Episode 3: Losers of Chaos

Content Warning This is a heavy one, friends. It contains a discussion of self-harm, mental illness, suicide, homophobia, and violence against members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Please take care of yourself, and use the resources listed below if you need support. This week Andrew + Kirsten explore the dark and disturbing world of Norwegian Black Metal and the violent scene it spawned. Character Chart Timeline Be a doll. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and then rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge difference in getting the pod noticed. And we want to be low-key famous, TBH. If you really stan us, pick up some cool merch from the store or go on over to Patreon and become a backer. We’ll be doling out bonus eps, fun downloadables, Patreon exclusive merch, and merch discounts! Last but not least, follow us everywhere @mostfoulpod. We appreciate the hell out of you! Featured photo by Joshua Coleman, via Unsplash. Listener Resources United States National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) to speak to someone or chat here. Veterans in crisis, press “1” to be directed to local VA resources. Deaf, hard of hearing TTY and chat options here. En Español, llama a 1-888-628-9454. Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741-741 The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance offers these and many more resources for those experiencing suicidal thoughts or other mental health crises.  The Trevor Project has a comprehensive collection of resources for those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and the people who love them. Canada The Mind Your Mind website has a long list of resources, both within Canada and internationally. Crisis Services Canada – Call 1-833-456-4566 anytime or text 45645 from 4 p.m. to midnight. Hope for Wellness – Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat support for Indigenous peoples. Kids Help Phone – Online chat or call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counselor. Transgender Crisis Line: Call 1-877-330-6366. India Findahelpline.com has an extensive list of resources in India, including the 1 Life whose hotline you can call 24/7 at 078930-78930. Other Countries Findahelpline.com also maintains resource lists for many other countries on their website. Episode Sources A Look Back at How a Metal Scene in Norway Led to the Arson of Over 50 Churches Fantoft Stave Church – Bergen, Norway Fantoft Stave Church – Wikipedia Early Norwegian Black Metal Scene – Wikipedia Swedish Death Metal – Wikipedia Bathory (band) – Wikipedia A Blaze in the North American Sky Mayhem’s Long, Dark Road to Reviving a Black-Metal Classic Man Linked to Norwegian Mass Killer Breivik Arrested in France Forvo: The Pronunciation Dictionary 5 thoughts on “The Story of Norwegian Black Metal” Early Norwegian black metal scene Lords of Chaos (book) Next The myth of Norwegian black metal Lords of Chaos (film) IMDB Trivia Lords of Chaos Norwegian Black Metal As A Conceptual Lens In Contemporary Art ‘Before you know it, it’s not a big deal to kill a man’: Norwegian black metal’s murderous past Louisiana man sentenced to 25 years for burning Black churcheswww.nbcnews.com