Name: Shining
Brand: Shining

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NPR1189DP

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Limited edition

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2023-09-15

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The Orchard

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840588178797

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Shining

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Metal

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Napalm Records

Formed in 1996, Shining is a Swedish extreme metal band that incorporates many doom metal elements in their music. Their unique sound has earned them the label of "suicidal black metal," although the band themselves would clarify that they are not strictly a black metal band. With their depressive undertones and mostly suicide-themed lyrics, Shining's music delves into dark emotions and explores the depths of human psyche.

If 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 Shining's unique blend of extreme and doom metal.

Shining, 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, Shining's daring approach is sure to leave a lasting impression on any listener.

Napalm Records is an Austrian independent record label that specializes in heavy metal and hard rock. Founded in 1992, the label has become a prominent force in the music industry. With its headquarters based in Eisenerz, Austria, Napalm Records expanded its reach by opening offices in Berlin, Germany in 2015 and relocating its North American operations to New York, USA (specifically Hoboken, NJ) in 2019. With their commitment to delivering high-quality music and supporting talented artists, Napalm Records continues to thrive as a leading label for metal and rock enthusiasts worldwide.

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Sweden’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. 

According 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.

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Discover Shining by Shining - Sweden's iconic metal band presents their self-titled album, a masterpiece of darkness. Available on Napalm Records.