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In Memory of Quorthon is a Black metal act. Their sound grew out of Venom, Hellhammer, Mercyful Fate, Motörhead and Kiss. Those roots explain a lot about how In Memory of Quorthon arrange songs and choose their tones. Their influence carried into Mayhem, Darkthrone, Frost, Satyricon and Vision Eternel, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 28 connections around In Memory of Quorthon, reaching back through Venom and forward to Mayhem. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
Bathory was a Swedish extreme metal band formed in Vällingby in March 1983. Frontman and sole songwriter Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg was the sole constant member, and was at times responsible for all instruments.
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In Memory of Quorthon grew out of Venom, Hellhammer, Mercyful Fate and Motörhead, went on to shape Mayhem, Darkthrone, Frost and Satyricon. 28 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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