Bathory
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Sweden
- Born: 1983 in Stockholm, Sweden
- Died: 3 June 2004, Stockholm, Sweden
- Active: 1983 - 2004
Biography
Bathory was an influential Swedish extreme metal band formed in 1983 by songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Quorthon (Thomas *Börje Forsberg*). Regarded as pioneers of both black metal and Viking metal, their early work was raw and Satanic, evolving into epic, Norse-themed compositions. Quorthon was the sole creative force until his death in 2004.
Genres
Bathory Discography
- Bathory (1984) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- The Return...... (1985) - Album - rated 3.65/5
- Under the Sign of the Black Mark (1987) - Album - rated 4.05/5
- Blood Fire Death (1988) - Album - rated 4.25/5
- Hammerheart (1990) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- Twilight of the Gods (1991) - Album - rated 3.74/5
- Requiem (1994) - Album - rated 2.48/5
- Octagon (1995) - Album - rated 2.08/5
- Blood on Ice (1996) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Jubileum, Vol. III (1998) - Compilation
- Destroyer of Worlds (2001) - Album - rated 2.82/5
- Katalog (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.39/5
- Nordland I (2002) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Nordland II (2003) - Album - rated 3.79/5
Members
- Quorthon - vocals, guitar, bass, drums (1983–2004)
- Stefan Larsson - drums (1984–1986)
- Kothaar - bass (1988–1990; 1994–1996)
- Vvornth - drums (1988–1990; 1994–1996)