Varg Vikernes. A native of Bergen, Vikernes spent part of his childhood in Iraq where his father was working for the Iraqi government. He began playing guitar at the age of 14 and formed his first band, Kalashnikov, within the next two years. After founding Burzum he became part of the early Norwegian black metal scene.

What happened to Varg Vikernes after Burzum?

He changed his legal name to Louis Cachet to avoid difficulties with the public, but still goes by Varg Vikernes in daily life. After his release, he moved to France with his wife and children, where he continued releasing music and writing. He recorded six more albums before announcing the end of Burzum in 2018.

Did Varg Vikernes write any of the songs that Mayhem wrote?

No, Vikernes didn’t write the songs that black metal fans associate with the band, he simply played bass root notes on 1994’s De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas. Instead of gaining fame from creation, Varg’s notoriety with Mayhem arose from burning down several ancient churches and murdering Øystein “Euronymous” Aarseth, the creative force behind the band.

Who is Christian Vikernes and what did he do?

Vikernes said the killing was self-defense and unsuccessfully argued for the charge to be reduced to voluntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to 21 years in prison, the maximum penalty under Norwegian law. During his incarceration, Vikernes launched the Norwegian Heathen Front, had two books published, and released two ambient albums as Burzum.

What is the main idea of Varg Vikernes’ story?

Varg Vikernes deals with the history and destiny of his native homeland – Norway – and appeals to his kinsmen to abandon the materialistic and antihuman “modernism” in favor of the ancient and heathen beliefs of their elders.

What happened to per Vikernes of Kalashnikov?

In 1994, he was convicted of murder and arson, and subsequently served 15 years in prison. A native of Bergen, Vikernes began playing guitar at the age of 14 and formed his first band, Kalashnikov, by 1989. After founding Burzum, he became part of the early Norwegian black metal scene.