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Abrahadabra

Dimmu Borgir

Type:
Full-length
Release date:
October 2010
Catalog ID:
ICARUS 671
Version desc.:
Enhanced
Label:
Icarus Music
Format:
CD
Reviews:
23 reviews (avg. 50%)
1. Xibir 02:50   instrumental
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2. Born Treacherous 05:02   Show lyrics
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3. Gateways 05:10   Show lyrics
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4. Chess with the Abyss 04:08   Show lyrics
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5. Dimmu Borgir 05:36   Show lyrics
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6. Ritualist 05:14   Show lyrics
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7. The Demiurge Molecule 05:31   Show lyrics
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8. A Jewel Traced Through Coal 05:16   Show lyrics
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9. Renewal 04:11   Show lyrics
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10. Endings and Continuations 05:58   Show lyrics
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11. Gateways (orchestral version) 05:44   instrumental
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Original line-up
Band members
Shagrath Vocals (lead), Keyboards, Effects, Songwriting
Galder Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing), Songwriting
Silenoz Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (backing), Lyrics, Songwriting
Guest/Session
Petter Winroth Trombone
Agnes Hoffart Violin
Hans Petter Bang Bass
Annar Follesø Violin
Tom Ottar Flute
Øivind Westby Trombone
Yi Yang Violin
Marius K. Flatby Contrabass
Tom Skjellum Trumpet
Morten Hindar Cello
Odd Nilsen Trumpet
Atle Sponberg Violin
Elisabeth Lie Violin
Eyvind Andreassen Horn
Andrea Manger Violin
Julius Pranevicius Horn
Matilda Brunstrøm Viola
Ricky Black Guitars (slide) (track 10)
Embrik Snerte Bassoon
Gunhild Hindar Viola
Agnete Kjølsrud Vocals (female) (tracks 3, 10)
Tone Bjørnsen Violin
Christina Dimbodius Violin
Hilde Mentzoni Clarinet
Sidsel Walstad Harp
Daray Drums, Percussion
Nora Taksdal Viola
Ingrid Uddu English Horn
Joakim Nordin Percussion
Stine Rem Aarønes Violin
Trond Magne Flute
Thomas Røisland Tuba, Cimbasso
Schola Cantorum Choir Vocals (choirs)
Sverre Riise Trombone
Gerlioz Keyboards
Mette Elisabeth Steen Violin
Magnus Bernt Soederberg Bass
Merete Olsen Carr Cello
Kåre Magnar Hagen Trumpet
Frode Larsen Violin
Audun Sandvik Cello
Hildegunn Flatabø Horn
Guro Hilmen Violin
Trude Eick Horn
Ingrid Åhlander Bassoon
Patrycja Woloch Viola
Andy Sneap Guitars (lead) (tracks 3, 9)
Kristin Karlsson Violin
Jon Wien Sønstebø Viola
Kristoffer Rygg Vocals (clean) (track 10)
Willy Aase Violin
Stine Lise Svenning Clarinet
Henrik Hannisdal Violin
Björn Nyman Clarinet
Bjørn Rabben Percussion
Snowy Shaw Bass, Vocals (clean) (tracks 4, 6, 9, and "Perfect Strangers")
Maren Elle Violin
Trygve Aarvik Oboe
Birger Mistereggen Timpani
Miscellaneous staff
Gaute Storaas Arrangements (choirs, orchestra)
Rune Halvorsen Conductor
Tove Åsum Forwald Photography
Kjell Ivar Lund Photography
Shagrath Arrangements, Engineering (keyboards, additional tracking)
Russ Russell Engineering (guitars, bass), Mastering
Galder Arrangements
Marcelo Vasco Photography
Daniel Bergstrand Engineering (drums, vocals)
Joachim Luetke Cover art, Artwork, Design, Photography
Andy Sneap Mixing, Mastering
Silenoz Arrangements
Original line-up
Shagrath Vocals (lead), Keyboards, Effects, Songwriting
Galder Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing), Songwriting
Silenoz Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (backing), Lyrics, Songwriting
Original line-up
Petter Winroth Trombone
Agnes Hoffart Violin
Hans Petter Bang Bass
Annar Follesø Violin
Tom Ottar Flute
Øivind Westby Trombone
Yi Yang Violin
Marius K. Flatby Contrabass
Tom Skjellum Trumpet
Morten Hindar Cello
Odd Nilsen Trumpet
Atle Sponberg Violin
Elisabeth Lie Violin
