SHINING (nor)

5th album from 2010 by Norway's SHINING and the release that completely redefined the identity of the band led by Jørgen Munkeby. After a career rooted in Progressive and Experimental Jazz, the group took a dramatic turn with "Blackjazz", forging a unique and groundbreaking sound that merges Extreme Metal, Jazz, Industrial, electronics and avant-garde Progressive Rock.

"Blackjazz" is an intense explosion of energy, tension and creativity built around mechanical riffs, abrasive saxophone work, frantic rhythms and a cold, futuristic atmosphere. Far beyond conventional genre boundaries, the album combines the aggression of Industrial Metal with the freedom of experimental Jazz, resulting in highly dynamic and unpredictable compositions. Innovative, challenging and years ahead of its time, it is widely regarded as SHINING's defining statement and a landmark release in 21st-century avant-garde music.

Recommended for fans of: DØDHEIMSGARD, MINISTRY, THORNS, FRONT 242, KING CRIMSON, JOHN ZORN.