Burzum (self-titled)

Burzum (self-titled) is the debut album by Norwegian black metal musician Varg Vikernes, released in 1992. It features atmospheric and raw black metal with minimalist, repetitive guitar riffs, haunting melodies, and ambient interludes. The album’s sound emphasizes mood and atmosphere over technical complexity, creating a dark, ominous tone. It’s influential in shaping black metal’s aesthetic and musical direction, characterized by a sense of bleakness and introspection. While controversial due to Vikernes’s criminal activities and extremist views, the album is considered a foundational work within the black metal genre.