In an update that is long overdue, Dimmu Borgir has officially announced an extension of the band's partnership with Nuclear Blast Records. The group posted this message online:

"We wish to inform you that Dimmu Borgir and Nuclear Blast once again put pen to paper, acknowledging the past, present and future by opening another chapter in the history of extreme music! Stay tuned and watch this space for more updates on the new album and the 'Forces of The Northern Night Live' DVD/Blu-Ray release as it becomes available!"