Lollipop Magazine

Inferno Metal Festival Norway reveals lineup – News

January 11, 2023

Additional black metal sightseeing tours have been added, and the National Library of Norway announces an exhibition of Norwegian black metal opening in April.

Emperor, Mayhem, and Enslaved Announce Legendary Norwegian Performance – News

October 17, 2020

On August 7, 2021, black metal is coming home. For the first time in history, these three acts will team up for a very special concert in Grieghallen.

Jeff Loomis Premieres New Song Featuring Ihsahn – News

March 19, 2012

Jeff Loomis has teamed up with Decibel Magazine to premiere his new song “Surrender” featuring Ihsahn of black metal band Emperor.

Scum – Gospels for the Sick – Review

March 3, 2006

Puree of Casey Chaos (Amen), Samoth & Faust (Emperor), Cosmocrator (Mindgrinder), and Happy Tom (Turbonegro) tastes sour, when it should be extreme metal gold.

Emperor – Emperial Live Ceremony – Review

April 19, 2002

While there’s the usual chaotic quick-cutting to confuse you, even just straight-on shots of the bald-headed’n’goateed singer, Ihsahn, are pretty scary.

Thou Shalt Suffer – Somnium- Review

June 1, 2000

Ihsahn and Samoth began Thou Shalt Suffer before Emperor. Some scary/beautiful moments of traditional classical, but it’s really just a guy experimenting.

Peccatum – Oh, My Regrets – Review

June 1, 2000

Like Celtic Frost did on Into the Pandemonium, Peccatum accomplish the same eerie vibe, throwing in some blasting black metal riffs to add to the confusion.

Emperor – Live Ceremony – Review

June 1, 2000

Emperor. Live. Multi-media CD. Any questions? Don’t fight it; go with it, make it your friend, enjoy the turbulent ride.

Emperor – IX Equilibruim – Interview

June 1, 1999

An interview with vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn

Identity Four – Review

November 1, 1998

If you’re into heavy music and have never heard of Century Media, you aren’t very into heavy music.