DIMMU BORGIR Grand Serpent Rising REVIEW + Albums RANKED
Today we are ranking the full discography of Dimmu Borgir, from their raw symphonic black metal beginnings through their polished orchestral era and into their newest release Grand Serpent Rising. From cult classics like Enthrone Darkness Triumphant and Death Cult Armageddon to divisive later albums like Eonian and beyond, we break down every studio album and explore their evolution. @dimmuborgir #dimmuborgir #blackmetal
00:00 For all tid (1995)
01:26 Stormblåst (1996)
02:27 Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997)
03:31 Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999)
04:40 Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (2001)
06:05 Death Cult Armageddon (2003)
07:45 Stormblåst MMV (2005)
08:41 In Sorte Diaboli (2007)
09:52 Abrahadabra (2010)
11:12 Eonian (2018)
12:48 Grand Serpent Rising (2026)
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@scosstard3542
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Puritanical and Deathcult are pinacle albums of the 2000s. I don'tt even consider myself a Dimmu Borgir fan, but those are definitely S Tier albums, there are few Symphonic Metal albums that match their grandeur. Glad you put them both in perfection 🙂
@cIappo896
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Honestly, Vortex is such a core member of Borgir that I think they just can't match that era.
@Myrkskog
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
PEM is the pinnacle. I still listen to it every now and again, fucking incredible album that transports me back to my teenage years.
@georgecostan3248
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
I loved Abrahadabra at the time, but it's always a fleeting experience. Eonian feels disjointed – half is really strong, but the other half feels overbaked. The new album is for me, a bit longer than necessary, but the compositions have more flow and feel more natural, like their '90s efforts. I do not miss Galder on this one, but vocally, yeah, it needed more variety.
@bemo4313
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
The original Stormblast is slightly higher than perfection.
Are you kidding me ?
Also, never liked In Sorte Diaboli, it’s just an okay release.
Can’t wait to listen the new one tomorrow.
@D2ezbmu
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
hellhammer played on the rerecord of stormblast… HUGE improvement not mentioned. that album is def fantastic. overall good list
@alexddragame
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
They are def "gateway band" but I think they are good for what it is and I always liked Stormblast to DCA run. Not much after Death Cult Armageddon does much to me and I don't expect much from upcoming album but still.
@JesusDelgado_94
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
My ranking worst to best
10. Stormblast 2005
9. For all Tid
8. Eonian
7. Abrahadabra
6. Stormblast 1996
5. Enthrone Darkness Triumphant
4. In Sorte Diaboli
3. Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia
2. Death Cult Armageddon
1. Spiritual Black Dimensions
@HrafnaStjarna
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Spiritual Black Dimensions is S+ tier. Enthrone Darkness Triumphant and Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia are B- tier, and the rest I wouldn't rank.
@tonyziporlin4482
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
My ranking:
1. Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia
2. Enthrone Darkness Triumphant
3. Spiritual Black Dimensions
4. Death Cult Armageddon
5. Abrahadabra
6. In Sorte Diaboli
7. Eonian
8. Stormblast
9. For all tid
I RARELY listen to the bottom 4
@nopenope3512
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
First 3 albums are far ahead of anything else
@tonyziporlin4482
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Oh top hat guy! How could you?
@m00rtin4
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
dimmu bor gir??? sounds like borgir meme?
@jesperlarsen1656
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Satyricon next please. 🙏
You have pretty much reviewed half of their records already in past videos, and it seems less and less likely that they will release more new material anyway.
@IanMan57
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Magnum are my favourite band and I had to double check when I first popped in stormblast 😂
However maligned they are and maybe deserved I think enthroned and spiritual are just amazing and I thank them for enriching my musical listening on those two alone
@BrandonM.N
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
I remember getting a code off of a box of frosted shredded wheats for a download code and used it on The Serpentine Offering. 😆What a wild time! Great ranking 🤘
@VisuallyImpairedGamer1987
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
The 2 albums that I go back to with Dimmu Borgir are Enthroned Darkness Triumphant and Death Cult Armageddon. I really should give Spiritual Black Dimensions a full listen. I have to mention, the track name on EDT is Mourning Palace, I heard you say Mourning Place lol.
