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With their depressive undertones and mostly suicide-themed lyrics, \u003ci\u003eShining's\u003c\/i\u003e music delves into dark emotions and explores the depths of human psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy artists such as Ihsahn, Zardonic, Mechanical Vein, Rabbit Junk, Dødheimsgard, Major Parkinson, Thy Catafalque, Einar Solberg, Strapping Young Lad, Blitz Union, Devin Townsend Project, Raizer, Maraton,Vulture Industries,Ulver,Circle of Dust ,Enslaved,Blood Command ,Devin Townsend,and Arcturus then you will definitely appreciate \u003ci\u003eShining's\u003c\/i\u003e unique blend of extreme and doom metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShining\u003c\/i\u003e, with their haunting melodies and powerful instrumentals combined with introspective lyrics,is an artist that pushes boundaries within the extreme metal genre. Whether you are already a fan or new to their music,\u003ci\u003e Shining's \u003c\/i\u003edaring approach is sure to leave a lasting impression on any listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"shining-4","title":"Shining","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweden’s SHINING conjure a masterpiece of inescapable darkness with their 11th studio album! Formed in 1996 and known as one of the most controversial and musically brilliant bands in the black metal scene and beyond, SHINING presents their eleventh offering that proves even darker and more brutal than ever before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the band themselves, Shining “will be a downward journey in stereo that will drown the world in a mesmerizing, inescapable darkness\". The unit centered around mastermind Niklas Kvarforth roots their main musical influences in black metal, but does not fit into a single genre alone. SHINING incomparably combines influences from various far-reaching genres such as classical music, jazz and progressive rock, conjuring grim moods, aching wounds and deep emptiness. Themes such as self-destruction, suicide and violence play an important role in the band’s music. Over the course of ten studio albums, including masterpieces such as the acclaimed V. Halmstad and Redefining Darkness, SHINING has garnered a large and loyal following who adore the musical genius and eccentric nature of Niklas Kvarforth. The sinister, lurking album opener “Avsändare Okänd” counts as one of the most vicious and brutal songs in the band’s history. Next track “Snart Är Dem Alla Borta” starts with a hauntingly mellow intro before progressing into aggression. The first single and homage to Death, “Allt För Döden”, is a well-designed nightmare cut from the pitch-black horrors of Shining, and according to the band, is drenched in an instantly recognizable sound that has been perfected over the last three decades, and that today has become their trademark. Fourth track “Fidelis Ad Mortem” showcases progressive rock influences that are present on several tracks featured on Shining. Instrumental piano piece “Åttahundratjugo” calms the atmosphere down, before closing track “Den Permanenta Sömnen Kallar” shakes the listener by instantly kicking off in black metal style from its first seconds. Shining is a hauntingly captivating and skillful album that features a unique metal sound in true SHINING manner, serving the very best of black metal creatively combined with several other influences. The band has sparked a fiery interest with all their previous offerings, and it is certain that their ruthless upcoming album will exceed all expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Napalm Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50394090897739,"sku":"2052434","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50394090438987,"sku":"2052429","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2023-shining-cover-web-1000x1000-4b033703_d2141cd0_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1726432172"},{"product_id":"iii-angst","title":"III - Angst","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwedish act Shining was formed by Niklas 'Kvarforth' Olsson in 1996. Already with a developed sense of direction to his compositions \u0026amp; expression of wholly negative outlook \u0026amp; emotion, Niklas created some utterly oppressive material for the debut release, the 'Submit to Self-Destruction' EP in 1998, when Niklas himself was still only 14 years old. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Angst' was Shining's third album \u0026amp; was originally released in 2002. A development of composition was clearly evident here, working in more subtle twists \u0026amp; complexities to the sinister \u0026amp; wholly oppressive black metal. The work of Shining is intended to reflect the dark \u0026amp; destructive side of the world \u0026amp; human nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album was recorded at The Abyss Studios (Immortal, Marduk \u0026amp; Dimmu Borgir), the famous Swedish recording studio run by Peter Tagtgren, The album was recorded by Tommy Tagtgren. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs is somewhat a trademark of the Shining sound, the album retains a hypnotic quality to the riffs mixed with unsettling vocal anguish, along with acoustic passages \u0026amp; expertly handled lead guitar passages. 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Providing a great evolution from the foundations of hypnotic riff-styling, Shining has progressively incorporated more diverse, experimental and essentially non-metallic elements into their music including blues and jazz - affording the songs a greater dynamic, and a more refreshing sound than typical 'pure' black metal bands. 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