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

Addicted to Risk

Over the course of three years, the Black Circle collectively burned more than 50 churches in Norway (some are unconfirmed by members of the Black Circle). This divulged quickly, as the authorities were beginning to zero in on the Black Circle, although there was no legitimate proof that they committed these arsons. All of these ritualistic burnings inspired Euronymous, he began writing for mayhem again, and soon enough, he had written an entire album that was ready to record…

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.