True Black Metal from 1990s in Norway WorldWide Metal Series Norwegian Black Metal Evolution. Episode about Classic Black Metal bands from the 90s Norwegian black metal erupted in the '80s and early '90s with bands like Mayhem, Darkthrone, and Emperor. These trailblazers crafted a brutal and atmospheric sound, influencing legions of followers worldwide. Throughout first part of 1990s, hordes of new Black Metal bands emerged from the Norse Inferno. Some of them never changed their initial style,