Editing Emperor (Norwegian band) (section)

== Controversy ==
In 1995, Ihsahn promoted [[arson]] in an interview: "[[Skjold Church, Rogaland|Skjold Church]] was a large wooden church about 100 years old. The church contained an altar board and preaching chair from the 16th century. All this was said to be of historical, Christian value. So it was to be reduced to a pile of ashes. The material damages are set to be of 13 million Norwegian Kroners. The church was still being used by a large flock of blind followers. It became a victim for true Norwegian spirit on the 13th of September Anno 1992 during a stormy night. Witnessed by the moon, this symbolic act of anti-Christian war enlightened the night with [[Paganism|pagan]] flames. Heathen [[Barbarian|barbarism]] is on the rise. We will bring back the forgotten past of strength, pride, and victory."<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.esoterra.org/empor.htm |title= Ihshan interview in EsoTerra #6 1995|website=Esoterra.org |access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>

In 2014, Emperor attracted further controversy when the original drummer, Faust, joined them for live performances. Faust is a convicted murderer and caused some upset by being part of the shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/220695/bard-faust-eithun-martyrdoom-controversy/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318234617/http://www.vh1.com/news/220695/bard-faust-eithun-martyrdoom-controversy/|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 March 2020|title=Why Is The Convicted Murderer Of A Gay Man Being Celebrated At A Major Metal Festival?|website=[[VH1]]}}</ref>