Written by Ilham on 04.02.2015 at 18:09

^Indeed.

Am I the only one who thinks the song isn't very Shining-y? I haven't listened to any in years, might be just me. I heard of a dip in quality, but did they change styles after V? I have to say I quite like this, it reminds me of a more desperate mix of old Khold + Ajattara.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 04.02.2015 at 18:28

My memory of VI is patchy but I recall that it was a bit more... proggy/technical and it felt less, ehmm... emotional? I dunno. I do remember VII being extremely polarizing. I absolutely LOVE the first track on VII but everything else is shit if you ask me. But then VIII came along and it almost reminded me of some V-sections and it has very jazzy shit thrown into it. Some changes yeah, i guess... I recommend you to check them out though. Seeing you like III, IV, and V (assuming from your votes), I think you should check the rest out and see from yourself. Specially VIII which I honestly think it's a return to force.

Written by Ilham on 04.02.2015 at 18:30
I sincerely would have thought at the time of V that he'd finally kill himself.

Written by Cynic Metalhead on 04.02.2015 at 18:31

I've been following work of Daniele since last week, it's all because of comics. I was seeing his work and it comes out to be fantastic.
For more information, click here.

Written by Ilham on 04.02.2015 at 18:39

Written by Cynic Metalhead on 04.02.2015 at 18:31

I've been following work of Daniele since last week, it's all because of comics. I was seeing his work and it comes out to be fantastic.
For more information, click here.

Never thought one of your posts would be interesting and useful to me </bitch> thanks a lot for the info, I love what I see.

Written by Ilham on 04.02.2015 at 18:09

^Indeed.

Am I the only one who thinks the song isn't very Shining-y? I haven't listened to any in years, might be just me. I heard of a dip in quality, but did they change styles after V? I have to say I quite like this, it reminds me of a more desperate mix of old Khold + Ajattara.

Written by AssailantForce on 05.02.2015 at 08:22

in all fairness this sounds like Kampfar featuring Niklas on their recent effort rather than a follow up to Redefining Darkness... I can objectively add that this barely sounds like the band that did VIII.

Written by Guest on 05.02.2015 at 16:17

Which is why this album might actually be worth listening to. Sounds like it's going some way in repairing two terrible missteps.

Written by AssailantForce on 05.02.2015 at 19:28

But.. this particular song is boring? I mean it doesn't 'sound' very depressive, nor relentless, not the least original.
I thought Redefining Darkness was a phenomenal work of art. I liked it's BM moments too as must anything else on that record. I do recall reviews being mixed for RD but they were mostly biased for shying away from a unrelenting BM sound. Maybe the fans should have seen it coming from the title, eh? - RD - Redefining their darkness, in ways other than previously defined (BM :p). In any case, Shining is one talented band with a beast of a vocalist. Ill not be too quick to judge things to come and also will dig up the older records.

Written by Guest on 05.02.2015 at 19:32

I don't think it sounds original, depressive nor relentless, but I do find its regressive qualities far better than anything from the last few albums. I haven't enjoyed Shining since V, and even that I'm not a massive fan of. I suspect the new album will probably get no more than one or two listens from me at any rate. I'd be lying if I held Kvarforth in the same regard as you though. For me he's little more than an unfunny caricature =P

Written by Warman on 05.02.2015 at 16:18

Well I fucking hate that the album is called "IX" and the sort-of-compilation was called "8 ½". So why the fuck did they skip the "VIII" for "Redefining Darkness"?

Still psyched though. I am after all a little Shining fanboy.