LILITH ~ SILVER

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s

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The Shiver of the Vampires (1971)

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Gouache on paper , 30 x 24 cm.

Tomas Börge Forsberg, a.k.a. Quorthon, passed away in June 2004. His groundbreaking work with Bathory in Heavenshore studios laid the foundation for both the Black and Viking Metal genres. Even as the mainstream mocked and derided his passion at the time, a place in the history of extreme music is assured by his legacy. . An artist’s creation may offer a persistence of spirit beyond the flesh. Inspiring others to create, in turn inspiring more. Many bands cite Quorthon as an influence and rightly so. Yet as I come to pay my own meagre tribute, I wonder how many knew and understood the man behind the music? . Beyond art, everyone leaves their mark. At the nexus of crossed paths we retain memories of one another. Pleasant and painful. Sweet and sorrowful. All with unique and meaningful potency. . Sudden loss hurts hard, as the echo of another’s resonance falls silent. Yet their spirit lives on through recollection and remembrance. Even the humblest of actions can change another’s life, and as I reflect on those lost I gain comfort from how their influence has shaped me. . A man is remembered. A legacy is revered. . #tomasborgeforsberg #quorthon #bathory #sweden #stockholm #sandsborgskyrkogård #cemetery #grave #gravestone #music #metal #blackmetal #vikingmetal #memory #death #legacy (at Sandsborgs Kyrkogård)

Tom Araya

Oil on canvas ,  64 x 53.5cm.

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