ENSHINE, the new death/doom project featuring Jari Lindholm (guitar, formerly of SLUMBER, ATOMA) and Sébastien Pierre (vocals, also in FRACTAL GATES and INBORN SUFFERING), has inked a deal with Rain Without End Records. The band's debut album will be released on May 15, 2013. The CD was recorded over a two-year period and was mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson at the Panic Room. It features guest appearances by Siavosh Bigonah (bass, SLUMBER, ATOMA) and Oscar Borgenstam (drums, ATOMA), with choir vocals by Sandy Mahrer.

ENSHINE was conceived in 2009 as a solo project by Jari and later become a Swedish/French collaboration with Sébastien.

According to a press release, the band's debut CD "is full of quality death/doom metal, plenty of melody, texture and a dynamic range spanning from bombastic metal to more meditative instrumentals."

ENSHINE is:

Sébastien Pierre - Lead vocals/Additional keys
Jari Lindholm - Guitar/Synth/Additional vocals

Session musicians:

Siavosh Bigonah - Bass
Oscar Borgenstam - Drums
Sandy Mahrer - Choir vocals