Mayhem & Burzum - Mayhem Versus Burzum [split] (2010) PROMO

 

 M A Y H E M

Founded by Jørn Stubberud (Necrobutcher), and Kjetil (Manheim) under the name Musta (Finnish for "black"), which they changed to Mayhem after Øystein Aarseth (Euronymous) joined in. The band name is taken from the Venom song, "Mayhem with Mercy".
During the early years, the band used either session vocalists Messiah or Maniac for live/studio commitments, and played either instrumentally, or with Necrobutcher or Euronymous on vocals during rehearsals.

By late 1987 both Manheim and Maniac had left the band, their positions were filled temporarily by members of Vomit, before vocalist Dead, and drummer Hellhammer took over in 1988.

B U R Z U M

In 1991, when Satanel disbanded, Vikernes revived his solo project, changing the name to Burzum (which translates to "darkness" in J.R.R. Tolkien's Black Speech, which is spoken by orcs and other creatures of Mordor). Handling all instruments and vocals by himself, he recorded Burzum's first four full-length albums in a span of just over one year. In addition to all that, he joined Mayhem on bass, as well.

Mayhem: Demos 85-87

A1. Mayhem
A2. Ghoul
A3. Pure Fucking Armageddon    
A4. Carnage
A5. Black Metal (Total Death Version)
A6. Ghoul
A7. Voice Of A Tortured Skull (Int)
    

Burzum: Rare Tracks

B1. A Lost And Forgotten Sad Spirit (Unreleased Version)
B2. My Key To Purgatory (Rough Mix Of "Key To The Gate")
B3. Lost Wisdom (Rough Mix)

 

Label: Not On Label.

 Unofficial Release.

 Written on label, both sides: "For Promotional Use Only".