DIMMU BORGIR "Death Cult Armageddon" /CD/

Limited edition Black Box Unit of the ninth full-length album by the legendary Norwegian Symphonic Black Metal band.
The masters of Symphonic Black Metal have returned with an album that deserves its name: "Abrahadabra" is pure musical wizardry that shall leave you enchanted and overwhelmed!
This Deluxe Box includes the cross-Digipack with bonus track (“Gateways” Orchestral Version), the “Gateways” video and a 48 pages hardcover Book with lyrics and exclusive photos. All housed in a nice Box!!
Nuclear Blast Records, 2010 (NB 2348-0). Made in Germany.

Tracklist:
1.Xibir 02:50
2.Born Treacherous 05:02
3.Gateways 05:10
4.Chess With The Abyss 04:08
5.Dimmu Borgir 05:35
6.Ritualist 05:13
7.The Demiurge Molecule 05:29
8.A Jewel Traced Through Coal 05:17
9.Renewal 04:12
10.Endings And Continuations 05:58
11.Gateways (Orchestral Version) 05:45
Total playing time: 54:39

The eighth full-length album by the legendary Norwegian Symphonic Black Metal band.
It is the band's first concept album, with a story located in medieval Europe, and the last to feature ICS Vortex and Mustis before both band members were fired in 2009.
The strong melodies in this album (and most Dimmu releases) are both the major source of controversy, and the strong point for the music. The melodic elements, mainly the keyboards, Silenoz’s wonderful singing, sometimes the guitar, and at a few times even Shagrath’s singing, carry a very ethereal quality to them, and, as well as contributing to the overall creepy atmosphere, lend a very strong hand to the pure music beneath the production and atmosphere.
All in all, it is a very solid release, with a strong presence and a downright hellish aura, and a distinct sound. While it makes its Black Metal origins known, it in no way tries to be Black Metal, instead evolving into a what becomes a new sub-genre of Extreme Symphonic Metal – Hell Metal! 
The limited edition European digipak features the bonus track "The Ancestral Fever" as the fourth track, 32 pages mirrored lyrics booklet, a Mirror with which one can properly read the lyrics and bonus DVD with "The Serpentine Offering" video, Making-Of scenes, studio report, photogallery and Dimmu Borgir Mediaplayer! 
Nuclear Blast Records, 2007 (NB 1862-0). Made in Germany. First press.

Tracklist:

CD
1. The Serpentine Offering 05:09
2. The Chosen Legacy 04:16
3. The Conspiracy Unfolds 05:23
4. The Ancestral Fever 05:51
5. The Sacrilegious Scorn 03:58
6. The Fallen Arises 02:59
7. The Sinister Awakening 05:09
8. The Fundamental Alienation 05:17
9. The Unvaluable Darkness 04:44
10. The Foreshadowing Furnace 05:49

DVD
1. The Serpentine Offering (Video Clip) 05:40
2. Making Of The Album With Dimmu Borgir (Studio Report) 17:21
3. Making Of "The Serpentine Offering" (Video With Dimmu Borgir) 21:51
4. Photogallery
5. Dimmu Borgir (Mediaplayer)

Total playing time: 93:27

Embroidered bordered woven patch.

90x25mm 

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary Norwegian Symphonic Black Metal band.
Dimmu Borgir returns with a supreme opus of pure blackness and aural annihilation. It’s one of the most highly anticipated albums in the world of extreme music, and it's guaranteed to please the legions of band’s fans. Vehement guitar work, haunting keyboard melodies, dynamically precise drumming and dour/acidic vocals with a touch of melodic/operatic vocals characterize their infectious and abysmally seductive sound. Dimmu Borgir continues down the path towards total music domination with their most solid and effective lineup yet. Features guest vocals on two songs by Immortal's Abbath!
Album has since sold over 100,000 copies in the United States; the first album under Nuclear Blast to do so; and debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at number.
This is also their first album to feature their third and current logo.
CD includes 28 pages booklet.
Nuclear Blast/Irond, 2003 (IROND CD 03-666). Made in Russia. Used: good.


