Attila Csihar Interview (MAYHEM) - METĀLKĀSTS LV Podcast #193

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/   / mayhemofficial     / thetruemayhem      / mayhemofficialvideo   https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dR10... Tormentor: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...   / tormentorofficial   https://tormentor666.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MkoL... Pictures of Attila are taken by Gronnenhell / Gronnonland:    / @gronnonland     / gronnonland     / 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!   / urbancultureent     / cultofchaos     / oktoberpromotion     / 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:   / metalkastslv      / @metalkastslv   https://open.spotify.com/show/7zRAQ2A... 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/