Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult (Extreme Metal)

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Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult (Extreme Metal)

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An epic 600 page tome exploring the history and development of black metal from its beginnings in the early 1980s to the present day. Featuring many dozens of interviews with the most significant protagonists and a wealth of previously unpublished images.This visually exciting musical genre, known for its extreme views and actions, have finally breached the mainstream in televised parodies and bestselling publications by Vice and Feral House. Despite a history of criminal actions, black metal has become Norway’s biggest cultural export, earning it support from the government itself.Spanning 600 pages, Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult traces the progress of the genre, from its infancy in the early 1980s to today’s scene. Combining dozens of interviews with iconic photographs, this epic tome examines the artistic, musical, spiritual development of this controversial genre. Included are interviews with:Venom • Mercyful Fate • Bathory • Hellhammer • Celtic Frost • Sodom • Slayer • Kreator • Destruction • Vulcano • Sarcofago • Blasphemy • Samael • Rotting Christ • Necromantia • VON • Tormentor • Master’s Hammer • Beherit • Mayhem • Vomit • Thorns • Darkthrone • Burzum • Thou Shalt Suffer • Emperor • Gehenna • Gorgoroth • Trelldom • Cradle of Filth • Dimmu Borgir • Mütiilation • Vlad Tepes • Belketre and the Black Legions • Dissection • Watain • Marduk and Funeral Mist • Shining • Graveland • Infernum • Behemoth • Enslaved • Satryricon • Isengard/Storm • Ulver • Windir • Negura Bunget • Hades • Primordial • Arcturus • Manes • In the Woods • Ved Buens Ende • Fleurety • Sigh • Dødheimsgard • Mysticum • Aborym • Blacklodge • Amesoeurs/Alcest • Fen • Wolves in the Throne Room, LifeloverAlongside band interviews, Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult includes exclusive interviews with:Adam ‘Nergal’ Darski (Behemoth)Alan ‘AA Nemtheanga’ Averill (Primordial)Attila Csihar (Mayhem / Tormentor)Benny ‘Cerastes’ (Mysticum)Christophe Szpajdel (Designer for Emperor, Graveland etc)Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant (Venom)Dani Filth (Cradle Of Filth)Edmond ‘Hupogrammos’ Karban (Negura Bunget)Eirik ‘Pytten’ Hundvin (Producer for Emperor, Gorgoroth, Mayhem)Fabban ‘Malfeitor’ (Aborym)Frank ‘The Watcher’ Allain (Fen)František Štorm (Master’s Hammer)George ‘Magus Daoloth’ Zacharopoulos (Rotting Christ / Necromantia)Gerald ‘Black Winds’ (Blasphemy)Greg ‘Damien’ Moffit (Cradle Of Filth)Gylve ‘Fenriz’ Nagell (Darkthrone / Dødheimsgard / Isengard / Storm)Hans ‘Mortuus’ Rostén (Marduk / Funeral Mist)Håvard ‘Mortiis’ Ellefsen(Emperor)Ian ‘Tjodalv’ Åkesson (Dimmu Borgir)Ivar Bjørnson (Enslaved)Jarle ‘Hvall’ Kvåle (Windir / Vreid)Jason ‘Venien’ Ventura (VON)Jon ‘Metallion’ Kristiansen (Slayer Mag / Head Not Found Records)Jonas ‘B’ Bergqvist (Lifelover)Jonas Åkerlund (Bathory)Jørn ‘Necrobutcher’ Stubberud (Mayhem / Kvikksølvguttene)Jorn Tunsberg (Old Funeral / Immortal / Hades)Kai ‘Trym’ Mosaker (Emperor / Enslaved)Kim ‘( )’ Carlsson(Lifelover)Kim ‘King Diamond’ Petersen (Mercyful Fate)Kjetil ‘Manheim’ (Mayhem)Kjetil Grutle (Enslaved)Kristian ‘Gaahl’ Espedal (Trelldom / Gorgoroth / Gaahlskag)Kristoffer ‘Garm’ Rygg (Arcturus / Ulver)Lee Barrett (Candlelight Records)Marko ‘Holocausto’ Laiho (Beherit)Michael ‘Vorph’ Locher (Samael)Mikko Aspa (Clandestine Blaze)Mirai Kawashima (Sigh)Morgan ‘Evil’ Hakkansson (Marduk / Abruptum)Niklas Kvarforth (Shining)Ole ‘Apollyon’ Moe (Aura Noir / Dødheimsgard / Immortal)Paul Ryan (Cradle Of Filth)Peter Tagtgren (Producer for Dimmu Borgir, Marduk)Preben ‘Prime Evil’ (Mysticum, Aborym)Rob ‘Darken’ Fudali (Graveland / Infernum)Robin ‘Graves’ Eaglestone (Cradle Of Filth)Robin ‘Mean’ Malmberg (Mysticum)Roger ‘Infernus’ Tiegs (Gorgoroth / Borknagar)Rune ‘Blasphemer’ Eriksen (Mayhem / Aura Noir)Saint Vincent (Blacklodge)Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ)Shawn ‘Goat’ Calizo (VON)Simen ‘ICS Vortex’ Hestnæs (Arcturus / Dimmu Borgir)Snorre Ruch (Stigma Diabolicum / Thorns / Mayhem)Steffen ‘Dolgar’ Simestad (Gehenna)Svein Egil Hatlevik (Fleurety / Dødheimsgard)Sven ‘Silenoz’ Kopperud (Dimmu Borgir)Sven-Erik ‘Maniac’ Kristiansen (Mayhem)Terje ‘Tchort’ Vik Schei (Emperor / Carpathian Forest)Thomas ‘Pest’ Kronenes (Gorgoroth)Tom ‘King’ Visnes (Gorgoroth / Ov Hell)Tom ‘Warrior’ Fischer (Hellhammer / Celtic Frost)Tomas ‘Samoth’ Haugen (Thou Shalt Suffer / Emperor)Tor-Helge ‘Cernunnus’ Skei (Manes)Vegard ‘Ihsahn’ Tveiten (Emperor / Thou Shalt Suffer)Ville ‘Shatraug’ Pystynen (Horna / Behexen)Willy ‘Meyhna’ch’ Rousell (Mutiilation)Yusaf ‘Vicotnik’ Parvez (Dødheimsgard)Zhema Rodero (Vulcano)Dayal Patterson has been following the black metal scene since the mid-1990s and writes and photographs for Metal Hammer and Record Collector magazines, and also contributes to The Quietus, Terrorizer and Classic Rock Presents, as well as writing biographies and liner notes for Marduk and Killing Joke.

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Pages 560
Language Eng
Published January 1, 2013
ISBN 17675316
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After spending years working in the corporate world, Dayal Patterson finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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William Nelson
William Nelson October 09, 2025
It was adequate. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Sharon Evans
Sharon Evans October 14, 2025
Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
Mary Jackson
Mary Jackson February 25, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
Deborah Young
Deborah Young November 15, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Kenneth Flores
Kenneth Flores July 13, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Patricia Jackson
Patricia Jackson May 02, 2025
I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An effortless 5 stars.
Elizabeth Moore
Elizabeth Moore April 17, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An effortless 5 stars.
Margaret Moore
Margaret Moore February 20, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
George Williams
George Williams February 11, 2025
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Charles Miller
Charles Miller July 24, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Kimberly Flores
Kimberly Flores June 09, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. A fair 3 stars.
Patricia Wilson
Patricia Wilson April 18, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Michael Nguyen
Michael Nguyen April 07, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas April 03, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Nancy Hernandez
Nancy Hernandez July 01, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
Nancy  Davis
Nancy Davis August 25, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel.
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas March 19, 2024
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
Kenneth Baker
Kenneth Baker December 24, 2025
A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
David Adams
David Adams October 12, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
William Flores
William Flores October 27, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
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