BATH has been included in the Swedish Music Hall of Fame.
The pioneering black metal band entered the room on Thursday (May 27) as part of class 2021, along with Py Bäckman, Björn Skifs, Timbuktu Y Lisa Nilsson.
For an artist to be chosen for him Swedish Music Hall of FameIt must have been 20 years since their debut album to “guarantee enduring historical value.” They must have made a lasting contribution to Swedish popular music, inspiring innovation and development in the music scene. The jury also pays attention to diversity, making sure to include a variety of genres.
«The basic idea behind the Hall of Fame it is to pay tribute to the diversity of Swedish music and to build bridges between generations ”. Charlotte Wiking, manager of the Swedish Music Hall of Famehe explained at a 2015 press conference.
The Swedish Music Hall of Fame is located in Djurgården in Stockholm by the ABBA Museum.
The Swedish Music Hall of Fame it is part of an active and dynamic cultural life, allowing both the Swedish population and international visitors to share the ever-evolving cultural heritage provided by our musical tradition.
Financing for the Swedish Music Hall of Fame is provided by the nonprofit fundraising foundation Swedish Music Tax House. Operations are primarily funded by registration fees, donations, and sponsorships. Other sources of income include conferences, courses, and retail. Any surplus goes entirely to educational operations and scholarships that promote an active and dynamic cultural life through music.
BATH main man Thomas «Quorthon» Forsberg was found dead in his apartment in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 7, 2004. The 39-year-old man, considered one of the founding fathers of black metal, reportedly died of heart failure.
More than 13 years later, Quorthonfather and owner of Registros Black Mark, Börje «Boss» Forsberg, passed away after a long and serious illness.
Even if Quorthonblood relationship with Boss was unconditionally denied, for reasons that are unclear, at all BATHThroughout his life, the musician’s true identity was confirmed after his tragically untimely death.
BATHthe set of boxes that cover the entire race, “In memory of Quorthon”, was released in June 2006 through Black dot. The package contained three CDs, a DVD, a book, and a poster.
In a 2010 interview that Börje «Boss» Forsberg gave to Sweden Rock Magazine, spoke openly about his son, how BATH came to be and all the unpublished BATH material that was still in the vaults. The magazine also published the latest photo taken from Quorthon. All of this was done with the blessing of Quorthonthe family.
ENTOMBED was one of twelve artists who were selected as the inaugural guests at the Swedish Music Hall of Fame in February 2014. Other former members include Yngwie Malmsteen Y EUROPE.
Congratulations to Bathory on being elected to the Swedish Music Hall of Fame. Next time is Dark Funeral! Save the goat!
By the way, have you heard the cover we did on the day of “Call From The Grave”? pic.twitter.com/dH5YkS6NQb
– Lord Ahriman (@Lord_Ahriman) 27 de mayo de 2021
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