Norwegian black-metal band Dimmu Borgir had their show at the Huntridge Theater in Las Vegas on July 30 filmed by director Patric Ullaeus (Lacuna Coil, In Flames). No official word on whether or not there's a DVD in the works, but I'll keep you updated.

Norwegian black-metallers Dimmu Borgir have confirmed that drummer Tony Laureano from Nile will be sitting in with the band for the Ozzfest tour due to the fact that new Danish drummer Reno Kiilerich's slow-going visa processing problems.

Danish metal band Strangler, featuring drummer Reno Kiilerich who's also currently playing with Dimmu Borgir, have posted their entire 4-song 2003 demo online for download: http://www.stranglerfuck.com/

Dimmu Borgir has finally confirmed that Danish drummer Reno Killerich (Panzerchrist, Vile, Human Erupt) will be doing the pounding for the band's upcoming live dates in the US for Ozzfest and whatever else they have scheduled. Killerich recently won the 'fastest feet in the world' title at NAMM convention where he recorded some 800 bass drum hits in a minute.

Rumors abound that Tjodalv might be leaving Susperia to drum for Dimmu Borgir. Or maybe just for OzzFest. But it appears to be untrue, or so says a recent news posting on their website.

Some of the winners of the Spellemannprisen, the Norwegian version of the Grammy:

Best music video: Kaizers Orchestra - Evig Pint
Dance band: Ole Ivars
Pop group: Ephemera
Hip hop: Equicez
Blues/country: Vidar Busk
Rock: Turbonegro
Best female pop soloist: Bertine Zetlitz
Best male pop soloist: Magnet (Even Johannessen)
Metal: Dimmu Borgir
Open class: Niko Valkeapää
Jazz: Atomic
Best newcomer: Julian Berntsen
Hederspris: Wenche Myhre
Spellemann: Silje Nergaard
Best song: Kurt Nilsen - She's so high

Read more: http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2004030115152272157473

Candlelight Records has signed a North American license agreement with Norway's Tabu Recordings. The first release from the new agreement will the album "Unlimited" from Susperia. The record is already receiving substantial press in European metal circles and is fronted by ex-Dimmu Borgir drummer Tjodalv.

The winners of Norway's Alarm Awards:

Pop: Magnet
Rock: Turbonegro
Jazz: Supersilent
Lydverketprisen: Karin Park
Metal: Dimmu Borgir
Video: Paperboys - Hey Man
Live: Turbonegro
Hip Hop/Rap: Equicez
Petreprisen: Ephemera
Electronica: Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band

Dimmu Borgir is strongly rumored to be playing the mainstage at this year's Ozzfest.

Blabbermouth talks to Niklas Barker about his departure from Dimmu Borgir and tries their hardest to get him to talk shit: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=19063

The Great Deceiver recently completed work on a video for the song "Lake of Sulphur" from the band's second album "Terra Incognito", due out in March through Peaceville Records. The clip was filmed at The Revolver Ranch in the Arizona desert with director Patric Ullaeus (Dimmu Borgir, In Flames, Lacuna Coil). As mentioned here before, TGD features vocalist Tomas Lindberg (Disfear, ex-At the Gates) along with Kristian Wahlin and Hans Nilsson from Diabolique.

Speaking of departing metal band members, Nick Barker (ex-Cradle of Filth) has reportedly left Dimmu Borgir. That'd explain the recent tour cancellations. Perhaps we'll get confirmation on that soon.

Swedish black-metal act Dark Funeral has been added to the lineup of the Zyklon Japanese tour now that Dimmu Borgir is off the bill. Zyklon will headline and DF will support. Those dates again:

02/03 - Shibuya Club Quattro, Tokyo
02/04 - Nagoya Club Quattro, Nagoya
02/05 - Shinsaibashi Club Quattro, Osaka

Norweigan black metal act Dimmu Borgir has cancelled their upcoming Australian and Japan tour plans in February. No reason was given for the move, though I assume we'll get an explanation or excuse soon.

Here's most of the nominees for the Spellemannprisen, Norway's answer to the Grammy:

Female pop soloist:
Lene Marlin - "Another Day"
Karin Park - "Superworldunknown"
Bertine Zetlitz - "Sweet Injections"

Male pop soloist:
Julian Berntzen - "Waffytown"
Thomas Dybdahl - "Stray Dogs"
Magnet - "On Your Side"

Pop group:
D'Sound - "Doublehearted"
Ephemera - "Air"
Number Seven Deli - "Falkner Street"

Electronica:
Snuten - "Welcome to the Jungle"
Ulver - "Teachings in Silence"
Xploding Plastix - "The Donca Matic Singalongs"

Rock:
Amulet - "Danger! Danger!"
Ricochets - "The Ghost Of Our Love"
Thulsa Doom - "And Then Take You To a Place Where Jars Are"
Turbonegro - "Scandinavian Leather"
We - "Lightyears Ahead"

Blues/Country:
Vidar Busk - "Love Buzz"
Amund Maarud - "Ripped, Stripped and Southern Fried"
Tumbleweed - "Once More, With Feeling"

Metal:
Dimmu Borgir - "Death Cult Armageddon"
Enslaved - "Below the Lights"
Old Man's Child - "In Defiance of Existence"

Hip-Hop:
Diaz - "Velkommen Hjem Andres"
Equicez - "State of Emergency"
Paperboys - "The Great Escape"

Jazz:
Atomic - "Boom Boom"
Toe Brunborg Quartet - "Gravity"
Karin Krog - "Where You At?"
Christian Wallumrød Ensemble - "Sofienberg Variations"
Håvard Wiik - "Postures"

Open class:
Anne-Lise Berntsen/Nils Asheim - "Kom Regn"
Hallvard Bjørgum & Co- "Free Field"
Motorpsycho/Jaga Jazzist Horns - "In the Fishtank"
Niko Valkeapää - "Niko Valkeapää"
When - "Pearl Harvest"

Music video:
Diaz - "Hvem er denne karen"
Folk og Røvere - "Utadæsjælåpplevelse"
Kaizers Orchestra - "Evig Pint"
Thomas Dybdahl - "Cecilia"
Bertine Zetlitz - "Girl Like You"

Best newcomer:
Julian Berntzen - "Whaffy Town"
Equicez - "State of Emergency"
Rebekka Karijord - "Neophyte"
Kurt Nilsen - "I"
Karin Park - "Superworldunknown"

Best song:
Maria Arrendondo - "In Love With An Angel"
David - "Wild At Heart"
Folk og Røvere - "Utadæsjælåpplevelse"
Lene Marlin - "You Weren’t There"
Kurt Nilsen - "She’s So High"

Go here for the rest: http://www.nrk.no/musikk/3399677.html