ILLUMISHADE (w/ Fabienne Erni & Jonas Wolf of ELUVEITIE) Announces New Album, 'Another Side of You', Out February 16, 2024 via Napalm Records

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First Single, “Here We Are”, HERE!

Swiss modern metal upstarts ILLUMISHADE unveil their magical sophomore record and Napalm Records debut, 'Another Side of You', out February 16 2024! Fronted by vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf (both of Eluveitie) and completed with orchestration and synths by film composer Mirjam Skal, bass by Yannick Urbanczik, and drums by Marc Friedrich, ILLUMISHADE skillfully balances all things both dark and light on 'Another Side of You'.  

On their new single cut from the new album, “Here We Are”, Erni’s radiant charisma shines brighter than ever with her crystal-clear vocal delivery. Wolf’s guitar work is as blazing and emotional as ever, while a fresh dose of modern prog brings a cutting edge to the band’s elaborate songwriting. The song impresses with a stomping chorus and an exciting variety in its middle passage, and arrives alongside a stunning music video.    

ILLUMISHADE on “Here We Are”:         

“‘Here We Are’ is an anthem to the essence of being in the here and now. It tells about accepting the legacy of history, acknowledging our current standing as a foundation from which we can move forward.”

Watch the mesmerizing official video for “Here We Are” NOW

'Another Side of You' is the successor to ILLUMISHADE’s acclaimed debut album, 'ECLYPTIC: Wake Of Shadows'. The second coup showcases a more modern approach both lyrically and musically, while still transporting the listener into an immersive world rich with mesmerizing soundscapes (even enhanced by the Budapest Art Orchestra at certain points) and massive and dreamlike vocal lines, marking the perfect start of a brand new chapter for this promising outfit.

ILLUMISHADE add:      

“Marking the beginning of a new era, our album 'Another Side Of You' bridges the tangible and the ethereal. It’s an odyssey to the many facets of human emotion but also the challenges we all face in this ever-changing world. 'Another Side of You' is about grounding in reality, yet also letting the music carry you to places unknown.”

Straight out of the gate, opener “ELEGY” darkens the sonic sky with heavy riffs, ominous soundscapes, and a soothing chorus. Even a Theremin makes an appearance, showcasing the band’s experimental palette right from the beginning. Skal’s ethereal tapestries of cinematic greatness lie heavily over the pounding rhythm section, but even more so on its heavier relative “CYCLONE”. The track expands on this approach, making it the progressive pièce de résistance of the album with its cinematic swathes of sound, Meshuggah-esque lead guitar assaults, and even a majestic finale reminiscent of Pink Floyd merged with Tesseract. Drummer Marc Friedrich shines bright here, displaying a dazzling array of ballistic fills and complex grooves

2-LP Gatefold White/Black Marbled Vinyl – ltd to 300 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Shop only)

ILLUMISHADE Live 2024

Joining DELAIN on the Dark Waters Over Europe Act II tour

19.01.24 NL – Uden / De Pul

20.01.24 NL – Amstelveen / P60

24.01.24 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch

25.01.24 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser

26.01.24 PL – Warsaw / Proxima

27.01.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Blue Stage

28.01.24 AT – Vienna / Szene

30.01.24 IT – Milan / Santeria Toscana 31

31.01.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7

01.02.24 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal

02.02.24 NL – Heerlen / De Nieuwe Nor

03.02.24 DE – Bochum / Matrix

Festivals

31.05.24 CZ – Pilsen / Metalfest Open Air 2024

13.06.24 ES – Zamora / Z! Live Rock Fest 2024

ILLUMISHADE are:

Fabienne Erni – Voice, Piano 

Jonas Wolf – Guitars  

Mirjam Skal – Orchestration / Synths

Yannick Urbanczik – Bass      

Marc Friedrich – Drums