Varg Vikernes

Black metal musician, church burner

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Sayings by Varg Vikernes

The reason I burned churches was to destroy symbols of a foreign religion.

1994 — Court testimony during his trial for church arsons and murder
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I killed Øystein Aarseth (Euronymous) in self-defense.

1994 — Court testimony during his trial for murder
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My music is an expression of my pagan worldview.

1990s — Interview with various metal magazines
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The entire legal system is designed to oppress the innocent.

2010s — From his writings and interviews after his release
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I never wanted to be a rock star. I wanted to be a freedom fighter.

2009 — Interview with a Norwegian newspaper
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The only way to regain our strength is to return to our ancient roots.

2010s — From his blog posts and videos
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I am not a terrorist. I am a patriot.

2013 — Statement after his arrest in France on suspicion of planning a massacre
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The true enemy of Europe is within, not without.

2010s — From his YouTube videos
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Anyone who supports the current system is a traitor to their own race.

2010s — From his blog posts
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I have no remorse for my actions. I did what I had to do.

2009 — Interview with a Norwegian newspaper after his release
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The entire concept of human rights is a lie designed to weaken us.

2010s — From his blog posts
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I would rather die fighting for my race than live as a slave to the system.

2010s — From his YouTube videos
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The only good government is no government.

2010s — From his anarchist/individualist writings
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I am not interested in being politically correct. I am interested in the truth.

2010s — From his YouTube videos
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The white race is facing extinction if we don't act now.

2010s — From his blog posts and videos, a common theme
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My goal is to awaken the European people to their true heritage.

2010s — From his blog posts and interviews
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I see myself as a warrior for my people and my culture.

1990s — Interview with a metal magazine
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The concept of 'love thy neighbor' is a weakness that was imposed on us.

2010s — From his philosophical writings, criticizing Christian ethics
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I don't care about public opinion. I care about the truth, as I see it.

2010s — From his blog posts and videos
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The greatest danger to Europe is not external, but internal.

2010s — From his YouTube videos
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