I love some black metal, especially emperor, but most of the stuff that went on with it is just fucking stupid. There is a guy at my school (we call him dick) that is this wannabe black metal kid that likes to do dumb shit like wear an insane clown posse hat with an emperor shirt...I think he needs a trip to norway....anyway he shows that picture of the guy from mayhem to everyone he meets...and it's just stupid. The idea that people glorify something like that is stupid. The same goes for burning down churches. I hate religion, I think the world would be better without it, but you don't express that by burning down churches...because that only creates something for the religion to fight. Christianity IS a religion of weakness (or "humility" aka bullshit) but when it is given something to crusade against it becomes more powerful. Anyway back to the black metal...
It is especially annoying when contrasted with some of the lyrics put out by bands such as Emperor. A lot of them are very intelligent with a great deal of power behind the meaning, but the actions being taken, instead of strengthening that power, just make it seem out of line.