DIMMU BORGIR: Defect In North American 'The Invaluable Darkness' DVD Addressed

Nuclear Blast USA recently discovered that a number of fans that purchased "The Invaluable Darkness" — the three-disc package of 2 DVDs plus a bonus audio CD from Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR — in North America experienced some audio issues with DVD number 2 during the "Wacken 2007" portion of the disc. While investigating this issue, Nuclear Blast USA discovered that the defect originated from the manufacturing company.

If you purchased "The Invaluable Darkness" and have not experienced any problems with DVD number 2, please disregard this message. There is no action required on your side.

If you were one of the ones affected by this, Nuclear Blast USA is requesting that you please return the product back to the store you purchased it from for a refund. This product is currently being recalled by the manufacturer from all locations. The manufacturer will then be providing NEW corrected copies for all stores and online outlets as soon as possible so that fans can purchase the proper version of the release.

If you purchased "The Invaluable Darkness" at a location that does not allow returns/refunds, please send an e-mail to [email protected] with the following information so that Nuclear Blast USA can mail you a corrected disc as soon as they have them available:

* E-mail Subject: Dimmu Borgir – The Invaluable Darkness – Replacement Disc
* In your e-mail include: Your full name, complete address, and where you purchased item.

Your e-mail will be handled in the order that it is received and please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery of replacement disc. (Label may request proof of purchase if necessary.)

"The Invaluable Darkness" recently entered the Music DVD chart in the band's home country at position No. 1. Indie Distrubution, which distributes DIMMU BORGIR releases in Norway, told Norway's music industry magazine Faro Journalen that it felt pretty comfortable that the DVD would reach the top of the chart. "Yes, we expected it," Espen Solheim Røhne, sales manager at Indie Distribution, admitted. "There are few bands out there that have the same following in Norway as DIMMU BORGIR, and their fans are always early in the shops to buy their product."

Røhne told Faro Journalen that the company shipped 2,500 copies of the DVD sets to Norwegian retailers. "We hope to reach 5,000 by Christmas," he said.

This marks the second time DIMMU BORGIR has landed at No. 1 in Norway. The band's most recent album, "In Sorte Diaboli", topped the chart upon its release in 2007.

"The Invaluable Darkness" sold 1,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 5 on the Top Music Videos chart.

On September 30 at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, fans of DIMMU BORGIRhad the unique opportunity to attend an exclusive, advanced screening of footage from "The Invaluable Darkness". There was also a question-and-answer session with special guest Silenoz hosted by Brendon Small of DETHKLOK and "Metalocalypse" where fans were able to ask questions.

Over 30 minutes of footage from this event, as well as a video interview Nuclear Blast Records conducted the next morning with Silenoz at the label's USA office can be viewed below.

DVD screening + interview:

"The Invaluable Darkness" DVD trailer: