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(Guitarist)
Oystein Aarseth, popularly known as “Euronymous,” was a Norwegian guitarist and one of the co-founders of the Norwegian metal band ‘Mayhem.’ He also owned a music label named ‘Deathlike Silence Productions’ and was the owner of a record shop called ‘Helvete’ in Oslo. Euronymous is revered by extreme musicians for bringing black metal to life. Although he set a benchmark for black metal music, Euronymous was quite infamous for his hatred of humans. He always wore black clothes and leather jackets and was a self-proclaimed Satanist. Many young fans even idolized him for his unconventional outlook toward life. He did hair-raising yet dreadful things during his short life. In one of such incident, he photographed the body of his dead bandmate after he died at his home. One of those photos was used as a cover for the band’s live album ‘Dawn of the Black Hearts. On August 10, 1993, Euronymous was brutally murdered by fellow musician Varg Vikernes. Vikernes later stated that he had murdered Euronymous to save himself because Euronymous had plotted to kill him that night. Vikernes was imprisoned for 21 years for his crime.
Birthday
March 22, 1968 (Aries)
Alternative names
Oystein Aarseth
Height
168 cm
Died on
August 10, 1993
Parents
What was Euronymous' role in the Norwegian black metal scene?
Euronymous was a founding member of the influential black metal band Mayhem and also ran the record label Deathlike Silence Productions, which released albums by other notable black metal bands.
What is the significance of Euronymous in the history of black metal music?
Euronymous is considered a key figure in the early Norwegian black metal scene, known for his contributions to shaping the genre's sound and aesthetic, as well as for his controversial and sometimes extreme beliefs and actions.
How did Euronymous influence the ideology of black metal?
Euronymous, along with other figures in the Norwegian black metal scene, promoted a radical and often controversial ideology that included themes of anti-Christianity, misanthropy, and extreme individualism, which have since become associated with black metal culture.
What was the "Inner Circle?"
The "Inner Circle" was a group of individuals in the Norwegian black metal scene, led by Euronymous, who shared extreme beliefs and engaged in activities that were often seen as controversial or criminal, including acts of violence and arson.
How did Euronymous meet his tragic end?
Euronymous was tragically murdered in 1993 by fellow musician Varg Vikernes, also known as Count Grishnackh, in a highly publicized event that shocked the music world and further fueled the dark and violent reputation of the Norwegian black metal scene.
