Norwegian Black Metal Titans DIMMU BORGIR, SATYRICON + ENSLAVED Unite for Historic Halloween Arena Show

On October 31, black metal history will be written in Oslo (NO). For one night only, three of Norway’s most influential and globally revered bands – Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon and Enslaved – will unite at Oslo Spektrum for a landmark event set to become the biggest black metal show ever staged on Norwegian soil. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 10, 10:00 CEST at THIS LOCATION.

Few genres have had the global cultural impact of Norwegian black metal – and today, its dominance is undeniable. From headlining Europe’s premier festivals to selling out venues worldwide, Norwegian acts continue to define and push the genre forward. UNHOLY HALLOWEEN brings together three of its most pioneering forces for an exclusive, once-in-a-generation celebration of the scene’s past, present and future.

Each band arrives at this moment at the height of its powers. Dimmu Borgir recently headlined Tons of Rock, Satyricon has sold out the Oslo Opera House and delivered a critically acclaimed commission for the Munch Museum, while Enslaved continues to redefine the genre – earning multiple Norwegian Grammy Awards for their groundbreaking work.

For Dimmu Borgir, the night also marks a long-awaited homecoming. It has been 15 years since their last headline show in Oslo – a landmark performance with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra at the very same venue.

“We’re releasing our new album 'Grand Serpent Rising' this spring, followed by extensive touring across Europe and other markets. By the time we return to Norway, we’ll be ready to deliver something truly massive. Since it’s been so long since our last headline show at home, we’re going all in. This will be the biggest Dimmu Borgir production to date,” says DIMMU BORGIR vocalist Shagrath.

“It’s been over 20 years since I first explored the idea of bringing together some of the giants of Norwegian black metal on the biggest stages in Europe. We never made it happen back then. Now, two decades later, it’s finally becoming a reality – and on a scale beyond anything we imagined. This will be our Super Bowl,” says SATYRICON's Sigurd Wongraven.

“We are very excited about being invited to be part of this massive endeavour; which will celebrate the leading edge of Norwegian Metal on the appropriate scale! We will bring our best game as always… and then some!" comments ENSLAVED's Ivar Bjørnson.

DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Silenoz (Sven Atle Kopperud) emphasizes the broader significance of the event:

“This is more than a concert – it’s a statement. A celebration of a culture we’ve helped build over decades. Sharing the stage at Oslo Spektrum with bands that have been part of that same journey feels both powerful and necessary.”

DIMMU BORGIR will be releasing its new full-length, 'Grand Serpent Rising,' on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band has recently commemorated the upcoming opus with an official music video for the first single, "Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel," which can be found Below.

In addition, DIMMU BORGIR will be co-headlining the "In League with Satan" tour with BEHEMOTH in October 2026 with support from DARK FUNERAL. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

DIMMU BORGIR - Announce New Album 'Grand Serpent Rising' + Watch The Video For Single 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel'

Eight years after the release of their critically acclaimed album Eonian, Norwegian symphonic black metal titans DIMMU BORGIR return with a towering new opus: Grand Serpent Rising. Set for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records, the album delivers thirteen punishing yet remarkably diverse tracks that reaffirm the band’s status as one of the most formidable forces in extreme music.

Shagrath comments: “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.”

Even the sheer weight of the album title speaks volumes.

"It fits perfectly," guitarist Silenoz explains. “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 Nordström, 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.

Alongside the album announcement, the band unveils a cinematic video for the track 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel'. Sung in Norwegian, the song stands as a punishing epic rooted in themes of heritage and bloodline - the passing of something essential from one generation to the next.

Watch the video for 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel' below:

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, two of the most influential forces in extreme metal join together for a monumental live assault: DIMMU BORGIR and BEHEMOTH will embark on the 'In League With Satan' Co-Headline Tour, storming across Europe and the UK. As special guests, the Swedish black metal icons Dark Funeral will add even more ferocity to an already devastating lineup.

TICKETS: www.dimmu-borgir.com/tour 

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

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DIMMU BORGIR - NEW COVER ALBUM INSPIRATIO PROFANUS OUT NOW

Today DIMMU BORGIR release their new cover album Inspiratio Profanus. The album includes eight cover songs of some of Dimmu Borgir´s favorite tracks. 

Silenoz comments about the album Inspiratio Profanus: "
We’re pleased to announce the Inspiratio Profanus release! We thought it was about time to finally compile the cover songs we’ve done over the years and give these renditions an updated mastering, all in one package, highlighting some of our many influences!"
 
Pre-Order Inspiratio Profanus here:
https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/inspiratio-profanus.ema

About DIMMU BORGIR:

As they conjure new, dark compositions, DIMMU BORGIR take a retrospective look back, celebrating the band's 30th Anniversary and the seminal artists that left a defining imprint on their sound.

