Varg Vikernes

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Greven Varg Quisling Larsson Vikernes (Norwegian: ˈʋɑrɡ ˈʋiːkəɳeːs); born 11 February 1973 as Kristian Vikernes, current legal name Louis Cachet) is a Norwegian musician and writer.

In 1991, he founded the one-man music project Burzum and became part of the early Norwegian black metal scene. In 1992, he was allegedly involved in burning down at least three Christian churches in Norway, along with other members of the scene. By early 1993, Vikernes had recorded four albums as Burzum and another with fellow black metal band Mayhem. When Mayhem guitarist Øystein 'Euronymous' Aarseth was stabbed to death in August that year, Vikernes was arrested and charged with the murder. In May 1994, Vikernes was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the murder of Euronymous and the arson of churches. He maintains that he killed in self-defense and denied responsibility for the church arsons, though he supported them.

During his time in prison he became affiliated with the Heathen Front and had several writings on Germanic paganism published. He also recorded and released two electronic albums as Burzum. Having served almost 15 years of his sentence, Vikernes was released on parole in early 2009. He settled in France with his wife and children, where he continued releasing music and writing. Through his writings he promotes a neo-völkisch ideology (Odalism) based on the idea that White Europeans should re-adopt native European values, including elements of traditional paganism. He advocates White nationalism, social conservatism, and survivalism.

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Varg Vikernes (født Kristian Larsson Vikernes 11. februar 1973 utenfor Bergen, nåværende navn Louis Cachet), også kjent under artistnavnet «Count Grishnackh» og under kallenavnet «Greven», er en musiker som gjorde seg bemerket i black metal-miljøet tidlig på 1990-tallet. Han ble i 1994 dømt til 21 års fengsel for drapet på Øystein Aarseth, for tre kirkebranner og for tyverier. Vikernes slapp ut av fengsel i 2009, med meldeplikt hver 14. dag i ett år, etter nesten 16 år soning.

Vikernes var personen bak enmannsprosjektet Burzum og var også kjent som bassist i Mayhem og gitarist i Old Funeral (sammen med blant andre Olve «Abbath» Eikemo, som senere startet Immortal). Senere gikk han over til å bli nasjonalsosialist med særlig interesse for norrøn ideologi og mytologi. I en artikkel i Dagbladet 23. juni 2008 hevdet imidlertid Vikernes å ha tatt avstand fra begge disse miljøene. I et intervju i Dagbladet i juli 2009 omtalte han seg selv som rasist, men presiserte at han var ingen rasehater.