Dimmu Borgir's 'Grand Serpent Rising' - Raw & Powerful

0:00It's April 18th. This is Music News Today, driven by AI following the sound in real-time. Deemoo Borger just wrapped their new album, Grand Serpent Rising, their first since Ionian back in 2018. Guitarist Salinas says it's a beast, pack with songs that hit hard right away or grow on you over time. They built it from riffs and ideas started during the pandemic, enough material for a double album, but they trimmed it down to pure fire no filler. They recorded in Gothenburg with producer Frederick Nordstrom, the guy behind their classics like Puritanical Euphoric Misynthrobia. The band came and ultra-prepared with detailed demos, so it was all about nailing performances. Nordstrom loved their focus and suggested tweaks to make highlights pop, aiming for their raw live band sound, no fake drums or overpollished tricks. Fans know Deemoo's been grinding for over 30 years, and Sela knows credits his partnership with Vocalist Shagrath since they formed in 19. 93. They agree more than people think, staying driven by passion, not pressure.

1:03Recent shake-up, long-time guitarist Gowder, left for his own project, Old Man's Child, shifting back to cordual ideas, but still a full-team effort. With drums, bass, keys, and guitars. This one's dialed back on choirs and orchestration, compared to Ionian, used only where they pack real punch. Lyric's dive into transformation, like serpent fire rising through Shagrath's forewakening, with a couple tracks in Norwegian tackling heritage. Silanoss calls it renewal and growth, shedding old skin as the year of the snake ends next February. Nordstrom straight up told them it's the best Deemoo album he's touched, and Sela knows feels the same mission accomplished by him. Whatever critics or fans say next, they're walking their dark path, proud of the art they sacrifice for.