Tracklist:
1. Allegiance 05:50
2. Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse 05:17
3. Lepers Among Us 04:44
4. Vredesbyrd 04:44
5. For The World To Dictate Our Death 04:46
6. Blood Hunger Doctrine 04:39
7. Allehelgens D?d I Helveds Rike 05:35
8. Cataclysm Children 05:15
9. Eradication Instincts Defined 07:12
10. Unorthodox Manifesto 08:50
11. Heavenly Perverse 06:34
12. Satan My Master 02:14
Total playing time: 65:40 min.

The seventh full-length album by legendary Norwegian Symphonic Black Metal band.
This album is a re-recorded version of Dimmu Borgir's sophomore album, “Stormblåst”. The album was re-recorded entirely by Silenoz and Shagrath with guest appearances from Hellhammer (Mayhem, Arcturus, Emperor, Shining, etc.) and Mustis.
It’s funny how things happen. Between 1994 and 1997, Dimmu Borgir, a promising Norwegian band, released three of the most important Symphonic Black Metal albums ever: “For All Tid”, “Stormblåst” and “Enthrone Darkness Triumphant”. The success of “Enthrone Darkness Triumphant” (released by the prestigious label Nuclear Blast) brought them to be one of the most famous Extreme Metal acts of the mainstream scene. Then, the decline. “Spiritual Black Dimensions” was a very confused and weak release if compared to the previous ones, while “Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia” and “Death Cult Armageddon” were sadly ruined by a pretentious songwriting. In the meantime, Dimmu Borgir slowly became a sort of “clown band”, where the ridiculous “pseudo-satanic image” worked perfectly to impress Metal kids, even if the music was painfully weak. At this point, it’s easy to expect some commercial operations, like re-releases or re-recordings. So, in 2005, “Stormblåst MMV” comes out.
The most surprising statement of this new version is that it doesn’t sound just like a carbon-copy of the original with a better production in addition: yes, the production is without doubt clearer and tighter (thanks to Peter Tägtgren, which made a perfect job, differently from “Spiritual Black Dimensions”), but, beyond this, even the atmosphere of the record has radically changed, making “Stormblåst MMV” almost a standalone release in Dimmu Borgir’s catalog. The original version of “Stormblåst” is remarkable for its melodic and pretty “calm” vibe, thanks to the place occupied by the synths and the mellow (yet fitting) production. Even the artwork, with that beautiful mixture of dark and dull colours, gives exactly that kind of feeling. Contrariwise, “Stormblåst MMV” looks and sounds almost like “the brutal twin”: a stronger and more professional production, a lower guitar tone and a minor prominence of synths gives to this version a darker, heavier and more “muscular” feel. And also in this case, the awesome artwork speaks itself. In addition to the re-recorded songs, there are also two new tracks, and... They Rule! The style is totally in the vein of old school Dimmu Borgir, probably because, as declared by themselves, they took and rearranged some rejected ideas of their old repertory.
This is a unique album. You will enjoy it more than the original, to be honest! This time, the band did a very good job, giving a new skin to their old classics without denaturalizing them, thanks to a better production and a better musicianship. Shagrath and Silenoz have both had major changes in their vocals. The drums are better, as well as the guitars. The synthesizers sounded superb! Mustis did an excellent job on this release. With Peter Tägtgren producing and Hellhammer on drums, this is what Black Metal should sound like!!
You won’t find any of those shitty cliches which affect all the post-"Enthrone" releases and ruin even potentially good albums such as “Death Cult Armageddon”: this is real old school Symphonic Black Metal, just rehashed with a modern production and a modern atmosphere. A commercial operation by Nuclear Blast, but after all... who cares.
Some lyrics are not the same as on the first release.
Song "Sorgens Kammer" from the original album was stolen from the computer game "Agony". Stian Aarstad used the melody without telling the other members; the band always thought that the song was their own until the original composer contacted them. For this reason, the song was not used on "Stormblåst MMV", instead being replaced by the new track "Sorgens Kammer - Del II".
The keyboard intro on the first track, "Alt Sys Er svunnet", was also stolen by Aarstad from "Sacred Hour", a song by the UK Hard Rock band Magnum; thus, it had to be removed from the re-recorded version of the song.
New version of "Stormblåst" features two unreleased tracks and a bonus (live from July 27, 2004 at Ozzfest, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, USA). 
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2005 (NB 1545-2 / 27361 15452). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

