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Emperor

Controversial innovators in the Scandinavian black metal scene.
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Emperor

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Active

1990s - 2000s

Formed

1992 in Notodden, Norway

Genre

Pop/Rock

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Black Metal Heavy Metal Scandinavian Metal

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Ihsahn Samoth Trym Faust Mortiis

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