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'''Dimmu Borgir''' is a famous [[Norway|Norwegian]] melodic [[black metal]] band whose music has been in the charts in several [[Scandinavia|Scandinavian]] countries and [[Germany]]. "Dimmu Borgir" means "Dark Castle" or "Dark Citadel" in [[Icelandic language|Icelandic]].

The change in dynasty in China from the [[Tang]] to the dynasties that included the [[Song]] did not greatly interrupt the trends of [[Islam in China|Muslims]] established during the [[Tang]].

==Islam continues to increase its influence==

==Statistics==

Many Muslims began to go to China to trade during the [[Tang]] Dynasty. During the [[Song]] Dynasty, Muslims began to have a greater economic impact and influence on the country. During the [[Song Dynasty]] (960-1279), Muslims in China dominated foreign trade and the import/export industry to the south and west.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/history/china_1.shtml BBC Religion and Ethics ISLAM Origins]</ref>

==Migration of Muslims to China==

*'''Genre:''' [[Black metal]], [[symphonic metal]]

In 1070, the Song emperor, Shen-tsung (Shenzong) invited 5,300 Arab men from [[Bukhara]], to settle in China. The emperor used these men in his campaign against the Liao empire in the northeast. Later on these men were settled between the Sung capital of Kaifeng and Yenching (modern day [[Beijing]]). The object was to create a buffer zone between the Chinese and the Liao. In 1080, 10,000 Arab men and women migrated to China on horseback and settled in all of the provinces of the north and north-east.<ref>Israeli (2002), pg. 283-4</ref>

*'''Country:''' [[Norway]]

*'''Status:''' Active

*'''Time:''' [[1993]]-

The Arabs from Bukhara were under the leadership of Prince Amir Sayyid "So-fei-er" (his Chinese name). The prince was later given an honorary title. He is reputed of being the "father" of the Muslim community in China. Prior to him Islam was named by the Tang and Song Chinese as ''Ta-shi fa'' ("law of Islam"). He renamed it to ''Hui Hui Jiao'' ("the Religion of Double return").<ref>Israeli (2002), pg. 284</ref>

==Biography==

==Notes==

[[image:dimmu_borgir_pem.jpg|thumb|Cover of "Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia"]]

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Dimmu Borgir was originally founded in [[1993]] by Shagrath, Silenoz, and Tjodalv. The band immediately released an EP entitled ''Inn I Evighetens Mørke'' ([[1994]]) &ndash; translated to English the title means "Into The Darkness Of Eternity". This short EP sold out within weeks, and the band followed up with the full length album ''For All Tid'' (1994) &ndash; the title translates to "For All Time". This album featured musical contributions by members of [[Dødheimsgård]] and [[Ved Buens Ende]]. In [[1996]], the band released their monumental album ''Stormblåst'' (translates to "Storm Blown"). ''Stormblåst'' received high praise from many melodic black metal fans, and is often regarded a highlight of the band's career. It is also the last album which features all lyrics written and sung in Norwegian.

After ''Stormblåst'', Dimmu Borgir's career took a sharp turn. Keyboardist Stian Aarstad left the band due to his obligation to serve in the Norwegian army, thus he was not able to participate in the recording of ''Devil's Path'' (1996). When he returned for the recording of ''Enthrone Darkness Triumphant'' ([[1997]]), he had trouble attending rehearsals and tourdates, and he was fired from the band. ''Enthrone Darkness Triumphant'' was a huge success for the band, and it was their first release signed to the famous German record label [[Nuclear Blast]].

Dimmu Borgir's following full-length albums &ndash; ''Spiritual Black Dimensions'' ([[1999]]) and ''Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia'' ([[2001]]) &ndash; both met critical acclaim. Some fans accused the band of [[selling out]] due to the mass audiences which the albums reached. In [[2003]], Dimmu Borgir used their major record label financial leverage to create a monumental album titled ''Death Cult Armageddon''. Sections of the album were recorded with the [[Prague Philharmonic Orchestra]] to enhance the [[classical music|classical]] arrangements which have always augmented the band's style. ''Death Cult Armageddon'' has often been cited by critics and new listeners as the band's strongest, most diverse album. Many fans disagree, however, maintaining a preference for the band's older, less [[bombast]]ic style.

Recently, Dimmu Borgir toured as part of Ozzfest. Currently, the band is expecting to re-record Stormblast, as well as begin work on a new album.

