isnt bathory a 16th century romanian countess or something?? mmh beats me. i like classical music but i've never heard of her work. i'll definately check it out...
Probably the first band to make a pure serious Viking Metal album. When I say serious I mean to say it's not Manowar metal warriors corndog stuff. The guy made about 6 VM albums before he died of heart failure last year. Pretty good stuff if you don't mind it being a bit slower paced than black or death metal.
I love Bathory. Blood, Fire, Death; Nordland I & II, and Hammerheart are all great releases. Nordland I is definately my favorite, though. No, Quorthon cannot sing, and the mix isn't always picture-perfect in timing, but the music composition is very innovative.
Nordland I is my favorite from him as well but "Shores in Flames" will always be my favorite song from Bathory.
I believe the question was who likes Bathory, not who knows who Bathory are. I really don't care either way, I mean I'm on the internet for crying out loud.
Interestingly, most bands that do epic/Viking metal cite Bathory as a major influence, yet the band never really was all that popular in the public view.
I really don't want to keep this topic going since it makes some people angry( ) but if you really want to hear a band that sounds alot like Bathory then I'd suggest Gjallarhorn from Northern Italy.
Exactly! if you don't know bathory you seriously have troubles, Like when i posted about Bolt Thrower months ago, there was a guy on there that didnt know them. FUCKING COME ON!!!!
