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Dimmu Borgir Announces Tenth Studio Album, Releases First Single

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photo credit: Stian Andersen



Norwegian symphonic black metal giants DIMMU BORGIR make their long-awaited return after an eight-year break with their new release, Grand Serpent Rising, due for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The album delivers thirteen  remarkably diverse tracks that cement the band’s status as one of the most formidable forces in extreme music.

Vocalist Shagrath says the reflects the past thirty years' of the band's history: 


“I truly feel we’ve outdone ourselves musically on this album. It’s been a long and demanding process, but seeing how it all came together makes it incredibly rewarding. Grand Serpent Rising reflects every era of Dimmu Borgir — This album carries echoes of every chapter of Dimmu Borgir’s legacy — I believe our fans will recognize that, and find something within it that truly resonates.”


 guitarist Silenoz explains about the meaning behind the album title Even the sheer weight of the album title speaks volumes.

“Dimmu Borgir is a leviathan of a band on a grand scale and we are rising once again. While the serpent represents evil to some, for us it symbolizes something else: renewal, growth, knowledge, and liberation. Shedding our skin, so to speak. And let’s not forget that February 2026 marks the end of the Year of the Snake, roughly the same moment this album was completed.”



Grand Serpent Rising was recorded in Gothenburg with acclaimed producer Fredrik NordstrÃķm, whose legacy with the band includes landmark releases Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon. The collaboration once again captures the band at their most expansive and ferocious, blending orchestral grandeur with unrelenting black metal intensity.

The band  have unveiled a cinematic video for the track 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel'. Sung in Norwegian, the song reflects  the passing of something essential from one generation to the next.

Dimmu Borgir was formed over thirty-three years ago in Norway by its remaining members, vocalist Shagrath and guitarist Silenoz. They took their name from an Icelandic volcanic formation that translates to "Dark Cities." Known as a major influence in the symphonic and black metal scene, they themselves draw inspiration from bands like Celtic Frost, Dethroned, and even Iron Maiden. Over the years, they’ve gone through several lineup changes and have released ten albums, with their latest, "Grand Serpent Rising," on the horizon.


Watch the video for 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel' here:



Listen to 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel' here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/ulvgjeld-blodsodel

Pre-order Grand Serpent Rising here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/grandserpentrising










In October 2026,: DIMMU BORGIR will team up with fellow Death Metal overlords, BEHEMOTH  on the 'In League With Satan' Co-Headline Tour, storming across Europe . As special guests, the Swedish black metal icons Dark Funeral will probably make this event more terrifying than it already is.


TOUR DATES
IN LEAGUE WITH SATAN TOUR 2026

09 Oct 2026 – Zurich, Switzerland – Halle 622
10 Oct 2026 – Zwickau, Germany – Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau
11 Oct 2026 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
13 Oct 2026 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
14 Oct 2026 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
16 Oct 2026 – Paris, France – Zenith
18 Oct 2026 – Den Bosch, Netherlands – Mainstage
20 Oct 2026 – Cologne, Germany – Palladium
22 Oct 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Inselpark Arena
23 Oct 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
24 Oct 2026 – Brno, Czech Republic – Hala Vodova
27 Oct 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
29 Oct 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – B-K
30 Oct 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – K.B. Hallen


TICKETS: www.dimmu-borgir.com/tour



LINE UP:
Shagrath - vocals
Silenoz - guitars
Damage - guitars
Victor - bass
Gerlioz - keyboards
Daray - drums




DIMMU BORGIR ONLINE:
https://www.facebook.com/dimmuborgir
http://www.instagram.com/dimmuborgir
https://www.youtube.com/user/dimmuborgir
https://x.com/dimmuborgir
https://www.dimmu-borgir.com/


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