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TIL About the 1990's Norwegian black metal scene. It became so dark and violent that it lead to several murders and suicides and the arson of 50 churches. Some of the groups were named Necrobutcher, Stigma Diabolicum, Thou Shalt Suffer, Grimm and Darkthrone.

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