Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band formed in 1993 in Jessheim, whose name derives from a volcanic lava field in Iceland meaning "dark castles" in Old Norse. Over three decades they built a reputation for fusing black metal aggression with full orchestral arrangements, recording landmark albums such as "Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia" (2001) and "Death Cult Armageddon" (2003) - the latter tracked with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. In May 2026 they released their tenth studio album "Grand Serpent Rising" via Nuclear Blast, their first full-length in eight years.
Dimmu Borgir released their tenth studio album "Grand Serpent Rising" on May 22, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records, their first full-length since 2018's "Eonian".
Dimmu Borgir and Behemoth announced the co-headlining "In League With Satan" European tour for October 2026, with Dark Funeral as support.
"Grand Serpent Rising" was recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg with producer Fredrik Nordström, who previously helmed "Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia" and "Death Cult Armageddon".
Guitarist Galder (Thomas Rune Andersen) left Dimmu Borgir in August 2024 after nearly 25 years, with his final show at Dynamo Metal Fest in Eindhoven.
Dimmu Borgir released the covers compilation "Inspiratio Profanus" in December 2023 via Nuclear Blast to mark their 30th anniversary.
A joint tour of symphonic metal bands Dimmu Borgir and Behemoth with special guest Dark Funeral.
Dimmu Borgir and Behemoth co-headline the "In League With Satan Tour" with Dark Funeral in support – three extreme metal icons sharing one stage in Cologne.
A joint tour of black metal bands Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, and Dark Funeral.
Dimmu Borgir and Behemoth co-headline the "In League With Satan Tour" with support from Dark Funeral – three extreme metal icons sharing the stage at Berlin's Columbiahalle.
A concert featuring three leading black metal bands: Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, and Dark Funeral. A spectacular evening for extreme music fans.