MAYHEM “Grand Declaration Of War” LP

Mayhem – Grand Declaration Of War LP Vinyl

**Mayhem** is one of the most important and influential bands in the history of Norwegian black metal. From the very beginning, the group has been associated with an extreme, uncompromising approach to music, and their work played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of the Norwegian black metal scene.

*Grand Declaration Of War* is an album where Mayhem decisively steps beyond the boundaries of traditional black metal. Instead of simply returning to a classic, raw sound, the band experiments with form, atmosphere, electronics, and avant-garde elements. The result is a challenging, dark, and unconventional record that remains one of the most controversial and distinctive releases in the band’s discography to this day.

The album is divided into **Part II** and **Part III**, with key tracks including “A Grand Declaration Of War,” “A Time To Die,” “View From Nihil,” “A Bloodsword And A Colder Sun,” and “Completion In Science Of Agony.”

This 2025 reissue was released as part of the **Hard & Heavy** series on heavy, 180-gram vinyl. ### Release details

* Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180g
* Labels: Season Of Mist / DeAgostini / Sony Music
* Series: Hard & Heavy #109
* Release date: October 15, 2025
* Country of publication: Italy
* Genre: Rock
* Styles: Black Metal, Experimental, Avantgarde

### Tracklist

**Part II**

1. A Grand Declaration Of War
2. In The Lies Where Upon You Lay
3. A Time To Die
4. View From Nihil

**Part III**

5. Il Principe
6. A Bloodsword And A Colder Sun
7. Crystalized Pain In Deconstruction
8. Completion In Science Of Agony
9. It’s Daimonion