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Title: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: In The Wake Of Poseidon on September 20, 2010, 06:17:07 PM
That's right, the masters of epic fucking metal are almost done their new album.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrahadabra_(album)

Two new songs on their myspace - www.myspace.com/dimmuborgir

And a crazy new video to go along with their new song Gateways.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KzzbYp7NtY
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on September 20, 2010, 06:24:03 PM
I don't really like Dimmu but that video was hilarious. Not for the right reasons, but hey, it made me laugh.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: In The Wake Of Poseidon on September 20, 2010, 06:32:26 PM
I don't really like Dimmu but that video was hilarious. Not for the right reasons, but hey, it made me laugh.
To metal for you? I understand. Only the high elite can truly appreciate Dimmu as they are above most people.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on September 20, 2010, 06:55:05 PM
I don't really like Dimmu but that video was hilarious. Not for the right reasons, but hey, it made me laugh.
To metal for you? I understand. Only the high elite can truly appreciate Dimmu as they are above most people.
NP: Gorguts - Earthly Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuOGTKLSSKU
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: HarlequinForest on September 20, 2010, 06:59:14 PM
I don't really like Dimmu but that video was hilarious. Not for the right reasons, but hey, it made me laugh.

It's only over-the-top in the same way that the opera is, which is consistent with their music; I like it.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on September 20, 2010, 07:04:56 PM
I don't really like Dimmu but that video was hilarious. Not for the right reasons, but hey, it made me laugh.

It's only over-the-top in the same way that the opera is, which is consistent with their music; I like it.
Yeah, but as I said before, never was a fan of Dimmu's music. I just found the video to be lulzy as hell.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on September 20, 2010, 08:13:55 PM
I like everything I have heard so far, and I don't really consider myself much of a fan of the band. This album may actually being the turning point for me.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Gadough on September 20, 2010, 08:40:34 PM
The new album title is absolutely hilarious.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Adami on September 20, 2010, 08:46:25 PM
I have fallen in love with that chick from that video. Her voice is pretty awesomely unique, and her..........presence.....in that video is great.

The only really funny thing about that video was during the spoken word section, the look on the bald guitar players face, it's just....well, even cornier than the rest of the video.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Gadough on September 20, 2010, 09:07:52 PM
I just watched the video. Holy shit. That was so awesome. No sarcasm...that really was cool. The song was great, it was well-directed and so entertaining and over the top. I may have to check this album out.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Adami on September 21, 2010, 12:07:20 AM
By the way, I own a few Dimmu albums, but don't know them THAT well, but does Gateways mark the first time that Shagrath sang a few notes in a clean voice?
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on September 21, 2010, 01:01:00 AM
Snowy Shaw did the clean vocals as far as I know.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Adami on September 21, 2010, 01:24:49 AM
Snowy Shaw did the clean vocals as far as I know.

Just those few notes? Cause they really seemed to flow from Shagrath, plus Snowy was in the video, and it still showed Shagrath doing them.

Also, does anyone know if that blonde chick is on the rest of the album? She was amazing.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: ThroughHerEyesDude6 on September 21, 2010, 01:43:26 AM
As a Dimmu fan, I am so happy so hear their new album. It sounds like their roots are peeking through.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on September 21, 2010, 10:32:21 AM
Snowy Shaw did the clean vocals as far as I know.

Just those few notes? Cause they really seemed to flow from Shagrath, plus Snowy was in the video, and it still showed Shagrath doing them.

Also, does anyone know if that blonde chick is on the rest of the album? She was amazing.

Oh, it very well might be. I wasn't sure what part you were referring to. Maybe some of that Chrome Division influence carried over.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Adami on September 21, 2010, 10:47:58 AM
Well my original question was, assuming that was shagrath singing, is that the first time he did any kind of clean vocals on a Dimmu album?
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: In The Wake Of Poseidon on September 26, 2010, 03:26:50 PM
So, this album is fucking awesome. Ritualist and Born Treacherous are awesome. Gonna have to let it soak in a bit more though.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Arcaeus on September 26, 2010, 03:41:37 PM
Dimmu was kind of a phase for me a few years back, and I wasn't a fan of In Sorte Diaboli, but... damn. Gateways is a really good song. I may check out the entire album. I'm going to miss ICS Vortex though :'( but they got Snowy Shaw... and Garm from Ulver... hrmm...
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on September 26, 2010, 04:28:06 PM
I don't really like Dimmu but that video was hilarious. Not for the right reasons, but hey, it made me laugh.
To metal for you? I understand. Only the high elite can truly appreciate Dimmu as they are above most people.
Holy shit, can you sound any more like a fan boy? Please?
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Arcaeus on September 26, 2010, 04:28:56 PM
What I found most amusing about that is that Seventh Son is like, the black metal guy of the forum
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on September 26, 2010, 04:31:31 PM
If I remember correctly, Dimmu Borgir are one of those bands that are no longer 'trve kvlt" anymore. So I mean, it makes sense from a black metal fan.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: In The Wake Of Poseidon on September 26, 2010, 04:32:28 PM
I don't really like Dimmu but that video was hilarious. Not for the right reasons, but hey, it made me laugh.
To metal for you? I understand. Only the high elite can truly appreciate Dimmu as they are above most people.
Holy shit, can you sound any more like a fan boy? Please?
Sigh, I figured that would be easy enough to tell that it was a joke. Guess not.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on September 26, 2010, 04:33:51 PM
I don't really like Dimmu but that video was hilarious. Not for the right reasons, but hey, it made me laugh.
To metal for you? I understand. Only the high elite can truly appreciate Dimmu as they are above most people.
Holy shit, can you sound any more like a fan boy? Please?
Sigh, I figured that would be easy enough to tell that it was a joke. Guess not.
Well, you never know. The wording sounded like one of those "My favourite band is cooler than the rest of yours because you don't understand them" sort of statements. I was hoping it was a joke, but slightly unsure.


Misunderstanding. Do carry on.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: HarlequinForest on September 26, 2010, 05:37:05 PM
I think Dimmu is stuck in an awkward position where their sound is too glossy for most black metal fans, and too black metal for everyone else.  At least that's my take on why they get so much hate.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Adami on September 26, 2010, 08:01:31 PM
My main problem with Gateways was that Shagrath did hardly any screaming, but instead did mostly creepy talking. Does he actually scream on the rest of the album more?
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: In The Wake Of Poseidon on September 26, 2010, 08:06:58 PM
My main problem with Gateways was that Shagrath did hardly any screaming, but instead did mostly creepy talking. Does he actually scream on the rest of the album more?
Edit: NVM, I had a completely different album then the actual Abhadabra album, I'm listening to the proper album now, will give feed back later.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on September 26, 2010, 08:12:05 PM
This isn't related to Abrahadabra but the riff after Shagrath says "I am hatred, darkness, and despair" is fucking amazing. One of my top 5 favorite moments in a song.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: In The Wake Of Poseidon on September 26, 2010, 08:31:48 PM
The Serpentine Offering was one of my favorite songs first getting into Dimmu. I love blasting that song driving down the highway.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 27, 2010, 01:04:07 PM
I'm a big Dimmu n00b but I like Gateways...I might buy an album by them eventually
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: In The Wake Of Poseidon on September 27, 2010, 06:23:12 PM
Ok so, after listening to the album a few times. It is probably my favorite album by them. I feel like it's their first time where there is no filler on their album. Every song is so damn good.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Adami on September 27, 2010, 08:38:30 PM
Also, I should ask, that amazing crazy female vocalist from Gateways, PLEASE tell me she is prominant on the album, she was incredible.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 27, 2010, 08:41:16 PM
Also, I should ask, that amazing crazy female vocalist from Gateways, PLEASE tell me she is prominant on the album, she was incredible.
I think she only sung in that particular song.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Adami on September 27, 2010, 08:41:59 PM
God damnit. She was the best part of it too!
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: ThroughHerEyesDude6 on September 27, 2010, 09:01:15 PM
I thought she was the best part of that song. erspeicllly the ending. That switch off between Shagrath and her made it all the more enjoyable.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on September 27, 2010, 09:18:41 PM
Also, I should ask, that amazing crazy female vocalist from Gateways, PLEASE tell me she is prominant on the album, she was incredible.

She's on this song, and the 10'th track, which is called "Endings and Continuations"
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 27, 2010, 09:26:32 PM
Also, I should ask, that amazing crazy female vocalist from Gateways, PLEASE tell me she is prominant on the album, she was incredible.

