U.S. Legions
44 min · 12 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of raw black metal energy captured in ferocious live performances.
Why this album works
- Best for
- relentless energy in live setting dynamic flow of performance wave-like pacing with intensity
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'U.S. Legions' came during Mayhem's period of resurgence following their controversial history and lineup changes, including the addition of new vocalist Maniac. This album showcases the band harnessing their legacy while embracing a more explosive live sound after a decade marked by tragedy and turmoil.
- If you like
- black metal
U.S. Legions is an album by Mayhem. A relentless barrage of raw black metal energy captured in ferocious live performances. 'U.S. Legions' is significant for encapsulating Mayhem's intense live presence, solidifying their status in the black metal genre. The album highlighted their return to form and was well-received in underground circles, contributing to a renewed interest in Norwegian black metal at the turn of the century. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does U.S. Legions sound like?
A relentless barrage of raw black metal energy captured in ferocious live performances. Rooted in black metal.
What makes U.S. Legions by Mayhem notable?
'U.S. Legions' is significant for encapsulating Mayhem's intense live presence, solidifying their status in the black metal genre. The album highlighted their return to form and was well-received in underground circles, contributing to a renewed interest in Norwegian black metal at the turn of the century. Released in 1999, 'U.S. Legions' came during Mayhem's period of resurgence following their controversial history and lineup changes, including the addition of new vocalist Maniac. This album showcases the band harnessing their legacy while embracing a more explosive live sound after a decade marked by tragedy and turmoil.
Who is U.S. Legions for?
U.S. Legions works well if you're into relentless energy in live setting, dynamic flow of performance and wave-like pacing with intensity.
How many songs are on U.S. Legions?
U.S. Legions has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fall of Seraphs (live) 5:57
- 2 Carnage (live) 3:55
- 3 View From Nihil (live) 2:59
- 4 To Daimonion (live) 2:55
- 5 Chainsaw Gutsfuck (live) Standout 5:13
- 6 Pure Fucking Armageddon (live) 1:22
- 7 Necrolust (live) 4:04
- 8 To Daimonion Standout 3:15
- 9 View From Nihil 2:58
- 10 In the Lies Where Upon You Lay Standout 5:56
- 11 Crystallized Pain in Deconstruction 4:01
- 12 Completion 2:09
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