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“If I had the money I'd pay people to have them read accurate books or posts about our own religion. It is very important not only for their self-image, but also for the future of Europe - as a biological term.”

Quote by Varg Vikernes

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Varg Vikernes, whose real name is Kristian Vikernes, is a Norwegian extreme metal musician known for his contributions to the genres of dark metal and Viking metal. Born on February 11, 1973, he is the founder and primary creator of the band Burzum. Vikernes' musical style is characterized by its dark, melancholic, and nationalist elements, with his lyrics and music often exploring Norwegian history and culture. more

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“I don't make music for any other reason than me enjoying music, and I am also glad that I am able to make a living of this.”

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“If I like the music then at least some others will too, and that is all that matters in this context.”

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“To a large degree I don't even like most metal music I hear.”

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“I like Iron Maiden and a few other bands, but by and large I don't like metal music. Most of it simply put reeks. This meant that it was no great loss for me to drop the metal music altogether.”

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“I grew up with classical music, and to a lesser extent electronic music, and that's where I belong, so to speak.”

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“I am too conservative to use another studio than the one I am used to, so I "had" to travel all the way from France to Norway every time I wanted to record an album. That was about 3,500 km each way in a Lada Niva with a cruising speed of 90 kph.”

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