@ Catton Park, Derbyshire, UK

9th – 12th August

Review by Joffie Lovett

Photography by Jamie Hunter

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SNOWY SHAW is Alive! …is the title of the brand new live album with Snowy Shaw.

After more than 20 years professionally in the music business with countless bands and projects Snowy Shaw has earned a reputation as a multi talented artist and instrumentalist. As well as composer, lyricist, designer and visionarie madman in general.

It was bound to happen sooner or later, and many are the fans and followers who have waited for this one-of-a-kind character to go solo, and finally, here he is !

Starting off by delivering a kick ass show the world has never witnessed before with an unmatched repertoir of classics and hits when Snowy together his band play ”All his favorite songs – By All his former bands”: King Diamond, Notre Dame, Mercyful Fate, illwill, Dream Evil, Therion, Dimmu Borgir, XXX, Memento Mori etc…

The Snowy Shaw line up:
Kristian Niemann – Lead Guitar ( ex Therion )
Mannequin De Sade III – drums ( ex Notre Dame )
And female bassist/vocalissa Hellinor
( now replaced by Vicky Valkyria )

Snowy himself – lead vocals, drums, guitars, bass and keyboards.

This live album was captured on the world premiere showcase gig of his solo show that took place in the hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden on May 27th 2011.

For this special occasion Snowy invited some good old friends for guest appearances :
Andy La Rocque – King Diamond, Illwill, Death
Mike Wead – Mercyful Fate, Memento Mori, King Diamond,
Hal Patino – King Diamond, Maryann Cotton
Mats Levén – Therion, Krux, Yngwie Malmsteen
Kee Marcello – Europe, Easy Action, K2
Thomas Vikström – Therion, Candlemass

Snowy just recently decided due to the astonishing response and many offers from festivals promotors and booking agencies to postpone the much anticipated live DVD release with the intention of having even more material filmed and included from the upcoming shows.

Good news! This means that with a little bit of luck you might have a chance to attend one of the shows and experiencing this spectacular, incredible show of Snowy Shaw first hand., in real life.

Vinyl? Yes, there are current plans of releasing Snowy Shaw is Alive! as an exclusive super deluxe limited edition vinyl double live album in the beginning of 2012.

A very merry heavy X-Mas!
Available on Itunes worldwide just a few days before X-Mas!

Artwork by Snowy Shaw. Illustration by Andrej Bartulovic.

The brand new Snowy Shaw website & webshop will be launched before the end of 2011 : www.snowyshaw.net

The Appetizer preview :

Dimmu Borgir

Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR have just released the following statement regarding their upcoming club tour where they will be performing their 1996 classic Enthrone Darkness Triumphant in its entirety as well as a second set of DIMMU classics:

“We are extremely sorry to inform our fans that due to unforeseen circumstances that are out of our control, we will unfortunately have to cancel our show in Hamburg [Germany] on November 10th, 2011.  This will have no influence on any of the other shows on this upcoming tour.”

Confirmed club dates are as follows:

11 Nov 11 – Haarlem, The Netherlands – Patronat [BUY TICKETS]

12 Nov 11 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix Hall [BUY TICKETS]

14 Nov 11 – Brighton - Concorde 2  [BUY TICKETS]
15 Nov 11 – Colchester - Arts Centre  [BUY TICKETS]
16 Nov 11 – Norwich - Waterfront  [BUY TICKETS]
18 Nov 11 - Glasgow - Classic Grand  [BUY TICKETS]
19 Nov 11 – Leeds – The Cockpit [BUY TICKETS]
20 Nov 11 - Cardiff - Great Hall 2 [BUY TICKETS]
21 Nov 11 – Stoke – Sugarmill  [BUY TICKETS]
23 Nov 11 – London – Islington Academy  [BUY TICKETS]
24 Nov 11 – Nottingham - Rescue Rooms  [BUY TICKETS]
25 Nov 11 – Manchester – Academy 3  [BUY TICKETS]
26 Nov 11 - Birmingham – 02 Academy 2  [BUY TICKETS]

28 Nov 11 – Belfast - Spring and Airbrake [BUY TICKETS]

29 Nov 11 – Dublin – Academy [BUY TICKETS]

Tickets are VERY limited and are on sale now.

