In Sorte Diaboli
Dimmu Borgir · 2007
91 min · 13 tracks · symphonic black metal · melodic black metal
Orchestral grandeur and relentless blast beats intertwine in a darkly theatrical symphony of melodic black metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- orchestral grandeur and intensity
- wave-like pacing throughout experience
- theatrical atmosphere for immersive listening
- darkly dramatic late-night sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In Sorte Diaboli is Dimmu Borgir's sixth studio album, released after their commercial peak with Death Cult Armageddon in 2003. This record marked a return to their symphonic roots while incorporating broader orchestral elements, showcasing the band's evolution in sound and production quality. The album also represents a significant lineup change, with keyboardist Mustis and bassist ICS Vortex contributing prominently for the first time since their earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cradle of Filth· Emperor· Nightwish
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Serpentine Offering 5:09
- 2 The Chosen Legacy 4:16
- 3 The Conspiracy Unfolds 5:23
- 4 The Sacrilegious Scorn 4:00
- 5 The Fallen Arises 2:59
- 6 The Heretic Hammer 4:37
- 7 The Sinister Awakening 5:09
- 8 The Fundamental Alienation 5:17
- 9 The Invaluable Darkness 4:44
- 10 The Foreshadowing Furnace 5:49
Disc 2
- 1 The Serpentine Offering 4:46
- 2 Making of the Album With Dimmu Borgin (Studio Report) 21:51
- 3 Making of the "The Serpentine Offering" Video With Dimmu Borgir 17:21
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