Dark Throne test press vinyl - 1992

Darkthrone "white label" Test Press vinyl for 1992's "Ablaze in the Northern Sky". Arguably, or maybe not, THE most important Black Metal record ever released. This is a rare test pressing pre release that was picked by Darren from
Anathema when he visited the Peaceville uk offices with Nocturno Culto. Some say 4 were printed, others say 20 to 30, one website says 50. I'm going with 20 to 30. Complete with glossy promo pic and press release. The vinyl itself has the proper markings "the re-return etc" and is unplayed.

Euronymous typewritten, signed letter 1993

This is a letter Euronymous (Øystein Aarseth) typed and signed, and sent to Svein Egil Hatlevik from Fluerety (who I sometimes drum with, hence me recieving this gem). The letter roughly reads:

"here's your Burzum and Mayhem records, I'm working on releasing the Emperor/Enslaved split, Helvete shop has closed down for now."

The signature is written in pen, in English it translates as "war and sodomy", and has what looks like a communist star, amongst other fanciful decorations. Sorry about the picture quality but it is framed and I was hesitant to remove it. The letter is from 1993.

A close up of the signature also below, if anyone has any indication as to what the scrawlings are, please feel free to let me know.

Burzum autograph

Framed signature from Varg Vikernes. Snipped from an old letter. I framed it and used a first press edition CD of "Hvis Lyset Tar Oss" as a background. Varg is notorious for not signing things, and even this seems to be written in the Nordic "Runes" style.1994-95. I can't name the source but it is extremely reliable and it is beyond doubt that this is Varg's signature.

Bathory shirt - bootleg, printed by Euronymous

This is my favourite. A bootleg Bathory Shirt printed by Euronymous for sale in his Helvete shop. Obtained from Aslak, a former temporary employee of Helvete in '92/3. The story is: only 100 were printed, but less than 50 sold. Mainly to the major "players", such as Varg (Burzum) and Snorre (Thorns), who apparently wore them frequently. This has been described as one of the most sought after black
Metal shirts of all. This was printed in Norway, as there were some printed in Sweden, but I'm not 100 percent on that at the moment.

Euronymous wearing the Bathory shirt:

Burzum hand-pressed shirt 1992/1993

This piece previously belonged to Runhild Gammelsæter:

From Runhild:
 "An original Burzum "Aske" t-shirt. This is one of the 600 t-shirts Varg hand pressed and sold in 92/93. The print was crooked. I got this from Baron von Abbaddon in 1994 (traded it for an Immortal longsleeve, haha). I used to wear it when I went clubbing in Oslo in the late 90s and Abbaddon has worn it before me"

Burzum, Hvis lyset tar oss vinyl - 1st press, 1993

1st press limited to 2000 copies only, 1993 Burzum "Hviss Lyset tar oss" (until the light takes us). Marble vinyl, includes inserts, stickers, etc. I was lucky enough to get this in Oslo, Norway on my last trip. Perfect shape, unplayed.

Hellhammer demo from Helvete shop 1992

Hellhammer Demo Tape 1992

This is one of the few Hellhammer demos that were bootlegged and sold at the independent record store Helvete, run by Øystein Aarseth (Euronymous). It's just a copy/blank cassette tape containing the demos. Euronymous would simply bootleg records he could not get in bulk, so he could sell them. In '92 it wasn't as easy to obtain Hellhammer records as it is now. I doubt he did it out of greed, and probably did it to spread the word about the band. According to several of my friends in Norway at the time, he would pressure people to buy them to prove they were "worthy". Most Black Metallers bought them, listened to them once and forgot about these tapes. The paper the cover is printed on is the same that the Helvete catalogue cover is printed on. Perfect condition.

Rare interview tape, inscription by Varg Vikernes

This is yet another beyond rare Burzum object sent to me by Runhild. They (Varg and Runhild) corresponded via letter in the early mid 90's, and Varg sent her a cassette of various radio interviews he had done. He also wrote on it. Was sent from the prison he was at during the time. Beyond rare as it has both his handwriting on it (not much exists) and it is a compilation "master tape" of his interviews. Probably the only one in existence unless he still has his own copy floating about. Nice to know they gave prisoners cassette decks though ;). I will eventually upload these to Youtube, as it is multiple interviews that nobody has heard except during the time it aired on the radio in Norway.

Venom LP 1981 - first pressing

The first ever pressing of Venoms 1981 "Welcome to Hell" LP on Britain's Neat Records. This has the silver label and the correct serial number. The cover is in rough shape, the actual vinyl looks unplayed more or less. Again, this is the first pressing, not one of the 30 or so repressings. Good shape considering its nearly 30 years old.

Gorgoroth "Antichrist" picture disc 666 copies

Limited edition "Antichrist" picture disc released on Malicious records in 1996, only 666 copies.

Immortal "Pure Holocaust" vinyl

Immortal 1993 limited to 2000 first press of "Pure Holocaust" on vinyl. This is not the priciest (around 150€) but remains one of the most sought after black metal vinyls.

Immortal Battles in the North LP

 A first press first edition Immortal "Battles in the north" vinyl. Mint or near mint, unplayed. Vinyl was limited to 1000 copies.

Immortal picture disc

1997 Immortal picture disc by Osmose label, limited to only 300 copies, of first album "Diabolical full moon mysticism". Rare and cool.

Euronymous' house

This is Euronymous' front door. And the murder site. We gained entrance to the courtyard but were unable to get into the infamous stairwell.

Venom LP 1985

Given to me by the mighty Crossover, this is a 1985 pressing of Venom's album "Possesed", Polish pressing. Good shape. More sentimental value than anything.

Enslaved autograph

Very strange letter from the vocalist of Enslaved, Grutle Kjellson.

Hellhammer vinyl bootleg

12" LP (2004) limited to 524 hand numbered copies on blood red vinyl.
One side of the vinyl label is blank, the other says "HELL UBER ALLES" and is numbered.

Tracks:

1. The Third Of The Storms (Evoked Damnation)
2. Massacra
3. Triumph Of Death
4. Horus/Aggressor
5. Revelations Of Doom
6. Messiah
7. Crucifixion

Mayhem autographs

Recently autographed set list (on back) from Mayhem. Thanks to my dear friend Johanna for procuring this for me.

Bathory vinyl, "Bathory"

Not incredibly valuable, or rare. just super cool! Clear bathory vinyl from 2003 of their 1984 album "Bathory".

Track listing:

1. "Storm of Damnation (Intro)" – 3:06
2. "Hades" – 2:45
3. "Reaper" – 2:44
4. "Necromansy" – 3:40
5. "Sacrifice" – 3:16
6. "In Conspiracy with Satan" – 2:29
7. "Armageddon" – 2:31
8. "Raise the Dead" – 3:41
9. "War" – 2:15
10. "Outro" – 0:22

Ultra rare Fleurety longsleeve 1995

Bathory "Jubileum" shirt early 90's

Mayhem De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas - bootleg

A bootleg Mayhem De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas 12 inch vinyl from 1997, limited to 666 copies. Relatively rare and sought after considering it's a bootleg. Purple/blue splatter vinyl. Cover is the same as the original.

Tracks:

1. Funeral Fog
2. Freezing Moon
3. Cursed In Eternity
4. Pagan Fears
5. Life Eternal
6. From The Dark Past
7. Buried By Time And Dust
8. De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas

It is rumoured that a label called Voices From Hell (Japan) released this LP and it is possible because there are Japanese symbols engraved in the vinyl.