Conceived in the heart of the Norwegian black metal scene in 1993, DIMMU BORGIRquickly broke free from the boundaries of the genre, daring to combine a traditional raven black sound with opulent symphonic orchestration. They became pioneers within their own field, forging groundbreaking albums such as Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997), Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999), & Death Cult Armageddon (2003), invading the entire world with headline tours and eventually turning into the most influential act of their genre after nine full-length studio releases.

After their last two successful albums Abrahadabra and Eonian and the remixed version of Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia, DIMMU BORGIR herald their 30-year legacy by releasing, together for the first time, a collection of their cover songs. Inspiratio Profanusfeatures a cover of 'Black Metal' (VENOM), the genre-defining 'Perfect Strangers' (DEEP PURPLE), fan-favorite 'Burn In Hell' (TWISTED SISTER), and electrifying renditions from the legendary CELTIC FROST, as well as other immensely influential artists!

DIMMU BORGIR - RELEASE COVER SONG OF DEEP PURPLE´s 'PERFECT STRANGERS'

Today, DIMMU BORGIR releases their cover of DEEP PURPLES's 'Perfect Strangers'. The song is featured on their upcoming cover album Inspiratio Profanus which will be released on December 8th via Nuclear Blast Records.                    

Silenoz states about the cover of 'Perfect Strangers': "The idea of doing Perfect Strangers came about quite a while before we actually got around to recording it. It’s a known song by a very well-known band that has influenced many to pick up an instrument. I mean, is there anyone who doesn’t like Deep Purple?! We incorporated our little twist to it while at the same time wanted to stay close to the original. But perhaps it is the more obvious aspects that come to mind when hearing it; the integration between the main musical elements that we also made use of since the beginning like keyboards and guitars."          

Silenoz comments about the album Inspiratio Profanus: "We’re pleased to announce the Inspiratio Profanus release! We thought it was about time to finally compile the cover songs we’ve done over the years and give these renditions an updated mastering, all in one package, highlighting some of our many influences!"
 
Pre-order Inspiratio Profanus + listen to 'Perfect Strangers' here:
https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/inspiratio-profanus.ema

About DIMMU BORGIR:

As they conjure new, dark compositions, DIMMU BORGIR take a retrospective look back, celebrating the band's 30th Anniversary and the seminal artists that left a defining imprint on their sound.

Conceived in the heart of the Norwegian black metal scene in 1993, DIMMU BORGIRquickly broke free from the boundaries of the genre, daring to combine a traditional raven black sound with opulent symphonic orchestration. They became pioneers within their own field, forging groundbreaking albums such as Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997), Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999), & Death Cult Armageddon (2003), invading the entire world with headline tours and eventually turning into the most influential act of their genre after nine full-length studio releases.

After their last two successful albums Abrahadabra and Eonian and the remixed version of Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia, DIMMU BORGIR herald their 30-year legacy by releasing, together for the first time, a collection of their cover songs. Inspiratio Profanusfeatures a cover of 'Black Metal' (VENOM), the genre-defining 'Perfect Strangers' (DEEP PURPLE), fan-favorite 'Burn In Hell' (TWISTED SISTER), and electrifying renditions from the legendary CELTIC FROST, as well as other immensely influential artists!

DIMMU BORGIR - ANNOUNCE COVER ALBUM INSPIRATIO PROFANUS

After their last two successful albums Abrahadabra and Eonian, DIMMU BORGIR herald their 30-year legacy by releasing, together for the first time, a collection of their cover songs. The album Inspiratio Profanus is being announced with the release of the thunderous first single, 'Black Metal' by the extreme metal pioneers VENOM. The album Inspiratio Profanus will be released on December 8th via Nuclear Blast Records.                     

Silenoz comments about the album Inspiratio Profanus: "
We’re pleased to announce the Inspiratio Profanus release! We thought it was about time to finally compile the cover songs we’ve done over the years and give these renditions an updated mastering, all in one package, highlighting some of our many influences!"
 
Silenoz states about the first song 'Black Metal': "Black Metal, the track, and its origin, features something really primeval, raw and unhinged. There is lawlessness and danger connected to it. We did our best to capture the spirit of the ancient gods’ rock ’n roll 24 years later. Did we do it justice? I think so."             

Pre-Order Inspiratio Profanus + listen to 'Black Metal' here:
https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/inspiratio-profanus.ema

About DIMMU BORGIR:

As they conjure new, dark compositions, DIMMU BORGIR take a retrospective look back, celebrating the band's 30th Anniversary and the seminal artists that left a defining imprint on their sound.

