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Varg Vikernes

Norwegian black metal musician

  • Fame61.3
  • Momentum1.9
  • Norway rank#115
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  • Fame61.3
  • Momentum1.9
  • Norway rank#115
  • Wikipedia102.8K
Born 1973 · age 53Norway
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    57 languages
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  • Rank in Norway
    #115
    Musicians
  • Age
    53
    Born 1973
  • Known for
    Until the Light Takes Us
    2008
Summary
Updated 2026-08-23

Louis Cachet, better known as Varg Vikernes, is a Norwegian musician, author and game designer best known for his early black metal albums and later for his crimes. His first five records, released under the name Burzum from 1992 to 1996, made him one of the most influential figures in the early Norwegian black metal scene. He was convicted of murder and arson in 1994 and sentenced to 21 years in prison, being released after serving 15 years.

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61.3
Composite of search demand, mentions, audience & graph footprint.
Score components
Momentum1.9
Historical27.7
Now attention15.1
Source confidence75.0
Completeness85.0
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#115
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