Eyvind Andreassen Horn
Andrea Manger Violin
Julius Pranevicius Horn
Matilda Brunstrøm Viola
Ricky Black Guitars (slide) (track 10)
Embrik Snerte Bassoon
Gunhild Hindar Viola
Agnete Kjølsrud Vocals (female) (tracks 3, 10)
Tone Bjørnsen Violin
Christina Dimbodius Violin
Hilde Mentzoni Clarinet
Sidsel Walstad Harp
Daray Drums, Percussion
Nora Taksdal Viola
Ingrid Uddu English Horn
Joakim Nordin Percussion
Stine Rem Aarønes Violin
Trond Magne Flute
Thomas Røisland Tuba, Cimbasso
Schola Cantorum Choir Vocals (choirs)
Sverre Riise Trombone
Gerlioz Keyboards
Mette Elisabeth Steen Violin
Magnus Bernt Soederberg Bass
Merete Olsen Carr Cello
Kåre Magnar Hagen Trumpet
Frode Larsen Violin
Audun Sandvik Cello
Hildegunn Flatabø Horn
Guro Hilmen Violin
Trude Eick Horn
Ingrid Åhlander Bassoon
Patrycja Woloch Viola
Andy Sneap Guitars (lead) (tracks 3, 9)
Kristin Karlsson Violin
Jon Wien Sønstebø Viola
Kristoffer Rygg Vocals (clean) (track 10)
Willy Aase Violin
Stine Lise Svenning Clarinet
Henrik Hannisdal Violin
Björn Nyman Clarinet
Bjørn Rabben Percussion
Snowy Shaw Bass, Vocals (clean) (tracks 4, 6, 9, and "Perfect Strangers")
Maren Elle Violin
Trygve Aarvik Oboe
Birger Mistereggen Timpani
Original line-up
Gaute Storaas Arrangements (choirs, orchestra)
Rune Halvorsen Conductor
Tove Åsum Forwald Photography
Kjell Ivar Lund Photography
Shagrath Arrangements, Engineering (keyboards, additional tracking)
Russ Russell Engineering (guitars, bass), Mastering
Galder Arrangements
Marcelo Vasco Photography
Daniel Bergstrand Engineering (drums, vocals)
Joachim Luetke Cover art, Artwork, Design, Photography
Andy Sneap Mixing, Mastering
Silenoz Arrangements
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Read Good, but lacks gravitas 75% Myrkrarfar May 9th, 2017
Read Born treacherous, still... 95% IlluminateEliminate February 25th, 2017
Read Oh how the mighty have... 7% BlackMetal213 March 13th, 2016
Read IT'S BROKEN! HOPELESSLY... 15% prometeus January 6th, 2015
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Read The odd coexistence of... 66% hells_unicorn December 3rd, 2012
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Read Their worst release to date 45% DracuLeo July 30th, 2011
Read Another Dimmu album, albeit... 75% MediocreGuitarist123 July 9th, 2011
Read Something feels very wrong... 47% MasterTherion June 25th, 2011
Read No. Just no. 15% Alchameth February 16th, 2011
Read The death kneel fades away 10% doomknocker October 19th, 2010
Read Mediocre 60% MDH_755 October 17th, 2010
Read Valueless 40% Sargon_The_Terrible October 14th, 2010
Read The New Symphonic Metal... 85% metal_militant October 11th, 2010
Read Yeah, Big Orchestras Don't... 40% ImpureSoul October 6th, 2010
Read Completely overloaded 60% kluseba October 6th, 2010
Read Severing the head of Dimmu 45% MetalHeadX2 September 28th, 2010
Read Under the spell of... 67% autothrall September 27th, 2010
Read A Definite Improvement 70% NovembersDirge September 26th, 2010

Release dates:
Japan - September 22
Germany - September 24
Rest of Europe - September 27
Australia - October 1
North America - October 12

Additional performers:
- The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, conducted by Gaute StorĂ¥s.
- The Schola Cantorum Choir, conducted by Rune Halvorsen.

Music videos:
- Gateways
- Dimmu Borgir

Enhanced element contains:
- Gateways (video) (05:04)

Recording information:

Drums & vocals recorded in Dugout Studios, Uppsala, Sweden.
Guitars & bass recorded in Livingroom Studios, Oslo, Norway.
Keys & additional tracking recorded at Pimp Plaza Recordings, Oslo, Norway.
Orchestra & choirs done at the NRK Studios, Oslo, Norway.

Identifiers:

Barcode: 7027361 23482 9
Matrix / Runout: 54006 - L.D.A. - INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA - ICA 671
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L701
Mould SID Code: IFPI Q9P1

Added by: Diamhea Modified by: Diamhea
Added on: 2014-10-31 13:43:24 Last modified on: 2015-01-21 15:40:34