Oh boy, are you in for a treat! 🤯 SHINING just dropped a new single, “North”, and it’s a wild ride of industrial metal, distorted screams, and punishing riffs that will leave you questioning your life choices. I mean, who needs sanity when you can have a saxophone that sounds like a dying cat in a blender? 🐈💀
So, what’s the story behind this aural assault? According to SHINING founder Jørgen Munkeby, “‘North’ is a salute to the ice-cold North — its darkness, its harsh winters and the defiance of the people shaped by them.” Yeah, because nothing says “defiance” like a bunch of Norwegians playing saxophones in the middle of a frozen tundra. 🥶
But seriously, the song is a testament to SHINING’s ability to create music that’s both beautiful and terrifying at the same time. It’s like they took all the angst and frustration of living in a cold, dark place and channeled it into a sound that’s equal parts mesmerizing and terrifying. 🌪️
The Making of “North”
SHINING took complete control of the song’s creation, writing, recording, and mixing it themselves in their own studio. Because, you know, who needs outside help when you’re trying to create something that sounds like a cacophony of chaos? 🤪 They even traveled to drummer Simen Sandnes’s cabin in the Norwegian mountains to shoot the official video, because what’s a music video without a few scenic shots of snow-covered trees and ominous mountain peaks? 🏔️
What’s Next for SHINING?
“North” arrived just in time for SHINING’s legendary “Blackjazz” show at the U.K.’s Bloodstock Open Air festival on August 7. Because, you know, what’s a metal festival without a few saxophones and some industrial metal to get the crowd moving? 🤘 The band is currently working on a new album, and if “North” is any indication, it’s going to be a wild ride. Buckle up, folks! 🚀
But let’s be real, SHINING has been pushing the boundaries of heavy music for years, and “North” is just the latest example of their innovative spirit. From their early days as an acoustic jazz quartet to their current incarnation as a industrial metal powerhouse, SHINING has always been about exploring new sounds and challenging their listeners. So, what’s next for this Norwegian quintet? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – it’s going to be interesting. 🤔
And if you’re feeling nostalgic, you can always go back and listen to their old albums, like “One One One” or “International Blackjazz Society”. Or, you know, you could just wait for their next album and see what kind of sonic chaos they come up with next. 🤯 Either way, it’s going to be a wild ride, and I’m just here for the saxophone solo. 🎸️💥
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