She's on this song, and the 10'th track, which is called "Endings and Continuations"
Are you sure? I'm pretty sure it is Garm from Ulver...
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Arcaeus on September 27, 2010, 09:28:15 PM
Wikipedia says they're both on it.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 27, 2010, 09:42:41 PM
OK then! Carry on :tup
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: NecessaryPain on September 28, 2010, 10:50:24 AM
If you want real black metal, check out anything by Moonsorrow.

The masters of black metal.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Arcaeus on September 28, 2010, 10:52:38 AM
If you want real black metal, check out anything by Moonsorrow.

The masters of black metal.

And what does this have to do with the thread?
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: NecessaryPain on September 28, 2010, 11:16:24 AM
If you want real black metal, check out anything by Moonsorrow.

The masters of black metal.

And what does this have to do with the thread?

Well, I there's a few people in this thread who clearly don't appreciate Dimmu. I thought i'd provide an alternative.

Personally, I think Dimmu are pretty good. A bit too much on the theatrics, mind. But pretty good nonetheless.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Adami on September 28, 2010, 11:20:14 AM
Then start a thread on Moonsorrow. It's slightly rude to go into a thread about one band and point out that another band is way better and that we should check them out instead.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: NecessaryPain on September 28, 2010, 12:10:34 PM
Then start a thread on Moonsorrow. It's slightly rude to go into a thread about one band and point out that another band is way better and that we should check them out instead.

I think you've misunderstood my intentions.

I haven't said band A is better than band B, nor hinted at the possibility.

It was merely a recommendation from the same genre of music.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Arcaeus on September 28, 2010, 12:22:56 PM
I haven't said band A is better than band B, nor hinted at the possibility.

It was merely a recommendation from the same genre of music.

If you want real black metal
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on September 28, 2010, 12:33:08 PM
I haven't said band A is better than band B, nor hinted at the possibility.

It was merely a recommendation from the same genre of music.

If you want real black metal
I think that was aimed at the people who don't consider Dimmu to be "real" black metal anymore.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: Arcaeus on September 28, 2010, 12:39:08 PM
Ah, okay.

I don't really consider Dimmu to be black metal, the post just came off as one of those elitist "Pfft, Dimmu Borgir? Lame. If you want real, good black metal, blah blah blah..." things that piss me off even if I don't like the band in question. Sorry NP, I think I misunderstood you. :tup
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: NecessaryPain on September 28, 2010, 03:03:47 PM
Ah, okay.

I don't really consider Dimmu to be black metal, the post just came off as one of those elitist "Pfft, Dimmu Borgir? Lame. If you want real, good black metal, blah blah blah..." things that piss me off even if I don't like the band in question. Sorry NP, I think I misunderstood you. :tup

haha it's cool.  :)

I would written it as 'if you want a real black metal band...' if that was the case.

But I do actually like a bit of Dimmu. Always liked the orchestrals.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on September 29, 2010, 11:17:05 AM
Bitches don't know bout my trve kvlt black metal.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: In The Wake Of Poseidon on October 04, 2010, 07:27:36 PM
More people need to get this album! It's easily one of my favorite metal albums in a long time. A contender for album of the year imo.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: ThroughHerEyesDude6 on October 05, 2010, 02:41:13 AM
Gonna go see them at the House of Blues in Chicago with my brother. Should be interesting, what should I expect from a Black metal concert?
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: HarlequinForest on October 05, 2010, 02:54:07 AM
Dunno.  I only saw them at Ozzfest.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: In The Wake Of Poseidon on October 05, 2010, 01:10:15 PM
Gonna go see them at the House of Blues in Chicago with my brother. Should be interesting, what should I expect from a Black metal concert?
When I saw them they had a pretty impressive show. They had props and theatrics that were refreshing for a metal show. Their keyboards were a little low in the mix, but otherwise I would say that it was one of my favorite metal concerts.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: eric42434224 on October 06, 2010, 02:29:11 PM
So that is what Cindi Lauper nis doing these days.
Title: Re: New Dimmu Borgir Album Thread
Post by: ThroughHerEyesDude6 on October 06, 2010, 08:07:20 PM
So that is what Cindi Lauper nis doing these days.
:lol Now I can't watch that video without seeing her as Cyndi Lauper