Bård G. "Faust" Eithun was the drummer for Emperor in the early '90s and was part of the infamous Norwegian black metal scene. He ended up in prison and was recently released. He's currently a member of Aborym, Scum and Black Tsunami. When I interviewed Faust, I asked him to list the best black metal albums. Here's what he came up with and his reasons for the selections.
1. Mayhem - De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas
It is the ultimate album.
2. Bathory - Under The Sign Of The Black Mark
Because it is so epic.3. Venom - Black Metal
It defined a genre.4. Darkthrone - A Blaze In The Northern Sky
It made a turning point on the Norwegian scene.