MYSTICUM

Emerging from Norway’s frostbitten underground in 1992 under the name Sabazios, Mysticum’s journey has been one of relentless upheaval and artistic defiance.

Formed by Cerastes (guitars, vocals), Ravn (guitars, vocals), and Mean Malmberg (bass, synth, andprogramming), Mysticum introduced an entirely novel approach to black metal. Their 1993 demo, Wintermass, shattered conventions with its icy riffs, computer-programmed drums, and chilling soundscapes. This was black metal, but not as the world knew it. Renaming to Mysticum in April 1993, the band set forth on a path that would redefine the genre.

Mysticum's music caught the ear of Euronymous of Mayhem, leading to an immediate signingwith his legendary label, Deathlike Silence Productions (DSP). Though the tragic demise of Euronymous put plans on hold, Mysticum continued to push their vision forward, refusing to compromise their unique, industrial-tinged sound.

After years of turmoil and unfulfilled promises, Mysticum finally unleashed their debut album,In the Streams of Inferno, in 1996. Its raw power, mechanical percussion, and other worldly atmosphere cemented the band’s reputation as creators of a new genre: industrial black metal. Tracks like“Wintermass” and “In Your Grave” blended relentless, cold rhythms with haunting synths, creating an atmosphere that was both punishing and mesmerizing.“WHERETHE RAVEN FLIES, NOTHING REMAINS”, the album became a touchstone for fans and musicians alike, embodying an infernal blend of inhuman precision and dark, oppressive soundscapes.

In 2014, almost two decades after their groundbreaking debut, Mysticum returned from the abyss with Planet Satan. This album pushed the boundaries of industrial brutality even further, delivering anexperience that was more intense, calculated, and menacing. Tracks like “LSD,” “Annihilation,” “Fist of Satan,” and “The Ether” showcased their signature blend of relentless drum programming, frostbitten riffs, and chaotic atmospheres. "LET THE MADNESS RUN IN VEINS", Planet Satan served as a tribute to the band's roots while thrusting their sound into a new era of black metal. The album became an instant classic, solidifying Mysticum's status as the undisputed masters of industrial blackmetal.

Withan influential sound and enigmatic presence, Mysticum continues to cast a long shadow over the extreme metal scene. Their discography, from the rawness ofIn the Streams of Infernoto the apocalyptic fury ofPlanet Satan, stands as a testament to their uncompromising artistic vision."I AM YOUR MISERY, THE SOURCE OF YOUR PAIN". Mysticum is more than aband—they are the architects of a genre, an ever-present reminder of black metal's limitless potential to evolve and terrify.