Illumishade | |
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![]() Illumishade performing in 2024 | |
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Origin | Switzerland |
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Years active | 2019–present |
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Illumishade is a Swiss rock and metal band. The band was founded in 2019 by Eluveitie band members Fabienne Erni and Jonas Wolf [1] [2] and makes cinematic and fantasy music, combined with rock and metal. They are currently signed to Napalm Records. The band's name is a combination of the English words illumination and shade and refers to the contrast between light and darkness that emerges in the songs, as well as the contrast between quiet and heavy songs. [1]
Illumishade was created because Erni had to put together a music concept and band to obtain her master's degree in September 2018. Afterwards, all band members decided to continue the band and record an album. [1]
The first single "World's End" [3] was released on 5 February 2020, followed just over a week later by the second single "Rise". On 15 May 2020, the band self-released their debut album Eclyptic: Wake of Shadows. The album was well received. [4] [5]
On 14 and 15 April 2023, Illumishade played a concert in the Netherlands for the first time, [6] [7] [8] after an earlier concert in 2021 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [9] In July 2023, the band signed a contract with Napalm Records [10] [11] and the second album Another Side of You was announced for February 2024. [12] [13] At the same time, a European tour was announced. [14] From April to May 2024, they went on their first North American tour as a support act for Korpiklaani. [15]
Year | Title | Notes |
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2020 | Eclyptic: Wake of Shadows | |
2024 | Another Side of You [16] [17] |
Year | Title | Album | Notes |
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2020 | "World's End" | Eclyptic: Wake of Shadows | |
"Rise" | |||
"Muse of Unknown Forces" | |||
"Into the Unknown" | Non-album singles | cover from Frozen II | |
2021 | "The Endless Vow" | ||
"Destined Path" | |||
2022 | "Elegy" | Another Side of You | |
2023 | "Hymn" | ||
"Enemy" | |||
"Here We Are" | |||
2024 | "Cloudreader" [18] | ||
"Riptide" |
Year | Title | Album |
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2020 | "Crystal Silence" | Eclyptic: Wake of Shadows |
"Rise" (Live Acoustic Version) | Non-album singles | |
2021 | "What Have I Become" (Live Acoustic Version) |
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