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Oslo, Norway (1993 – present)

Dimmu Borgir is a symphonic black metal band from Norway. “Dimmu Borgir” means “Dark Cities” or “Dark Fortresses” in Icelandic and Old Norse. The name is derived from a volcanic formation in Iceland, Dimmuborgir.

Dimmu Borgir started as a melodic black metal band in 1993. Formed by Shagrath, Silenoz, and Tjodalv, the band released an EP in 1994 entitled Inn i evighetens mørke (“Into the Darkness of Eternity” in English). This short EP sold out within weeks, and the band followed up with the 1994 full length album For all tid. This album featured musical contributions by members of Dødheimsgard and Ved Buens Ende. The initial lineup consisted of Shagrath playing guitar with Tjodalv on drums and Silenoz backing vocals, however this changed before the release of Stormblåst (translates to “Storm Blown”) on Cacophonous Records in 1996. Stormblåst received high praise from many melodic black metal fans, and is often regarded as a highlight of the band’s career. It is also the last album which features all lyrics written and sung in Norwegian.

After Stormblåst, Dimmu Borgir’s lineup took a sharp turn. Keyboardist Stian Aarstad left the band due to his obligation to serve in the Norwegian army, thus being unable to participate in the 1996 recording of Devil’s Path. That period was also marked by the departure of their bassist Brynjard Tristan and the arrival of Nagash. Stian Aarstad returned for the recording of 1997’s Enthrone Darkness Triumphant.
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  • impulsiveS

    Fucking insane concert in Bodø yesterday! I have to see Dimmu again after this experience.

    yesterday afternoon

  • CHARLOTTExNW

    v such discussions will always take place. Everything needs to be compared :\

    Friday afternoon

  • Teun666

    Is there seriously a discussion going on about Carach Angren here, based on effin' OPINIONS? Seriously?! Don't you know you can't base a discussion on that? An opinion is known to differ at each person, although some can be the same in for example music interest. Therefore you can not even make a proper discussion based on opinions.. Anyway, to give my opinion, I like Carach Angren better. That aside, I do also like Dimmu Borgir.

    Friday afternoon

  • Rose-Amaranthe

    And hey Dimmu, thanx for the concert (15.10.2010)

    Thursday evening

  • Rose-Amaranthe

    ♥ Shagrath is my metal god. Death cult armageddon album is winner ♥

    Thursday evening

  • G4ngsta

    lol @ lintu987

    Thursday afternoon

  • lintu987

    To be honest - CA is very boring and their albums are very, very bad produced. Anywayz, Dimmu Borgir also isn't very good band.

    Thursday morning

  • Morkner

    @lintu987. No way! I think Carach Angren is even better than Dimmu Borgir. But I love both.

    Thursday morning
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Dimmu Borgir in Solvesborg on 06/06/12

6 Jun 2012 | from site.dimmu-borgir.com/shows

Artist: Dimmu Borgir Date: Wednesday, June 6th 2012 Time: 12:00pm City: Solvesborg Venue: Sweden Rock Country: Sweden Add to Google Calendar | Download iCal

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