Norway is known for many things, but in terms of music, it is one of the premier locations for metal – particularly black or death metal. Satyricon, who released their first album in 1993, have been something of a driving force in the black metal scene, although they specialize in medieval themes and sounds that are melded into their raw, dark sound.

In 2002, the duo’s hard work paid off, and they were awarded the Norwegian Grammy for Best Metal Album. Following this success, the band largely toured, and in 2006, released their most accessible and mainstream album to date, Now, Diabolical. The change in sound has alienated some of the band’s fans – those who expected a more pure black metal sound from the band – but nonetheless, the band remains popular.