Grand Declaration of War

Mayhem

Grand Declaration of War

RELEASED: May 01, 2000
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. A Grand Declaration of War 4:14 2. In the Lies Where Upon You Lay 5:59 3. A Time to Die 1:48 4. View From Nihil, Part I 3:04 5. View From Nihil, Part II 1:16 6. A Bloodsword and a Colder Sun, Part I 0:33 7. A Bloodsword and a Colder Sun, Part II 4:27 8. Crystalized Pain in Deconstruction 4:09 9. Completion in Science of Agony, Part I 9:44 10. To Daimonion, Part I 3:25 11. To Daimonion, Part II 4:52 12. To Daimonion, Part III 0:07 13. Completion in Science of Agony, Part II 2:14
Historical Archive
Grand Declaration of War is an influential album by the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem, released in 2000. The album is notable for its experimental approach, blending elements of black metal with avant-garde influences, and is recognized for its chaotic and dissonant sound. It has been described as a concept album that explores themes of war, nihilism, and the darker aspects of human nature. This album marked a significant evolution in Mayhem's musical style and solidified their legacy within the black metal genre.