Was The Former Black Metal Band Emperor Satanic?

No, Emperor was not a Satanic band. While some of their lyrics referenced Satanic imagery, the band's members have consistently denied being Satanists. In fact, former vocalist Ihsahn has publicly denounced Satanism, calling it a "negative, destructive ideology." He has also stated that Emperor's use of Satanic imagery was meant to be an exploration of the darker side of human nature, not an endorsement of Satanism.