After their last two successful albums Abrahadabra and Eonian, Dimmu Borgir herald their 30 year legacy by releasing, together for the first time, a collection of their cover songs.

The album Inspiratio Profanus is being announced with the release of the thunderous first single “Black Metal” by the extreme metal pioneers VENOM. Inspiratio Profanus will be released on December 8 via Nuclear Blast Records.

In the press release Silenoz shares his thoughts about the upcoming album.

“We’re pleased to announce the Inspiratio Profanus release! We thought it was about time to finally compile the cover songs we’ve done over the years and give these renditions an updated mastering, all in one package, highlighting some of our many influences!”

Regarding “Black Metal,” Silenoz also states: “Black Metal’, the track, and its origin, features something really primeval, raw and unhinged. There is lawlessness and danger connected to it. We did our best to capture the spirit of the ancient gods’ rock ’n roll 24 years later. Did we do it justice? I think so.”

With new dark compositions, Dimmu Borgir takes a retrospective look back by celebrating the band’s 30 Anniversary and the seminal artists that left a defining imprint on their sound.

Inspiratio Profanus Track List

1. Black Metal (Venom)
2. Satan My Master (Bathory)
3. Dead Men Don’t Rape (G.G.F.H.)
4. Nocturnal Fear (Celtic Frost)
5. Burn In Hell (Twisted Sister)
6. Perfect Strangers (Deep Purple)
7. Metal Heart (Accept)
8. Nocturnal Fear (Celtically Processed)  (Celtic Frost)

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