15:12

Written by [user id=4365] on 20.03.2012 at 15:06

Pretty much, many of the other albums didn't do it for me but at least they had personality.

Indeed. Imo Chimera is toally without personilaity and way too sterile as well. Grand Declaration was also sterile but there it fit like a glove

What can I say. I'm of a different opinion but I can understand what you mean. Nothing is improvised on Chimera and the guitar parts are well planned and carefully recorded to create exactly the soundscape that is on the record. Personally I like that (maybe because I play guitar and is impressed by the instrumentation and execution) and I also enjoy Maniacs voice (I also like his solo project "Skitliv" a lot), but it's a matter of opinion and if you're after the "officially true" opinion you should think that DMDS is by far the best record ever recorded, not only by Mayhem but by any artist ever!

I think that my favourite Mayhem release is... wait for it... wait to be shocked... Grand Declaration and in second place Ordo Ad Chao and only in third DMDS

I like Deathcrush, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, and Ordo Ad Chao.

Really in no particular order, those are just my top 3 Mayhem albums.