An Abstract Illusion

An Abstract Illusion
OriginBoden, Norrbotten, Sweden
GenresProgressive death metal, atmospheric black metal, melodic death metal
Years active2007-present
LabelsWillowtip
MembersRobert Stenvall
Karl Westerlund
Christian Berglönn
Isak Nilsson
Past membersDaniel Johansson
Fredrik Kruse
Martin Strandell
Tobias Larsson
Hugo Larsson
Marcus Ek

An Abstract Illusion are a Swedish progressive death metal band. They have released three studio albums and an EP.

History

Since forming in 2007, An Abstract Illusion released an EP in 2014 titled Atonement is Nigh and their independent debut album Illuminate the Path, the latter having been released on 27 July 2016 and featuring a cover of "Svartesmeden och Lundamyrstrollet" by Windir.[1][2]

In 2022, the band announced that they have been signed to Willowtip Records.[3] Their second album and first one with the label, Woe was released on 9 September 2022.[4] It was streamed two days early, on September 7.[5] The album has received positive feedback from reviewers.[6][7] Singles were released for the tracks "Slaves"[8] and "In the Heavens Above, You Will Become a Monster".[9][10]

Their third album, The Sleeping City, was released on 17 October 2025.[11][12] The album has also received positive feedback.[13][14] Singles were released for the tracks "No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons"[15][16][17] and "Emmett".[18][19][20]

Musical style

An Abstract Illusion are an extreme metal band[6][14] known for their "atmospheric death metal" sound,[2][4][5][7][12] but they are more specifically described as progressive metal,[3][4][5][12][13][6][14] progressive death metal,[1][11][13][6][14] black metal,[4][5][7][12][13] melodic death metal,[3][11][6][14] death metal,[13] and progressive rock.[7]

Members

Source:[21]

Discography

Source:[22]

  • Atonement Is Nigh (EP) (11 August 2014)
No.TitleLength
1."The Sun Will Bleach All Bones"16:38
2."Rain"7:21
3."Chameleon of the Clouds"7:50
Total length:31:49
  • Illuminate the Path (27 July 2016)
No.TitleLength
1."Breathe. Create. Beauty."3:03
2."Abode of a God"9:29
3."Drop This Planet of Dust"6:54
4."Illuminate the Path"11:29
5."Vakuum"11:13
6."Talvatis"2:19
7."Skeletons of Light"16:20
8."Svartesmeden och Lundamyrstrollet (Windir cover)"8:53
Total length:69:40
  • Woe (9 September 2022)
No.TitleLength
1."The Behemoth That Lies Asleep"3:22
2."Slaves"7:23
3."Tear Down This Holy Mountain"11:33
4."Prosperity"7:38
5."Blomsterkrans"5:50
6."In the Heavens Above, You Will Become a Monster"14:28
7."This Torment Has No End, Only New Beginnings"9:32
Total length:59:46
  • The Sleeping City (17 October 2025)
No.TitleLength
1."Blackmurmur"11:00
2."No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons"8:13
3."Like a Geyser Ever Erupting"7:58
4."Frost Flower"8:14
5."Emmett"11:19
6."Silverfields"3:46
7."The Sleeping City"10:07
Total length:60:37

References

  1. ^ a b An Abstract Illusion - Stream Windir Cover
  2. ^ a b AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION: Track and info for “Illuminate the Path”
  3. ^ a b c An Abstract Illusion - From Now On Part Of Willowtip Records
  4. ^ a b c d AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION: The Swedish band to Release "Woe" On Willowtip in September
  5. ^ a b c d AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION Presents The ‘Woe’ Pre-Release Album Stream
  6. ^ a b c d e An Abstract Illusion - Woe review
  7. ^ a b c d An Abstract Illusion - Woe - Metal Temple Magazine
  8. ^ An Abstract Illusion - Sophomore Album On The Way
  9. ^ AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION Premieres “In The Heavens Above, You Will Become A Monster”
  10. ^ AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION: second track from the new progressive death metal album “Woe”
  11. ^ a b c "An Abstract Illusion - Detail Upcoming Third Album". Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  12. ^ a b c d An Abstract Illusion To Release Highly Anticipated New Album, ‘The Sleeping City,’ in October!
  13. ^ a b c d e "An Abstract Illusion – The Sleeping City - Metal Temple Magazine". Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  14. ^ a b c d e "An Abstract Illusion - The Sleeping City review". Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  15. ^ "NEWS: An Abstract Illusion live in a world without dreams..." Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  16. ^ An Abstract Illusion - Release New Single access 2025-11-11, date 2025-07-31
  17. ^ AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION Announce New Album The Sleeping City, Streams Proggy First Single access 2025-11-11, date 2025-08-04
  18. ^ "AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION: second single from the new progressive death metal album "The Sleeping City"". Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  19. ^ An Abstract Illusion - Premiere 'Emmett' Track & Lyric Video access 2025-11-11, date 2025-09-18
  20. ^ An Abstract Illusion Premiere Video for “Emmett” Single! access 2025-11-11, date 2025-09-18
  21. ^ "An Abstract Illusion". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  22. ^ "An Abstract Illusion - Discography". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
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