Over seven years, deathlike silence has filled the halls of the world‘s biggest black metal forge, Dimmu Borgir, whilst powers have been gathering to resurrect the band right in time for their 25th anniversary. Now they finally mark their return with a vicious work of art that can be defined as timeless in the truest sense of the word: Eonian.
The song writing core of Dimmu Borgir furthermore consists of charismatic vocalist Shagrath, as well as the string wizards Silenoz and Galder, but other familiar faces also emerge from the darkness; drummer Daray and keyboarder Gerlioz are still part of the team, and Gaute Storaas helped with the choral arrangements for the majestic voices of the Schola Cantrum Choir.
The cover artwork was designed in fascinating detail by Zbigniew M. Bielak (Ghost, Behemoth, Mayhem).
This tenth full-length record will see the light of spring on 4th May and it will contain 10 new tracks, produced by the band itself and engineered by Jens Bogren. Emerging from the dark minds of the three songwriters, Eonian follows a philosophical concept, dealing with the illusion of time:
“Time, when not approaching it from the construct we’re used to can’t be defined and thus it is illusory”, explains axemaster Silenoz. “There’s only an ‘eternal now’, which the album title is already hinting at. When we travel between the worlds seen and unseen, the perception of time ceases to exist, it has no function. Our energy is our torch and our compass when we make rifts and pierce through the veil – when we go beyond.”
Vocalist Shagrath adds: “Eonian represents the illusion of time, everything that is and always has been. For us, it also marks the 25th anniversary of Dimmu Borgir and the album itself is a tribute to our own history and the Norwegian black metal history.”
On February 23rd, Dimmu Borgir will unveil their first single ‘Interdimensional Summit’ which will be released as a 7” vinyl EP, providing a first taste of the upcoming album.
The EP contains the new track ‘Interdimensional Summit’ as well as ‘Puritania (Live In Oslo)’ and will be available in red & clear, and gold vinyl colors.
You can pre-order the release HERE:
http://www.nuclearblaststore.co.uk/shop/nuclearblast/products.php?cat=5043
The following LPs are available to order now:
‘Death Cult Armageddon’ (Limited Edition Gatefold Double Silver Vinyl)
‘For All Tid’ (Limited Edition Gatefold Double Orange Vinyl)
‘Enthrone Darkness Triumphant’ (Limited Edition Gatefold Dark Green Vinyl) *sold out*
HERE: http://www.nuclearblaststore.co.uk/shop/nuclearblast/products.php?cat=5043
While these LPs will see the light of day a little later, on February 23rd.
These are also now available for pre-order:
‘Spiritual Black Dimensions’ (Limited Edition Gatefold Mint Vinyl)
‘Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia’ (Limited Edition Gatefold Double Blue Vinyl)
‘Stormblåst’ (Limited Edition Gatefold Clear Vinyl + 7″ EP)
HERE: http://www.nuclearblaststore.co.uk/shop/nuclearblast/products.php?cat=5043
DIMMU BORGIR have announced the following festival shows for 2018:
22-24.06. FR Clisson – Hellfest
05-07.07. ES Barcelona – Rock Fest
02-04.08. DE Wacken – Wacken Open Air
16 -18.08. NL Horten – Midgardsblot Metalfestival
More info:
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www.twitter.com/dimmuborgir
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