Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band from Jessheim, formed in 1993. The name is derived from Dimmuborgir, a volcanic formation in Iceland, the name of which means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The band has been through numerous lineup changes over the years; vocalist Shagrath and guitarist Silenoz are the only original members who still remain.
How Critics See Dimmu Borgir
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
Grand Serpent Rising
2026
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 81/100 across 5 reviews.
Dimmu Borgir's Grand Serpent Rising returns the band to the towering symphonic black metal they helped define, balancing cinematic orchestration with razor-sharp riffs and ferociou...
Grand Serpent Rising
2026
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Dimmu Borgir's Grand Serpent Rising returns the band to the towering symphonic black metal they helped define, balancing cinematic orchestration with razor-sharp riffs and ferociou...
