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Mayhem – Why Is This? (1987) | Track profile | Dork

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Mayhem
Burned Alive
Why Is This?

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Why Is This?

Release date: 1st March 1987

From Burned AliveTrack 72:59

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"Why Is This?" is a track by Mayhem, from the album Burned Alive, released 1st March 1987. The track is 2:59 long. It's filed under Metal.

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2:591987

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