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'''Bathory''' was formed in Stockholm in 1983. Founder Quorthon, a seventeen-year-old guitarist, was joined by bassist Hanoi and drummer Vans. After various name changes (beginning with Nosferatu, then Natas, Mephisto, Elizabeth Bathory and Countess Bathory) they finally settled on Bathory. Their first recording deal came that same year, when Quorthon managed to secure the consent of Tyfon Grammofon's boss to record two tracks for the compilation Scandinavian Metal Attack. The tracks which he recorded gained unexpected attention by fans. Soon afterward, Tyfon Grammofon contacted Quorthon and asked him to record a full-length album.
Although [[Venom (band)|Venom]]'s ''Black Metal'', released in 1982, was the first record to coin the term, it was Bathory's early albums, featuring Satanic lyrics, low-fi production and an inhuman vocal style, that defined the genre. Many fans have speculated Venom was an influence on Bathory; however, Quorthon has said in an interview with Kick Ass magazine in 1985 he only heard of Venom after the first Bathory album was released. He also expressed dislike for many influential and popular heavy metal bands at the time, such as [[Iron Maiden]] and [[Judas Priest]]. He has also stated the band's early work was influenced primarily by [[Black Sabbath]], [[Motorhead]], and punk rock.
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In June 2004, Quorthon was found dead in his home, apparently due to heart failure. He was known to suffer from heart problems in the past. On June 3, 2006, Black Mark Records released a box set in tribute to Quorthon containing three CDs of his favorite Bathory and Quorthon songs, a 176 page booklet, a DVD with his long-form video for "One Rode to Asa Bay", an interview and some rare promo footage, and a poster.
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* [[Author Existence Failure]]
* [[Bishounen]] - [http://img.blog.yahoo.co.kr/ybi/1/89/f7/rammstein1019/folder/15/img_15_99_1?1256457778.jpg Seriously.]{{Dead link}}
* [[Blood Bath]] - Not only does the band share a name with the [[Trope Maker]], [[Elizabeth Bathory]], but they've also penned a handful of songs that are specifically about their namesake as well as hint at this practice, especially the song "Woman Of Dark Desires."
* [[Chronological Album Title]] - ''Octagon''
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