Lords of Chaos 2019

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In 1987, a young guitarist named Euronymous (Euronymous) spearheaded the creation of Norway’s first black metal band, Mayhem, alongside Necrobutcher on bass and Manheim on drums. As their popularity grew, Manheim departed, replaced by Hellhammer on drums, and the group recruited Dead from Sweden as their vocalist. Dead’s self-destructive tendencies soon became a hallmark of their performances, with him cutting himself on stage, drenching the audience in his blood, and brandishing pig heads to mock what he deemed “poseurs.” During one such show, captured on film by Metalion, the band met Kristian, whom Euronymous initially belittled and condescended towards.

Meanwhile, tragedy struck when Dead retreated home alone and slit his wrists and throat with a knife before using Euronymous’ shotgun to deliver a fatal blow to his own forehead. A suicide note was left behind, which Euronymous would later discover upon returning to the scene. Instead of summoning authorities, he repositioned the corpse and took photographs as a macabre memento. Following Dead’s body being transported to the morgue, Euronymous fashioned necklaces from fragments of his skull and distributed them among the remaining band members. This callous reaction proved too much for Necrobutcher, who promptly quit the group.

Euronymous then embarked on a new venture, founding a black metal record label and opening Helvete (“Hell”), a record shop that became a hub for like-minded fans such as Metalion, Fenriz of Darkthrone, Faust of Emperor, and Kristian, now rebranded as Varg Vikernes of Burzum. This collective would come to be known as the “Black Circle.” After being mocked by Euronymous, Varg responded by torching a local church, sparking a power struggle within the group when challenged regarding his status as leader of the Black Circle. As tensions mounted, Euronymous, accompanied by Faust and Varg, retaliated by setting fire to another church.

As Mayhem’s popularity grew, Euronymous saw fit to recruit Varg as bassist, along with guitarist Blackthorn and Hungarian vocalist Attila Csihar, for their inaugural album, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas. However, a deep-seated power struggle soon emerged between Varg and Euronymous, threatening the very fabric of the band.

As the community reels from a series of brutal church burnings and the senseless murder of a gay man at the hands of Faust (character), the authorities begin to scrutinize the local black metal scene, suspecting that its members are behind the heinous crimes. Helvete, a hub of activity for this subculture, is forced to shut down, and Varg’s (actor) reputation takes a hit after he boasts about his involvement in the atrocities during an interview with a Bergen newspaper. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, Varg is arrested as prime suspect before being released due to the flimsiness of the case against him. Meanwhile, tensions simmer between Varg and Euronymous (actor), who reveals that his aggressive demeanor was merely a persona, leaving Varg feeling duped and betrayed.

As Euronymous’ facade crumbles, he unleashes a torrent of anger towards Varg during a heated conversation with a peer, expressing a deep-seated desire to eliminate the man. His vitriol spent, Euronymous extends an olive branch in the form of a contract, relinquishing his claims on their music to Varg. Sensing opportunity, Varg travels to Oslo to confront Euronymous, feigning interest in signing the document. Once inside Euronymous’ apartment, however, Varg’s true intentions are revealed as he plunges a knife into the man’s chest during a brief but violent exchange. Ignoring Euronymous’ desperate pleas for mercy, Varg pursues his victim through the stairwell, ultimately ending his life.

The news of Euronymous’ tragic demise sends shockwaves throughout Norway, and Varg is soon apprehended by authorities. He stands trial, convicted of both the murder of Euronymous and the arson attacks on several churches, and receives a maximum sentence of 21 years in prison. In a haunting voice-over, Euronymous addresses the audience directly, urging them not to mourn his passing, as he lived a life filled with accomplishment and purpose.