Burzum

Norway, 1991–now

Solo project of Varg Vikernes, formed in 1991. Its early albums were hugely influential on black metal's raw, hypnotic and atmospheric side, though the project is inseparable from Vikernes's crimes and extremist notoriety.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Burzum and 0 artists Burzum influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Burzum?

• Mayhem — Burzum was bound up with Mayhem's inner circle, building its raw black metal from the same Norwegian scene.
• Bathory — Bathory's raw, hypnotic and atmospheric black metal is a foundational model for Burzum.