The Black Circle



Mayhem and Darkthrone in the basement of Helvete

The Basement of Helvete

During the Second wave of the Norwegian Black Metal Scene,members of Mayhem,members of Emperor,Varg Vikernes of Burzum, and Snorre 'Blackthorn' Ruch of Thorns ofthen organize meetings in the basement of 'Helvete' (A record shop owned by Euronymous of Mayhem)The members of these gatherings are known to be the Black Circle. The term 'Black Circle' is probably created by Euronymous himself,The name is sometimes widened to inhold the whole Norwegian black metal scene.

Euronymous (in the basement of Helvete)

Varg Vikernes (Burzum) Right. Euronymous (Mayhem) Left