I don't make music for any other reason than me enjoying music, and I am also glad that I am able to make a living of this.
Varg VikernesInitially it was a fascination for Tolkienesque Fantasy, and role-playing games, with time I realized that it was the mythological elements that fascinated me the most, so I moved more and more in that direction.
Varg VikernesUnless you already have a name well known in at least one stratum of society, I don't think trying to do things yourself will be easy - if at all possible.
Varg VikernesI think the "dawning of a new era" sounds a bit pretentious, and to me it's simply a step closer to my roots, and thus yes - I do feel liberated by this. I know many dislike this move, and I suspect that it is not really the dawning of a new era, but rather a move to a style which sells less records
Varg VikernesWords and ideas can change or influence the mind just like music can - yes, like a spell. Regarding the effect of my "spells" I think it varies; my music communicates with some, and I think it has had a positive influence on the minds of those who like it. I hope it helped them see the world from a different perspective.
Varg Vikernes