Finnish doom metal icons Swallow The Sun have thrilled audiences with the release of a powerful live video for their haunting track “Innocence Was Long Forgotten”, recorded during their electrifying performance at this year’s Hellsinki Metal Festival 2024.
This new live video serves as a centerpiece for the band’s digital-only “Shining Dark Deluxe” edition, which dropped on April 11th, 2025. The deluxe edition offers an immersive listening experience, featuring reimagined studio tracks alongside live renditions that highlight the band’s signature melancholic melodies and intense atmospheric sound.
Along with the live recording of “Innocence Was Long Forgotten”, the release includes alternative versions of classics like “MelancHoly”, blending ethereal textures with the raw energy of Swallow The Sun’s live presence.
The “Shining Dark Deluxe” edition is available now on all major digital platforms, delivering a profound journey into the emotive and powerful soundscape that has defined Swallow The Sun’s career.
Watch the live video for “Innocence Was Long Forgotten” below and experience the somber beauty and immersive power of Swallow The Sun’s music firsthand.
Photo by Jussi Ratilainen
