Mayhem has 13 people listed as members according to MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-08. This list reflects the official database entries for the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem, active since 1984.
Current Members
- Necrobutcher – bass guitar, 1984–present
- Hellhammer – drums, 1988–present
- Attila Csihar – lead vocals, 1993–1993, 2004–present
- Teloch – guitar, 2011–present
- Ghul – guitar, 2012–present
Former Members
- Euronymous – guitar, 1984–1993
- Manheim – drums, 1984–1987
- Maniac – lead vocals, 1986–2004
- Torben Grue – drums, 1987–1988
- Dead – lead vocals, 1988–1991
- Stian Johannsen – lead vocals, electric bass guitar, 1991–1991, 1991–1991
- Varg Vikernes – bass guitar, 1992–1993
- Blasphemer – guitar, 1995–2008
Original Line-up
- Euronymous – guitar, 1984–1993
- Manheim – drums, 1984–1987
- Necrobutcher – bass guitar, 1984–present
Line-up Timeline
| Member | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Euronymous | guitar | 1984–1993 |
| Manheim | drums | 1984–1987 |
| Necrobutcher | bass guitar | 1984–present |
| Maniac | lead vocals | 1986–2004 |
| Torben Grue | drums | 1987–1988 |
| Dead | lead vocals | 1988–1991 |
| Hellhammer | drums | 1988–present |
| Stian Johannsen | lead vocals, electric bass guitar | 1991–1991, 1991–1991 |
| Varg Vikernes | bass guitar | 1992–1993 |
| Attila Csihar | lead vocals | 1993–1993, 2004–present |
| Blasphemer | guitar | 1995–2008 |
| Teloch | guitar | 2011–present |
| Ghul | guitar | 2012–present |
Line-ups and Albums
The following outlines which members were active during the release years of Mayhem’s studio albums, based solely on their years of membership.
- De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas (1994)
Members in 1994: Necrobutcher (1984–present), Hellhammer (1988–present), Attila Csihar (1993–1993), Varg Vikernes (1992–1993), Blasphemer (1995–2008) was not yet a member in 1994, so excluded. Attila’s membership ended in 1993 but the album was released in 1994, so he was not a member during 1994. Thus, only Necrobutcher and Hellhammer were active members in 1994. - Grand Declaration of War (2000)
Members in 2000: Necrobutcher (1984–present), Hellhammer (1988–present), Maniac (1986–2004), Blasphemer (1995–2008). Attila Csihar was not a member in 2000 (2004–present only). Others had ended their membership before 2000. - Chimera (2004)
Members in 2004: Necrobutcher (1984–present), Hellhammer (1988–present), Maniac (1986–2004), Attila Csihar (2004–present), Blasphemer (1995–2008). Maniac’s membership ended in 2004, so he was present during that year. - Ordo Ad Chao (2007)
Members in 2007: Necrobutcher (1984–present), Hellhammer (1988–present), Attila Csihar (2004–present), Blasphemer (1995–2008). Maniac left in 2004, so not present. - Esoteric Warfare (2014)
Members in 2014: Necrobutcher (1984–present), Hellhammer (1988–present), Attila Csihar (2004–present), Teloch (2011–present), Ghul (2012–present). Blasphemer left in 2008. - Daemon (2019)
Members in 2019: Necrobutcher (1984–present), Hellhammer (1988–present), Attila Csihar (2004–present), Teloch (2011–present), Ghul (2012–present). - Liturgy of Death (2026)
Members in 2026: Necrobutcher (1984–present), Hellhammer (1988–present), Attila Csihar (2004–present), Teloch (2011–present), Ghul (2012–present).
How This List Was Compiled
This list was compiled using MusicBrainz ‘member of band’ relations for Mayhem, retrieved on 2026-10-08. It includes only official band members and excludes touring, session players, collaborators, or other non-member contributors. The information adheres strictly to the data provided by MusicBrainz and Wikipedia as noted, without additions or modifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many members are listed for Mayhem?
- There are 13 people listed as members of Mayhem.
- Who are listed without an end date, indicating current members?
- Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, Attila Csihar, Teloch, and Ghul are listed without an end date, indicating they are current members.
- Who does the database mark as original members?
- Euronymous, Manheim, and Necrobutcher are marked as original members.
- Where does this data come from?
- The data comes from MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-08, with additional reference to the Wikipedia article “Mayhem (band)”.
Final Thoughts
The membership of Mayhem has seen numerous changes over its decades of activity, as reflected in the official MusicBrainz database. This list provides a factual overview without interpretation or biography.
For more detailed exploration, consulting the original MusicBrainz entries or the band’s official releases is recommended.
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