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| Øystein Aarseth | |
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| Musician Info | |
| Born | 22 March 1968 Egersund, Norway |
| Died | 10 August 1993 (aged 25) Oslo, Norway |
| Years-Active | 1984–1993 |
| Genre | Black metal |
| Notable Instruments | Guitar |
| Labels | Deathlike Silence Productions |
| Associated acts | Mayhem Burzum L.E.G.O. Checker Patrol Horn |
Øystein Aarseth also known as Euronymous was a Norwegian guitarist best known as the lead guitarist for the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem from 1984 until his death in 1993.
He was one of the original founding members of the band and was the only consistent member from the bands formation in 1984 until his death in 1993. He was the founder of Deathlike Silence Productions and owner of "Helvete" which was a record shop in Oslo.
He was murdered in 1993 by Varg Vikernes at his apartment in Oslo.