Dimmu Borgir's 'Grand Serpent Rising' Announced

0:00It's March 26th. Welcome to Music News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Demu Borger, the Norwegian symphonic black metal band, just announced their first album in 8 years. It's called Grand Serfen Rising, coming out May 22nd on Nuclear Blast. They've dropped a lead single, Ulvi Giold and Blotzadell as a preview. The album was recorded with producer Frederick Nordstrom at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden. This march the fourth time he's worked with them, following big releases like Puritanical Euphoric Miss Anthropia and Death Cold Armageddon. Guitar Cela knows share that the sound pulls from their full catalog, blending stripped down tracks, epic moments, modern vibes, and old school riffs. Captured on phone demos. He explained that 8-year gap came from creative cycles, with burst of inspiration followed by quiet periods. This is their first album without guitarist Gowder, since 1999's Spiritual Black Dimensions.

1:00Silenos said it felt like a return to roots, mainly him and vocalist Shagrath handling the writing. To celebrate, though co-headlined a European tour with Behemoth next year, dark funeral supporting, hitting cities from Zurich to Copenhagen, starting. October 9th, black metal fans have plenty to look forward to, with his long awaited comeback.