Album: Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia by Dimmu Borgir (2001)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Angry
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia is the fifth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Dimmu Borgir. It was released by Nuclear Blast Records in 2001. This is the first album to feature drummer Nicholas Barker, guitarist Galder and the first to feature ICS Vortex on bass and also the first time the band used real orchestral instrumentation in place of the keyboard lines.

Artist Background: Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 1993. Dimmu Borgir means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The name is derived from a volcanic formation in Iceland, Dimmuborgir. The band has been through numerous line-up changes over the years; guitarist Silenoz and vocalist Shagrath are the only founding members remaining. Dimmu Borgir's older releases (since 1992 to 1999) are, according to Allmusic journalist ... Part of the Oslo, Norway music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Cradle of Filth, Old Man's Child, Satyricon, Dark Funeral

Music Scene: Part of the Oslo, Norway music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, Angry, 2000s, Album, Nuclear Blast

Additional Context: Rating score: 6. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia is the fifth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Dimmu Borgir. It was released by Nuclear Blast Records in 2001. This is the first album to feature drummer Nicholas Barker, guitarist Galder and the first to feature ICS Vortex on bass and also the first time the band used real orchestral instrumentation in place of the keyboard lines.

Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia

Dimmu Borgir

Track List

Buy Now

You May Also Like