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We all know the grim history of Mayhem, but the fate of the very same Remington M11 shotgun used by Dead to commit suicide is shrouded in rumors. Here's a historical account of what happened to the gun after April 8, 1991:

Police Evidence: Following the suicide, Norwegian police confiscated the shotgun as evidence.

Euronymous Takes It Back: Since the gun actually belonged to Varg Vikernes (he lent it to Dead), or at least was believed to have, Øystein Aarseth (Euronymous) eventually managed to retrieve it from the police station along with other personal belongings of Dead. Rumors and Destruction: Euronymous is rumored to have kept it for some time in the Helvete store. After Euronymous was murdered in 1993, the gun allegedly fell into the hands of someone close to him or a family member. The most widely accepted fact in the black metal community is that the shotgun was ultimately intentionally destroyed/melted down to prevent it from becoming a cult object and being sold on the black market.

The "artifacts" myth: Although Euronymous is known to have taken photographs and collected the skull fragments (which he later distributed to people like Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson), the shotgun itself was never sold in pieces. Anyone who claims to own a piece of it today is almost certainly lying.

Does anyone have any other verified sources or quotes from Hellhammer or Necrobutcher interviews regarding the final days of this weapon?

I wanted to bring up something that has been heavily commercialized and shared across the internet for years, especially within certain music circles. Many of you might know the tragic story of Per Yngve Ohlin ("Dead" from the band Mayhem).

What happened to him was an absolute tragedy born out of severe mental suffering. Yet, his death was exploited, and a photo of his body was used as a bootleg album cover. To this day, people share it, turn it into memes, or treat it as some edgy aesthetic.

No matter what your religious beliefs are, a person's final, most vulnerable moment of suffering should never be treated as marketing, entertainment, or a cool subculture symbol. He was a human being who needed help, and his memory deserves respect, not exploitation.

As a community that values compassion and the sanctity of human life, let’s choose not to participate in spreading this image. Let's remember that behind the "edgy metal lore" is a real person and a grieving family.

Please, if you see that photo being shared, don't give it attention, and encourage others to respect the dead.

Hi everyone,

I’ve been thinking about how important it is to share the Gospel with others, but also to do it in a way that is gentle, respectful, and loving.

I believe the message of Jesus Christ is something that can truly change lives, but I also understand that how we share it matters just as much as what we share.

How do you personally approach spreading the Gospel in today’s world, especially online?

I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

God bless you all.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

I know many people are curious about black metal history, but I ask everyone to stop sharing and reposting the post-mortem photos of Dead (Per Yngve Ohlin). He was a real person, not just a part of music history. Those images continue to spread decades later and many fans believe they should be treated with more respect. Please discuss his music, performances, and legacy instead of sharing the photos.

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Guys, come to the new community where I want everyone to pay tribute to PELLE OHLIN! DO NOT SPREAD DAWN OF THE BLACK HEARTS!

Guys, come to the new community where I want everyone to pay tribute to PELLA OLIN! DO NOT SPREAD DAWN OF THE BLACK HEARTS!