DIMMU BORGIR · Inspiratio Profanus | BLACK/WHITE SPLATTER LP

Black & white splatter vinyl in standard cover. Limited edition.

Background information about 'Inspiratio Profanus'

Raw, unfiltered, and absolutely devastating – Dimmu Borgir delivers a crushing blow to the senses with "Inspiratio Profanus". This collection showcases the Norwegian symphonic black metal titans at their most primal and ferocious, stripping away the orchestral grandeur to reveal the band's blackened core. Each track pulses with malevolent energy, from the blistering assault of "Black Metal" to the haunting darkness of "Satan My Master". The album captures that essential early Dimmu Borgir spirit – when the band was hungry, aggressive, and absolutely relentless in their pursuit of sonic extremity.

What makes this release particularly special is its raw production aesthetic and the band's willingness to embrace their roots. Tracks like "Dead Men Don't Rape" and "Nocturnal Fear" demonstrate the band's ability to craft memorable hooks within a framework of pure black metal brutality. The inclusion of covers like "Perfect Strangers" and "Metal Heart" shows their versatility while maintaining that signature Dimmu Borgir darkness. This is essential listening for anyone wanting to understand the foundation upon which one of black metal's most successful acts built their empire.

For fans of:
Emperor, Old Man's Child, Covenant, Cradle Of Filth, Dark Funeral

Track listing

A1. Black Metal
A2. Satan My Master
A3. Dead Men Don't Rape
A4. Nocturnal Fear
B5. Burn In Hell
B6. Perfect Strangers
B7. Metal Heart
B8. Nocturnal Fear (Celtically Possessed)

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com