Once Upon a Time in Norway

Once Upon a Time in Norway

The history of Mayhem and the rise of Norwegian Black Metal

2007 · 60 min · ★ 6.8 · Crime, Documentary, Music

Interviews with central members of early Norwegian black metal bands about Mayhem, the early black metal scene and the crimes they committed.

Directed by Martin Ledang

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