Quorthon - RIP

[Primeval]

This will probably be of interest to far fewer people than the other deaths that have occurred recently, but for my fellow extreme metal enthusiasts:

Thomas Forsberg (Quorthon) of the legendary Bathory has passed away due to heart failure at 39. Having been a fan of his music for around 20 years, I was given immeasurable enjoyment from his musical creations and am saddened by the loss of one of the founders of a musical genre that means so much to me.

\"Flames, your pyre, reaching high in the night
Sound the horn of bronze, it is time
Goddess of warriors to call\"

 

[Sturmhalo]

I haven\'t heard too much of Bathory so I can hardly say I\'m a fan, though I do own the rather amazing Blood Fire Death album (on LP picture disc!). However, it\'s still a shame to hear of the untimely death (of a musician who\'s held in high regard by black metal fans. Maybe now it\'ll spark a revival of interest in Bathory and the albums might become a little easier to come by again?! Hope so.

 

[Primeval]

Blood Fire Death is my favorite Bathory album, and at the time of its release was innovative and it is considered one of those albums that forever changes a genre.

 

[Sturmhalo]

Just found a couple of CD versions on Ebay that could be tempting (if I can find the money). Love the album cover! And that intro track... incredible.