СD 
1. Alt Sys Er svunnet Hen 04:44
2. Broderskapets Ring 05:31
3. Når Sjelen Hentes Til Helvete 04:43
4. Sorgens Kammer - Del II * 05:52
5. Da Den Kristne Satte Livet Til 03:03
6. Stormblåst 06:10
7. Dødsferd 05:42
8. Antikrist 03:37
9. Vinder Fra En Ensom Grav 04:00
10. Guds Fortapelse - Åpenbaring Av Dommedag 04:02
11. Avmaktslave * 03:55
Total playing time: 51:15

* previously unreleased bonus tracks.


DVD (Ozzfest Performance 2004)
1. Spellbound (By the Devil) 04:20
2. Vredesbyrd 04:48
3. Kings Of The Carnival Creation 08:07
4. Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse 05:25
5. Mourning Palace 05:45

Total playing time: 28:25



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First re-release of the debut full-length album by legendary Norwegian Symphonic Black Metal band.
Laying down the blueprint for their own career as well as the careers of countless imitators, "For All Tid" is one of the landmarks of the Scandinavian Black Metal scene. Although several other artists had already planted the seeds for the neo-opera approach to the genre, this was one of the few recordings that displayed the potential the genre had to grow.
The production is awful, boasting thin and sharp guitars, muted drumming, and echoing vocals that sound like what it might have been like to stand outside of their rehearsal hall. But somehow the songs manage to overcome the production, offering a somewhat beautiful (albeit warped) view of Heavy Metal that comes off far more ambitious than a band in their position usually does.
The scope of the album is quite large, offering lush soundscapes of grating Metal offset by sweeping keyboards. The use of clear vocals was another somewhat innovation in the genre, and their appearance in "Over Bleknede Blåner Cil Dommedag" is an excellent way to combine that idea with the savage Thrash Metal also contained in the song.
Although Mayhem and Emperor would bring this approach to the international Metal scene a year later with fantastic albums, "For All Tid" is the last stepping stone those groups needed to make it there. On top of that, this also marked the debut of one of the brightest and most innovative Metal bands of the following decade!!
It is the band's only studio album on which Shagrath is on drums and Tjodalv on guitar.
Remastered re-edition features front cover art in full color and the first two tracks from debut EP “Inn I Evighetens Mørke” 1994 as a bonus. 
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 1995/1997 (NB 279-2 / 27361 62792). Made in Germany. Latest re-press of the first re-release.


Tracklist:
1. Det Nye Riket 4:59 
2. Under Korpens Vinger 6:01 
3. Over Bleknede Blåner Til Dommedag 4:09 
4. Stien 2:03 
5. Glittertind 5:16 
6. For All Tid 5:52 
7. Hunnerkongens Sorgsvarte Ferd Over Steppene 3:26 
8. Raabjørn Speiler Draugheimens Skodde 5:05 
9. Den Gjemte Sannhets Hersker 6:22
Bonus Tracks:
10. Inn I Evighetens Mørke Part 1 5:25
11. Inn I Evighetens Mørke Part 2 2:09
Total playing time: 50:47


