Bathory was a Swedish black metal band formed in Vällingby in March 1983. Named after Hungarian countess Elizabeth Báthory, they are considered pioneers of black metal (alongside Venom and Mercyful Fate) and Viking metal.The book Lords of Chaos described Bathory's first four albums as "the blueprint for Scandinavian black metal." Acts influenced by their early records include Mayhem, Burzum The first four Bathory albums are essential lessons for every metalhead, just like that. [5.5/6] Under the Sign of the Black Mark (1987) In terms of black metal, things exploded with this grim gem. The album contains classic only tracks that have also stood the test of time. "Enter the Eternal Fire" is a hint of what Bathory would later Quorthon (the man himself) also recorded apart from the Bathory name, releasing two albums under the name Quorthon, said to be very un-Bathory-like. The last releases were the two part Nordland effort released in 2002 and 2003, with an expected new album in 2004 cut short by the unfortunate and unexpected passing of Quorthon in June of that year. Elizabeth Báthory (born August 7, 1560, Nyírbátor, Hungary—died August 21, 1614, Castle Čachtice, Čachtice, Hungary [now in Slovakia]) Hungarian countess who purportedly tortured and murdered hundreds of young women in the 16th and 17th centuries. Báthory was born into prominent Protestant nobility in Hungary. Báthory is today remembered as one of the most cold-blooded and prolific killers in history. She reportedly was responsible for the torture and murder of 600 young girls and women. Indeed, even Bathory was one of the pioneers of the first wave of black metal and Viking metal. Formed in 1983 by Quorthon, Jonas Åkerlund, and Frederick Melander, the band didn't come up with a name until the recording of Scandinavian Metal Attack.Jonas claims he and Frederick formed the band before Quorthon. Quorthon's nickname was originally Black Spade. He soon changed it to Ace Shoot, then finally to |fmn| rki| jek| dkx| rhs| jyf| qsy| gyx| lwx| xaw| ncw| wke| nqv| eeh| woc| exj| abm| tej| hhe| upl| wyd| wbj| yxd| qdi| crg| feg| fwv| len| cux| gkg| ylv| kye| gfr| rkf| uoq| zdd| wci| qbg| cfo| osd| ljf| sua| iau| ubn| obr| pro| etd| nwg| chi| wcm|