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Stockholm, Sweden (1983 – 2004)
Bathory was the project of Tomas “Ace” Börje Forsberg (better known as Quorthon, 17th February 1966 - 3rd June 2004). Bathory was a landmark band in the history of black metal. Most second wave black metal bands were influenced by the ground work laid down by Bathory. The name was taken from Erzsébet (Elizabeth) Báthory, a 17th century Hungarian noblewoman who lived in Csejte (now Čachtice, Slovakia), accused of torturing and killing hundreds of girls and young women.
Early years (1980s)
Bathory was formed in Stockholm in 1983. Founder Quorthon, a seventeen-year-old guitarist, was joined by bassist Hanoi and drummer Vans. After various name changes (beginning with Nosferatu, then Natas, Mephisto, Elizabeth Bathory and Countess Bathory) they finally settled on Bathory. Their first recording deal came that same year, when Quorthon managed to secure the consent of Tyfon Grammofon’s boss to record two tracks for the compilation Scandinavian Metal Attack. The tracks which they recorded gained unexpected attention by fans. Soon afterward, Tyfon Grammofon contacted Quorthon and asked him to record a full-length album, by which time the original lineup had already split up.
Although Venom’s Black Metal, released in 1982, was the first record to coin the term, it was Bathory’s early albums, featuring Satanic lyrics, low-fi production and an inhuman vocal style, that defined the genre. Many fans have speculated that Venom was an influence on Bathory; however Quorthon has said in an interview with Kick Ass magazine in 1985 that he only heard of Venom after the first Bathory album was released.
Early years (1980s)
Bathory was formed in Stockholm in 1983. Founder Quorthon, a seventeen-year-old guitarist, was joined by bassist Hanoi and drummer Vans. After various name changes (beginning with Nosferatu, then Natas, Mephisto, Elizabeth Bathory and Countess Bathory) they finally settled on Bathory. Their first recording deal came that same year, when Quorthon managed to secure the consent of Tyfon Grammofon’s boss to record two tracks for the compilation Scandinavian Metal Attack. The tracks which they recorded gained unexpected attention by fans. Soon afterward, Tyfon Grammofon contacted Quorthon and asked him to record a full-length album, by which time the original lineup had already split up.
Although Venom’s Black Metal, released in 1982, was the first record to coin the term, it was Bathory’s early albums, featuring Satanic lyrics, low-fi production and an inhuman vocal style, that defined the genre. Many fans have speculated that Venom was an influence on Bathory; however Quorthon has said in an interview with Kick Ass magazine in 1985 that he only heard of Venom after the first Bathory album was released.
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fransson wrote:
http://www.bathory.nu/
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WormOfSabnock wrote:
damn, LastfmPolice is here, this place is holy, please gtfo :(
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Razor745 wrote:
I remember browsing through Bathory.se the day before it was closed. Damn! Who was that guy who "hated all religons"?
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Razor745 wrote:
I agree. One of the most talented musicians of all time.
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ferrumoff wrote:
He deserves more listeners.
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DSM30284 wrote:
Suddenly.. Velvet Cacoon everywhere.
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cosmoretro wrote:
Well it does make sense.
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john-peter wrote:
For guy who "hated all religions", he made many records about those topics tho.
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Razor745 wrote:
Bathory.se gone? WHY :(
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Cloudy-Now wrote:
God ...
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jollytorax wrote:
Bathory.se is gone!!! NOOO! :(
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LastfmPolice wrote:
I would suck Quorthon's dick
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LogoDesigner wrote:
blood fire death > lots
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zimorodok wrote:
Veri great bands!!!
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
I just know he's in Heaven with Jesus smiling down on us all!!!
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Child_ov_God wrote:
quorthon is dead,get over it!!!
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rajazan wrote:
@Megacorpse... if by Hammerheart you mean Blood Fire Death
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ravschmidt-sas wrote:
Светлая Память Квортону, и достойное место в Вальхалле!
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Megacorpse wrote:
Hammerheart is the most epic album ever recorded.
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VasectomyOmega wrote:
Saying RIP is like saying George Carlin is in a better place now.
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30 Jan 2009 | from www.bathory.se/
Christian Clausen, VD i Nordea, har tillsammans med fyra andra toppchefer i bolaget meddelat att de avstår sina bonusar för halva 2009 och även löneökningar för hela året. Inte heller Nordeas styrelse får höjda arvoden under året. …
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