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Stormblåst MMV

Dimmu Borgir · 2005

79 min · 16 tracks · symphonic black metal · melodic black metal

A tempestuous fusion of orchestral grandeur and relentless black metal ferocity unfolds throughout this album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing that captivates
  • orchestral grandeur meets ferocity
  • intense moments of cathartic release
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification
  • avoid lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2005, 'Stormblåst MMV' marked Dimmu Borgir's return to the studio after their commercially successful album 'Death Cult Armageddon' in 2003. This album showcases a refined blend of symphonic elements and melodic black metal, solidifying their status as leaders in the genre. The release also coincided with a time of increased global visibility for extreme metal bands.
Stylistic neighbors
Cradle of Filth· Emperor· Nightwish

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Alt lys er svunnet hen 4:44
  • 2 Broderskapets ring 5:31
  • 3 Når sjelen hentes til helvete 4:43
  • 4 Sorgens kammer, del II 5:52
  • 5 Da den kristne satte livet til 3:03
  • 6 Stormblåst 6:10
  • 7 Dødsferd 5:42
  • 8 Antikrist 3:36
  • 9 Vinder fra en ensom grav 4:01
  • 10 Guds fortapelse – Åpenbaring av dommedag 4:02
  • 11 Avmaktslave 3:55

Disc 2

  • 1 Spellbound (by the Devil) 4:20
  • 2 Vredesbyrd 4:48
  • 3 Kings of the Carnival Creation 8:07
  • 4 Progenies of the Great Apocalypse 5:25
  • 5 Mourning Palace 5:45

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