In this episode we speak with Attila Csihar of the legendary Black Metal band MAYHEM, as they perform and bring Death Over Europe in support of their latest album ''Liturgy of Death'', just days before their show in Riga, Latvia.

Our conversation goes far beyond the surface. Attila reflects on the creative process behind the new record, and how the material evolves once it reaches the stage. We discuss meditation and yoga as forms of mental discipline, the role of philosophy and esoteric traditions in his life, and how ancient texts, mysticism, ideas like samsara and reincarnation continue to shape his perspective.

The discussion moves through themes of consciousness, near-death experiences, the limits of perception, and the idea that black metal can be a vehicle for something deeper than aggression.

Mayhem will perform live at Riga, Latvia, 25.02.2026.

Facebook event for this concert: https://fb.me/e/6PGreL99V

Tickets: https://ticketshop.lv/lv/events/106352

Mayhem:

https://www.thetruemayhem.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mayhemofficial/

https://www.instagram.com/thetruemayhem

https://www.youtube.com/user/MayhemOfficialVideo

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dR10i73opHXuRuLbgxltM?si=9xLhWARLSPCfDxhbf805Xg

Tormentor:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044603740073

https://www.instagram.com/tormentorofficial

https://tormentor666.bandcamp.com

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MkoLr1zlZNu0Fz0M0oQHj?si=nBmm6kpCSYuuVX2UOgtnmw

Pictures of Attila are taken by Gronnenhell / Gronnonland:

https://www.youtube.com/@GronnOnland

https://www.facebook.com/gronnonland

https://www.instagram.com/gronnonland/

A huge thanks to UCE Agency, Cult Of Chaos, Oktober Promotion and Vārnu Laiks for arranging this interview and organizing the concert in Riga!

https://www.facebook.com/urbancultureent

https://www.facebook.com/cultofchaos/

https://www.facebook.com/OktoberPromotion/

https://www.facebook.com/VarnuLaiks

0:00 - Intro

1:47 - The new "Liturgy Of Death" album

3:50 - Vocal experimentation in the new album

6:08 - Meditation as mental hygiene

7:43 - Life, Death, perception and what really matters

19:42 - Is Death the end or a transition?

26:31 - Advice on dealing with perception of life

40:11 - Mayhem's upcoming concert in Latvia

45:51 - Closing words 1/2. Another part of this interview?

46:45 - Hi-Fi vs live music

47:57 - Closing words 2/2

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Metālkāsts LV is a podcast in Latvian (occasionally in English) for heavy music fans. Event and album reviews, conversations/interviews, local metal news, and other heavy stuff \m/