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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.”

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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“My musical ambitions are not that great. I make music I like, and thankfully - for my ability to make an (fairly...) honest living - at least some others like the music too.”

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“The problem is that mainly the metal press has an interest in Burzum, and the rest of the world... probably hardly even know Burzum exists, and those who do shy away due to my fairly (:-))”

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“I have a fairly well known name, so for me to do things my way is not that hard.”

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“The metal press has a certain type of audience, and I think most of them support the magazines' negative focus on me.”

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