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DIMMU BORGIR (b)
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 (in English:"Into The Darkness of Eternity"). 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 drums with Tjodalv on guitar and Silenoz covering 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 leave of their bassist Brynjard Tristan and the arrival of Nagash. Stian Aarstad returned for the recording of 1997's Enthrone Darkness Triumphant. While on tour to support the album, he had trouble attending rehearsals and being on tour, and was subsequently fired. Enthrone Darkness Triumphant was a huge success for the band, and was their first release signed to Nuclear Blast, a well-known German record label. The album was recorded in the Abyss Studios, owned by Hypocrisy's frontman Peter Tägtgren.
After the tour for Enthrone Darkness Triumphant, the band recruited new members Mustis on keyboards and Astennu on second guitar, for Shagrath to concentrate on vocals.
Dimmu Borgir's following full-length albums Spiritual Black Dimensions in 1999 and 2001's Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia, both met critical acclaim.
Despite regular video play on MTV2 and Fuse TV that their follow-up album would receive, the band has stated that they are not "commercially-oriented," and instead, they 'simply wish to spread their message to more people'. In 2003, Dimmu Borgir used their major record label financial leverage to record an album titled Death Cult Armageddon. Sections of the album were recorded with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra to enhance the classical arrangements which have always augmented the band's style. In 2004, Dimmu Borgir headlined Ozzfest.
In 2005, the band did a complete re-recording of the Stormblåst album, featuring Hellhammer of Mayhem as the session drummer. Hellhammer's other notable contributions include the metal bands Arcturus, Shining, Mezzerschmitt, Winds, and The Kovenant, among many others.
Dimmu Borgir's new album, In Sorte Diaboli, was released April 24, 2007. A special edition version comes in a boxed case with a DVD, backward lyrics and a mirror. The album artwork was released on February 14, 2007 on a promotional webpage for the album. With the release of this album, Dimmu Borgir became the first black metal band with a number one album in their native country.
The band were recently announced for British Heavy Metal festival "Bloodstock" in August 2008, this date is said to be a one off, and the only UK date that the band will play in 2008.
Studio albums
For All Tid (1994)
Stormblåst (1996)
Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997)
Godless Savage Garden (1998)
Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999)
Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (2001)
Death Cult Armageddon (2003)
Stormblåst MMV (2005)
In Sorte Diaboli (2007)
Current line up
Shagrath (Stian Thoresen) – vocals (1993–present)
Silenoz (Sven Atle Kopperud) – guitar (1993–present)
Mustis (Øyvind Mustaparta) – keyboard (1998–present)
ICS Vortex (Simen Hestnæs) – bass guitar, clean vocals (1999–present)
Galder (Thomas Rune Andersen) – guitar (2000–present)
Tony Laureano – drums (session drummer) (2004–2005, 2007–present)
Former members
Stian Aarstad – keyboard (1993–1997)
Tjodalv (Kenneth Åkesson) – drums (1993–1999)
Brynjard Tristan (Ivar Tristan Lundsten) – bass guitar (1994–1996)
Nagash (Stian Arnesen) – bass guitar (1996–1999)
Kimberly Goss - keyboard (live) (1997–1998)
Astennu (Jamie Stinson) – guitar (1997–1999)
Aggressor (Carl-Michael Eide) – drums (live) (1997)
Nicholas Barker – drums (1999–2004)
Reno Kiilerich – drums (live) (2004)
Hellhammer (Jan Axel Blomberg) – drums (2005–2007)
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