Friday, April 3, 2009

Varg Vikernes

Varg Vikernes is the musician my second twin kitten was named after for my birthday. He is the solo member of the music project Burzum, which became prominent in the early Norwegian black metal scene. In 1993 Vikernes was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the murder of fellow musician Øystein Aarseth aka Euronymous of Mayhem and the burning of various churches.
He has also been associated with far right-wing policists and neo-nazi organisations, although has since stated that he is no longer in contact with any national socialist groups or parties.

He may seem an odd person to name a tiny, innocent kitten after, but you must remember that a kitten that seems so innocent and sweet will grow up to be a cat that kills and maims birds, mice and other animals - not for the fulfilment of hunger or energy, but simply because it is in their nature to hunt and to kill. Besides, Vikernes is extremely intelligent, makes great music and well, he's kind of cute and cuddly in a way that only de Sade could appreciate.

Taak.
xx

P.S. And yes, just like Toki, he is Norwegian and used to have long, brown hair; one exception is that his English is near perfect.
P.P.S. I might also add that on top of the difference in language skills, Varg Vikernes is REAL.
P.P.P.S. Still, they're both adorable and have both killed at least one person intentionally.

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