Lords of chaos : the bloody rise of the satanic metal underground

Chronicling the rise of the Black Metal subculture and the terrifying violence by its fans, "Lords of Chaos" takes readers on a tour of this antisocial, occult-influenced ideology that encourages violence and murder. 50 photos. 239 illustrations . The 2003 edition of Lords of Chaos is revised and expanded, adding fifty new pages, detailing outbreaks of Black Metal crime in Finland, Germany and the United States; and includes the secret history of occult Rock, a new section on Varg Vikernes' promulgation of bizarre Aryan UFO theories, and material on the career of Hendrik Mobus, an international neo-Nazi fugitive. This award-winning expose features hundreds of rare photos and exclusive interrogations with priests, police officers, Satanists, and leaders of demonic bands who believe the greater evil spawns the greatest glory.

"* * * * * *! The most incredible story in the history of music a heavyweight book."-Kerrang!

"An unusual combination of true crime journalism, rock and roll reporting and underground obsessiveness, Lords of Chaos turns into one of the more fascinating reads in a long time."-Denver Post

A narrative feature film based on this award-winning book has just gone into production.

Analyzes the rise of Black Metal bands in Norway; their spread to Germany, Russia, America, and other countries; and their influence on the rising rate of suicide, murder, terrorism, destruction, and hate crimes. Includes interviews with band members, priests, police officers, and Satanists, and excerpts from newspapers and fanzines