Shining (Swedish band)

Shining
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.com

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.