==Discography==

[[image:dimmuborgir_deathcultarmageddon.jpg|thumb|Cover of "Death Cult Armageddon"]]

===Studio releases===

*''Inn I Evighetens Mørke'' [EP] - ([[1994]])

*''For All Tid'' - ([[1994]]) (Reis. [[1997]])

*''Stormblåst'' - ([[1996]])

*''Devil's Path'' [EP] - ([[1996]])

*''Enthrone Darkness Triumphant'' - ([[1997]]) (Reis. [[2002]])

*''Spiritual Black Dimensions'' - ([[1999]])

*''Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia'' - ([[2001]])

1.Fear and Wonder (Intro)

2.Blessings upon The Throne of Tyranny

3.Kings of The Carnival Creation

4.Hybrid Stigmata-The Apostasy

5.Architecture of A Genocidal Nature

6.Puritania

7.IndoctriNation

8.The Maelstrom Mephisto

9.Absolute Sole Right

10.Sympozium

11.Perfection or Vanity

12.Devil's Path, re-recording feat. Andy La Roque.

13.Burn in Hell, cover of the Twister Sisters classic.

*''Death Cult Armageddon'' - ([[2003]])

1.Allegiance

2.Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse

3.Lepers Among Us

4.Vredesbyrd

5.For The World To Dictate Our Death

6.Blood Hunger Doctrine

7.Allehelgens Død I Helveds Rike

8.Cataclysm Children

9.Eradication Instincts Defined

10.Unorthodox Manifesto

11.Heavenly Perverse

Bonustrack Digi:

12.Satan My Master (Bathory Cover)

===Live and other releases===

*''Godless Savage Garden'' [Compilation] - ([[1998]])

*''Alive In Torment'' [Live] - ([[2001]])

*''World Misanthropy'' [DVD/VHS] - ([[2002]])

*''World Misanthropy'' [Live] - ([[2002]])

==Band members==

===Current members===

*''Shagrath (Stian Thoresen) '' - Vocals - ([[1993]]-)

*''Galder (Thomas Rune Andersen) '' - Guitar - ([[2001]]-)

*''Silenoz (Sven Atle Kopperud) '' - Guitar - ([[1993]]-)

*''ICS Vortex (Simen Hestnaes)'' - Bass - ([[2000]]-)

*''Mustis (Øyvind Mustafarta) '' - Keyboard - ([[1998]]-)

*''Reno Kiilerich'' - Drums - ([[2004]]-[[2004]])

===Former members===

*''Astennu'' - Guitar - ([[1997]]-[[1999]])

*''Nagash'' - Bass - ([[1996]]-[[1999]])

*''Brynjard Tristan'' - Bass - ([[1994]]-[[1996]])

*''Stian Aarstad'' - Keyboard - ([[1993]]-[[1997]])

*''Nicholas Barker'' - Drums - ([[1999]]-[[2004]])

*''Tjodalv'' - Drums - ([[1993]]-[[1999]])

*''Kimberly Goss'' - Keyboard - (Unknown Years)

==Criticism==

Some people discovered that '''Sorgens Kammer''' of the '''Stormblåst''' album seriously ressembles the intro tune from an Amiga game called [[Agony (game)|Agony]], while Dimmu Borgir didn't give them any credit and is sampled [[Media:Agony amiga title sample.ogg|here]]. Some people also accuse Dimmu Borgir of being commercially-oriented and of being "sell-outs". This is of course debatable, especially since Dimmu Borgir's lyrical content deals with material not usually considered "commercial".

==External links==

*[http://www.dimmu-borgir.com Dimmu Borgir Official Homepage]

*[http://www.darklyrics.com/d/dimmuborgir.html Dimmu Borgir Lyrics]

==See also==

* [[Islam during the Tang Dynasty]]

* [[Islam by country]]

* [[Religion in China]]

* [[Demographics of China]]

* [[Chinese Patriotic Islamic Association]]

* [[Tibetan Muslims]]

* [[Islam in China]]

* [[Ma Yize]]

[[Category:Islam in China|China]]

'''The Dimmuborgir''' is an actual ___location east of [[Mývatn]] in [[Iceland]]. The area is marked by remnants of [[volcanic]] activity that are perhaps reminiscent of an ancient collapsed citadel, with columns spewing plumes of [[sulfur|sulfuric]] smoke. In Icelandic folklore the Dimmuborgir is said to connect earth with the infernal regions.

*[http://www.lamedon.de/urlaub/island/is-m35_en.html Dimmuborgir In Iceland]

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