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Illumishade is a Swiss progressive metal band. The band was founded in 2019 by Eluveitie band members Fabienne Erni and Jonas Wolf[3][4] and makes cinematic and fantasy music, combined with rock and heavy 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.[3]
Key Information
History
[edit]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.[3]
The first single "World's End"[5] 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 studio album Eclyptic: Wake of Shadows. The album was well received.[6][7]
On 14 and 15 April 2023, Illumishade played a concert in the Netherlands for the first time,[8][9][10] after an earlier concert in 2021 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] In July 2023, the band signed a contract with Napalm Records.[12][13] The second studio album, Another Side of You, was released in February 2024.[14][15] At the same time, a European tour was announced.[16] From April to May 2024, they went on their first North American tour as a support act for Korpiklaani.[17]
Band members
[edit]- Fabienne Erni – lead vocals, keyboards
- Jonas Wolf – guitar, backing vocals
- Mirjam Skal – keyboards, backing vocals
- Yannick Urbanczik – bass
- Marc Friedrich – drums
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]EPs
[edit]- Eclyptic: Wake of Shadows – 5th Anniversary Orchestral Editions (2025)
Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "World's End" | Eclyptic: Wake of Shadows |
| "Rise" | ||
| "Muse of Unknown Forces" | ||
| "Into the Unknown" (Frozen II cover) | Non-album singles | |
| 2021 | "The Endless Vow" | |
| "Destined Path" | ||
| 2022 | "Elegy" | Another Side of You |
| 2023 | "Hymn" | |
| "Enemy" | ||
| "Here We Are" | ||
| 2024 | "Cloudreader"[20] | |
| "Riptide" |
Promotional singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Crystal Silence" | Eclyptic: Wake of Shadows |
| "Rise" (Live Acoustic Version) | Non-album singles | |
| 2021 | "What Have I Become" (Live Acoustic Version) |
References
[edit]- ^ Baldin, Benedetta (10 February 2024). "Illumishade announce two release shows with Ad Infinitum in Switzerland". Chaoszine. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ Begai, Carl (1 April 2024). "Illumishade - Got A Light?". BraveWords - Where Music Lives. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ a b c Jeff (10 April 2020). "Interview: Fabienne Erni Talks Illumishade". Folk N Rock. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Hartung, R. (1 January 2020). "Illumishade – new project by Fabienne Erni and Jonas Wolf". Metal Goddesses. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Eerste single van Illumishade (met Eluveitie-leden)". Metalfan.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Dan, Andrei (24 May 2020). "Illumishade - ECLYPTIC: Wake of Shadows". The Progspace. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ McGinn, Katarina (13 May 2020). "Illumishade – Eclyptic: Wake of Shadows (Self-Released)". Dead Rhetoric. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Zwitserse band ILLUMISHADE alsnog naar Sittard-Geleen". De Limburger (in Dutch). 11 April 2023. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Delain, Xandria, Illumishade in 013 en Patronaat 14 en 15 april 2023 – Arrow Lords of Metal". Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Delain, Xandria en Illumishade - driemaal vrouwelijk metalgeweld in 013!". Zware Metalen (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Concert ILLUMISHADE in Poppodium Volt, Sittard op 15 januari 2021". www.podiuminfo.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Osuna, Hernan (19 July 2023). "Illumishade signs contract with Napalm Records, shares new song "Enemy"". Chaoszine. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "ILLUMISHADE (Feat. Eluveitie Members Fabienne Erni + Jonas Wolf) Ink Worldwide Record Deal with Napalm Records". Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ). 18 July 2023. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ C, Andrea (6 December 2023). "Modern Metal Upstarts ILLUMISHADE Announce New Album + Reveal New Single "Here We Are"". Tuonela Magazine. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "ILLUMISHADE Release New Album Single 'Here We Are'". HEAVY Magazine. 7 December 2023. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Illumishade to release new studio album "Another Side of You" on February 16th 2024 | Grande Rock webzine". grande-rock.com. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Zukowski, Zenae (20 December 2023). "Korpiklaani announce North American tour w/ Visions of Atlantis & Illumishade; new album arriving in April 2024". Metal Insider. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Weaver, James (8 December 2023). "Illumishade announce new album 'Another Side Of You'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Illumishade - Another Side Of You". www.rockreport.be. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "ILLUMISHADE – Feat. Fabienne Erni & Jonas Wolf of ELUVEITIE – Drop New Single + Video 'Cloudreader'". Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ). 9 January 2024. Archived from the original on 9 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
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