DIMMU BORGIR behind the scenes look at the Los Angeles DVD screening of The Invaluable Darkness on September 30, 2008...followed by an interview with Silenoz at the Nuclear Blast USA office.
Taken From: In Sorte Diaboli
(Collectors Edition featuring enhanced colors and dirty filter layer)
Joachim Luetke explains the concept, symbolism, and story behind the video:
"The Sacrilegious Scorn" is mainly a paraphrase on Christianity’s core-symbolism and motives.
Such examples are the Roman soldiers gambling over Christ’s garment, the mockery of St. Michael the Archangel, driving Satan out of Heaven by stepping on him and pointing his sword onto him. Now we see this reversed, when the inaugurated Antichrist is doing that to St. Michael.
I prefer the term Dark Emperor - not Antichrist, for the battle of “light” and “shadow” reaches back far beyond Christianity.
We also witness the inauguration of the Dark Emperor in the Temple of the Baphomet, seeing him taking the oath as the new sovereign while celebrating a mockery of the Last Supper. The story culminates in the Dark Emperor showing up in front of his followers, bringing out blessings. The Empire of Darkness is then established.
The overall look of the video is a bow to the legendary, unique style of Roger Corman, especially his adaptation of The Masque of The Red Death, featuring the unforgettable Vincent Price. www.hammerfilms.com
This lifts the clip to an additional meta-level: The mockery of using an early 60’s technique to visualize "The Sacrilegious Scorn" for a present day audience.
Taken From: In Sorte Diaboli
Joachim Luetke explains the concept, symbolism, and story behind the video:
"The Sacrilegious Scorn" is mainly a paraphrase on Christianity’s core-symbolism and motives.
Such examples are the Roman soldiers gambling over Christ’s garment, the mockery of St. Michael the Archangel, driving Satan out of Heaven by stepping on him and pointing his sword onto him. Now we see this reversed, when the inaugurated Antichrist is doing that to St. Michael.
I prefer the term Dark Emperor - not Antichrist, for the battle of “light” and “shadow” reaches back far beyond Christianity.
We also witness the inauguration of the Dark Emperor in the Temple of the Baphomet, seeing him taking the oath as the new sovereign while celebrating a mockery of the Last Supper. The story culminates in the Dark Emperor showing up in front of his followers, bringing out blessings. The Empire of Darkness is then established.
The overall look of the video is a bow to the legendary, unique style of Roger Corman, especially his adaptation of The Masque of The Red Death, featuring the unforgettable Vincent Price. www.hammerfilms.com
This lifts the clip to an additional meta-level: The mockery of using an early 60’s technique to visualize "The Sacrilegious Scorn" for a present day audience.
It's refreashing to hear some REAL music on myspace! (I just accidentally clicked on a rap video...it was aweful..)
Anyways, I'd love to meet the costume designer for this video! Or was it all Dimmu Borgir?
I totally agree with you <7th> Nathan (a.k.a. Gnarly). People need to listen and think before they start making accusations about others. Dont people understand or listen to them?! I get it, why dont you?
BRUTAL COOL CHANNEL GUYS !!!
LOVE YOUR SONG " SACRILEGIOUS SCORN " !!!
CHECK OUT OUR ART/CLIP TO THE SONG !!!
IT IS ON OUR PROFILE !!!
HOPE YOU LIKE IT !!!
DARK REGARDS FROM LONDON !!!
Dimmu Borgir Reigns !!!!!
No Other Band Like Them And Watch Them Grow And Their Popularity Here In The States.
Ignorance Prevails For Those That See The Band As Anything Else But Incredible!!!
this is a comment directed towards "michael (heart's kaylynn)," who clearly does not understand that context of the the armour . i suggest you figure out what this song is about before you talk shit on the video not making sense, little buddy.
Wow... Dimmu Borgir has sold out like no other... And wtf is up with the gladiator armor shit? I remember when they actually seeemed true to their music, and not just trying to get fame and fortune.