Norwegian extreme metal legends Dimmu Borgir unleash Grand Serpent Rising, their long-awaited new studio album and first full-length release in eight years since Eonian.
Formed in 1993 by guitarist Sven “Silenoz” Kopperud and vocalist Stian “Shagrath” Thoresen during the height of Norway’s second-wave black metal movement, Dimmu Borgir have never rushed the creative process — and the crushing weight and cinematic scope of Grand Serpent Rising proves the wait was worthwhile.
Recorded in Gothenburg with acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström — the architect behind landmark Dimmu Borgir albums Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon — the new record delivers thirteen punishing yet remarkably diverse tracks that push the band’s symphonic extremity to towering new heights.
To celebrate the release, the band has also unveiled a stunning new cinematic video for the track As Seen In The Unseen, further cementing Grand Serpent Rising as one of the year’s most anticipated extreme metal releases.
Watch the video for As Seen In The Unseen:
Listen to Grand Serpent Rising
Shagrath comments on the album release:
“Grand Serpent Rising captures everything Dimmu Borgir has been and become — it’s darker, more brutal, yet melodic and diverse. It sums up all our phases; some songs are heavily inspired by our early years, while others push forward. We’ve made the album more dynamic, with orchestration used more deliberately. The result is a more intense and hard hitting record.”
Silenoz adds:
“With Grand Serpent Rising, we deliberately revisited the spirit and atmosphere that shaped our identity in the early years. We wanted this album to feel like a journey through ruin, rebirth and transcendence. After all these years, the fire still burns stronger than ever — This album is both a reflection and a new awakening for Dimmu Borgir.”
Available Formats
- CD Jewelcase
- 2LP + 1CD, 24-Page Mediabook, Transparent Green with Black + White Marble Vinyl
- 2LP Gatefold Black Vinyl
- 2LP Gatefold Dark Green Vinyl
- 2LP Gatefold Gold Vinyl (Norway Exclusive)
- 2LP Gatefold Crystal Clear Vinyl (Sweden Rock Exclusive)
- 2LP Gatefold Pearl Flip Waterfall Vinyl
- 2LP Gatefold Gold with Black Marble Vinyl (Revolver Exclusive)
Grand Serpent Rising North America 2026 Tour
The Grand Serpent Rising North America 2026 tour marks the legendary return of Dimmu Borgir to North American soil for their first headlining trek since 2018, featuring special guests Hypocrisy, Suffocation, and Hulder.
- Aug. 07, 2026 – New York City – The Palladium
- Aug. 08, 2026 – Worcester – The Palladium
- Aug. 10, 2026 – Toronto – History
- Aug. 11, 2026 – Montreal – MTELUS
- Aug. 13, 2026 – Cleveland – The Agora Theatre
- Aug. 14, 2026 – Chicago – The Vic Theatre
- Aug. 15, 2026 – Minneapolis – The Fillmore Minneapolis
- Aug. 18, 2026 – Denver – Mission Ballroom
- Aug. 21, 2026 – San Francisco – The Warfield
- Aug. 23, 2026 – Los Angeles – The Novo