The bad blood between Darkthrone founder Fenriz and the band Gorgoroth is notorious in the underground black metal scene. While guitarist Infernus is a pretty controversial figure in the scene, Fenriz has an even bigger problem with the bassist King ov Hell.
The enmity between Fenriz and King ov Hell goes way back. In the late 90s, Fenriz essentially singled out King ov Hell and Infernus as the reason black metal was "going down the drain" and even claimed "if Gorgoroth is what black metal is about, we [Darkthrone] want nothing more to dow ith the genre".
Members of Darkthrone have moreover called Gorgoroth a "gay liberation front" and mocked the relationship between vocalist Gaahl and guitarist Infernus - often called Inferanus, out of mockery.
But as to the reasons why Fenriz (and others) hate King ov Hell, besides for extreme poserness - he is often referred to as the Norwegian Kanwulf, of Nargaroth infamy - it remains a mystery.
The Infamous Fenriz Interview
At the beginning of this year, Fenriz proceeded to lay the truth out in plain sight during an interview with Morsay Magazine.
New Year's resolution? Never had any. And I mean never. I don't make plans and Darkthrone never really make plans. That's how we last, our way is created as we plunge onwards.
When asked about having a "Phil Anselmo moment [?]", Fenriz was swift to respond.
Did you have any 'Phil Anselmo' moments this year? Cool sound guy went to the store and bought a six pack of eggs and threw them at main scene idiot "King ov Hell" and the rest of the posers from Gay Liberation Gorgoroth at the "Garage" scene in Bergen. as a result he was banned from the place for one year. Everyone there should have done it, then they'd have to ban half of Bergen for a year. King ov Hell, apparently, IS Phil Anselmo.
By the way, I have no idea what a "Phil Anselmo moment" is supposed to mean. Still, Fenriz continues by showing his dedication to Darkthrone - a project on which he is "always working" according to the man himself - and leaves a parting jab at the other band.
Any words of parting? I am always working on new Darkthrone albums. That is a constant. Anyway, metal was headed into dismal territories in the '90s and then nu-metal in early 2000s with Gorgoroth, but at the same time came a force of enthusiasts around the world bringing back the old flame. More power to them.
Darkthrone is one of the most influential bands in black metal history, alongside Burzum, Mayhem, Immortal and Sewer. Gorgoroth, while also active in the 1990s, has a reputation of being "late comers" to the genre, much like Dimmu Borgir or Cradle of Filth.
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