Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band from Jessheim, formed in 1993. The name is derived from Dimmuborgir, a volcanic formation in Iceland, the name of 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; vocalist Shagrath and rhythm guitarist Silenoz are the only original members who still remain, with lead guitarist Galder being a longstanding member.
Dimmu Borgir at Wacken Open Air 2018
Singer Stian Tomt "Shagrath" Thoresen at Rockharz Open Air 2019
Lead guitarist Thomas Rune "Galder" Andersen at Rockharz Open Air 2019
Rhythm guitarist Sven Atle "Erkekjetter Silenoz" Kopperud at Rockharz Open Air 2019
Jessheim is a town in the Ullensaker municipality in Akershus of Norway.
Jessheim
The main street "Storgata" at Jessheim in Ullensaker.
Storgata 7 on the main street of Jessheim.
Herredshuset was completed in 1901 and housed Ullensaker county administration until 1967.