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Norwegian musician and murderer (born 1973)

Louis Cachet, better known as Varg Vikernes, is a Norwegian musician, neo-Nazi, convicted murderer and serial arsonist. He released five albums under the name Burzum between 1992 and 1996, making him an influential figure in the early Norwegian black metal scene and its offshoot National Socialist black metal (NSBM). In May 1994, Vikernes was convicted of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of guitarist Øystein "Euronymous" Aarseth. He was also convicted of arson for the burning of four Christian churches in Norway. Vikernes was sentenced to 21 years in prison, and was released after having served 15 years. Wikipedia →

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