Varg Vikernes

Louis Cachet (born Kristian Vikernes, 11 February 1973), more popularly known as Varg Vikernes (Norwegian: [ˈvɑrɡ ˈviːkəɳeːs]), is a Norwegian musician, writer, and blogger. In 1991, he founded the one-man music project Burzum, which became one of the most influential black metal acts. Three years later, he was convicted of murder and arson, and subsequently served 15 years in prison.

After his release from prison, Vikernes moved to France with his wife and children, where he continued releasing music and writing. He recorded six more albums before announcing the end of Burzum in 2018. In addition to his musical and writing career, he is also a blogger and has a YouTube channel, “Thulean Perspective”.