Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer Kanye West, now going by the name Ye, has again turned heads with his latest fashion choice.
In a recent social media post, Ye shared a photo wearing a black metal band shirt featuring one of the most nefarious bands, Burzum.
Burzum, the brainchild of Varg Vikernes, gained notoriety not only for its music but also for the controversial actions of its creator.
Vikernes was arrested for the murder of Euronymous and the burning of several churches in Norway. During his imprisonment, Vikernes released the album "Filosofem," recorded in March 1993, making it his last recording before incarceration.
Despite the limitations imposed, Vikernes continued his musical endeavors, crafting dark ambient albums like "Dauði Baldrs" (1997) and "Hliðskjálf" (1999) using a synthesizer.
Ye's choice to promote Burzum, a band with a dark and controversial history, has yet to be well-received by the metal community.
Many metalheads express concern that Ye's endorsement may lead to the mainstreaming of Burzum, a band rooted in the underground black metal scene.
The black metal genre has a tradition of remaining underground, and some metalheads are not pleased with the potential shift toward mainstream attention.