Their newer shit is garbage compared to their old stuff. The feeling isn't there anymore. And man, what a disappointing live performance these days.
post by MikeOv at Sep 19,2012 9:20pm
Disagree with most opinions posted here. Kvarforth and Shining are one of the only groups I follow and have any faith in, these days. I think his vocal style is totally killer and quite fascist sounding! Considering that Kvarforth is only what? 29? I think he's a rather ambitious artist and has a lot to show for himself, up to this point in his career. Their songwriting is very relevant to my interests and the aesthetics are spot on. I am greatly anticipating "Redefining Darkness", which he has stated is their most black metal sounding release to date, and, in his opinion, their darkest material yet.
I find Shining to be anything but overrated and I say keep up the good work, Kvarforth and Co.
Their newer shit is garbage compared to their old stuff. The feeling isn't there anymore. And man, what a disappointing live performance these days.
I never ended up listening to much past IV, and I've enjoyed some really good shit off those first few albums. I haven't even really heard much of their material after this, and will probably check it out at some point, but from the few songs I have heard I don't have much high hopes.
Definitely would be interested in checking out their newest album coming out though which I had no clue about until now.
Apparently this song/video is about his addiction to heroin and features Håkan Hemlin from Swedish pop/folk act "Nordman" who also struggled with heroin addiction as well.
post by truequintessence_nli at Sep 20,2012 6:56am
The guitar playing has gotten better and better the last few albums. I have a weird thing about this band where I kind of want to dislike them but I cant help but dig a lot of their songs. Didn't like the Opeth like singing on the last album at all though. And some of the samples seem really over the top melodramatic.
Shinning rules. When i see videos the singer guy comes off as a mall goth, so stick to just listening to Shinning. It's pretty incredible how they can make those blusey parts work so well.
post by trioxin245 at Sep 20,2012 10:41am edited Sep 20,2012 10:44am
Yea I mean, I'm not saying I HATE it. It's just one of those bands that I can't necessarily find anything specific that I dislike, but at the same time they just never really did anything for me, with a few exceptions. I feel the same way about Forgotten Tomb. Maybe I'm missing the point, because I can definitely see the appeal, and I definitely don't think it's BAD, it just doesn't blow me away.
edit: and yes, I own this album, as well as III, and of the material I've heard I definitely think V is the best.
post by ark at Sep 20,2012 10:47am
the best track is the 10 minute bathory ripoff. i don't know what is called. something swedish. someone post it.
Yea, that's how I feel about later-era Bathory. When I listen to it I hear nothing but musical genius, but there's plenty of people out there who think it's crap. Oh well.
Yea, that's how I feel about later-era Bathory. When I listen to it I hear nothing but musical genius, but there's plenty of people out there who think it's crap. Oh well.
I know that feel.
When are we saying later-era starts?
90's since Octagon was mentioned?
Blood on Ice is my favorite Bathory album (yea yea I know it's not TECHNICALLY newer stuff but fuck it it wasn't recorded til later so it counts).
And Requiem slays.
But yea Bathory just rules obviously.
Haven't given Nordland I/II much of a try though, just got them on vinyl though so that's about to change.
Yea, that's how I feel about later-era Bathory. When I listen to it I hear nothing but musical genius, but there's plenty of people out there who think it's crap. Oh well.
Haven't given Nordland I/II much of a try though
Nordland I has one of my favorite Batlord tracks evar
Randy, that's two 90s bands I threw out there last week in two of your posts within minutes. I think that YOU are the stalker. Also, comparing shining to inquisition is like comparing particle physics to women's studies.
Randy, that's two 90s bands I threw out there last week in two of your posts within minutes. I think that YOU are the stalker.
Wait what? Weird...I didn't even know this, do you have proof?
post by lvl 36 wizard at Sep 20,2012 1:29pm
Tristram soldiers have alerted the high king on matters which pertain to this thread. There is a shortage of Topaz in the land. Is it hard to ask so much for a Shining piece of Topaz?
Tristram soldiers have alerted the high king on matters which pertain to this thread. There is a shortage of Topaz in the land. Is it hard to ask so much for a Shining piece of Topaz?
gay wizard strikes again with his fag puns, level 36 means all the dudes that have banged him
Ive been a fan of Shining for a while and never thought they'd get as "big" as they are now. I'm not surprised, they got a lot more technical, melodic and proggy (at times) with each album. The old stuff is pure hatred for self. I love it.
I got your meaning. I just wanted to use that analogy. How exactly are they overrated though? I thought no one knew or listened to them enough to be even rated. Nasty guitar work though, that much really can't be denied.
post by arilliusbm at Sep 20,2012 3:42pm edited Sep 20,2012 3:43pm
As MikeOv said, too... Hes 29. He started doing the band when hewas what, 14? He is a total douche and toolbag, but he's a multitalented instrumentalist, and has killer, hurtful vocals.
Shining is an example of one of those bands people either love or hate.
As MikeOv said, too... Hes 29. He started doing the band when hewas what, 14? He is a total douche and toolbag, but he's a multitalented instrumentalist, and has killer, hurtful vocals.
Shining is an example of one of those bands people either love or hate.
Im sort of on the fence about them. I like and dislike certain material by them. dont love em or hate em
Shining is an example of one of those bands people either love or hate.
Disagreed. I neither love nor hate them.
post by arilliusbm at Sep 20,2012 4:12pm edited Sep 20,2012 4:16pm
They are by no means the best band ever. But they have some pretty unique songs and releases. I'd rather hear that than rehashed riffage like Infernal Stronghold.
Tried to meet and say hello but mr. kvarfy was "too tired" after playing the set. Had a few words with the bassist instead. Here's us discussing the ability of a swede to grow facial hair versus slavic yours truly:
Not that i care about fashion faux pas like that, but to clarify, this was for a festival, a single show which you should not be too tired after. Good musician and i continue to follow their material, but he can be a diva of sorts.
The only time wearing your own bands shirt on stage is acceptable is when the only other shirt you have on you is an Iced Earth 'something wicked this way comes' shirt.
I re-visited the "The Eerie Cold" this morning. Bold move starting the record with a spoken rant about how your fans aren't real enough to get your music, followed by a blues guitar solo. And then there's the track that goes from a "Ginger Snaps" sample right into another ripping guitar solo. It's not a bad record, but I can see why I didn't keep up with the ones they put out after that. Is the later stuff better?
