Norway’s SHINING Premier NSFW Music Video For “The Last Stand”
October 27, 2015, 8 years ago
Blackjazz trail-blazers Shining have revealed a brand new concept-based video for "The Last Stand”, a track from International Blackjazz Society. The video depicts a fight to the finish, giving us a rare glimpse into the mythology and values of the International Blackjazz Society.
In the video, directed by Mitch Massie, who created clips for The Dillinger Escape Plan and The Locust, we witness the ritualistic fight of a society member, attempting to advance to the highest rank within the organization. As symbols of their respective membership, levels are painted in blood on the backs of each contender.
Our hero, belonging to the Level 5 "Cikada" part of the Middle Echelon, needs to defeat his opponent, who belongs to "1:4:9" Level 9 and is therefore part of the Upper Echelon of the IBS, in order to achieve the highest rank of the Society. The video concludes by demonstrating how the legendary and honorable "1375" rank is attained; our hero faces and fulfills the virtuous deed of sacrificing one's own life… under the axe.
"To celebrate the release of Shining's new album International Blackjazz Society, we are very happy to give a bit of an insight into the proud roots of the elusive organization that our new album is named after," says Jørgen Munkeby, Shining mastermind and Blackjazz instigator.