Samples: https://www.last.fm


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Second re-release of the third EP by legendary Norwegian Symphonic Black Metal band.
After three consecutive excellent albums, one wonders what happened to Dimmu Borgir during that mid-era crisis that is most visible when looking at the utter incoherence of the whole of "Spiritual Black Dimensions" and the latter half of "Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia". Released right before that first crisis album ("Spiritual Black Dimensions"), "Godless Savage Garden" doesn’t provide much of an answer: it’s basically just as good as everything that came before it. It contains three live tracks (five in re-release 2006!), two re-recorded songs from the debut album "For All Tid", one cover song, and two never-before-released studio songs.
In terms of new tracks, "Moonchild Domain" opens up the EP with the usual Dimmu Borgir signature sound of streamlined Black Metal with a massive infusion of keyboards. This is basically the classic old-school Dimmu Borgir line-up, with the notable curiosity that Shagrath handles the keyboards here. His work is however exemplary, creating that epic atmosphere so inseparable from the early Dimmu Borgir sound. The guitar work on this particular song is great, with a technically impressive and long solo near the end, while Shagrath performs some amazingly good vocals. "Chaos Without Prophecy", the longest track at over 7 minutes, is similar in terms of quality except perhaps a bit slower in terms of tempo. Another high-quality solo is inserted in the middle of the song, and the entire effort comes off as being sincere and impressive considering the band’s next few years of strangeness.
Two re-recorded tracks from "For All Tid" demonstrate the earlier Dimmu Borgir sound as a more contrasted mix of real Black Metal and more classical-sounding keyboards, made to resemble piano playing as much as possible. The main difference here, of course, is the vastly cleaner production job done. While the effort might indeed have removed a small part of the original versions’ authenticity, the new versions are pulled off with remarkable skill and they essentially remain true to what they were. Of particular note here is the classic melodic track "Raabjørn Speiler Draugheimens Skodde", likely the best track off the debut and an instant highlight both there and here.
Speaking of highlights, the next one is just around the corner: the extremely well chosen cover of Accept’s "Metal Heart". While it might not have the original’s classic atmosphere, mad soaring chorus or general badass sound, this cover is a great song in its own right. The first thing one notices is that the aforementioned original atmosphere was replaced by a modern Dimmu Borgir high production-value sound, while the entire song has been given a Black Metal casing. The chorus is well performed by Shagrath. The awesome leads and the solo during the song’s latter half are more audible here and their performance is excellent. Still, the cover is a worthy addition to the EP and a guaranteed highlight. 
Finally comes the second half of this EP, consisting of the five live tracks. They’re of variable quality. The unrelenting highlight is definitely the rendition of the monumental "Stormblåst" title track. This live version is everything that such a track should be: without losing any of the original’s epic atmosphere or intricacy, the live setting renders the whole thing even more energetic and powerful, thanks in part to the production values. This is the kind of live album you want to hear and the kind of concert you want to see. The other four tracks are all taken from "Enthrone Darkness Triumphant" and great in terms of performance and atmosphere. 
Looking back, this is one hell of an EP. "Godless Savage Garden" is the least bad in that category, since the idea makes sense, somewhat. In any case, this is truly a gem containing some of the best material that Dimmu Borgir ever recorded: it’s on par with the three preceding albums!!
This is the last release to feature former keyboardist Stian Aarstad and first to include guitarist Astennu.
Deluxe Edition re-release comes in pearl-grey jewel case and features two bonus tracks!
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 1998/2006 (NB 1719-2 / 27361 1719-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Moonchild Domain 5:22 
2. Hunnerkongens Sorgsvarte Ferd Over Steppene 3:04 
3. Chaos Without Prophecy 7:09 
4. Raabjorn Speiler Draugheimens Skodde 5:05 
5. Metal Heart 4:37 
6. Stormblast 5:09 
7. Master Of Disharmony 4:27 
8. In Death's Embrace 6:15
Bonus Tracks:
9. Spellbound (By The Devil) 4:45 
10. Mourning Palace 5:57
Total playing time: 51:56 min.