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Stockholm, Sweden (1983 – 2004)

Bathory was the project of Thomas “Ace” Börje Forsberg (better known as Quorthon, 17th February 1966 - 3rd June 2004). Bathory was a landmark band in the history of . 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.
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  • DarkNog

    One Rode to Asa Bay...

    Wednesday afternoon
  • NecroPanzer

    I'm discovering "Blood on Ice" right now, and "One Eyed Old Man" is really an over-epic and underrated song!

    Tuesday evening
  • DARKZSOU7

    Nothing wrong with mid 90s Bathory. The albums may be less epic compared to the earlier work but they're still great raw thrash metal especially considering the time they were released.

    Tuesday morning
  • JONHDEAD

    Fucking

    Sunday morning
  • mad_submarine

    Bathory is perfect. Thats all. This shoutbox should be closed now because there's nothing to discuss. -> True

    Saturday evening
  • cucabeludo

    Fixing undeadMessiah's shout: All their albums are awesome, except for Requiem, Octagon and Destroyer Of Worlds, which are great.

    last week
  • blausauger

    All days are fine to die!

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  • UndeadMessiah

    All their albums are good except Requiem, Octagon, and Destroyer of Worlds

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