
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


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
METĀLKĀSTS LV:
https://www.facebook.com/metalkastslv
https://www.youtube.com/@metalkastslv
https://open.spotify.com/show/7zRAQ2A22EfGO1cxw1abrQ?si=86188a716e484908
If you want to support us, share our content! But if you would like to help us level-up the podcast, consider donating to us on Ko-Fi:
https://ko-fi.com/metalkastslv
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/
By Metālkāsts LVIn 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
METĀLKĀSTS LV:
https://www.facebook.com/metalkastslv
https://www.youtube.com/@metalkastslv
https://open.spotify.com/show/7zRAQ2A22EfGO1cxw1abrQ?si=86188a716e484908
If you want to support us, share our content! But if you would like to help us level-up the podcast, consider donating to us on Ko-Fi:
https://ko-fi.com/metalkastslv
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/