Deathcrush is an EP by the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem. It was originally released on 16 August 1987. Though influential to black metal, its lyrics and sound were largely influenced by early death metal bands. "Chainsaw Gutsfuck" was voted "Most Gruesome Lyrics Ever" by Blender in 2006. The Deathcrush EP was immediately groundbreaking, establishing new standards of brutality, the songwriting itself is still largely derivative of their influences, particularly Venom and early Bathory.
