Murder, Satanism and Church Burnings; the True Story Behind the Origin of Norwegian Black Metal

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Varg Vikernes was a loner who made black metal music on his own. He played every instrument, and he recorded all of them using one microphone placed in the center of a studio. Varg had the vision to push black metal to a place that it had never been, showcasing the raw and unhinged energy behind Satanism and nihilism. His music promoted evil doings, and he translated that same energy into his real life.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.