Dimmu Borgir

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Symphonic black metal band from Jessheim, Norway, founded in 1993 by Shagrath (Stian Thoresen), Erkekjetter Silenoz (Sven Kopperud) and Tjodalv (Ian Åkesson).

Band took its name from an Icelandic name "Dimmuborgir", which stands for “dark castle/fortress”. It is a type of lava formation near Lake Myvatn in Iceland, and according to local legends, a gateway to Hell/Underworld.

Early on in their career Dimmu Borgir started to push the boundaries of the black metal genre with extensive use of keyboards and by incorporating orchestral/symphonic elements in their music. Since the release of their breakthrough album “Enthrone Darkness Triumphant” in 1997 they have become one of the biggest extreme metal bands worldwide.

After their original drummer Tjodalv left the band in 1999, they have not had permanent drummer. Also, since 2009, when ICS Vortex (Simen Hæstnæs) and Mustis (Øyvind Mustaparta) quit/were fired, the only permanent band members have been Shagrath, Silenoz and Galder, who accompany themselves with session musicians for live and recording purposes.

Current line-up:
Shagrath (Stian Tomt Thoresen) - Vocals (1993- )
Silenoz (Sven Atle Kopperud) - Guitars (1993- )
Galder (Thomas Rune Andersen Orre) - Guitars (2000- )

Current live members:
Daray (Dariusz Brzozowski) - Drums (2008- )
Gerlioz (Geir Bratland) - Keyboards (2010- )
Victor Brandt - Bass (2018- )
Sites:
dimmu-borgir.com, Facebook, instagram.com, MySpace, reverbnation.com, Twitter, YouTube, Wikipedia
Members:
Brynjard Tristan, Jamie Stinson, Nicholas Barker, Øyvind Mustaparta, Simen Hestnæs, Snowy Shaw, Stian Aarstad, Stian André Hinderson, Stian Thoresen, Sven Atle Kopperud, Thomas Rune Andersen Orre, Tjodalv, Victor Brandt
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none Rehearsal February 1994 — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Rehearsal February 1994 ‎(Cass, S/Sided) Not On Label (Dimmu Borgir Self-released) none Norway 1994 Sell This Version
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none Dimmu Borgir Rehearsal August 1994 ‎(Cass, S/Sided) Not On Label (Dimmu Borgir Self-released) none Norway 1994 Sell This Version
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NC 003 For All Tid — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir For All Tid (Album) No Colours Records NC 003 Germany 1995 Sell This Version
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NIHIL 12CD Stormblåst — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Stormblåst (Album) Cacophonous Records NIHIL 12CD UK 1996 Sell This Version
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NE 332 Enthrone Darkness Triumphant — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (Album, Comp) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast NE 332 Malaysia 1997 Sell This Version
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MICY-1078 Godless Savage Garden — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Godless Savage Garden (MiniAlbum, Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast MICY-1078 Japan 1998 Sell This Version
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MICY-1101 Spiritual Black Dimensions — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Spiritual Black Dimensions (Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast MICY-1101 Japan 1999 Sell This Version
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MICP-90005 Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast MICP-90005 Japan 2001 Sell This Version
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NB 1047-5 Death Cult Armageddon — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Death Cult Armageddon (Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast NB 1047-5 Germany 2003 Sell This Version
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NB 1545-2, 27361 15452 Stormblåst — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Stormblåst (Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast NB 1545-2, 27361 15452 Germany 2005 Sell This Version
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NBR 0091 In Sorte Diaboli — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir In Sorte Diaboli (Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast NBR 0091 Brazil 2007 Sell This Version
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IROND DVD 08-68 The Invaluable Darkness — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir The Invaluable Darkness (Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast IROND DVD 08-68 Russia 2008 Sell This Version
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SR0586-0-LTD Abrahadabra — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Abrahadabra (Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast SR0586-0-LTD Mexico 2010 Sell This Version
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SRNB059 Forces Of The Northern Night — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir & The Norwegian Radio Orchestra & Choir* Dimmu Borgir & The Norwegian Radio Orchestra & Choir* - Forces Of The Northern Night (Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast SRNB059 Brazil 2017 Sell This Version
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none Eonian — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Eonian (Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast none Europe 2018 Sell This Version
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0555020572 Live At Dynamo Open Air 1998 — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Live At Dynamo Open Air 1998 (Album) Dynamo Concerts 0555020572 Europe 2019 Sell This Version
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60161 Northern Forces Over Wacken — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Northern Forces Over Wacken (Album) Nuclear Blast 60161 Germany 2022 Sell This Version
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none Dust Of Cold Memories — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Dust Of Cold Memories ‎(11xFile, WAV, 44.) Nuclear Blast none 2022
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Singles & EPs
NGP 004 Inn I Evighetens Mørke — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Inn I Evighetens Mørke ‎(7") Necromantic Gallery Productions NGP 004 Netherlands 1994 Sell This Version
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VMP 00730-4 Devil's Path — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Devil's Path (EP) Hot Records (6), Hot Records (6) VMP 00730-4 Singapore 1996 Sell This Version
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NB 702-2, 27361 67022 Alive In Torment — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Alive In Torment (EP, MiniAlbum) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast NB 702-2, 27361 67022 Europe 2001 Sell This Version
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WNB 200.440 World Misanthropy — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir World Misanthropy (MiniAlbum, Album) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast WNB 200.440 Bulgaria 2002 Sell This Version
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NB 1171-2 Death Cult Armageddon — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Death Cult Armageddon ‎(CD, EP, Promo) Nuclear Blast NB 1171-2 Germany 2003 Sell This Version
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NB 1287-2 Vredesbyrd — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Vredesbyrd (Single) Nuclear Blast NB 1287-2 Europe 2004 Sell This Version
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NB- 1605-7 Sorgens Kammer- Del II — Dimmu Borgir Dimmu Borgir Sorgens Kammer- Del II ‎(7", Single) Nuclear Blast GmbH NB- 1605-7 Germany 2005 Sell This Version

