We’ve heard the latest from Burzum, and here’s our write-up, with sound samples as always.

Vikernes, in coordination with Plastic Head Distribution, has announced the new Burzum album Belus will be available March 8, 2010

In 1992 Vikernes under the artist name Burzum released his first album. Now he has plans to release his seventh. The last album came in 1999. In addition, he finished writing the script for his autobiography.

“It will work out a few new details about the killings,” he said, “which were never focused on before. But I will wait to tell the story in completion.”

Translated article

A brief article summarizes the history of black metal and why Burzum changed its direction. Read on to see what black metal meant and why Burzum ended it.