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Dimmu Borgir
12+ albums
black metalSymphonic Black Metalmelodic black metalnorwegianmetal
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Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band from Jessheim, formed in 1993. The band's name is derived from Dimmuborgir, a volcanic formation in Iceland, and translates to "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. Vocalist Shagrath and guitarist Silenoz are the only original members remaining in the band. Dimmu Borgir was founded by Silenoz and Tjodalv, with Shagrath, Brynjard Tristan and Stian Aarstad joining later. In 1994, they released the EP "Inn i evighetens mørke", followed by the full-length album "For All Tid", which included contributions from Vicotnik of Ved Buens Ende and Dødheimsgard and Aldrahn of Dødheimsgard and Zyklon-B. The line-up underwent changes before the release of "Stormblåst" in 1996, which was their last album with all lyrics in Norwegian. Following "Stormblåst", Aarstad left the band due to military obligations, and Brynjard Tristan was replaced by Nagash. The band recorded "Enthrone Darkness Triumphant" in 1997 with Nuclear Blast and Abyss Studios. Keyboardist Aarstad returned for the recording but could not tour and was replaced by Kimberly Goss for the 1997/1998 world tour. Dimmu Borgir toured with bands such as In Flames and Dissection during this period. After the tour, Mustis joined on keyboards and Astennu on lead guitar. The albums "Spiritual Black Dimensions" (1999) and "Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia" (2001) received critical acclaim. Nagash was replaced by ICS Vortex, Tjodalv left to
