Norwegian symphonic extreme metal titans Dimmu Borgir drop their ferocious second new single and video, “Ascent,” and announce their long-awaited new studio album, Grand Serpent Rising, out May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch it now and pre-order below.

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Dimmu Borgir recorded Grand Serpent Rising in Gothenburg with acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström, the mastermind behind some of the band’s most revered works, including Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon. The result pushes their signature blend of symphonic grandeur and unrelenting aggression into darker, more commanding territory.

“Ascent” arrives as the album’s second single, following “Ulvgjeld and Blodsødel.” Shagrath describes the two tracks as showcasing the album’s full musical scope: “Musically, ‘Ascent’ is more ferocious and direct than the first single. From the outset, we’ve said that Grand Serpent Rising stands as one of our most diverse records to date, and these songs underline exactly that.”

Silenoz adds, “‘Ascent’ is about the grand serpent rising through your spinal cord. It is not a pretty experience, but it is a necessary one in order to reach higher consciousness and levels of understanding. It’s a voyage of transformation and surrender.”

The Grand Serpent Rising North America 2026 tour marks Dimmu Borgir’s first headlining North American trek since 2018, featuring special guests Hypocrisy, Suffocation, and Hulder across eleven dates this August. A European co-headline run with Behemoth and Dark Funeral follows in October.

LINE-UP
Shagrath – vocals
Silenoz – guitars
Damage – guitars
Victor – bass
Gerlioz – keyboards
Daray – drums