An Abstract Illusion
Swedish band
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An Abstract Illusion are a Swedish progressive death metal band. They have released three studio albums and an EP.
An Abstract Illusion | |
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| Origin | Boden, Norrbotten, Sweden |
| Genres | Progressive death metal, melodic death metal, atmospheric black metal |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Label | Willowtip |
| Members | Robert Stenvall Karl Westerlund Christian Berglönn Isak Nilsson |
| Past members | Daniel Johansson Fredrik Kruse Martin Strandell Tobias Larsson Hugo Larsson Marcus Ek |
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, receiving positive feedback from reviewers.[4] Singles were released for the tracks "Slaves"[5] and "In the Heavens Above, You Will Become a Monster".[6]
Their third album, The Sleeping City, was released on 17 October 2025.[7] The album has also received positive feedback,[8] being elected by Loudwire as one of the 11 best progressive metal albums of 2025.[9] Singles were released for the tracks "No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons"[10][11][12] and "Emmett".[13][14]
Musical style
An Abstract Illusion are an extreme metal band[4][8] known for their "atmospheric death metal" sound,[2] but they are more specifically described as progressive metal,[3][4][8][9] progressive death metal,[1][7][4][8][9] melodic death metal,[3][7][4][8] and black metal.[9]
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Discography
- Atonement Is Nigh (EP) (11 August 2014)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Title | Length |
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| 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 | |