Bývalý bubeník Erlend Erichsen napsal román „National Satanist“, v němž se zabývá děním na black metalové scéně. Erichsen uvedl pro Aftenposten mimo jiné: „I walked with flaming torches through the woods, and took it all very seriously. The entire black metal culture is deranged, but incredibly fascinating at the same time. Black metal scene, with some exceptions, has been ruined by drugs, spoiled brats, beer and commercialism. Pure black metal can only be compared with opera. It can also be difficult to access.“