Vredesbyrd

Dimmu Borgir

About Vredesbyrd

"Vredesbyrd" (English: Wrath's Burden) is the second single by Dimmu Borgir from their 2003 album Death Cult Armageddon. The song is the fourth track on the album. "Vredesbyrd" was also released as a single in 2004. The single contains, together with the radio edit of "Vredesbyrd", the radio edit of the song "Progenies of the Great Apocalypse" as well. In the CMJ New Music Report, the song was described as "testosterone pumping".


Year:
2003
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Dimmu Borgir

Dimmu Borgir ( /ˌdɪmuː ˈbɔrɡɪər/) is a Norwegian black metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 1993. The name is derived from a volcanic formation in Iceland, Dimmuborgir, which means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The band has been through numerous lineup changes over the years; guitarist Silenoz and vocalist Shagrath are the only founding members remaining. more »

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Written by: STIAN TOMT THORESEN, SVEN ATLE KOPPERUD, TOM RUNE ANDERSEN

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Song Composition
"Vredesbyrd" is a composition by the Norwegian symphonic black metal band, Dimmu Borgir. It is track #2 on the band's seventh studio album titled "Death Cult Armageddon".
Language
Unlike many other songs by Dimmu Borgir which are typically sung in English, "Vredesbyrd" is performed in the band's native Norwegian language, demonstrating their cultural pride and identity.
Lyrics
"Vredesbyrd", when translated to English, means "Burden of Wrath". The lyrics of the song cast shadows of anger, melancholy, and rebellion, which is a trademark of black metal genre.
Music Video
The music video for "Vredesbyrd" features the band in a desolate, post-apocalyptic setting, which captures the grim and intense mood of the song.
Album Success
The album "Death Cult Armageddon", which contains "Vredesbyrd", peaked at number two on the Norwegian charts and 169 on the Billboard 200, making it one of the band’s most successful albums.
Grammy Nomination
Although "Vredesbyrd" itself wasn't nominated for a Grammy, the album it features on, "Death Cult Armageddon", was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy in the 'Best Metal Album' category.
Orchestra Collaboration
The album "Death Cult Armageddon", including the song "Vredesbyrd" was recorded with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, adding a unique symphonic element to the black metal sound.
Members
When "Vredesbyrd" was recorded, the band members were Shagrath (vocals), Silenoz (guitars), Galder (guitars), Vortex (bass), Mustis (synths), and Nicholas Barker (Drums).
Influences
The bleak undertones and severe lyricism of songs like "Vredesbyrd" show the influence of black metal bands like Bathory and Mayhem, who were instrumental in shaping this genre in Norway.
Live Performances
"Vredesbyrd" has been a staple of many of Dimmu Borgir's live performances, with its intense guitar riffs and atmospheric orchestral elements delivering a powerful stage presence.

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