Belus

For all the hype, controversy, and rumor, Burzum is without doubt one of black metal's most iconic. Eleven years in the making, Belus is not a religious album, or even an anti-religious album. It is not a political statement or means to provoke. It is simply an attempt to explore the myths about the ancient Indo-Aryan solar deity of light and innocence and unveil the oldest roots of European cultural heritage. The album deals with the death of Belus, his somber journey through the realm of death and his magnificent return. In essence, the story of Belus is meant to be an entertaining story about something that once upon a time played a major role in the forming and shaping of Europe.

Belus has been recorded in a professional recording studio with the highest quality equipment available but has been made according to the musician's heart and soul. The music can best be compared to the music of some of the earlier Burzum albums; in particular the ground breaking Hvis Lyset tar Oss and the atmospheric brilliances of Filosofem. However the ambient parts present on those albums have been almost completely omitted. There is no special reason for this other than mere coincidence.