Conceived in the heart of the Norwegian black metal scene in 1993, DIMMU BORGIRquickly broke free from the boundaries of the genre, daring to combine a traditional raven black sound with opulent symphonic orchestration. They became pioneers within their own field, forging groundbreaking albums such as Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997), Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999), & Death Cult Armageddon (2003), invading the entire world with headline tours and eventually turning into the most influential act of their genre after nine full-length studio releases.

After their last two successful albums Abrahadabra and Eonian and the remixed version of Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia, DIMMU BORGIR herald their 30-year legacy by releasing, together for the first time, a collection of their cover songs. Inspiratio Profanusfeatures a cover of 'Black Metal' (VENOM), the genre-defining 'Perfect Strangers' (DEEP PURPLE), fan favourite 'Burn In Hell' (TWISTED SISTER), and electrifying renditions from the legendary CELTIC FROST, as well as other immensely influential artists!

DIMMU BORGIR to Headline INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2024

Dimmu Borgir

To Headline

Inferno Metal Festival Norway 2024

Taking place during Inferno Metal Festival, from March 28 - 31, 2024!

+ Black Metal Bus Tours now on sale - A trip through some of the places that marked the beginnings of Norwegian black metal with Anders Odden (Cadaver, Celtic Frost, Order)

“Something strange and magical happens in the town of Oslo, Norway over Easter week. Most of polite society flees to the mountains while a scourge of metal heads pour in from all over the globe to experience the four day extravaganza of extreme metal, hedonism & hepatocyte known as Inferno Festival. Subsequently, the entire city becomes a misanthropic miscreant’s soggy dream come true, and we’ve got the whole place to ourselves!” - Metal Injection

GET FESTIVAL TICKETS

Inferno Metal Festival is now revealing that legendary Norwegian black metal titans Dimmu Borgir will be among the headliners for the 2024 edition of the festival, which will take place from March 28-31, 2024 across several venues in Oslo (NO).

So far, the iconic festival has revealed a mixture of classic bands as well as some vital and exciting new-comers. Other recently announced bands include Arthur Brown, Bell Witch, Me and That Man, Mantar, Befouled, Zustand Null, Visegard, Koldbrann, and many others! More will be announced soon!

The current lineup is now as follows:

Dimmu Borgir

At The Gates

Candlemass

Borknagar

Sólstafir

Finntroll

Me and That Man

Carpathian Forest

Cattle Decapitation

Nordjevel

Winterfylleth

Keep of Kalessin

VLTIMAS

Arthur Brown

Misþyrming

Saor

Mantar

Koldbrann

Konvent

Khold

Crypta

Signs of the Swarm

Bell Witch

Extermination Dismemberment

Orm

Phantom Fire

Tilintetgjor

Umbra Conscientia

In Twilight's Embrace

200 Stab Wounds

Befouled

Zustand Null

Visegard

Imbalance

Nakkeknaekker

Vomit Forth

Horrifier

Single day tickets and passes are now available HERE.

Beyond the Gates Festival 2023 Reveals Full Lineup + Daily Schedules

Dimmu Borgir, Kreator, Gorgoroth, Deicide to Headline

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Beyond The Gates festival is now revealing the full lineup for its eleventh edition, which will take place in the heart of Bergen, Norway from August 2 - August 5, 2023! The full lineup and daily schedules, which includes Dimmu Borgir's only performance in 2023 as well as special album sets from Deicide, Enslaved, and Primordial, is as follows:

Dimmu Borgir (only show in 2023)

Kreator

Deicide (performing 'Legion' in full)

Enslaved (performing 'Eld' in full)

Gorgoroth 

Alcest

Possessed

Marduk 

Perturbator

Taake

Pentagram

Primordial (Performing 'To The Nameless Dead' in full)

Midnight

Blood Incantation

Mare

Eternal Champion

Bölzer 

The Ruins of Beverast

Aeternus

Negative Plane

Grave Miasma

(Dolch)

In Twilight's Embrace

Stormkeep

Sijjin

Issolei

This pummeling festival will take place for four days across multiple venues, including USF Verftet, Kulturhuset, and the legendary Grieghallen, where many seminal Norwegian black metal albums were recorded in the 90s. The day to day schedule of bands can be found below!

Four day passes purchased before the end of December 2022 will include all night shift and day shift concerts in addition to the main event!

Tickets can be found HERE.

In addition to this massive extreme metal event, Beyond the Gates offers attendees unique and exciting opportunities to explore Norwegian and black metal culture in this historic city!

For years, fans have been flocking to Bergen to experience their favorite Norwegian artists in their home environment. Nature and local culture has always been a poignant source of inspiration for the bands emerging from the Bergen scene.

Beyond the Gates will make a great effort to give all the traveling fans a unique insight into all aspects of the Norwegian Metal scene and the local culture in general. In that regard, the festival hosts will be putting together a series of events so that fans can enhance and build on the Beyond the Gates Experience, including guided tours, art exhibitions, a tattoo festival, and more that will be revealed soon!

