No one has infiltrated the black metal community like Peter Beste and lived to tell about it.
For much of the past decade, the photographer has traveled through the cities, and villages of Norway taking pictures of extreme musicians, fans and the exquisite countryside. The Best of Beste's shots have been assembled in his book True Norwegian Black Metal, which comes out June 1. However, not all of Beste's breathtaking black metal photos are included in the mighty tome.
To celebrate the upcoming release of his book, Beste furnished Headbangers Ball Blog with a batch of exclusive shots that reveal his grasp of the black metal aesthetic and mastery of his craft. The photographer has also written captions that provide additional insight into his art and subject matter.
Click "more" to see the first batch of Peter Beste exclusives. And, check back next week for part 2.
Abbath of Immortal
Abbath took me to some beautiful locations during our shoot. All of which were just minutes from his house. This photo was taken just before he introduced me to his Grandmother.
Black Metal bank advertisement in Oslo.
This is the road leading to Gorgorth singer Gaahl's House. He lives in a remote valley named after his family, who have lived there for generations.
Mayhem live in Røros. May 17 2004 (included in book).
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