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Finnish Death/Black Metallers ILLUSIONS DEAD have teamed with Metal Underground for the premiere of new song “The Way of the Deceiver.” Stream it HERE.ILLUSIONS DEAD will release debut album Celestial Decadence on February 8, 2016. The album will be available digitally and on limited edition CD (200 copies) through the group’s Bandcamp page. Check out the lyric video for “Incursion” at this location.
Driven by Death and shrouded in darkness, Celestial Decadence is shockingly robust for a debut, as the band honors a proud Finnish metal tradition that is marked by passion and power. Not a second is wasted on the debut, as each of these eight tracks hits with immediate force and penetrates the skull with ease, leaving permanent audio scars on the psyche.
Cover art by Moonrot Photography: www.facebook.com/
Recorded February 2014 in Palokärjentie Treenishelvetti
Recording and editing by Saska Dönges
Mixing and Mastering by Nikke Kuki
Produced by Illusions Dead
“A rich concoction of frigid black metal and melodic death metal is on display, as the band charges forth with a crushing yet sweeping opus.” 8/10
– Metal Odyssey
“Over 40 minutes of pummeling Finnish black/death metal to blow out your speakers.”
– Metal Underground
Track Listing:
1. Incursion
2. Devoured by Hatred
3. Shadow and Flame
4. Hour of the Raven
5. Revolution (Celestial Spheres)
6. Tormentor of the Weak
7. The Way of the Deceiver
8. Illusions Dead
Line-up:
Johannes Katajamäki: Guitar, Vocals, Lyrics (except track 6)
Jake Lastujoki: Guitar
Mikael Aalto: Bass
Akseli Auralinna: Drums, Lyrics on track 6
