Mayhem: De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas (1994)
Released in 1994, “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas” by Mayhem is a seminal black metal album, shaped by band tragedies and known for its raw, haunting sound.
De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas
“De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas” Cover Art: A Black Metal Assault on Christianity’s Sacred Symbol
“De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas” is a landmark black metal album, and its cover art is just as infamous. But behind the stark image of Nidaros Cathedral lies a story of church burnings, murder, and allegations of a plot to destroy the very building pictured.
The Controversial Legacy of Mayhem’s “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas”
The legacy of Mayhem’s “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas” is as haunting as its creation. This seminal black metal album, surrounded by controversy and tragedy, continues to captivate listeners with its raw, aggressive sound and dark, cryptic lyrics.