Shining | |
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![]() Shining performing in 2012 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Halmstad, Sweden |
Genres | Depressive black metal |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Spinefarm,[1] Osmose, Dark Essence, Season of Mist, Napalm |
Members | Niklas Kvarforth Peter Huss Charles Hedger |
Past members | (see below) |
Website | shiningasylum |
Shining is a Swedish black metal band, formed by Niklas Kvarforth in Halmstad in 1996.
Considered pioneers of a style of metal called depressive suicidal black metal, Shining's musical style is dark, aggressive and depressive, with progressive musical elements and personal and often suicide-themed lyrics. The band's music is composed primarily by Kvarforth, whose behaviour has led to numerous controversies over the years.
Shining have released eleven studio albums to date.