{"title":"Bathory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBathory was an extreme metal band from Vällingby, Sweden founded on 16th March 1983. Named after the infamous serial killer Countess Báthory, the band was fronted by \u003ci\u003eQuorthon\u003c\/i\u003e with a rotating lineup of session players in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBathory is widely recognized as a pioneer of black metal, particularly for their first four albums. In the late 1980s, they also delved into viking metal. All original songs were written by \u003ci\u003eQuorthon\u003c\/i\u003e, and some later albums were recorded solely by him. Known for using Satanic imagery in their music purely for entertainment purposes, Bathory's lyrics often criticized Christianity and other religions as mere illusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe influence of Bathory can be seen in many prominent bands within the black metal and viking metal genres. Unfortunately, the band came to an end with the unexpected death of \u003ci\u003eQuorthon\u003c\/i\u003e on 6th June 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bathory-u26xa7","title":"Bathory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathory\u003c\/strong\u003e was formed in Stockholm in 1983. Founder \u003cstrong\u003eQuorthon\u003c\/strong\u003e, a seventeen-year-old guitarist, was joined by bassist Hanoi and drummer Vans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter various name changes (beginning with Nosferatu, then Natas, Mephisto, Elizabeth Bathory and Countess Bathory) they finally settled on \u003cstrong\u003eBathory\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their first recording deal came that same year, when \u003cstrong\u003eQuorthon\u003c\/strong\u003e managed to secure the consent of Tyfon Grammofon's boss to record two tracks for the compilation \u003cem\u003eScandinavian Metal Attack\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tracks which he recorded gained unexpected attention by fans. Soon afterward, Tyfon Grammofon contacted \u003cstrong\u003eQuorthon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50532171809099,"sku":"2179987","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/BMLP6661LP_3baf2854_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728115502"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/bathory.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}