Mayhem’s ‘Live In Marseille 2000’ Set For 25th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue

Pioneering black metal outfit Mayhem will see their cult live album “Live In Marseille 2000” reissued in a special 25th anniversary edition on June 26, 2026.

The reissue comes in 2×12″ red and black splatter vinyl and includes a full‑color poster and an embroidered patch. The edition is available for pre‑order through Season of Mist at redirect.season‑of‑mist.com/mayhemliveinmarseille25.

Guitarist Blasphemer reflected on the performance that underpins the release, noting it came at a pivotal time for the band.

“‘Live in Marseille’ was filmed and recorded during the final performance of our European tour in support of Grand Declaration of War in 2000. It marked our first extensive tour since ‘the return…,’ and it proved to be an intense yet highly successful journey.”

He added that the set also captured a key moment of evolution for Mayhem.

“At that time, we were moving toward something distinctly different – what I consider a truly groundbreaking direction, reflective of the shifting landscape of the early 2000s. Whether embraced or challenged, this evolution represented a necessary expansion of our sound, not only for the band but for the genre as a whole.”

“As raw, vile, and chaotic as this recording may be, it stands as a crucial and defining chapter in the band’s history and enduring legacy.”

Vocalist Maniac, who fronted the band at the time, also shared his thoughts on the Marseille show.

“‘Live in Marseille’ was recorded at the end of a long tour. It was a band of worn‑out rebels hitting the stage in Marseille that evening. Somehow, maybe the loneliness of the long distance runners fused that night into a raging fire and pulled out whatever hidden strength and hatred was left in the combined machinery of Mayhem.”

“We pulled off a great gig, the last stand of a long tour manifested in the rage of a one‑headed beast!”

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