Mütiilation
| Company type | Musical project |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | William "Meyhna'ch" Roussel |
| Defunct | 2017 (first disbandment) |
| Fate | Disbanded in 2017; revived in 2024 |
| Headquarters | Occitania , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | William "Meyhna'ch" Roussel |
| Products | Black metal music, albums, EPs, compilations |
| Owner | William "Meyhna'ch" Roussel |
Number of employees | 1 (solo project) (2024) |
Mütiilation is a French black metal endeavor that began as a band and later evolved into a solo project under the guidance of its creator William "Meyhna'ch" Roussel until its disbandment in 2017.[1] The project was revived in March 2024 and has produced six full-length albums along with contributions to several EPs and compilations.
History
Established in 1991 by Meyhna'ch alongside drummer Dark Wizzard of Silence and bassist David, Mütiilation operated as a trio releasing demos until 1993. That year, David departed as the group became the inaugural member of the Black Legions. They then issued the EP Hail Satanas We Are the Black Legions, paying tribute to the collective.
Following this, Dark Wizzard was succeeded by Krissagrazabeth, who remained until the release of Vampires of Black Imperial Blood before exiting due to conflicts with the Black Legions. Bassist Mørdrëd joined thereafter; this lineup contributed to The Black Plague – First Chapter (And Maybe Last One).
In 1999, Drakkar Productions put out Remains of a Ruined, Dead, Cursed Soul, a compilation featuring previously unreleased tracks that symbolized Meyhna'ch’s withdrawal from black metal, labeling himself as "dead" out of disenchantment. Mütiilation resurfaced in 2001 with Black Millenium (Grimly Reborn), now solely driven by Meyhna'ch, who continued using the Black Legions insignia on certain releases.
The band shared stages with groups such as Impiety, Abigail, Decayed, Tsjuder, Watain, and Judas Iscariot. Live performances included members from Celestia—Noktu, Fureiss, and Astrelya—handling guitars and drums. TND played bass during the Marseille show but was absent at Germendorf.
After issuing three additional studio albums and participating in a split release with Satanic Warmaster and Drowning the Light, Meyhna'ch discreetly ceased Mütiilation’s activity. Despite a singular appearance at Hellfest 2015, he continued creating music under his own name while asserting that Mütiilation remained "dead".[1]
In March 2024, Meyhna’ch declared the project's comeback along with plans for a seventh studio album. Released on March 29, 2024, Black Metal Cult has been described as "completely uncompromising" with an atmosphere steeped in "tragic drama and despair".
Current
- Meyhna'ch – bass, guitar, drum programming, vocals (1991–1996, 2000–2009, 2009–2017, 2024–Present)
- Kham – drums (2024–Present)
Former
- Dark Wizzard of Silence – drums (1992–1994)
- David – bass (1992–1994)
- Krissagrazabeth – drums (1994)
- Mørdrëd – bass (1995)
- TND – bass (2001)
- Andy Julia – drums (2001)
- Cyril Mendre – guitar (2001)
- Fureiss Frank – guitar (2001)
- Azk.6 – drums (2015–2017)
- Reverend Prick – bass (2015–2017)
- Patrice Duthoo – guitar (2015–2017)
Albums
- Vampires of Black Imperial Blood (1995)
- Remains of a Ruined, Dead, Cursed Soul (1999)
- Black Millenium (Grimly Reborn) (2001)
- Majestas Leprosus (2003)
- Rattenkönig (2005)
- Sorrow Galaxies (2007)
- Black Metal Cult (2024)
Demos
- Rehearsal 1992 (1992)
- Rites through the Twilight of Hell (1992)
- Ceremony of the Black Cult (1993)
- Evil – The Gestalt of Abomination (1993)
- Cursed (Rehearsal 1994) (1994)
- Satanist Styrken (1994)
- Black Imperial Blood (Travel) (1994)
- Rehearsal 2001 (2001)
- Destroy Your Life for Satan (2001)
EPs, splits, and compilations
- Hail Satanas We Are the Black Legions (1994)
- Promo (1995)
- New False Prophet (2000)
- Split with Deathspell Omega (2002)
- 1992–2002: Ten Years of Depressive Destruction (2003)
- From the Entrails to the Dirt (Part II) (2005)
- Split featuring Drowning The Light and Satanic Warmaster (2007)
- Black as Lead & Death (EP, 2012)
See also
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- French black metal musical groups
- Les Légions Noires bands
- Musical groups established in 1991
- Musical groups disestablished in 1996
- Musical groups reestablished in 2000
- Musical groups disestablished in 2009
- Musical groups reestablished in 2014
- Musical groups disestablished in 2017
- 1991 establishments in France
- Musical groups from Occitania (administrative region)
- One-man bands
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