Shining Unveils Haunting Opener "Kanvasduk / Hudkostym" from New Album "The Helsinki Tapes"
Swedish black metal band Shining has unveiled "Kanvasduk / Hudkostym," the opening track from their highly anticipated album "The Helsinki Tapes," released on December 13, 2024. This 7-minute and 33-second opus sets the stage for what is being hailed as a groundbreaking work in the band's discography.
"The Helsinki Tapes" represents a significant milestone for Shining, as it contains the original demo recordings for their 2012 album "Redefining Darkness." These demos, recorded in Helsinki, capture the raw, experimental phase of the band's creative process, offering listeners a unique glimpse into the evolution of their sound.
The album, produced by The Sinister Initiative, features six tracks that showcase Shining's signature blend of atmospheric black metal and avant-garde elements. "Kanvasduk / Hudkostym" opens the album, immediately immersing listeners in the band's dark and hypnotic soundscape.
The song exemplifies Shining's ability to create tension and suspense through masterful composition, incorporating both harsh and clean vocal techniques that add depth to the track's emotional impact.
Early reviews describe "The Helsinki Tapes" as a "masterclass on how to create pure art from the void." Critics have noted that while these demo versions may lack some of the polished elements of the final studio recordings, they possess a raw intensity and "hypnotic darkness" that makes them equally brilliant in their own right.
