Dimmu Borgir Reclaims Control | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 2m

Dimmu Borgir’s new album “Grand Serpent Rising” signals a bold return to form, with Shagrath and Silenoz firmly back in control—calling the shots on lineup changes and creative direction. Galder’s exit, framed as a liberation rather than a loss, clears the way for the core duo’s long-gestating material, dating back to 2018-2019. With deep ownership of the band’s legacy and frustration over past members’ perceived lack of respect, they’re tightening the reins. The band’s North American tour this August—with Hypocrisy, Suffocation, and Hulder—launches the album, followed by a massive European…