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Dimmu Borgir

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Dimmu Borgir

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Norwegian symphonic black metal band

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Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian band known for playing symphonic black metal, a style that combines the aggressive, distorted sound of black metal with orchestral and classical music elements. The band has been influential in popularizing this subgenre and is one of the most recognizable names in extreme metal music.

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Dimmu Borgir (/ˈdɪmuː ˈbɔːrɡɪər/) is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band from Jessheim, formed in 1993. The name is derived from Dimmuborgir, a volcanic formation in Iceland, the name of which means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The band has been through numerous lineup changes over the years; vocalist Shagrath and guitarist Silenoz are the only original members who still remain.

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