Dimmu Borgir – Eonian (2018)

March 3, 2024

On paper this is stronger and more promising than both of the previous albums, but also devoid of any stand out tracks and, let’s be honest, it doesn’t really contain much in the way of “black metal”. Whatever “black metal” means to you, and how long Dimmu Borgir have not been “true” to the style is debatable, but Eonian is almost completely devoid of the genre in its entirety. Despite the huge sound and excellent production, I can’t help but shake the feeling I’m listening to a Halloween version of Therion or something.