Norway
Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band from Jessheim, formed in 1993. The name derives 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 remaining original members.
Lineup
Shagrath
Drums (1993-1995), Vocals (1993-present), Guitars (1994-1997), Keyboards (1996, 2009-present), Bass
2012-present
Silenoz
Guitars (rhythm) (1993-present), Vocals (1993-1995), Bass
2012-present
Brynjard Tristan
Bass
1993-1996
Tjodalv
Drums, Percussion (1993-1999), Guitars
1993-1995
Stian Aarstad
Keyboards, Piano, Effects
1995-1997
Nagash
Bass, Vocals (backing)
1996-1999
Astennu
Guitars (lead)
1997-1999
Mustis
Keyboards, Piano, Pan flute, Violin
1998-2009
ICS Vortex
Bass, Vocals (clean)
1999-2009
Nicholas Barker
Drums, Percussion
1999-2004
Lars Archon
Guitars
2000
Galder
Guitars (lead) (2000-2024), Bass
2012-2024
Hellhammer
Drums, Percussion
2005-2007
Snowy Shaw
Bass, Vocals (clean)
2010
Daray
Drums
2008-present
Gerlioz
Keyboards
2010-present
Victor Brandt
Bass
2018-present
Damage
Guitars (lead)
2025-present
Aldrahn
Vocals
1995
Jens-Petter Sandvik
Guitars
1996-1997
Aggressor
Drums, Percussion
1997
Astennu
Guitars
1997
Kimberly Goss
Keyboards
1997-1998
Tony Laureano
Drums, Percussion
2004-2005, 2007-2008
Reno Kiilerich
Drums, Percussion
2004
Secthdamon
Bass
2007
Cyrus
Guitars (lead) (2008), Bass
2010-2014
Discography
Grand Serpent Rising
full-length · 2026
The Qryptfarer / Mourning Palace
single · 2026
Inspiratio Profanus
compilation · 2023
Perfect Strangers
single · 2023
Dust of Cold Memories
compilation · 2022
Live at Dynamo Open Air 1998
live album · 2019
Eternal Apocalyptic Offerings
compilation · 2018
Council of Wolves and Snakes
single · 2018
Eonian
full-length · 2018
Interdimensional Summit
single · 2018
Legacy Magazine Sampler
compilation · 2017
Forces of the Northern Night
video · 2017
Dark Metal
split · 2017
Titans of Symphonic Metal
split · 2014
Gateways
single · 2010
Abrahadabra
full-length · 2010
The Invaluable Darkness
video · 2008
In Sorte Diaboli
full-length · 2007
Golden Gods 2007
split · 2007
The Serpentine Offering
single · 2007
Stormblast MMV / In the Arms of Devastation
split · 2006
Stormblåst MMV
full-length · 2005
Sorgens kammer (del II)
single · 2005
Vredesbyrd
single · 2004
Death Cult Armageddon
full-length · 2003
World Misanthropy
ep · 2002
Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia
full-length · 2001
Alive in Torment
ep · 2001
True Kings of Norway
split · 2000
Spiritual Black Dimensions
full-length · 1999
Sons of Satan Gather for Attack
split · 1999
Godless Savage Garden
ep · 1998
Live & Plugged Vol. 2
split video · 1997
Enthrone Darkness Triumphant
full-length · 1997
No Colours Records Compilation Vol 1
split · 1997
Stormblåst
full-length · 1996
Devil's Path
ep · 1996
For all tid
full-length · 1995
Reh. February 1994
demo · 1994
Inn i evighetens mørke
ep · 1994
Rehearsal August 1994
demo · 1994
Reh. January 1994
demo · 1994
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