ILLUMISHADE

Founded in 2019 by vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf - both members of folk metal giants Eluveitie - ILLUMISHADE have their roots in the creative community of Zürich. What began as a project between two established musicians gradually revealed itself as something far greater, leading to the release of their debut album ECLYPTIC: Wake of Shadows . The record spectacularly showcased what ILLUMISHADE were capable of: a sweeping blend of cinematic grandeur, majestic melodies and virtuoso musicianship, brought to life in no small part by the orchestral imagination of film composer Mirjam Skal. Over time, that vision was refined and sharpened into something more modern and more focused, without ever losing their unmistakable signature sound. The release of their sophomore album Another Side of You through Napalm Records sent them on their way to touring across Europe and the US, winning over audiences' hearts along the way. When that chapter reached its natural conclusion, the band made a deliberate choice to return to full independence. 2026 sees ILLUMISHADE emerge from their creative cocoon and take matters fully into their own hands. Their latest singles Paralyzed and Heatwave stand tall as a blueprint for all things to come - melancholic yet hard-hitting, boasting a bold sonic identity to match the band's genuine originality.