REVIEW: DIMMU BORGIR’s Grand Serpent Rising – “This Serpent Has Sharp Fangs”

(Nuclear Blast) This serpent has sharp fangs. 8 years since the last cauldron of Norwegian madness, Grand Serpent Rising is a Dimmu Borgir more refined and thoughtful in their approach. With enhanced concentration on riff construction and scintillating leads, the funneling of symphonic instrumentation works as a complement rather than an overwhelming addition. The album