“As a festival, Beyond the Gates is immediately lovable. Bergen is intrinsically part of that embrace… Sure, Norway’s expensive, but seeing the best bands out there, taking in a Tolkienesque fjord or two, pilgrimaging to Fantoft church, hitting up Gaahl’s art gallery (Galleri Fjalar) nestled in the quaint houses at Bryggen while Freyr gleefully and continually pisses rain on you from the heavens? All worth its weight in hordes of kroner.” - Decibel Magazine, December 2022 issue

Links:

Official Beyond the Gates Website

Facebook

Instagram

Tickets

DIMMU BORGIR - Release New Lyric Video For The Remixed & Remastered Version Of "The Maelstrom Mephisto" + Album Release

One of Norway’s most creative black metal bands DIMMU BORGIR released the groundbreaking Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia in 2001. DIMMU BORGIR celebrate this seminal album by releasing a brand-new sonic experience, which is released today via Nuclear Blast Records. The band are also releasing a new lyric video for the remixed & remastered version of "The Maelstrom Mephisto".

Watch the Lyric Video for "The Maelstrom Mephisto" below.
Order and listen to Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (Remixed & Remastered) here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/puritanical-euphoric-misanthropia.ema

Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (Remixed & Remastered) is available as a 3 LP Box, CD Digipak and digital. Dust Of Cold Memories includes extensive bonus material, which includes the pre-production of Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and instrumental rehearsals.

3LP, Box, Black
3LP, Box, Red
3LP, Box, Gold (Sold Out)
CD Digipak

Stream "Blessings Upon the Throne of Tyranny" (Remixed & Remastered) here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/blessings-upon-the-throne-of-tyranny.ema
Stream "Puritania" here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/puritania.ema
Stream "Hybrid Stigmata - The Apostasy" here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/hybrid-stigmata-the-apostasy.ema

Conceived in the heart of the Norwegian black metal scene in 1993, DIMMU BORGIR quickly broke free from the boundaries of the genre, daring to combine a traditional raven black sound with opulent symphonic orchestration. Soon they turned into pioneers of their field, forging groundbreaking albums such as Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997), Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999), or Death Cult Armageddon (2003), invading the entire world with headline tours and eventually turning into the most influential act of their genre after nine full-length studio releases. After their last two successful albums Abrahadabra and Eonian, new music from DIMMU BORGIR follows with their remixed & remastered version of Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia which was originally released in 2001.

Order Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (Remixed & Remastered) here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/puritanical-euphoric-misanthropia.ema

DIMMU BORGIR - Release Remixed And remastered Version of "Hybrid Stigmata - The Apostasy"

One of Norway’s most creative black metal bands DIMMU BORGIR released the groundbreaking Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia in 2001. DIMMU BORGIR celebrates this seminal album by releasing a brand-new sonic experience. The band is now releasing the remixed & remastered version of "Hybrid Stigmata - The Apostasy".

Stream "Hybrid Stigmata - The Apostasy" here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/hybrid-stigmata-the-apostasy.ema
Pre-Order Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (Remixed & Remastered) here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/puritanical-euphoric-misanthropia.ema

Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (Remixed & Remastered) is available as a 3 LP Box, CD Digipak and digital. Dust Of Cold Memories includes extensive bonus material, which includes the pre-production of Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and instrumental rehearsals.

  • 3LP Box,

    • Black

    • Red

    • Gold (Sold Out)

  • CD Digipak


Stream the first single "Blessings Upon the Throne of Tyranny" (Remixed & Remastered) here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/blessings-upon-the-throne-of-tyranny.emaStream "Blessings Upon the Throne of Tyranny" (Remixed & Remastered) here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/blessings-upon-the-throne-of-tyranny.ema

Pre-Order Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (Remixed & Remastered) here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/puritanical-euphoric-misanthropia.ema

Conceived in the heart of the Norwegian black metal scene in 1993, DIMMU BORGIR quickly broke free from the boundaries of the genre, daring to combine a traditional raven black sound with opulent symphonic orchestration. Soon they turned into pioneers of their field, forging groundbreaking albums such as Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997), Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999), or Death Cult Armageddon (2003), invading the entire world with headline tours and eventually turning into the most influential act of their genre after nine full-length studio releases. After their last two successful albums Abrahadabra and Eonian, new music from DIMMU BORGIR follows with their remixed & remastered version of Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia which was originally released in 2001.

Two weeks ago, DIMMU BORGIR also released their album Northern Forces Over Wacken which was originally available on the Forces Of The Northern Night DVD, on a range of limited edition vinyl available via Nuclear Blast.

Stream Northern Forces Over Wacken here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/northern-forces-over-wacken.ema

Order Northern Forces Over Wacken LP here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/northern-forces-over-wacken.ema