- From: Portland, Oregon
- Style: Black Metal / Ambient
- Active: 1998-2008, 2011-Present
- From: Rosenheim, Bavaria
- Style: Atmospheric Black Metal
- Active: 1994-2006, 2011-2012
- From: Norrköping, Östergötland
- Style: Black Metal
- Active: 1990-Present
“Swedish Black Metal legends Marduk are probably, together with Venom and Bathory, the most well known and internationally recognized Black Metal band that is not from Norway. The Early Years Marduk, who's name represents one of the ancient Mesopotamian gods that was the patron deity ...”
- From: Oslo
- Style: Black Metal
- Active: 1984-1993, 1995-Present
“Black Metal, and more specifically the Norwegian Black Metal scene has at times been the center of controversy, with a peak in notoriety during the early 90's after a series of murders, church burnings and one suicide in particular. At the heart of all of these events, related either ...”