If you are a metal fan and you hear the name MAYHEM, you instantly think of the most notorious and legendary black metal band from Norway. This DVD was a long time coming, and it definitely sheds plenty of insight on the most infamous members of MAYHEM. If you are a MAYHEM fan, you surely have heard the tales of Dead and Euronymous. We learn of MAYHEM’s origins from in-depth interviews with original members, bassist Necro Butcher and drummer Manheim. Talking about the underground scene and tape trading days up to finding the strangest vocalist ever….Dead. There are many interesting stories surrounding MAYHEM’s live performances with Dead fronting the band… from stories of him keeping dead animals under his bed to burying his clothes before wearing them for a show. Necro Butcher provides the answers as to why he himself left the band and provides more insight on the personality of Euronymous. The story of Euronymous’ unfortunate demise is also included. Vocalist Attila also participates in the DVD, coming to be the vocalist in MAYHEM years later. MAYHEM still causes controversy to this day, whether it be with dead animals displayed at their live shows, or changing directions in their music. The DVD follows MAYHEM’s history from the beginning all the way to the present day. Pure Fucking Mayhem is one of the most informative DVD’s about MAYHEM out there. It is quite genuine and holds your interest. This is a must have for any fan of MAYHEM, and a must see to gain knowledge of Norway’s original black metal band. Pure Fucking Mayhem is accompanied by a CD soundtrack, which consist of eight MAYHEM songs hauntingly done on a piano by Linda Alexandersson.