Mayhem unleash ferocious new track Worthless Abominations Destroyed

Mayhem (Image credit: Ester Segarra)

Mayhem have released a stream of their new single Worthless Abominations Destroyed.

It’s the first material taken from the Norwegian outfit’s upcoming studio album Daemon, which will arrive on October 25 through Century Media.

Guitarist and songwriter Teloch says: “After teasing you guys for over six months, it's finally time to show you what we have been up to in the studio this summer. 

"Here's Worthless Abominations Destroyed, a track that was made with the intention to have this ‘all is lost and hopeless’ feeling.”

Daemon will be released on CD, limited edition CD Mediabook, gatefold LP, limited edition deluxe LP box set and on digital and streaming platforms.

The record's striking cover art was created by Italian designer Daniele Valeriani, who has previously worked with artists including Lucifer’s Child and Dark Funeral.

Speaking previously about the follow-up to 2014’s Esoteric Warfare, Teloch said previously: “I think this album will be most pleasing for old and new fans.

“As most of our devoted fans know, Mayhem has never released two albums that sound the same. That’s the case this time around as well. 

“We simplified stuff, but at the same time tried out some new stuff to keep it interesting for ourselves and, also for our fans that dig that we are doing something new on each album.”

Mayhem will head out on tour with special guests Gaahls Wyrd and Gost across Europe later this year.

Mayhem: Daemon
1. The Dying False King
2. Agenda Ignis
3. Bad Blood 
4. Malum
5. Falsified And Hated
6. Aeon Daemonium
7. Worthless Abomination Destroyed
8. Daemon Spawn
9. Of Worms And Ruins
10. Invoke The Oath

Mayhem 2019 European tour dates
Oct 31: Nijmegen Doornroosje, Netherlands
Nov 01: Leiden Gebr De Nobel, Netherlands
Nov 02: Leeds Damnation Festival, UK
Nov 03: Dublin Academy, Ireland
Nov 04: London The Electric Ballroom, UK
Nov 05: Paris La Machine Du Moulin Rouge, France
Nov 06: Rennes L’etage, France
Nov 07: Lyon CCD, France
Nov 08: Toulouse Le Metronum, France
Nov 09: Barcelona Salamandra, Spain
Nov 10: Madrid Mon Madrid, Spain
Nov 12: Milan Magazzini Generali, Italy
Nov 13: Génova PTR, Switzerland
Nov 14: Vienna Szene, Austria
Nov 15: Prague Meet Factory, Czech Republic
Nov 16: Berlin Astra, Germany
Nov 17: Lille Tyrant Fest, France
Nov 19: Kassel Musik Theater 130BPM, Germany
Nov 20: Wetzikon Hall Of Fame, Switzerland
Nov 21: Mannheim MS Connextion Complex, Germany
Nov 22: Oberhausen Turbinehalle, Germany
Nov 23: Vosselaar Biebob, Belgium
Nov 24: Copenhagen Pumpehuset, Denmark
Nov 26: Tampere Pakkahuone, Finland
Nov 27: Helsinki Tavastia, Finland
Nov 29: Stockholm Fryshuset Klubben, Sweden
Nov 30: Gothenburg Pustervik, Sweden

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Mayhem: Daemon
Mayhem return with Daemon, their first album since 2014's Esoteric Warfare. The 10-track record features the ferocious lead single Worthless Abominations Destroyed.

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