Øystein Aarseth

Øystein Aarseth

Øystein Aarseth (22 March 1968 – 10 August 1993), better known by his stage name Euronymous, was a Norwegian musician and a founder of and central figure in the early Norwegian black metal scene. He was a co-founder and guitarist of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem and was the only constant member from the band's formation in 1984 until his death in 1993. He was also founder and owner of the extreme metal record label Deathlike Silence Productions and record shop Helvete. Euronymous professed to being a theistic Satanist and was known for making extreme misanthropic statements. He presented himself as leading a militant cult-like group known as the "Black Metal Inner Circle". In August 1993, he was murdered by fellow musician and former bandmate Varg Vikernes. Description above from the Wikipedia article Øystein Aarseth, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Title: Øystein Aarseth
  • Popularity: 2.253
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1968-03-22
  • Place of Birth: Surnadal, Norway
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  • Also Known As: Euronymous
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Øystein Aarseth Movies

  • 1990
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    Mayhem - Cursed In Eternity

    Mayhem - Cursed In Eternity

    1 1990 HD

    DVD from the box set 'Cursed In Eternity'. (Live In Jessheim, Live In Sarpsborg, Henhouse Rehearsals)

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  • 2008
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    Until the Light Takes Us

    Until the Light Takes Us

    6.7 2008 HD

    Chronicles the history, ideology and aesthetic of Norwegian black metal, a musical subculture infamous as much for a series of murders and church...

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  • 2020
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    Hell: The History of Norwegian Black Metal

    Hell: The History of Norwegian Black Metal

    8 2020 HD

    Norwegian black metal is beloved by fans worldwide, but is also known for it's shocking story. Now the musicians who created the grim genre, tells...

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