The Sacrilegious Scorn
Dimmu Borgir · 2007
3 min · 1 track · symphonic black metal
A dark symphony of orchestral arrangements entwined with ferocious black metal riffs and haunting vocals.
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The Sacrilegious Scorn — As the title track, it embodies the album's thematic focus on darkness and blasphemy, showcasing Dimmu Borgir's ability to merge melody with aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases intricate orchestration and dynamic contrasts typical of Dimmu Borgir's style.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between high-pitched shrieks and deep growls, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the song.
- The arrangement includes multiple tempo changes, shifting from rapid sections to slower, more melodic passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Standalone single showcasing the band's signature sound, but not a primary album.
- Themes
- blasphemous rituals· dark symphonic landscapes· satanic imagery
- Career context
- In 2007, Dimmu Borgir released The Sacrilegious Scorn as a standalone single, following the acclaimed album In Sorte Diaboli from 2007. This track showcases the band's signature blend of melodic and symphonic elements, solidifying their position in the black metal scene during a period of artistic expansion and experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cradle of Filth· Emperor· Nightwish
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sacrilegious Scorn 3:53
If this landed
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Emperor
Shares orchestral depth and a blend of chaos with melodic intricacies in black metal.
Midian
Cradle of Filth
Combines gothic themes with symphonic arrangements and intense metal riffs, similar dark atmospheres.
Once
Nightwish
Merges operatic vocals with heavy instrumentals, creating a grand, dark symphonic experience.
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