Order of the Jarls of Bælder

The Order of the Jarls of Bælder is presented as a comparatively prominent organization connecting parts of the Black Metal scene with instruction in physical fitness and warrior arts. Its publications covered both Satanism and heathenism, placing it among groups whose interests crossed musical subculture and ideological or religious material.

Place in the Black Metal Scene

The book distinguishes the Order from the Black Order, an international occult group founded by Kerry Bolton that had drawn adherents from the Black Metal scene. The Order of the Jarls of Bælder is described separately as a more prevalent organization, apparently attracting many members from both musicians and fans. This places it within a scene whose boundaries were not fixed by a single doctrine: its defining elements included outlook and belief as well as music, and its ideological boundaries shifted over time.

Publications and Activities

The Order published a wide range of information on Satanism and heathenism. It also offered courses in physical fitness and warrior arts, giving it an instructional dimension alongside its publishing activity. The available account identifies these activities but does not specify the courses’ format, the organization’s internal structure, or the precise content of its publications.

Kerry Bolton’s Connection

Kerry Bolton contributed to the Order’s operations. His involvement linked it to his wider work in underground publishing and agitation: he had edited the occult and Black Metal-related fanzine Key of Alocer and founded the now-defunct Black Order. Bolton regarded the Order of the Jarls of Bælder as allied with his own goals. The account establishes that alignment and practical contribution, but does not describe a formal merger, leadership position, or the specific goals he pursued through the Order.