{"product_id":"carpathian-forest-black-shining-leather","title":"Carpathian Forest - Black Shining Leather","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180 gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpathian Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e released \u003cem\u003eBlack Shining Leather\u003c\/em\u003e in 1998 as their third full-length, establishing the Norwegian band's signature blend of raw black metal aggression and deliberate provocative aesthetics. The album marked a consolidation of their approach—uncompromising tremolo-picked riffs paired with Nattefrost's vocals, which alternated between bestial growls and piercing shrieks. Within the band's catalog, this record stands as a particularly unvarnished statement of their artistic vision, eschewing accessibility while doubling down on the transgressive imagery and sonic abrasiveness that defined their output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe title track \"Black Shining Leather\" opens with hypnotic, minimalist guitar work before erupting into propulsive blast beats, while \"The Swordsmen\" sustains an almost trance-like momentum across nearly six minutes of relentless lo-fi production. \"Death Triumphant\" and \"Sadomasochistic\" showcase the band's willingness to exploit discomfort as compositional tool—not for shock value alone, but as integral to their aesthetic philosophy. \"Lupus\" slows into mid-paced, almost anthemic territory before \"Pierced Genitalia…\" closes the record with characteristically unvarnished brutality. Throughout, the murky production and stripped-down arrangements prioritize primitive intensity over technical polish, creating an atmosphere of deliberate hostility and ritualistic repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2013 reissue presents the album on 180-gram black vinyl, restoring \u003cem\u003eBlack Shining Leather\u003c\/em\u003e to the format it demands—a substantial, uncompromising object that matches the music's refusal of compromise. The packaging maintains the original's austere presentation with a standard outer jacket and black inner sleeve, allowing the cover art to speak without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black Shining Leather\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carpathian Forest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peaceville\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock, Black Metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180 gram\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e: 801056746818\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nA1. Black Shining Leather (4:32)\u003cbr\u003e\nA2. The Swordsmen (4:08)\u003cbr\u003e\nA3. Death Triumphant (4:28)\u003cbr\u003e\nA4. Sadomasochistic (4:02)\u003cbr\u003e\nA5. Lupus (3:06)\u003cbr\u003e\nA6. Pierced Genitalia (4:18)\u003cbr\u003e\nB1. In Silence I Observe (3:43)\u003cbr\u003e\nB2. Lunar Nights (6:34)\u003cbr\u003e\nB3. Third Attempt (3:18)\u003cbr\u003e\nB4. The Northern Hemisphere (6:43)\u003cbr\u003e\nB5. A Forest (5:58)\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948991594754,"sku":"SM1563","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9614\/6690\/files\/SM1563.jpg?v=1780602899","url":"https:\/\/disciplinaryrecords.com\/products\/carpathian-forest-black-shining-leather","provider":"Disciplinary Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}