According to VG, Neseblod Records in Oslo, Norway has burned down due to a fire that originated in its basement. That record store was launched by Mayhem‘s Euronymous as Helvete in 1991 and it has essentially served as a black metal museum since it’s reopening in 2013.
Co-owner Grethe Neseblod commented:
“It is unclear what has happened. I am standing outside now and cannot enter the room, which is very smoky. Therefore, I have no idea the extent of the damage.”
Co-owner Kenneth Neseblod added:
“Much of what we have is only on display and not for sale. It’s a museum-like venue at the same time as a record store. We have records, cassettes and tape trading letters that were previously used to write to each other in the metal community.”
You can help them out via GoFundMe. The organizer of that campaign said the following:
“Hi, my name is Darren. I have been working with many Norwegian Black Metal bands over the years and Neseblod Records (Formerly Helvete) in the heart of Oslo, it has been part of the scene since the beginning of this unique musical movement, and is the heart & Spirit of the genre.
A fire ripped through the basement and shop last night destroying an archive of rare Black Metal History!, I am starting this Go Fund Me to help Kenneth get back on his feet.”
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