Vikernes has stated that he had never played any live shows with Burzum, though at one point was interested in it,[failed verification] so Samoth of Emperor accompanied him as a session bassist, though only appearing on the Aske EP.[10] Additionally, Erik Lancelot was hired to be the band's drummer,[citation needed] though did not record on any Burzum material, and along with Samoth did not play a live show.