Turkish atmospheric doom/death metal outfit Illusions Play share new single and music video »Under Shining Moon«

Istanbul, Turkiye based atmospheric doom/death metal band Illusions Play share new single and music video »Under Shining Moon« taken from their upcoming somophore full-length album »Empire Of Desolation«.

Illusions Play is set to unveil their new single, »Under Shining Moon« from their upcoming second album »Empire Of Desolation« that will be released Fall 2024. This latest track now is available on all major streaming platforms, continuing the band’s journey into the depths of doom and death metal.

»Under Shining Moon« is a song with a long history, tracing its origins back 17 years before being completed in 2021. The track delves into the struggle of trying to escape the past, only to find it inescapable. Like an endless loop, the past remains ever-present, shaping our identities and reflecting in our present. The song explores the idea that while we may strive to move beyond what has been, the past is intrinsically linked to who we are today, making it impossible to fully leave behind.

In this track, Illusions Play begins with the most aggressive elements of doom-death metal and then delves into the realm of melodic death metal. The band masterfully blends melodic death metal’s intense growl and scream vocals with fast, heavy guitar riffs and high-tempo drumming with the unique atmosphere of despair and melancholy characteristic of doom metal. This combination draws listeners into an immersive experience, pulling them deeper into the music’s emotional and sonic landscape.

»Morning Dew« is second single from our upcoming second full-length album »Empire Of Desolation«.

With »Morning Dew«, Illusions Play delves deep into themes of existential dread, cosmic abandonment, and fleeting hope, creating a haunting and atmospheric journey for their listeners. Exploring a world where darkness dances with light, creating an introspective and haunting landscape that promises to captivate listeners, »Morning Dew« serves as a prelude to the band’s imminent second album, inviting fans and newcomers alike to explore the depths of their musical vision.

Musically, Illusions Play captures the essence of doom and death metal’s raw intensity, with heavy riffs, haunting melodies, and growling vocals that evoke a powerful emotional landscape. Amid the despair, the idea of encountering »Morning Dew« stands symbolically for the resurgence of hope and life’s tenacity amidst desolation.

Emerging from the ancient echoes of Istanbul, Illusions Play, a atmospheric doom/death metal band, took its first breath in 2011 in Istanbul, Turkiye.

Band forges its identity in the fires of self-made fury, breaking free from the molds of atmospheric death doom metal; with a dynamic blend of glacial riffs, impactful dark rhythms, deep growl/screams and the enchanting allure of clean vocals.

Illusions Play is:
Vitaliy Petrenko – Vocals/Guitars
Sezer Söylemezoğlu – Guitars
Metin Dellal – Bass
H. Arda Burhan – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well