Members of the band would like to remind everyone that all upcoming confirmed DIMMU BORGIR shows are posted on the band’s official websites.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR, www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and on Twitter.

Dimmu Borgir

The votes have been tallied and one album emerged victorious. As elected by their fans via the recent Facebook poll, Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR will be performing their epic 1997 release, Enthrone Darkness Triumphant, in its entirety on their upcoming intimate club tour.

There will be no support band.  DIMMU will perform Enthrone Darkness Triumphant as their first set. The second set will be a variety of DIMMU classics.
Confirmed tour dates are as follows:
10 Nov 11 – Hamburg, Germany – Markthalle [BUY TICKETS]

11 Nov 11 – Haarlem, The Netherlands – Patronat [BUY TICKETS]

12 Nov 11 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix Hall [BUY TICKETS]

14 Nov 11 – Brighton - Concorde 2  [BUY TICKETS]
15 Nov 11 – Colchester - Arts Centre  [BUY TICKETS]
16 Nov 11 – Norwich - Waterfront  [BUY TICKETS]
18 Nov 11 - Glasgow - Classic Grand  [BUY TICKETS]
19 Nov 11 – Leeds – The Cockpit [BUY TICKETS]
20 Nov 11 - Cardiff - Great Hall 2 [BUY TICKETS]
21 Nov 11 – Stoke – Sugarmill  [BUY TICKETS]
23 Nov 11 – London – Islington Academy  [BUY TICKETS]
24 Nov 11 – Nottingham - Rescue Rooms  [BUY TICKETS]
25 Nov 11 – Manchester – Academy 3  [BUY TICKETS]
26 Nov 11 - Birmingham – 02 Academy 2  [BUY TICKETS]

28 Nov 11 – Belfast - Spring and Airbrake [BUY TICKETS]

29 Nov 11 – Dublin – Academy [BUY TICKETS]

Tickets are VERY limited and are on sale now.

Members of the band would like to remind everyone that all upcoming confirmed DIMMU BORGIR shows are posted on the band’s official websites.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR, www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and on Twitter.

Dimmu Borgir

Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR are pleased to announce three additional shows to their upcoming European run.  They include:

10 Nov 2011 – Hamburg, Germany – Markthalle [BUY TICKETS]

11 Nov 2011 – Haarlem, The Netherlands – Patronat [BUY TICKETS]

12 Nov 2011 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix Hall [BUY TICKETS]

These shows will be a part of DIMMU BORGIR’s intimate club tour. There will be no support band and DIMMU will perform two sets.  The first set will be a full album in its entirety as chosen by the fans and the second set will include a variety of DIMMU classics.

Fans can vote for which of the following three albums they’d like to hear played on DIMMU’s official Facebook page.

A) 1994’s For All Tid

B) 1996’s Stormblåst

C) 1997’s Enthrone Darkness Triumphant

Confirmed tour dates through England and Ireland are as follows:

14 Nov 11 – Brighton - Concorde 2  [BUY TICKETS]
15 Nov 11 – Colchester - Arts Centre  [BUY TICKETS]
16 Nov 11 – Norwich - Waterfront  [BUY TICKETS]
18 Nov 11 - Glasgow - Classic Grand  [BUY TICKETS]
19 Nov 11 – Leeds – The Cockpit [BUY TICKETS]
20 Nov 11 - Cardiff - Great Hall 2 [BUY TICKETS]
21 Nov 11 – Stoke – Sugarmill  [BUY TICKETS]
23 Nov 11 – London – Islington Academy  [BUY TICKETS]
24 Nov 11 – Nottingham - Rescue Rooms  [BUY TICKETS]
25 Nov 11 – Manchester – Academy 3  [BUY TICKETS]
26 Nov 11 - Birmingham – 02 Academy 2  [BUY TICKETS]

28 Nov 11 – Belfast - Spring and Airbrake [BUY TICKETS]

29 Nov 11 – Dublin – Academy [BUY TICKETS]

Tickets are VERY limited and are on sale now.

