In 1991, they decided to start playing black metal, so the name was changed to Satyricon.

According to the band, their idea is to play "black metal with a real punk rock attitude".

The first band to play black metal started out 1978/1979.

They are noted for being the first band in the country to play heavy metal.

The main idea from the beginning was to play rough metal with melodies.

VH1 does not play rap or heavy metal, and it never has.

Of course there were already some bands playing metal in the concerts, but none created their original materials.

In their early years, the band started off playing black metal.

We play very loud heavy metal in the office all day long, so bad hearing is an advantage.

There is no method to play black metal in a Christian way.