@blackmetal.bro: 7 Facts About Euronymous (Mayhem) His real name was Øystein Aarseth, but he became famous under the stage name Euronymous, inspired by a spirit of death from Greek mythology. In 1984, at just 16 years old, he co-founded the legendary Norwegian black metal band Mayhem, helping shape what would become the second wave of black metal. He founded the record label Deathlike Silence Productions, which released influential underground black metal records and helped launch several important bands. In 1991, Euronymous opened the infamous record store Helvete ("Hell") in Oslo. It became the meeting place for the early Norwegian black metal scene. He played guitar on Mayhem's landmark album De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, widely considered one of the most important black metal albums ever recorded. Euronymous was known for his extreme public image, controversial statements, and for promoting an atmosphere of darkness and nihilism that became closely associated with Norwegian black metal. On August 10, 1993, at the age of 25, he was murdered by former bandmate Varg Vikernes. His death became one of the most infamous events in metal history. #BlackMetal #Mayhem #Euronymous #NorwegianBlackMetal #MetalHistory

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