Euronymous
Norwegian singer and guitarist of Mayhem

Born
1968
57 years ago
Died
August 10th, 1993
31 years ago — 25 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Norway
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A prominent figure in the Norwegian black metal scene, this musician co-founded the influential band Mayhem. As a guitarist and songwriter, contributed to the development of the genre with the album 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas'. In addition to music, played a pivotal role in establishing the Norwegian black metal ideology and aesthetic. Engaged in various aspects of the underground scene, including running a record label that promoted several notable black metal bands.
Co-founded the band Mayhem
Contributed to the album 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas'
Established a record label for black metal
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