Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian melodic black metal/symphonic metal band whose music has been very popular in several Scandinavian countries and Germany. "Dimmu Borgir" means "Dark Castle" or "Dark Citadel" in Icelandic.
Biography
Dimmu Borgir was originally founded in 1993 by Shagrath, Silenoz, and Tjodalv. The band released an EP entitled ''Inn I Evighetens MArke'' (1994) – translated to English the title means "Into The Darkness of Eternity". This short EP sold out within weeks, and the band followed up with the full length album ''For All Tid'' (1994) – the title translates to "For All Time". This album featured musical contributions by members of DAdheimsgard and Ved Buens Ende. Interestingly enough, Shagrath played drums with Tjodalv on guitar and Erkekjetter (translated: arch heretic) Silenoz covering vocals. This lineup changed before the release of ''StormblAst'' In 1996, the band released their monumental album ''StormblAst'' (translates to "Storm Blown"). ''StormblAst'' received high praise from many melodic black metal fans, and is often regarded a highlight of the band's career. It is also the last album which features all lyrics written and sung in Norwegian.After ''StormblAst'', Dimmu Borgir's career took a sharp turn. Keyboardist Stian Aarstad left the band due to his obligation to serve in the Norwegian army, thus he was not able to participate in the recording of ''Devil's Path'' (1996). When he returned for the recording of ''Enthrone Darkness Triumphant'' (1997), he had trouble attending rehearsals and tour dates, and he was fired from the band. ''Enthrone Darkness Triumphant'' was a huge success for the band, and it was their first release signed to the famous German record label Nuclear Blast. "Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia"Lineup
Current members
- ''Shagrath (Stian Thoresen)'' - Vocals - (1993-)
- ''Galder (Thomas Rune Andersen)'' - Guitar - (2001-)
- ''Silenoz (Sven Atle Kopperud)'' - Guitar - (1993-)
- ''ICS Vortex (Simen HestnAs)'' - Bass, Clean Vocals - (2000-)
- ''Mustis (Ayvind Mustaparta)'' - Keyboard - (1998-)
- ''Hellhammer (Jan Axel Blomberg)'' - Session Drums- (2005-)
Former members
- ''Astennu'' - Guitar - (1997-1999)
- ''Brynjard Tristan'' - Bass - (1994-1996)
- ''Nagash'' - Bass - (1996-1999)
- ''Tjodalv'' - Drums - (1993-1999)
- ''Nicholas Howard Barker'' - Drums - (1999-2004)
- ''Tony Laureano'' - Drums - (2004-2005)
- ''Reno Kiilerich'' - Drums - (2004-2004)
- ''Stian Aarstad'' - Keyboard - (1993-1997)
- ''Kimberly Goss'' - Keyboard - (1997-1998)
Controversy
Dimmu Borgirde:Dimmu Borgir