Members of the band would like to remind everyone that all upcoming confirmed DIMMU BORGIR shows are posted on the band’s official websites.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR, www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and on Twitter.

Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR are pleased to announce their first ever performances on Irish soil! Confirmed dates are as follows:

28 Nov 11 – Belfast - Spring and Airbrake [BUY TICKETS]

29 Nov 11 – Dublin – Academy [BUY TICKETS]

The shows will be a part of their intimate club tour of the U.K. which now includes the Republic of Ireland. There will be no support band and DIMMU will perform two sets.  The first set will be a full album in its entirety as chosen by the fans and the second set will include a variety of DIMMU classics.

Fans from the U.K. and Republic of Ireland can vote for which of the following three albums they’d like to hear played on DIMMU’s official Facebook page.

A) 1994’s For All Tid

B) 1996’s Stormblåst

C) 1997’s Enthrone Darkness Triumphant

Confirmed U.K. tour dates are as follows:

14 Nov 11 – Brighton - Concorde 2  [BUY TICKETS]
15 Nov 11 – Colchester - Arts Centre  [BUY TICKETS]
16 Nov 11 – Norwich - Waterfront  [BUY TICKETS]
18 Nov 11 - Glasgow - Classic Grand  [BUY TICKETS]
19 Nov 11 – Leeds – The Cockpit [BUY TICKETS]
20 Nov 11 - Cardiff - Great Hall 2 [BUY TICKETS]
21 Nov 11 – Stoke – Sugarmill  [BUY TICKETS]
23 Nov 11 – London – Islington Academy  [BUY TICKETS]
24 Nov 11 – Nottingham - Rescue Rooms  [BUY TICKETS]
25 Nov 11 – Manchester – Academy 3  [BUY TICKETS]
26 Nov 11 - Birmingham – 02 Academy 2  [BUY TICKETS]

Tickets are VERY limited and are on sale now!

Members of the band would like to remind everyone that all upcoming confirmed DIMMU BORGIR shows are posted on the band’s official websites.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR, www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and on Twitter.

Dimmu Borgir

Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR are pleased to announce a very special upcoming tour.

Having last trekked through the U.K. in 2009 with Lamb Of God and Five Finger Death Punch on Metal Hammer U.K.’s “Defenders Of The Faith” tour, DIMMU BORGIR have changed gears and will be performing in eleven small clubs from Brighton to Birmingham to provide fans with the ultimate intimate show experience.

There will be no support band and DIMMU will perform two sets.  The first set will be a full album in its entirety as chosen by the fans and the second set will include a variety of DIMMU classics.

DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Silenoz states:

“It feels great to finally announce more U.K. dates!  We have not only kept our promise about coming back after playing just one show on our last run, but this time around, we will also do a special 2 hour set.  You don’t want to miss this!  See you down the pit!”

U.K. fans can vote for the following three albums on DIMMU’s official Facebook page.

A) 1994’s For All Tid

B) 1996’s Stormblåst

C) 1997’s Enthrone Darkness Triumphant

Confirmed U.K. tour dates are as follows:

14 Nov 11 – Brighton - Concorde 2  [BUY TICKETS]
15 Nov 11 – Colchester - Arts Centre  [BUY TICKETS]
16 Nov 11 – Norwich - Waterfront  [BUY TICKETS]
18 Nov 11 - Glasgow - Classic Grand  [BUY TICKETS]
19 Nov 11 – Leeds – The Cockpit [BUY TICKETS]
20 Nov 11 - Cardiff - Great Hall 2 [BUY TICKETS]
21 Nov 11 – Stoke – Sugarmill  [BUY TICKETS]
23 Nov 11 – London – Islington Academy  [BUY TICKETS]
24 Nov 11 – Nottingham - Rescue Rooms  [BUY TICKETS]
25 Nov 11 – Manchester – Academy 3  [BUY TICKETS]
26 Nov 11 - Birmingham – 02 Academy 2  [BUY TICKETS]

Tickets are VERY limited and will go on sale Monday, September 5^th.

Members of the band would like to remind everyone that all upcoming confirmed DIMMU BORGIR shows are posted on the band’s official websites.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR,www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and on Twitter.

Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR would like to inform their worldwide fan base that they are NOT participating in ANY upcoming show with Six Feet Under promoted as the “Metallennium Tour.”

It is unsure who is responsible for promoting these shows online.  The band cautions against ANY fan purchasing tickets.

Members of the band would like to remind everyone that all upcoming confirmed DIMMU BORGIR shows are posted on the band’s official websites.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR, www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and on Twitter.

DIMMU BORGIR TO PERFORM SPECIAL NORWEGIAN SHOW WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA & CHOIR

Yesterday, May 28, at the Oslo Spektrum in Norway, Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR performed one very exclusive show with a special, never-to-be-repeated setlist with 53 members of KORK (the Norwegian Radio Orchestra) and 30 members of the Schola Cantorum choir, who were musical guests on the band’s ninth studio album, “Abrahadabra”. This was the group’s only confirmed worldwide appearance throughout the summer.

Check out fan-filmed video footage of the performance below.

DIMMU BORGIR’s most recent touring lineup included Geir Bratland (APOPTYGMA BERZERK, THE KOVENANT) on keyboards and Terje Andersen (a.k.a. Cyrus; SUSPERIA) on bass.

“Abrahadabra”, the ninth album from DIMMU BORGIR, sold 9,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 42 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band’s previous CD, “In Sorte Diaboli”, opened with 14,000 units back in May 2007 to debut at No. 43. This was more than double the 6,400 first-week tally achieved by its predecessor, “Death Cult Armageddon”, which came out in September 2003 and landed at position No. 169 on The Billboard 200 chart.

The word “abrahadabra” (which roughly translates into “I will create as I speak”) first publicly appeared in Chapter III of “Liber AL vel Legis” (commonly referred to as “The Book of the Law”) written by Aleister Crowley in Cairo, Egypt in 1904.

“Abrahadabra” was released in Germany on September 24, 2010, in the rest of Europe on September 27, 2010, and it was made available in North America on October 12, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records.

DIMMU BORGIR: PHOTOS FROM ORCHESTRAL SHOW REHEARSALS

Norway’s symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have uploaded photos from their recent orchestral show rehearsal sessions onto their Facebook page.

This Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Oslo Spektrum in Norway, DIMMU BORGIR will be performing one very exclusive show with a special, never-to-be-repeated set list with 53 members of KORK (the Norwegian Radio Orchestra) and 30 members of the Schola Cantorum Choir, who were musical guests on the Billboard-charting ninth studio album, ABRAHADABRA.  This is the band’s only confirmed worldwide appearance throughout the summer.

Tickets are on sale for 570 Norwegian kroner at this location.  V.I.P. tickets (which includes a Meet & Greet with the band one hour before doors, free tapas & beer and a view of the entire performance from a special riser) are SOLD OUT.  Doors are at 6:30 p.m. (18:30).  Showtime is 8 p.m. (20:00).

Featuring album artwork by Joachim Luetke, ABRAHADABRA debuted in North America at #42 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, #5 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart, and #6 on the Independent Current Albums chart.  It also debuted at #4 on the Top Rock albums and #30 Top Albums charts at iTunes (U.S.) the day of its release.  In Canada, it debuted at #4 on the Nielsen Soundscan Top Hard Albums chart.  ABRAHADABRA chart debuts in Scandinavia and Europe include: Norway – #2; Germany – #15; Sweden – #17; Ireland – #19; Austria – #20, Switzerland – #24; France – #43; Poland – #89; Finland – # 48; Belgium – #52; and Holland – #100.

View the music videos – shot by director Sandra Marschner (Marilyn Manson, Children Of Bodom, Mando Diao) for Katapult Films – for the tracks “Gateways” and “Dimmu Borgir” on the DIMMU BORGIR YouTube channel.

Download the DIMMU BORGIR app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad here.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and on Twitter.

Adorning the first front cover of Metal Hammer Norway are none other than the Norwegian kings of symphonic black metal DIMMU BORGIR.

