Varg Vikernes
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What happened with Varg Vikernes on 10 August, 1993

10 August, 1993

Varg Vikernes murdered Øystein Aarseth (Euronymous), the guitarist of Mayhem, at Euronymous' apartment in Oslo. Vikernes claimed self-defense, but he was later convicted of the murder. This event led to the breakup of Mayhem and significantly altered the course of the Norwegian black metal scene.
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