Release Date: 16 February 2024
Label: Napalm Records Handels Gmbh / Napalm Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 810135712408
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Metal
Release Date: 16 February 2024
Label: Napalm Records Handels Gmbh / Napalm Records
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 810135712415
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Metal
Description
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 balances skillfully between dark and light on Another Side of You. Erni's radiant charisma shines brighter than ever with her crystal-clear vocal delivery. Wolf's guitar work surely seems as blazing and emotional as ever, while a fresh dose of modern prog brings a cutting edge to the band's elaborate songwriting. The successor to ILLUMISHADE's acclaimed debut album, titled ECLYPTIC: Wake Of Shadows, Another Side of You showcases a more modern approach in both lyrics and music at times, yet still transports the listener into an immersive world rich in mesmerizing soundscapes (even enhanced by the Budapest Art Orchestra for certain parts), massive and dreamlike vocal lines, marking the perfect start of a brand new chapter for this promising outfit. ? ?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 heavy over the pounding rhythm section. Even more so on its even heavier relative "CYCLONE", which expands on this approach, making it the progressive pi?ce de r?sistance of the album with its cinematic swathes of sound, Meshuggah-esque lead guitar assaults, and even a majestic finale reminiscent of Pink Floyd having a child with Tesseract. Drummer Marc Friedrich shines bright here, displaying a dazzling array of ballistic fills and complex grooves. On the other hand, there's "Cloudreader", a highly accessible, uplifting anthem that descends upon the listener's heart like a warm autumn sun. The highly dynamic and intricate drum work gives it a welcome twist, while modern metal powerhouse "Here We Are'' impresses with a stomping chorus and an exciting variety in its middle part. ILLUMISHADE surely is no stranger to ballads, as "Fairytale" is loaded to the brim with emotions, proving that Fabienne Erni without any doubt one of the most talented vocalists in the current metal scene, reminiscent of her grandiose performance on ECLYPTIC's "Rise". Jonas Wolf's guitar playing shines throughout Another Side of You, boasting towering riffs and searing leads as on "Fairytale" and power metal homage "In The Darkness", artfully combining fretboard pyrotechnics, soulful melodies often surrounding Erni's vocals and a healthy dose of Blues, making him a truly exciting player in the scene. ??While the rhythm section demonstrates some of its most impactful work on modern metal banger "Riptide", the longing atmosphere created in "TWILY" takes the listener on a whole other journe
Description
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 balances skillfully between dark and light on Another Side of You. Erni's radiant charisma shines brighter than ever with her crystal-clear vocal delivery. Wolf's guitar work surely seems as blazing and emotional as ever, while a fresh dose of modern prog brings a cutting edge to the band's elaborate songwriting. The successor to ILLUMISHADE's acclaimed debut album, titled ECLYPTIC: Wake Of Shadows, Another Side of You showcases a more modern approach in both lyrics and music at times, yet still transports the listener into an immersive world rich in mesmerizing soundscapes (even enhanced by the Budapest Art Orchestra for certain parts), massive and dreamlike vocal lines, marking the perfect start of a brand new chapter for this promising outfit. ? ?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 heavy over the pounding rhythm section. Even more so on its even heavier relative "CYCLONE", which expands on this approach, making it the progressive pi?ce de r?sistance of the album with its cinematic swathes of sound, Meshuggah-esque lead guitar assaults, and even a majestic finale reminiscent of Pink Floyd having a child with Tesseract. Drummer Marc Friedrich shines bright here, displaying a dazzling array of ballistic fills and complex grooves. On the other hand, there's "Cloudreader", a highly accessible, uplifting anthem that descends upon the listener's heart like a warm autumn sun. The highly dynamic and intricate drum work gives it a welcome twist, while modern metal powerhouse "Here We Are'' impresses with a stomping chorus and an exciting variety in its middle part. ILLUMISHADE surely is no stranger to ballads, as "Fairytale" is loaded to the brim with emotions, proving that Fabienne Erni without any doubt one of the most talented vocalists in the current metal scene, reminiscent of her grandiose performance on ECLYPTIC's "Rise". Jonas Wolf's guitar playing shines throughout Another Side of You, boasting towering riffs and searing leads as on "Fairytale" and power metal homage "In The Darkness", artfully combining fretboard pyrotechnics, soulful melodies often surrounding Erni's vocals and a healthy dose of Blues, making him a truly exciting player in the scene. ??While the rhythm section demonstrates some of its most impactful work on modern metal banger "Riptide", the longing atmosphere created in "TWILY" takes the listener on a whole other journe
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Obtained Enslavement
The Night Flight Orchestra
Subway to Sally
Obtained Enslavement
Monolithe
Jinjer
Dominum
PATRIARKH
Apocalypse Orchestra
Tribulation
Dark Fortress
Sarcator
Insomnium
Wrath
Tigertailz
M?r
