Mirror of Deception

Mirror of Deception
Origin	Göppingen, Germany
Genres	Doom metal
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Cyclone Empire The Miskatonic Foundation Final Chapter Records Iron Glory Records
Members	Michael Siffermann (vocals, guitar) Jochen Fopp (guitar) Andreas Taller (bass) Jochen Müller (drums)
Past members	Markus Baumhauer (vocals) Klaus Shmidt (bass) Rainer Hampel (bass) Gunnar Drescher (drums) Ingo Häderle (drums)
Website	www.mirrorofdeception.de

Mirror of Deception is German doom metal band, formed in 1990. ^[1]

Biography

Along with Dawn of Winter, Mirror of Deception is Germany's longest running traditional doom act. The band was formed by guitarist Jochen Fopp (also founder and owner of the Doom Shall Rise festival) and guitarist/vocalist Michael Siffermann.

Mirror of Deception were unsigned during the 90s (except when releasing the EP titled Veil of Lead), they achieved cult underground status in their homeland.^{[ citation needed ]} Demos recorded during this time were later released on the Past & Present compilation.

Their debut album Mirrorsoil was released 2001. After its release and tour, Mirror of Deception parted ways with original singer Markus Baumhauer, being replaced by guitarist Michael Siffermann. The band soon got signed to Richard Walker's (ex- Sore Throat, Solstice) label The Miskatonic Foundation and in 2003 released the EP Conversion.

Discography

Albums

• Mirrorsoil , 2001 (Iron Glory)
• Foregone , 2004 (Final Chapter)
• Shards , 2006 (Cyclone Empire)
• A Smouldering Fire , 2010 ^[2]
• The Estuary , 2018 (End Of Green)

EPs

• Veil Of Lead, 1997 (Sub Zero)
• Conversion, 2003 (The Miskatonic Foundation)
• Imperial Anthems split single: Pagan Altar - Portrait of Dorian Gray / Mirror of Deception - Beltaine's Joy, 2011 (Cyclone Empire)

Demos

• Mirror of Deception, 1993
• Words Unspoken, 1994
• Cease, 1996
• Veil Of Lead, 1996
• The Float Sessions, 1997

Compilations

• Past & Present, 2001 (self-released)

References

1. "Doomed Confessionary: Jochen Fopp (Mirror Of Deception)". Doomed Nation. 2025-06-12. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
2. Mirror of Deception To Enter Studio Next Week Archived 2010-03-28 at the Wayback Machine blabbermouth.net. 2010-03-26. Retrieved on 2010-03-27.

External links

• Official website
• Mirror of Deception discography at Discogs