IX - Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends

Released in 2015 via Season of Mist, IX - Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends represents the fifth studio album by the Norwegian band Shining. The record serves as a pivotal evolution in their sound, further distancing the project from their early black jazz roots to embrace a more polished, industrial, and progressive metal aesthetic. Produced during a period when the band sought to integrate heavy electronic textures with anthemic, almost pop-oriented songwriting, the album marked their debut for a major international metal label.

The album's conceptual and visual identity was crafted to reflect the nihilistic, high-energy aggression of frontman Jørgen Munkeby’s vision. Musically, the release is characterized by its technical saxophone flourishes and complex percussion, intentionally designed to challenge the boundaries of the avant-garde metal scene. Upon its release, it received significant critical attention for its genre-bending ambition, solidifying the band's reputation for experimental rigor while broadening their appeal beyond strictly metal-focused audiences.