Join us on a tour of the places that marked the beginning of the legend of Norwegian black metal with Anders Odden as your guide.
The myths surrounding the early history of Norwegian black metal are numerous. Countless documentaries, films, and books have tried to uncover what happened in Norway in the early '90s. Visiting the locations where these events took place, guided by someone who was there, makes this a truly personal journey.
Through his record store, Helvete, and his band, Mayhem, Øystein Aarseth—better known as Euronymous—became a central figure in the scene. He inspired and promoted early Norwegian metal bands such as Emperor, Darkthrone, Immortal, Burzum, and others. On August 10, 1993, after a year of turmoil in the underground scene of Oslo and Bergen, Euronymous was killed in his apartment by Varg Vikernes, also known as "Greven", the notorious leader of Burzum. This event marked both the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. The once so obscure black metal scene quickly became infamous, grabbing tabloid headlines in Norway and the rest of the world.
This excursion will feature exclusive anecdotes and personal memories from someone who experienced those formative years firsthand, Anders Odden (Cadaver, Order etc.).
Anders Odden formed his first black metal band, Slaught, in 1986 after attending a Mayhem rehearsal at the age of 14. A pioneer in the underground scene, he was involved in tape trading, organizing concerts, and crafting his own brand of extreme metal. In 1988, he formed Cadaver, releasing the first Norwegian death metal album on Necrosis Records in 1990.
Cadaver shared the stage with bands like Darkthrone, Mayhem, and Old Funeral—groups that would later shape the early Norwegian black metal scene.
He later toured the world as a black metal musician with bands like Celtic Frost and others.
BLACK METAL BUS SIGHTSEEING – A FIELD TRIP THROUGH NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL
11:30 Meet up with ticket in the lobby, The Hub, Inferno Festival Hotel
12:00 Departure from The Hub, Inferno Festival Hotel
12:30 Langhus Station, (The Infamous photo op)
13:15 Ski Cemetery, (Euronymous grave)
13:45 Neseblod Records, aka "Helvete" (1991-1993)
15:00 Holmenkollen Chapel (Burned down in 1992, re-built in 1996)
16:00 Return to The Hub, Inferno Festival Hotel
The tour is available for Thursday April 2nd and Friday April 3rd. The tickets are limited.
Tickets for Thursday April 2nd can be found here.
Tickets for Friday April 3rd can be found here.