Norway’s symphonic black metal juggernaut Dimmu Borgir return with a thunderous statement, publishing their ferocious new single and music video “Ascent” while unveiling details for their long-awaited studio album Grand Serpent Rising, arriving May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.

A Darker Evolution Forged in the Studio ⚙️

Reuniting in Gothenburg with renowned producer Fredrik Nordström, the architect behind landmark releases like Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon, the band channels both legacy and evolution into this new chapter. The result is an album that amplifies their trademark symphonic scale while diving deeper into oppressive atmospheres and sharpened aggression.

Grand Serpent Rising is positioned as one of the band’s most expansive and dynamic records yet—balancing cinematic orchestration with relentless, blackened force.

“Ascent” Strikes with Precision and Power ⚡

The newly released single “Ascent” hits with unrelenting intensity—an icy, violent surge wrapped in haunting beauty. It’s a track that doesn’t just continue the band’s legacy—it reinforces it. Razor-edged riffs, orchestral weight, and punishing rhythm collide into something both primal and calculated.

Frontman Shagrath describes the track as more direct and ferocious than the first single, emphasizing the album’s wide-ranging sonic scope. Guitarist Silenoz expands on the concept, framing “Ascent” as a transformative ascent through fear and consciousness—echoing philosophical undertones inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche.

Global Domination: 2026 Tour Offensive 🌍

For the first time since 2018, Dimmu Borgir return to North America with a full headlining run, joined by Hypocrisy, Suffocation, and Hulder.

Select dates:

• Aug 7 – New York, NY – The Palladium
• Aug 14 – Chicago, IL – The Vic
• Aug 18 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
• Aug 23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo

Europe and the UK will witness an even more devastating force as Dimmu Borgir co-headline the “In League With Satan” tour alongside Behemoth, with support from Dark Funeral.

Key stops include:

• Paris – Zenith
• London – Brixton Academy
• Berlin – Columbiahalle
• Stockholm – B-K

The campaign culminates in “Unholy Halloween” in Oslo, featuring Enslaved and Satyricon.

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