@Ultr4l0f
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Im the meme cat holding a newspaper right now.
"I should listen to more Dimmu Borgir"
I realy like their first 3 and Abrahadabra
@Snake3004
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Honestly, I love all of their albums but especially the Vortex and Mustis era albums.🤘🏻 Can't wait for new music tomorrow!
@paulwhite1109
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Nice ranking. Death Cult is my no.1 amazing. Puritanical and Spiritual Black Dimensions are excellent too. For All Tid, Abrahadabra and Eonian are pretty good. The rest are ok but I don't listen to them so much. Not sure about the new one, need to listen more I think. As you say they miss ICS Vortex.
@NicolasAristizabal-rb3ju
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Puritanical will forever be my favorite, I fucking love that album
@cajunboi4888
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Black Metal is better when its mixed with other genres, change my mind.
@CultOfNoise-Steve
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
This is a good prompt to give some of these a re-listen
@TonesNDrones
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
The Abrahadabra hate always baffles me too. That record rips. Orchestration is great, good hooks, and it’s so campy & fun.
@Majorox
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Never heard “hit the dislike button” lmaooo. Really appreciate content man, its helped give me a reference point for bands that i know i would like, but havent gotten super into. And keep up with new releases! Never change 🤘🖤
@Biervampir92
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Enthrone Darkness Triumphant is my all time favorite of theirs, but imo all their albums have merit and qualities to like
@fredderickfederico1349
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
In sorte and for all tid for me good tier.
@steazfactor3637
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
I am a massive dimmu borgir defender lol 😆
@jesseleavy5841
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
I kinda stopped paying attention after In Sorte Diaboli. I didn't care much for Abrahadabra, but it's been quite a long time since I listened to it, so maybe I'll give it another go. Honestly I'm more excited to get a new Old Man's Child record.
@FelixWolf
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
11:58 Ha! I see what you did there!
@COREKID3
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Death Cult exactly where it needs to be 💪
@infinidominion
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
First album had Aldrahn on the cleaner vocals
@venomouseternal
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
I miss Hat Man (Stian Aarstad).
@Caindemigod
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
My ranking wihtout the new one:
1. Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (2001)
2. Death Cult Armageddon (2003)
3. Eonian (2018)
4. Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999)
5. Abrahadabra (2010)
6. Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997)
7. In Sorte Diaboli (2007)
8. Stormblast (1996)
9. For All Tid (1995)
@meleepinata
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
GIMME HÆMBJØRGIR
@dsullivanation
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
I'm very excited for Grand Serpent Rising. ABRACADABRA and Eionan are okay, For All Tid, In Sorte Diaboli and Stormblast are solid but Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia will always be my favorite but other favorites include Death Cult Armageddon, Enthrone Darkness Triumphant and Spiritual Black Dimensions.
@justinwearn620
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
SOOO many three word album titles
@samuelblinne6040
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Wow
@justinwearn620
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
According to Metalocalypse, its Dimmu Burger
@samuelblinne6040
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Keep up the good work
@DerSchwierigeWeg
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
I re-examined "Abrahadabra" recently, it slaps. I like it allot more now than I did when it was released. Definitely underrated.
@John_TheDrummer
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Good to see some love for Abrahadabra!
I never gave it a chance when it first released, but then a handful of years ago I revisited it and realized that it was a really great album with some incredible songwriting!
@samuelblinne6040
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Awesome ranking
@jackbrown4697
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Gonna be getting my copy tomorrow, my favourite is still Spiritual Black Dimensions 🤘
@curtisgeist6122
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
I really do love the re-recording of Stormblast. The songs just benefit so much from those juiced up symphonic elements
@mackenziemolner9383
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Always like hearing some different opinions but for me Stormblast is so underrated. Love that album
@BiggEBoBo
May 21, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Dimmu Burger 🤤🍔
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