States the magazine: “Both nationally and internationally, DIMMU have become the symbol of Norwegian metal.  We wanted to pay tribute to the band and invite them to make history with us!”
On Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Oslo Spektrum in Norway, DIMMU BORGIR will be performing one very exclusive show with a special, never-to-be-repeated set list with 53 members of KORK (the Norwegian Radio Orchestra) and 30 members of the Schola Cantorum Choir, who were musical guests on the Billboard-charting ninth studio album, ABRAHADABRA.  This is the band’s only confirmed worldwide appearance throughout the summer.

About the upcoming show, DIMMU BORGIR vocalist Shagrath has stated: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen.  DIMMU BORGIR makes it happen.  The circle will now be complete.”

Tickets are on sale for 570 Norwegian kroner at this location.  Only 150 V.I.P. tickets (1,500 Norwegian kroner each) are available, which includes a Meet & Greet with the band one hour before doors, free tapas & beer, and a view of the entire performance from a special riser.  Doors are at 6:30 p.m. (18:30).  Showtime is 8 p.m. (20:00).

Featuring album artwork by Joachim Luetke, ABRAHADABRA debuted in North America at #42 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, #5 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart, and #6 on the Independent Current Albums chart.  It also debuted at #4 on the Top Rock albums and #30 Top Albums charts at iTunes (U.S.) the day of its release.  In Canada, it debuted at #4 on the Nielsen Soundscan Top Hard Albums chart.  ABRAHADABRA chart debuts in Scandinavia and Europe include: Norway – #2; Germany – #15; Sweden – #17; Ireland – #19; Austria – #20, Switzerland – #24; France – #43; Poland – #89; Finland – # 48; Belgium – #52; and Holland – #100.

View the music videos – shot by director Sandra Marschner (Marilyn Manson, Children Of Bodom, Mando Diao) for Katapult Films – for the tracks “Gateways” and “Dimmu Borgir” on the DIMMU BORGIR YouTube channel.

Download the DIMMU BORGIR app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad here.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and on Twitter.

DIMMU BORGIR TO PERFORM SPECIAL NORWEGIAN SHOW WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA & CHOIR

Symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR will be performing one very exclusive show with a special, never-to-be-repeated set list with 53 members of KORK (the Norwegian Radio Orchestra) and 30 members of the Schola Cantorum Choir, who were musical guests on the Billboard-charting ninth studio album, ABRAHADABRA.  For fans of DIMMU’s Wagnerian-inspired majesty, Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Oslo Spektrum in Norway promises to be a momentous once-in-a-lifetime experience, as this is the band’s only confirmed worldwide appearance throughout the summer.

DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Silenoz states, “It is with great pride and a sense of fulfillment that we can finally announce this event as yet another ambition becomes reality!”  Vocalist Shagrath adds: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen.  DIMMU BORGIR makes it happen.  The circle will now be complete.”

Tickets go on sale on Monday, February 21^st for 570 Norwegian kroner at this location.  Only 150 V.I.P. tickets (1,500 Norwegian kroner each) will be available, which will include a Meet & Greet with the band one hour before doors, free tapas & beer, and a view of the entire performance from a special riser.  Doors are at 6:30 p.m. (18:30).  Showtime is 8 p.m. (20:00).

Featuring album artwork by Joachim Luetke, ABRAHADABRA debuted in North America at #42 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, #5 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart, and #6 on the Independent Current Albums chart.  It also debuted at #4 on the Top Rock albums and #30 Top Albums charts at iTunes (U.S.) the day of its release.  In Canada, it debuted at #4 on the Nielsen Soundscan Top Hard Albums chart.  ABRAHADABRA chart debuts in Scandinavia and Europe include: Norway – #2; Germany – #15; Sweden – #17; Ireland – #19; Austria – #20, Switzerland – #24; France – #43; Poland – #89; Finland – # 48; Belgium – #52; and Holland – #100.

View the music videos – shot by director Sandra Marschner (Marilyn Manson, Children Of Bodom, Mando Diao) for Katapult Films – for the tracks “Gateways” and “Dimmu Borgir” on the DIMMU BORGIR YouTube channel.

Download the DIMMU BORGIR app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad here.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and on Twitter.

