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Deathcrush is the debut EP by the Norwegian band Mayhem, originally released in 1987 through the band's Deathlike Silence Productions label. The recording features Maniac and Messiah on vocals, Euronymous on guitar, Necrobutcher on bass, and Manheim on drums. Its abrasive production, extreme vocals, and mixture of black metal, death metal, and thrash elements made it an influential document of Norway's early extreme-metal scene.
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Who played on the original 1987 release of Mayhem's Deathcrush EP?
The original Deathcrush EP features Maniac (Sven-Erik Kristiansen) and Messiah on vocals, Euronymous (Øystein Aarseth) on guitar, Necrobutcher (Jørn Stubberud) on bass, and Manheim (Kjetil Manheim) on drums. This lineup predates the later involvement of Dead (Per Yngve Ohlin) and Hellhammer (Jan Axel Blomberg), who joined for subsequent releases.
How many copies were in the original pressing of Mayhem's Deathcrush?
The original 1987 pressing of Deathcrush was a very limited release, reportedly of around 1,000 copies, making original pressings highly sought-after collectors' items. The EP was later reissued, including by Euronymous's own Deathlike Silence Productions label in 1993, which made the music more widely available.
What songs are on Mayhem's Deathcrush EP?
The EP includes tracks such as "Silvester Anfang," "Deathcrush," "Chainsaw Gutsfuck," and a cover of the song "Witchcraft." The material is extremely raw and abrasive, blending elements of hardcore punk speed with early extreme metal in a way that was highly unusual for 1987.
How does Deathcrush compare to Mayhem's later album De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas?
Deathcrush is significantly rawer, shorter, and more chaotic than De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas (1994), which featured a completely different lineup including Attila Csihar on vocals and Hellhammer on drums. While Deathcrush captures the band's early experimental energy, De Mysteriis is widely regarded as one of the most important black metal albums ever recorded for its atmosphere and songwriting.
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