Stormblast [Original recording reissued]

Dimmu Borgir | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 19, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Century Media
• ASIN: B00006310I
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,548 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #98 in Music > World Music > Europe > Scandinavia > Norway

Track Listings

1. Alt Lys Er Svunnet Hen

2. Broderskapets Ring

3. Når Sjelen Hentes Til Helvete

4. Sorgens Kammer - Del II

5. Da Den Kristne Satte Livet Til

6. Stormblåst

7. Dodsferd

8. Antikrist

9. Vinder Fra en Enson Grav

10. Guds Fortapelse - Åpenbaring Av Dommedag

11. Avmaktslave [#][*]

Editorial Reviews

Stormblast is often regarded as Dimmu Borgir's flagship recording the album saw two early release dates, 1991 by Cacophonous Records and 1996 by Century Media Records. It was the final album from the band to feature lyrics written and performed in the band's native Norwegian. In 2005, the band revisited the album; guitarist silenoz and vocalist Shagrath working with keyboardist Mustic and drummer Hellhammer --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly epic, a testament to the original, December 4, 2005

By 

Ditka 4 President "ditka4president" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stormblast (Audio CD)

First of all I highly recommend that you hear the original version of Stormblast before listening to this album. This way you can truly appreciate what Shagrath and Silenoz have accomplished. That said, on to the review.

From the outset, "Alt lys er Svunnet Hen" gave me the chills. The overpowering intro will pull you in and not let you go for the duration of the album. For the most part the original composition of the songs was retained, which I was very happy about. "Sorgens Kammer" was the only song to be completely redone, which actually isn't a bad thing considering it was the only song on the original version that actually had good sound quality. There was really no way to improve upon it. There are other minor changes that the seasoned Dimmu listener will notice, but none of them for the worse. The new track "Avmaktslave" keeps the Stormblast feel alive, it does not sound out of place at all.

Overall a true masterpiece was created here. This new Stormblast not only retains the atmosphere of the original, but adds on a sound so epic and emotional you cannot help but be drawn in. Keep in mind this album is Dimmu Borgir circa 1995, you're not getting the next chapter to evolve from Death Cult Armageddon. This album was the predecessor to the immaculate Enthrone Darkness Triumphant, so you'll be getting an overall sound more comparable to that album. Frankly, I wouldn't mind if they did a re-do of For All Tid either. Talk about lousy production there.

The DVD from Ozzfest 2004 is a nice bonus, brought back some good memories. \m/

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of Dimmu Borgir, September 26, 2003

By 

"aiylyn" (Washington, Mi United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stormblast (Audio CD)

This album is beautiful in every way. The production is great. By this I don't mean that the sound quality is high - it is quite low. But I don't think the music would have benefitted from Puritanical style production; the analog quality definitely adds to the atmosphere. In contrast from most chaotic black metal bands, Stormblast is actually more soothing than anything else - a good evening listen, especially during rain. It is an album that can be listened to straight through, and that is the best kind.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The only Dimmu Borgir album worth listening to, October 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Stormblast (Audio CD)

Before Dimmu Borgir turned into cheesed out rock n roll song structured cliches, they released this seminal album of neo-classical influenced black metal. Each song is well written and is accompanied by melodic guitar riffs overidden by quite beautiful keyboards that are evident but unobtrusive. Drumming is of the technical type at times, but more on the snare which maintains a more death metal style of double-hit tension. Vocals are what you'd normally expect from a black metal band, shrieking, and monotonous but are not really so bad ... this album stands on its own and shines with artistic creativity and emotion.