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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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  • TheGrindeer

    Demon burguer.

    Yesterday 10:40pm Reply

  • bryantheqb

    Born Treacherous = groundbreaking

    19 May 11:29pm Reply

  • electriz

    "The core principle of freedom is the only notion to obeeeey!' [4]

    19 May 9:39am Reply

  • spineshank155

    You might the atmospheric style of black metal like Summoning, Darkspace, Blut Aus Nord although you might not be able to hear the lyrics in plain listening they are still great bands. It's probably the Lo-fi recordings of black metal that you don't like.. which is the general reason listeners are not into much black metal.

    18 May 3:35pm Reply

  • TheSilentDead

    i dont wanna get flamed for this but i am not a fan of black metal or this kind of music but i love Dimmu Borgir and i dont know if it is the massive soundscapes or the simple fact i can understand what he is saying. im not attacking the genre as music is purely subjective but what other bands are like Dimmu Borgir

    18 May 2:17pm Reply

  • I_am_your_world

    Hell Yeah)

    17 May 5:40pm Reply

  • Latemalicsirp

    Spiritual Black Dimensions, my favorite album! ♥

    17 May 4:54pm Reply

  • dimmuborgir6666

    1993 - Forever \m/ dimmu Kings!!!

    15 May 8:59pm Reply

  • Harandor

    1993 - 1996 \m/

    12 May 7:52pm Reply

  • Schiiizo_Punk

    I've got a Dimmu Tee which says "The core principle of freedom is the only notion to obeeeey!' [3] :p

    12 May 8:42am Reply

  • dimmuborgir6666

    The core principle of freedom is the only notion to obeeeey! [2]

    10 May 9:58pm Reply

  • Whispering_Wind

    The core principle of freedom is the only notion to obeeeey!

    8 May 1:20pm Reply

  • Borreh

    Can't say I am a fan of Dimmu Borgir, but from a non-fan/non-elitist's standpoint: I am now re-listening Death Cult Armageddon and it just stuns me how genious this album is at times. Catchy, clear compositions, good production, atmosphere full of Batman.. It's nothing more than loud pop with guitars and orchestra but what a blast it is.. Abrahadabra is also nice, but lacks focus.

    7 May 8:49pm Reply

  • Nekolei

    Afinagen, очень хочется верить, что они в курсе... (

    5 May 10:20pm Reply

  • FreeMHZ

    Enthrone Darkness is their best. [4]

    4 May 4:59pm Reply

  • DelliriuM666

    .•*¨*•♫♪•<❤>_♪♫ॐ•_•ॐ♫♪+<❤>•♪♫•*¨*

    1 May 4:44am Reply

  • Afinagen

    Интересно, знают ли эти блэкари, что творится в их родной Норвегии? Например, сколько в процентном отношении геев (в правительстве тоже) живёт в стране, знают ли они свою недавнюю историю, что вытворяют детские дома с детьми (ювенальная юстиция), какой уровень образования в стране?

    30 Apr 12:00pm Reply

  • ViolaMary

    For those wishing to check out something experimental. http://www.mediafire.com/?jh3j75ot6br0vmh

    29 Apr 8:38am Reply

  • Eternulen

    Even though I am looking forward to the new Dimmu album, they are going to have to work extremely hard to make an album anywhere near as brilliant as the new Shade Empire album. I doubt anything will surpass Omega Arcane when it comes to the best symphonic metal album of the year. Good luck to Dimmu though, I hope they make a great album.

    27 Apr 11:15pm Reply

  • dimmuborgir6666

    Working On New Album <3 <3<3can not wait for!!! Dimmu Kings!!!

    20 Apr 9:01am Reply
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