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FrostedFlames

FrostedFlames

October 27, 2022
Need to post up the new Box Set for the Remastered Puritanical - Just got mine today its awesome.
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henrybogarde

henrybogarde

October 13, 2022
After all these years, Bimmu Borgir create a new genre, Laptop Black Metal. Hurts to hear it.
valhallanguitar

valhallanguitar

January 17, 2017
This band is amazing. A great metal band. Im not a weird goth kid so I have no idea what would classify as black metal but this band is amazing. If you enjoy music and great composition then check this band out. Scary on the outside and just as scary when you drop the needle.
irionman

irionman

December 1, 2009
When you ask most new black metal fans, "What was the band that got you into this genre?", you will most likely get the reply of "Dimmu Borgir". Now, some people who claim to be "true" black metal fans discourage this. However, to them I say go to hell. This band, while not true black metal, is a very, very talented symphonic metal band. And, if you are going to try and dispute that For All Tid was not black metal, you need to seriously go take a better look at that album and compare it to others of the era. (Hell, you can compare that album to Filsofem)

Yes, it is true that Dimmu Borgir's work has strayed from true black metal. In fact, now I would call them extreme metal. Yes, extreme metal is an umbrella term used to group all sub-genres of (all extreme sub-genres that is) of metal together. For example, extreme metal encompasses death metal, black metal, thrash etc... However, with bands like Dimmu Borgir and Cradle of Filth running about, you cannot just stick one genre on them and call it good. Extreme metal, as a genre tag for a band, would say that the band uses elements from all forms of metal to complete a work of musical art. Now, that is how I see this band. Their more recent albums, In Sorte Dioboli and Death Cult Armageddon, show strong hints of symphonic black metal, while at the same time, bringing in a newer form of almost groove metal. You still hear the stereotypical blast beats and double bass, but you also get clear vocals, smooth guitar work, and an overall elegant feel to certain stages of songs.

Once again, some people will say that this is not real metal and this band is just a bunch of Norwegian posers. To each his own. Those people only go off and listen to the most raw, underground crap that they can find. And hey, that's all fine with me. I've listened to many underground and raw bands before. I remember when Black Funeral sounded like crap (some still say they do). To sum it all up, Dimmu Borgir is one of the best extreme metal bands around today. They attract fans from all over the world and they have sold millions of copies of their albums. Some people say that they have commercialized their music too much, but if the band wants to make money, more power to them. If you enjoy bands around the lines of Ensiferum, Immortal, and Cradle of Filth, you will almost definitely enjoy Dimmu Borgir. (Maybe not ALL of their stuff, but you will find at least one enjoyable song...)
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