As a film it was very enjoyable although very uncomfortable to watch in places due to the subject matter and it being based on truth (and lies). For me it was a shame that we didn't really get a feel for all the main musical players in the Norwegian black metal scene but given the history it is understandable why a lot of the bands didn't want to be included.
Having now done more research it looks like Lords Of Chaos (the film) was inspired by Lords Of Chaos (the book) written by Didrik Søderlind and Michael Moynihan which is about as close to 'truth' as you could get. The band Mayhem were not consulted nor wanted any part in the film and denied use of their music, the authors of the book have stated that although one of them had access to the script at one point he didn't recognise the characters being presented. Varg Vikernes has been very outspoken about how it has been made, despite not seeing it himself.
I guess the real truth is that we will never know the truth of this story. It has been retold by different people so many times that ascertaining the facts would prove difficult. I know lots of people who have seen that are sympathetic towards Euronymous and direct anger towards Varg but looking I'm not sure it's as black/white as that. For me I think their relationship fell apart when it became clear that Varg was taking action whereas Euronymous only talked about it and tried to take credit as the inspiration for these things. Add that to political differences and the powder keg that is being in a band with other people and a large amount of money owed and you can maybe see Varg finally went over the edge. I'm conflicted and frustrated that the more I look into this the more I realise I can never get a definitive truth.
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