How many Dimmu Borgir releases are on Riffiter?

25 releases are catalogued, spanning 1994 to 2026.

When was Dimmu Borgir formed?

Dimmu Borgir formed in 1993, in Oslo, Norway.

What genre is Dimmu Borgir?

Dimmu Borgir is catalogued under Black Metal.

What is the most recent Dimmu Borgir release on Riffiter?

Grand Serpent Rising, released in 2026.

What awards has Dimmu Borgir won?

Dimmu Borgir has 6 award wins on record, including Spellemannprisen (3×), Alarmprisen (3×).

Artist

Dimmu Borgir

Dimmu Borgir is a black metal artist from Oslo, Norway formed in 1993. 25 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Black Metal · Oslo, Norway · Best black metal albums

25
Releases: 1994–2026
Active years: 1993
Formed

Discography

19

Singles & EPs

6

Honors

6

Spellemannprisen
×3
Spellemannprisen
- 2007 · the videoclip of the year
- 2003 · metal
- 2001 · metal
Alarmprisen
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Alarmprisen
- 2007 · Alarmprisen in metal
- 2004 · Alarmprisen in metal
- 2002 · Alarmprisen in metal

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About

Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 1993. Dimmu Borgir means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The name is derived from a volcanic formation in Iceland, Dimmuborgir. The band has been through numerous line-up changes over the years; guitarist Silenoz and vocalist Shagrath are the only founding members remaining. Dimmu Borgir's older releases (since 1992 to 1999) are, according to Allmusic journalist Bradley Torreano, strongly influenced by Darkthrone, Mayhem, Bathory, Emperor, Celtic Frost, Immortal, Venom and Iron Maiden. The band became more progressive and symphonic through the years; many black metal purists consider the band's second album, Stormblåst, to be "the act's last true contribution to black metal". Enthrone Darkness Triumphant, Dimmu Borgir's third album, "distinguished itself in two important areas, firstly forgoing their native language for English and secondly for its dramatic increase in synthesizer content". Significant experimentation started c. 2000, during the era of Spiritual Black Dimensions (due to the addition of Vortex's clean vocals, and the variety of musical…

Dimmu Borgir in brief

How many Dimmu Borgir releases are on Riffiter?: 25 releases are catalogued, spanning 1994 to 2026.
When was Dimmu Borgir formed?: Dimmu Borgir formed in 1993, in Oslo, Norway.
What genre is Dimmu Borgir?: Dimmu Borgir is catalogued under Black Metal.
What is the most recent Dimmu Borgir release on Riffiter?: Grand Serpent Rising, released in 2026.
What awards has Dimmu Borgir won?: Dimmu Borgir has 6 award wins on record, including Spellemannprisen (3×), Alarmprisen (3×).