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Illusion of Control is a progressive/melodic death metal band from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, active since 2018 and blending melodic harmonies with death metal aggression. The project channels the twin-guitar traditions of Scandinavian-influenced melodeath.
Milwaukee's Illusion of Fate blends atmospheric depth with blackened death metal intensity, crafting dense, brooding material that earns its gloom rather than just wallowing in it.
Illusion of Strength is a black/death metal band from Hamburg, Germany, active since 2013, merging the atmospheric hostility of black metal with death metal's guttural ferocity. The band channels the dark, maritime energy of Germany's largest port city into punishing extreme metal.
Illusion Sanity is a heavy metal band from Athens, Greece, active since 2024 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Illusion Suite is a progressive power metal band from Oslo, Norway, active since 2009 and delivering soaring melodies, epic arrangements, and powerful vocals. The project channels the grandeur and ambition of power metal.
Illusion Us is a atmospheric black metal/ambient act from Izhevsk, Russia, active since 2020 and crafting immersive, expansive compositions that push beyond conventional black metal boundaries. The project blends atmospheric textures with the intensity of extreme metal.
Illusionless is a progressive death metal band from Leiden, Netherlands, active since 2013 and delivering uncompromising extremity through crushing riffs and guttural vocals. The project channels the relentless brutality of the genre.
Illusions is a heavy metal/hard rock band from Parma, Italy, active since 2005 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Death/black metal band from the Helsinki/Espoo area, active since 2013. Their sound merges death and black metal from Finland's capital region.
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