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Top 5 Bård G. "Faust" Eithun's Essential Black Metal Albums

By Chad Bowar, About.com

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.
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3. Venom - Black Metal

It defined a genre.
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4. Darkthrone - A Blaze In The Northern Sky

It made a turning point on the Norwegian scene.
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5. Celtic Frost - Morbid Tales

It's essential because of its uncompromising relentlessness.

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