Norwegian symphonic black metal heavyweights Dimmu Borgir have unveiled plans for a North American tour in support of their upcoming studio album Grand Serpent Rising. The band will be joined by a formidable supporting cast, including Hypocrisy, Suffocation, and Hulder.
The tour is set to begin on August 7 in New York City at Palladium Times Square, before making stops across the U.S. and Canada and concluding on August 23 in Los Angeles, California. The run is expected to showcase a mix of classic material and new songs from the band’s long-awaited follow-up to Eonian.
Confirmed dates are as follows:
August 7 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
August 8 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
August 10 – Toronto, ON – History
August 11 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
August 13 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater
August 14 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
August 15 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
August 18 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom
August 21 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
August 23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
The tour announcement arrives as anticipation builds for Grand Serpent Rising, the band’s first album in eight years. Scheduled for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast, the record features thirteen tracks that promise to capture the full scope of Dimmu Borgir’s signature blend of orchestral grandeur and black metal intensity.
Frontman Shagrath shared his thoughts on the album: “I truly feel we’ve outdone ourselves musically on this album. It’s been a long and demanding process, but seeing how it all came together makes it incredibly rewarding. Grand Serpent Rising reflects every era of Dimmu Borgir. This album carries echoes of every chapter of Dimmu Borgir‘s legacy. I believe our fans will recognize that, and find something within it that truly resonates.”
Guitarist Silenoz added insight into the album’s title and meaning: “It fits perfectly. Dimmu Borgir is a leviathan of a band on a grand scale and we are rising once again. While the serpent represents evil to some, for us it symbolizes something else: renewal, growth, knowledge, and liberation. Shedding our skin, so to speak. And let’s not forget that February 2026 marks the end of the Year of the Snake, roughly the same moment this album was completed.”
The album was recorded in Gothenburg with acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström, who previously worked with the band on Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon, further cementing a legacy of expansive and powerful releases.
Looking ahead, Dimmu Borgir will hit the road again in October 2026 for the “In League With Satan” co-headline tour alongside Polish extreme metal giants Behemoth. Swedish black metal veterans Dark Funeral will join the run as special guests.
Confirmed tour dates:
October 9, 2026 – Zurich, Switzerland – Halle 622
October 10, 2026 – Zwickau, Germany – Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau
October 11, 2026 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
October 13, 2026 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
October 14, 2026 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
October 16, 2026 – Paris, France – Zenith
October 18, 2026 – Den Bosch, Netherlands – Mainstage
October 20, 2026 – Cologne, Germany – Palladium
October 22, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Inselpark Arena
October 23, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
October 24, 2026 – Brno, Czech Republic – Hala Vodova
October 27, 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
October 29, 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – B-K
October 30, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – K.B. Hallen
