Только что прочитал книгу Варга To Hell and Back Norway 1991-1993. Всем советую ознакомиться с этим занимательным повествованием. Утверждение Варга Black Metal как стиль создан в Норвегии в начале 90х и Venom(говно по Варгу что в целом я поддержу) и Bathory тут не при чем. Можно соглашаться или нет но читать надо всем кому интересна эта музыка.
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Who were some of your early inspirations when you started?
I only listened to classical music until I was 12, the age when I found Iron Maiden. Then, after some time I realized that there were other bands around as well. I began listening to early Kreator, "Endless Pain" and "Pleasure to Kill"; Celtic Frost, "Morbid Tales"; Bathory, "Blood Fire Death"; and Destruction, "Infernal Overkill". I also listened to Megadeth. None of my friends liked this kind of music, except one who - unlike me - liked AC/DC and another one who - again, unlike me - liked Metallica.
How much was Quorthon [Bathory's founder]an influence on you? There are definite similarities between your musical styles, as well as the one-man-band configuration.
When it comes to Bathory, I only listened to [1988's] "Blood Fire Death" album until I discovered, and very much liked, [1990's] "Hammerheart". Later on, I started listening to his earlier - and certainly poorer - albums, as well. Bathory was a major influence on me in 1991-92, but [Burzum's] one-man-band configuration came not from Quorthon's influence. In fact, in 1991 I didn't even know Bathory was a one-man band. Instead the configuration came as a result of me being, well, egotistical. I want everything done my way, or not at all.
Интервью 2010 года.