DIMMU BORGIR - ENTHRONE DARKNESS TRIUMPHANT 12" PICTURE DISC PD VINYL
This album has been praised "One of the most important Scandinavian metal recordings ever, Dimmu Borgir's Enthrone Darkness Triumphant is the group's unquestioned masterpiece.
This album has been praised "One of the most important Scandinavian metal recordings ever, Dimmu Borgir's Enthrone Darkness Triumphant is the group's unquestioned masterpiece.
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Album Description & Collectors information: In 1997, Norwegian black metal giants Dimmu Borgir unleashed a sonic monolith: "Enthrone Darkness Triumphant". This album stands not only as a landmark in their own career but as a defining moment within the evolution of black metal. While steeped in the genre's traditional hallmarks – blast beats, chilling tremolo-picked guitars, and the rasping shrieks of vocalist Shagrath – "Enthrone Darkness Triumphant" dared to innovate. The band wove grand orchestral flourishes throughout the album, adding a mesmerizing layer of epic darkness. Symphonic elements would become signature to their sound, influencing countless black metal bands to follow. The album's lyrical content, focusing on themes of Satanism, the occult, and brooding medieval imagery, sparked controversy among purists who believed black metal should maintain its underground lo-fi aesthetic. Yet, Dimmu Borgir's ambition proved undeniable. The album's production was notably polished, further propelling them into the metal mainstream. Recorded at the legendary Abyss Studios (known for its work with black metal pioneers like Immortal and Emperor), "Enthrone Darkness Triumphant" captured a band at the pinnacle of creativity. Tracks like "Mourning Palace" and "Spellbound (By the Devil)" delivered a mesmerizing maelstrom of aggression and atmosphere. The inclusion of an instrumental, "Entrance", underscored their dedication to cinematic scope. |
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Music Genre: Norwegian Black Metal, Death Metal |
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Album Production Information: The album: "DIMMU BORGIR - Enthrone Darkness Triumphant Picture Disc" was produced by: Dimmu Borgir |
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Record Label & Catalognr: Nuclear Blast |
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Media Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Picture Disc RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: 1997 |
Complete Track-listing of the album "DIMMU BORGIR - Enthrone Darkness Triumphant Picture Disc" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "DIMMU BORGIR - Enthrone Darkness Triumphant Picture Disc" is:
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