Hell: The History of Norwegian Black Metal

Season 1

The history of Norwegian black metal from the early eighties trough musical innovation, image building, murder, suicide and church burnings, and international recognition. With more focus on the history of the music and people involved, rather than just the scandals.

Where to Watch Season 1

4 Episodes

Ingenting for Norge
E1
Ingenting for NorgeOne of the most notorious bands in rock history originates in an attic, in a small locality called Langhus south of Oslo. It doesn't interest almost anyone, but in underground circles, its fierce music is starting to spread.
Det är jag som är döden
E2
Det är jag som är dödenMayhem's new Swedish singer, Dead, is taking the band's music in an increasingly gloomy direction. However, the fascination with darkness comes to a tragic and fatal end.
Helvete åpner
E3
Helvete åpnerDarkthrone, Thorns, and Burzum each represent their own style on the black metal field. A record store called Helvete will become a meeting place for like-minded people in Oslo, but its atmosphere will become increasingly extreme.
Føniks
E4
FøniksThe arson of churches and murders are shaking Norwegian black metal circles, and the genre's bad reputation is spreading around the world. However, the music itself rises from the ashes.