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MAYHEM To Tour U.S. In The Spring - Sep. 6, 2008

Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM are planning a U.S. tour in early 2009. The trek will reportedly consist of 21 shows and will kick off in the early spring. The exact cities and dates will be announced soon.

MAYHEM was honored in the "Metal" category at the 36th annual Spellemann awards (the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Awards) for their latest release, "Ordo Ad Chao". The largest and oldest Norwegian music awards show was held on February 2, 2008 at the Spektrum in Oslo, Norway and was broadcast live on the Norwegian channel TV2.

A photo of MAYHEM members Jan Axel Blomberg (a.k.a. Hellhammer; drums) and Jørn Stubberud (a.k.a. Necrobutcher; bass) with their Spellemann award can be viewed at Dagbladet.no.

Speaking to Dagbladet.no, Stubberud implied that MAYHEM might have released its last album ever with "Ordo Ad Chao". "For us to make a record is such a great undertaking that I have to admit I can't entertain the idea of starting a new one," he said. "We'll see in a couple of years, but I can't guarantee anything whatsoever."

"Ordo Ad Chao" entered the Norwegian album chart at position No. 12, the band's highest position ever.

MAYHEM had only once before been on the Norwegian charts, when the band's last album, "Chimaira", reached No. 28 in 2004.

Fan-filmed video footage of MAYHEM performing the song "Freezing Moon" on June 20, 2008 at the Hellfest in Clisson, France can be viewed below (clip uploaded by Dave Ingham a.k.a. YouTube user "triptykon").

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	COMMENT \| posted by : JRSPON 9/6/2008 11:24:08 AM

	Band sounds great, need a new singer, this dude sucks

	COMMENT \| finally... posted by : sactown666 9/6/2008 11:32:45 AM

	come on jrspon , atilla is one of the best black metal singers of all time...listen to him some more, he'll grow on you...

	COMMENT \| posted by : JRSPON 9/6/2008 11:34:34 AM

	i definately will keep listening, i think the band is tight as hell,

	COMMENT \| Fuck me if I'm wrong, posted by : Your Mom's Best Friend 9/6/2008 11:44:34 AM

	but isn't that Chuck Billy walking in at 1:12?

	COMMENT \| JRSPON posted by : Planisphaerium 9/6/2008 11:51:18 AM

	"tight"? Attilia sucks? Please die now.

	COMMENT \| posted by : I Live Again 9/6/2008 12:10:33 PM

	It's about time. Let's hope they don't cancel again.

	COMMENT \| posted by : hailhorror 9/6/2008 12:35:45 PM

	Mayhem going on tour will be better than the Mayhem tour.

	COMMENT \| posted by : fergrhtght6789 9/6/2008 12:43:47 PM

	COMMENT \| Fuck me if I'm wrong, posted by : Your Mom's Best Friend 9/6/2008 11:44:34 AM but isn't that Chuck Billy walking in at 1:12? I guess you're right.

	COMMENT \| posted by : befa 9/6/2008 12:50:57 PM

	does anyone knows if the band has found a new guitar p layer?

	COMMENT \| posted by : I Live Again 9/6/2008 12:59:59 PM

	They have been rehearsing with a few different ones apparently.

	COMMENT \| Can't wait posted by : FECALMATTER 9/6/2008 1:01:39 PM

	I'll be going to a concert if they make it to Southern California.

	COMMENT \| Tight alright! posted by : tvspat 9/6/2008 2:24:16 PM

	Tighter than Metallica's pussy coffin !

	COMMENT \| posted by : Demon Barber 9/6/2008 2:34:01 PM

	ill be going if they come anywhere around Houston

	COMMENT \| Im Hoping posted by : Matt2point0 9/6/2008 2:43:46 PM

	They come to Seattle like they were going to on the last tour before it got canceled.

	COMMENT \| ...about the new guitar player... posted by : Naga Sadow 9/6/2008 2:53:32 PM

	...maybe a fantastic american shredder from Wyoming ("the carnivorous Malmsteen") will be the new MayheM guitar player!

	COMMENT \| Tough call posted by : Sinned 9/6/2008 2:58:18 PM

	Last time I tried to see Mayhem I drove 3 hours to Seattle only to find out it was cancelled. And this time their singer is a guy with a criminal record for possession of ecstasy with intent to sell. How is he going to get into the country? I'd like to see them but I don't want to drive for nothing again.

	COMMENT \| holy shit! posted by : bledphase187 9/6/2008 3:43:44 PM

	that is Chuck Billy at 1:12!

	COMMENT \| FECALMATTER posted by : Beerzerk 9/6/2008 4:48:13 PM

	Don't be surprise if Mayhem performs at the LA Murderfest 2009! Hellhammer better not do something retarded again like playing with Dimmu Borgir and breaking his arm, we could of seen Mayhem with the Ordo Ad Chao lineup and Sigh, but that idiot had to do it and cancell the tour.

	COMMENT \| I Agree man ! posted by : \m/Metallord\m/ 9/6/2008 5:05:33 PM

	COMMENT \| posted by : Demon Barber 9/6/2008 2:34:01 PM ill be going if they come anywhere around Houston I hope they come here are close !

	COMMENT \| UMMM,YEAH. posted by : SLAYTANIC WAR RABBIT 9/6/2008 8:24:22 PM

	I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I'M ACTUALLY THERE. THEIR TOURS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR GETTING CANCELLED.

	COMMENT \| posted by : SuomiMayhem 9/6/2008 9:34:19 PM

	THEY BETTER COME TO SAN FRANCISCO! If so, I'm there.

	COMMENT \| Seattle posted by : vmetal52 9/7/2008 12:10:14 AM

	A seattle show would be nice! and a good support would be great also. im thinking something along the lines of wolves in the throne room.

	COMMENT \| posted by : riley23 9/7/2008 9:41:49 AM

	Ordo Ad Chao was a horrible recording. I dont think I can spend my money on the tour. I heard that Hellhammer wont be touring with them (Not sure if it's true or not, I know he's working with others). It wouldn't be good without him. "Bring back the line up from Chimaira, 100% better..."

	COMMENT \| posted by : TheEagle 9/7/2008 2:52:08 PM

	Honestly, is there anyone concerned about Mayhem in 2008?

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