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Dimmu Borgir

Band, *1993 NO, Oslo
Rock

A symphonic black metal band from Jessheim/Oslo, 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- )

     
Members
PortraitTjodalv
dr, perc *1976 NO
PortraitStian Aarstad
syn, p
PortraitSimen Hestnæs
voc *1974 NO
PortraitØyvind Mustaparta
p, key *1979 NO
PortraitSnowy Shaw
dr, voc *1968 SE
PortraitNicholas Barker
dr *1973 GB
PortraitBrynjard Tristan
eb, b
PortraitVictor Brandt
b, g *1983 SE
PortraitStian Arnesen
PortraitStian Thoresen
*1976
PortraitSven Atle Kopperud
g
PortraitThomas Rune Andersen Orre
voc, g *1976
Jamie Stinson
AU
Popular Tracks   
Puritania on Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia by Dimmu Borgir
Gateways on Abrahadabra by Dimmu Borgir
Interdimensional Summit on Eonian by Dimmu Borgir
Progenies of the Great Apocalypse on Death Cult Armageddon by Dimmu Borgir
Mourning Palace on Enthrone Darkness Triumphant by Dimmu Borgir
The Serpentine Offering on In Sorte Diaboli by Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir on Abrahadabra by Dimmu Borgir
Burn in Hell on Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia by Dimmu Borgir
The Sacrilegious Scorn on In Sorte Diaboli by Dimmu Borgir
Spellbound (By the Devil) on Enthrone Darkness Triumphant by Dimmu Borgir

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Band Membership
Discography


Title Artist Year Type
EonianDimmu Borgir2018Album
Interdimensional SummitDimmu Borgir2018Single
Eternal Apocalyptic OfferingsDimmu Borgir2018Compil.
Council Of Wolves And SnakesDimmu Borgir2018Single
True Kings Of NorwayEmperor, Immortal, Dimmu Borgir, Ancient, Arcturus2018Compil.
Dimmu BorgirDimmu Borgir2017Compil.
Forces Of The Northern NightDimmu Borgir & Kringkastingsorkestret2017Album
Forces Of The Northern NightDimmu Borgir2017Album
Chile 2012Dimmu Borgir2012Album
Forces Of The Northern NightDimmu Borgir2011Album
GatewaysDimmu Borgir2010Single
Puritanical MinneapolisDimmu Borgir2010Album
AbrahadabraDimmu Borgir2010Album
Dimmu BorgirDimmu Borgir2010Single
AmsterdamnedDimmu Borgir2009Album
Blood HungerDimmu Borgir2009Album
Wacken 2007Dimmu Borgir2009Album
Best Of Dimmu BorgirDimmu Borgir2009Compil.
The Invaluable DarknessDimmu Borgir2008Album
The Heretic HammerDimmu Borgir2007Single
The Ring (Of Sorrow) / LlothAstarte Featuring Shagrath of Dimmu Borgir2007Single
In Sorte DiaboliDimmu Borgir2007Album
The Sacrilegious ScornDimmu Borgir2007Single
In Sorte Diaboli SamplerDimmu Borgir2007Album
The Serpentine OfferingDimmu Borgir2007Single
Stormblast MMV / In The Arms Of DevastationDimmu Borgir / Kataklysm2006Album
Даёшь Музыку MP3 CollectionDimmu Borgir2006Compil.
MP3 CollectionDimmu Borgir2005Album
StormblåstDimmu Borgir2005Single
MP3 CollectionDimmu Borgir2005Compil.
VredesbyrdDimmu Borgir2004Single
Death Cult ArmageddonDimmu Borgir2003Album
Dimmu Borgir (1): 1984-1996Dimmu Borgir2003Album
Death Cult ArmageddonDimmu Borgir2003Album
Death Cult Armageddon SamplerDimmu Borgir2003Album
Monsters Of Rock (The Very Best Of Metal)Dimmu Borgir2002Compil.
World MisanthropyDimmu Borgir2002Album
Inferno Festival 2002Dimmu Borgir2002Album
Alive In TormentDimmu Borgir2001Album
Death Comes...9Dimmu Borgir, Destruction, Susperia, Forgotten Sunrise2001Album
Коллекция альбомов и концертовDimmu Borgir2001Compil.
Puritanical Euphoric MisanthropiaDimmu Borgir2001Album
Spiritual Darkness · Alive In EuropeDimmu Borgir2000Album
The Gods Of DarknessDimmu Borgir2000Album
Waldrock 1998Dimmu Borgir1999Album
Spiritual Black DimensionsDimmu Borgir1999Album
Sons Of Satan Gather For AttackDimmu Borgir / Old Man's Child1999Compil.
For All Tid/Godless Savage GardenDimmu Borgir1998Compil.
Live In Poland 1998Dimmu Borgir1998Album
Godless Savage GardenDimmu Borgir1998Album
Enthrone Darkness TriumphantDimmu Borgir1997Album
Live & Plugged Vol. 2Dimmu Borgir / Dissection1997Album
Devil's PathDimmu Borgir1996Album
StormblåstDimmu Borgir1996Album
For All TidDimmu Borgir1995Album
Inn I Evighetens MørkeDimmu Borgir1994Single
Agents Of God, Metal News MP3Perdition Temple, Valdur, Mushroomhead, Dimmu Borgir, Bring Me The Horizon, Gut MolassesAlbum
Tusen Vinters...Dimmu BorgirAlbum
Inn I Evighetens MørkeDimmu BorgirSingle
MP3Dimmu BorgirCompil.
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