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SHINING are
heading out for their first European tour in three years in honor of their 10th
album ‘X – Varg Utan Flock’, which was released via Season of Mist last year.
The ‘Return of the Enemy’ kicks off at the Helvete in Oberhausen (DE) on May
15, and sees the band traveling throughout 9 more countries before a final
curtain at the Throne fest in Kuurne (BE) on June 9. To make things even more intriguing, SHINING are preparing a longer set than usual and promise an event full of uncompromising darkness and perversion. Join them in a celebration of the downfall of man! A list of all confirmed dates can be found below. |
| SHINING European tour +SRD 15 May 19 Oberhausen (DE) Helvete (tickets) 16 May 19 Paris (FR) Nouveau Casino (tickets) 17 May 19 Nantes (FR) Le Ferrailleur (tickets) 19 May 19 Grenoble (FR) L’Ampérage (tickets) 20 May 19 Toulouse (FR) Connexion Live (tickets) 21 May 19 Madrid (ES) Caracol (tickets) 22 May 19 Barcelona (ES) Boveda (tickets) 23 May 19 Marseille (FR) Jas Rod (tickets) 24 May 19 Verona (IT) Pika Future Club (tickets) 25 May 19 Bologna (IT) Alchemica Music Club (tickets) 26 May 19 Munich (DE) Backstage (tickets) 27 May 19 Kranj (SL) Trainstation Subart (tickets) 28 May 19 Vienna (AT) Viper Room (tickets) 29 May 19 Budapest (HU) Blue Hell (tickets) 30 May 19 Krakow (PL) Zet Pe Te Club (tickets) 31 May 19 Poznan (PL) U Bazyla (tickets) 01 Jun 19 Leipzig (DE) Hellraiser Club (tickets) 02 Jun 19 Erfurt (DE) Club From Hell (tickets) 04 Jun 19 Mannheim (DE) MS Connexion Complex (tickets) 05 Jun 19 Copenhagen (DK) Hotel Cecil (tickets) 06 Jun 19 Hamburg (DE) Kronensaal (tickets) 07 Jun 19 Groningen (NL) Vera (tickets) 08 Jun 19 Utrecht (NL) Helling (tickets) 09 Jun 19 Kuurne (BE) Thronefest 2019 (tickets) SHINING will be touring in support of their 2018 release ‘X – Varg Utan Flock’, which can be listened to in full here. The artwork has been created by Kevin Rolly and is shown together with the album details below. |
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Track-list 1. Svart Ostoppbar Eld (7:11) 2. Gyllene Portarnas Bro (6:39) 3. Jag Är Din Fiende (7:05) 4. Han Som Lurar Inom (8:03) 5. Tolvtusenfyrtioett (2:53) 6. Mot Aokigahara (9:33) Total playing time: 41:24 |
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Niklas Kvarforth is not the first
artist struggling with mental illness and related issues. The erratic Swede is
also not the first musician whose inner demons are part of the creative genius.
Yet in the world of metal, his band SHINING remains as a unique
and outstanding act in terms of talent and musical excellence. Never shy about his personal afflictions, Niklas Kvarforth is once again baring his tortured soul with ‘X – Varg Utan Flock’. His anger, his confusion, his pain, and his torment are all becoming tangible on the tenth album in the band’s long history. For a point of reference, the legendary ‘V – Halmstad’ release probably offers the most appropriate comparison. Yet all the influences SHINING fused into their previous masterpiece, ‘IX – Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends’ (2015) are also still present. Eclectic influences from progressive rock, jazz, classical music, and even faint traces of pop have left their mark. In addition to the broad musical spectrum on display, Niklas Kvarforth’s deeply emotional laments emerging from the dark depths of his twisted mind go beyond the usual scale of metal bands in their great vocal scope and variety. Founded in 1996 by Kvarforth, SHINING self-released ‘Submit to Self-Destruction’ in 1998 and spawned the term “suicidal black metal” with this debut 7″. A couple years after first full-length, ‘I – Within Deep Dark Chambers’ (2000) and sophomore album, ‘II – Livets Ändhållplats’ (2001) had cut deep marks into the underground scene, Niklas replaced his whole crew, which started a continuous cycle of line-up changes. With MAYHEM drummer Hellhammer on board, ‘III – Angst’ (2003) and ‘IV – The Eerie Cold’ (2005) began to gather major press attention. At the same time, SHINING focused on bringing their vision and often controversially received live performances to Europe. Yet Kvarforth’s mental health led to cancellations, physical and psychological fights within the band, and finally a break-up. Not content to let things rest after his breakdown, the restless singer returned with new members and the acclaimed masterpiece, ‘V – Halmstad’ in 2007. By then SHINING had reached headliner status and toured with other great acts such as SATYRICON and MAYHEM. Several line-up changes later, the Swede recorded two albums in one session: ‘VI – Klagopsalmer’ was released in 2009, to be followed by ‘VII – Född Förlorare’ two years later. The band also received their first gold disc for the single ‘Förtvivlan, Min Arvedel’ in Sweden. After rotating more musicians in and out, SHINING returned with ‘Redefining Darkness’ (2012) and a less aggressive, yet more sinister sound. Before signing to Season of Mist, the band released the project ‘8 ½ – Feberdrömmar I Vaket Tillstånd’, which featured six of Kvarforth’s favourite vocalists. In August 2014, SHINING entered Andy LaRocque’s Sonic Train Studios to record their ninth album, ‘IX – Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends’ as the sum of Niklas Kvarforth’s musical evolution and experience. More line-up changes and breakdowns followed. Yet Niklas Kvarforth clawed his way up from the depths once more and returned to Andy LaRocque and Sonic Train Studios to record another album. The result, ‘X – Varg Utan Flock’ is a musical masterpiece far beyond simple genre limitations and a shining tribute to the achievement that a troubled mind is capable of when driven by a passionate will to excel and overcome. Listen with respect. www.shiningasylum.com www.facebook.com/shiningofficial Recording line-up Niklas Kvarforth: vocals Marcus Hammarström: bass Peter Huss: guitar Euge Valovirta: guitar Jarle Byberg: drums Current line-up Niklas Kvarforth: vocals Peter Huss: guitar Marcus Hammarström: bass Frank Schilperoort: drums |