After years of silence, Dimmu Borgir re-emerge with Grand Serpent Rising, their long-awaited new studio album, arriving May 22, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Positioned as both a rebirth and a statement of dominance, the album marks the band’s first full-length since Eonian (2018), and promises a sweeping return to form, bridging their feral origins with their grand, symphonic present.
The Serpent Rises Again
According to Silenoz, the album’s central symbol—the serpent—represents renewal, transformation, and liberation. A shedding of old skin to reveal something stronger beneath.
That philosophy is embedded throughout the record:
- From the ominous opener “Tridentium”
- To the relentless force of “Ascent”
- To the cinematic depth that defines the band’s modern era
Meanwhile, Shagrath describes the album as a culmination of every era of Dimmu Borgir, with echoes of their entire legacy woven into a single, cohesive work.
First Single: “Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel”
The band has unveiled the lead single “Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel”, accompanied by an official music video, offering the first glimpse into the album’s aggression, atmosphere, and scale.
Tracklist:
- Tridentium
- Ascent
- As Seen in the Unseen
- The Qryptfarer
- Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel
- Repository of Divine Transmutation
- Slik Minnes en Alkymist
- Phantom of the Nemesis
- The Exonerated
- Recognizant
- At the Precipice of Convergence
- Shadows of a Thousand Perceptions
- Gjǫll
The album was recorded with Fredrik Nordström, known for his work on Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon, further reinforcing the connection between past and present.
Formats & Pre-Orders
Grand Serpent Rising will be available in multiple premium formats, including:
- Limited edition 2LP Pearl Flip/Waterfall Vinyl
- Deluxe 2LP + 1CD Book Edition
- Gatefold vinyl variants (Dark Green & Black)
- Gold CD edition
- Exclusive merchandise bundles
With Grand Serpent Rising, Dimmu Borgir don’t just return, they reassert their throne.
A fusion of old-school Norwegian black metal ferocity and symphonic grandeur, the album stands as both a reflection of legacy and a declaration of evolution.
The serpent has shed its skin. What emerges is something far more formidable.