Best of 2010

As always, the top albums are for releases from 2010 that are full albums (no EP’s or demos). They also have to be new studio albums for 2010, not re-recordings, re-releases, cover songs, or live material. Below the combined TOP 30 are links to each staff members personal "best of" lists which besides the top albums contains such things as best new band, best DVD/Blu-Ray, disappointments of 2010, greatest hopes for 2011, personal metal discovery of 2010, and various other metal-related categories. Enjoy!

The Top 30  Heavy Metal Albums of 2010

(Click the album cover to read our review.

If no review is available the link it to the band’s MySpace page.)

Number 11 to 20

11. Crazy Lixx – New Religion
12. Iron Maiden – The Final Frontier
13. Scorpions – Sting In The Tail
14. Immolation – Majesty and Decay
15. Avantasia – The Wicked Symphony / Angel Of Babylon
16. High on Fire – Snakes For The Divine
17. Kylesa – Spiral Shadow
18. Death Angel – Relentless Retribution
19. Dimmu Borgir – Abrahadabra
20. Wuthering Heights – Salt

Number 21 to 30

21. Yngwie J. Malmsteen – Relentless

22. Danzig – Deth Red Sabaoth

23. Black Label Society – Order of the Black

24. Reckless Love – Reckless Love

25. Hail Of Bullets – On Divine Winds

26. Hardcore Superstar – Split Your Lip

27. Forbidden – Omega Wave

28. Heathen – The Evolution of Chaos

29. Rage – Strings To A Web

30. Circle II Circle – Consequence of Power

Individual Staff Lists For 2010

Includes: top 20, best new band, best DVD, discovery of the year, greatest hopes for 2011, and disappointments of 2010.

• EvilG
• Rick
• JP
• Lord of the Wasteland
• Waspman
• Robert Williams
• Arto Lehtinen
• Marko Syrjala
• Luxi Lahtinen
• Erich
• CelticBob
• Demonator
• Aaron Yurkiewicz
• Theis
• Shawn Jam Hill
• Thorsten Zwingelberg
• Brat

DIMMU BORGIR - Abrahadabra

“Dimmu Borgir,” the new video by Norwegian symphonic black metal band, DIMMU BORGIR, is now available for viewing at Nuclear Blast’s VEVO channel. The video was created by Katapult Films (Rammstein) director Sandra Marschner (Marilyn Manson, Children Of Bodom, Mando Diao).

The track “Dimmu Borgir” comes off the band’s recent album, ABRAHADABRA, which debuted at #42 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, #5 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart, and #6 on the Independent Current Albums chart.  ABRAHADABRA also debuted at #4 on the Top Rock albums and #30 Top Albums charts at iTunes (U.S.) the day of its release.  In Canada, the album debuted at #4 on the Nielsen Soundscan Top Hard Albums chart.

DIMMU BORGIR just completed their headlining “Darkness Reborn World Tour” of North America.

Download the DIMMU BORGIR app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad here.

View the “Gateways” video on DIMMU BORGIR’s Official YouTube channel.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and www.twitter.com/dimmu_borgir.

SickDrummer.com shot drum footage of DIMMU BORGIR’s Daray in Reno, Nevada playing the track “Gateways” from the band’s latest album, ABRAHADABRA.  View the footage here.

DIMMU’s North American “Darkness Reborn” tour continues through December 14^th.  Support comes from ENSLAVED and Blood Red Throne, plus Dawn Of Ashes.  Advanced pre-sale tickets & VIP packages for this tour are now on sale via ArtistArena.com (User Name: dimmuborgir; Password: tickets).  Ticketing widget is available here (same log-in).

ABRAHADABRA was released on October 12^th in North America and debuted at #42 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, #5 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart, and #6 on the Independent Current Albums chart.  It also debuted at #4 on the Top Rock albums and #30 Top Albums charts at iTunes (U.S.) the day of its release.  In Canada, ABRAHADABRA debuted at #4 on the Nielsen Soundscan Top Hard Albums chart.

Listen to ExplicitlyIntense.com’s audio interview with DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Silenoz here.

Download the DIMMU BORGIR app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad here.

View the “Gateways” video on DIMMU BORGIR’s Official YouTube channel.

Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com, www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR, www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR, and www.twitter.com/dimmu_borgir.