The Swedish band Shining are a fairly new Black Metal act consisting of three members. They have recently released its debut singel "Submit Into Selfdestruction". Unfortunately I could not get their logo so I did my own instead. Robert, who no longer is a part of this band answered the questions...

Interview by Tony      

 

Hello! Shining is a pretty new and unknown band for the readers. We might need an introduction...
Well, yes Shining is a pretty new band. We have been around since late 1997, been rehearsing seriously since a couple of months back before recording the singel. The band consists of three members: Robert - guitars and vocals, Wraith - guitars and bass and Impaler - drums. In the future maybe I will play bass on the recordings too.

You`ve recorded 2 cool songs. Where did you record them? Will they be released in any way?
Yes, we have recorded two songs: "Endless solitude" and "Submit to selfdestruction". They will both be released as a 7" and it will be out anytime now. The name of the singel will be "Submit to selfdestruction" and will propably only be released in 300 copies. The two songs were recorded in Necromorbus studios.

You are supposed to record some new songs soon, aren't you? Where are you going to record them?
Right now we don't know... maybe the same as before, who knows?

Is any label interested in the band?
As the single isn't released yet almost none have heard it. So no labels yet, we will release the singel by ourself.

Do you think your music is original. Is orginality important for a band?
I think the music differs a lot if compared to todays crap! The music is quite orignial, but as every band says: you progress very much in the beginning, so will we...I don't think that orginality is the big issue here, the feeling is there and that's what counts. Agree? (Absolutely - ed)

What do you think you got to offer the scene? There are so many bands allready...
Well I can start by telling the readers that Shining is not a shitty wimp band which we only play in for fun. What we perform is pure black. We give you what you need for submission to self destruction! You aren't worth a shit. Don't set me wrong here, true worshipper of evil are always one step ahead. But are still slaves of Him... The new material will be darker and faster. As for other bands: I don't fucking care...

What about the lyrics? What do they dealt with?
Wraith wrote "Endless Solitude" so I won't answer what it's about. "Submit..." is about demonic possession. In the future I will write more of the lyrics and music.

Is Shining a serious band? Or you just play for money and chicks? To become rockstars? No, seriously, how important is the band for you?
I am pretty new in the band so I haven't made up my mind yet. But I know Wraith and Impaler takes this very seriously.

I think some t-shirts will be out for sale, maybe some other stuff...
Well, the T-shirts are not really out yet. Hopefully we'll have time and money to do just that.

Here's a list...

Sports...
Not interested.

Sadomasochism...
Very nice

Beavis and Butthead...
Stupid but entertaining.

Extreme porno...
Great!

Marilyn Manson...
Fucking faggot! Poser...

The Shining (the movie)...
Excellent

Winter...
Long winter strow's one your own can be very interesting. Perfect time to clear your head.

Drugs...
The best thing that has happened to this planet.

Are you planing to play live?
Right now we havn't got anything planed. Time will tell...

What do you think about the underground scene today?
Seems like people are to much into the "Metal trend". People have wimped out and blame it as "going back to their roots". Nothing wrong with 80's Metal. I myself still listen to old originators. "Black metal" bands have dropped their paint and start wearing Iron Maiden T-shirts instead of Emperor, Mayhem or what the fuck they wore before. Seems like none knows why, but suddenly it's something shameful to listen to Black Metal. I myself am proud to call myself Black Metal. Just because some idiots have made the Black Metal movement look silly doesn't mean that everyone who call themself B.M. is unserious. Now almost everyone is bussy drinking and remembering "the 80's" and I am sure 90% of those listened to some shit pop or whatever back then. These idiots are only living for the moment and I hate that they can't think ahead. But still there are a few (note few) great bands that haven't wimped out. There are also new bands that are very hopefull. I still think Sweden is the best, Norway's old "Black Metal" bands have gone either Vikings or just faggots.

Are you playing in any other bands?
Not anymore...

Ok, Life sucks! I wish you good luck with your band and bad luck with your life! Bye!
Yeah fuck you... I wouldn't have to mention your life is pathetic. Thanx for the interview and so on... Hail Satan! By the way... 100 CD's will be printed of 7" ep! Write to the address below for prices.

Shining
Moberg, Kommendörsg. 19,
Stockholm, Sweden