#235: Dimmu Borgir Guitarist Silenoz

Dimmu Borgir guitarist and founder Silenoz is our guest this week.
We discuss the writing process of the band's new record
Eonian and the motivations behind it, how after eight years a
new record becomes an event for fans, Dimmu Borgir's 20-plus year
relationship with Nuclear Blast Records, the 15th anniversary of
Death Cult Armageddon, his thoughts on eventual retirement after 25
years of doing this, and the experience of playing live with a
100-piece orchestra. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn
tackle Apple's plans to discontinue digital downloads on
iTunes, being forced into streaming as a consumer, how that could
be good for physical product sales, and value versus convenience
when it comes to art. Following Vince and Axl's recent video, we
have our own debate about whether a new Guns N' Roses record will
be any good, and Brandon gives his take on ageism in meaningful
rock and metal lyrics. Songs: Dimmu Borgir - “Interdimensional
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