Burzum's Varg Vikernes busted

[Stingray11214]

I know that Varg Vikernes (Burzum, ex-Mayhem) is akin to Osama bin Laden and Hitler around here. However, he is a part of metal history, so I figured that it would be OK to post it here. Vikernes cannot seem to stay out of the sights of Law Enforcement. He was arrested in France after his wife bought 4 rifles. He was arrested on suspicion that he might commit a "terrorist act".

For those of you who do not know who Varg is, he was previously known as Count Grishnackh in the band Mayhem. He was active in the Black Metal Inner Circle with Mayhem leader Euronymous until August 1993, when Vikernes murdered Euronymous. Vikernes was sentenced to 21 years in prison in 1994 but released in 2009, despite attempting an escape in 2003.

Da link to the story: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/neo-nazi-musician-arrested-france-article-1.1401182

 

[VenomGA]

serves the bastard right...

 

[Justin G]

Good.

 

[SF Metal Man]

Couldn't happen to a more deserving guy.

 

[nomisofsiman]

Fuck this guy. I know some on this forum like his music, and I'm usually the type that doesn't judge based on personal life. However, I don't think I could ever get into this guy due to the person he is.

 

[Nidstang]

He has put out some decent material, but that does not sway him from the bullshit he writes about and preaches on his little website.
Freedom of speech is very important but at the same time, if you start practicing what you preach, especially if you're Varg, you're not going to have a good time.

I am all for nationalistic pride and honoring/praticing your past heritage traditions, but when it involves neo-nazism and that kind of fucked up stuff it negates everything you do and stand for.

 

[General Zod]

I think his music is more influential than good and there's no way to discuss the evolution of Black Metal without him. That said, he's a world class douche. If they can prove the charges against him they should string him up.

 

[AeonicSlumber]

I know that Varg Vikernes (Burzum, ex-Mayhem) is akin to Osama bin Laden and Hitler around here.

He's a piece of shit (Musically speaking, I think he's brilliant though), but anyone who thinks this needs to get their priorities straight ASAP.

 

[caex]

His wife buying guns, which she is legally able to do, does not mean Varg is planning a "terrorist attack".

 

[AngraRULES]

I am waiting for this to become a "Pro Guns x Anti Guns" debate.

Popcorn is in the microwave. Beer in the cooler. Whoever wants to sit and join me watching the debacle, pull up a chair.

 

[orcslayr23]

Another development: Varg and wife released from custody

http://blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=192664

 

[dcowboys311]

Those of you saying "good" etc really need to get your heads checked.

 

[Mardoch]

Those of you saying "good" etc really need to get your heads checked.

Glad I'm not alone. The hate for Varg here is near ironic levels.

 

[TribunalRecords]

The French did a piss poor job even coming up with REAL evidence for bringing him in. It's pathetic. Not that I care for his views, but still.

 

[AeonicSlumber]

Glad I'm not alone. The hate for Varg here is near ironic levels.

It's one thing to hate him for his beliefs, but you don't deserve to get arrested on "terrorism" over them though. People have the right to be racist, no matter how stupid racism is.

 

[Mardoch]

Precisely.

 

[SF Metal Man]

Those of you saying "good" etc really need to get your heads checked.

Really, because my mathematic calculations (1994 + 21 = 2015) show that he should still be in jail for murder from his previous conviction. Karma is a bitch you know. Just ask OJ.

 

[Mardoch]

His home country let him out early so it's automatically ok whenever he gets hassled somewhere else?

 

[AeonicSlumber]

Really, because my mathematic calculations (1994 + 21 = 2015) show that he should still be in jail for murder from his previous conviction. Karma is a bitch you know. Just ask OJ.

Thankfully the legal system doesn't operate on "karma", and Varg got released today.

 

[General Zod]

Really, because my mathematic calculations (1994 + 21 = 2015) show that he should still be in jail for murder from his previous conviction.

And not surprisingly, 1994 (Hvis Lyset Tar Oss) was the last time he put out anything worth owning. Essentially, he's a douchebag racist who once had some very cool musical ideas.