ILLUSIONS PLAY RETURNS WITH A NEW ALBUM AFTER A DECADE-LONG HIATUS

Empire of Desolation Now Available in Digipak CD and Digital Formats

Atmospheric doom/death metal pioneers ILLUSIONS PLAY have made a triumphant return with their latest full-length album, Empire of Desolation, out now. This release marks the band’s first studio album in nearly a decade, capturing a decade of evolution and artistic growth. The album is available in physical Digipak CD format and digitally on all major platforms.

Empire of Desolation is more than a collection of songs—it’s the culmination of ten years of experience, evolution, and artistic refinement. The album showcases Illusions Play’s signature atmospheric doom-death sound while introducing a darker, more aggressive edge that will captivate both longtime fans and new listeners.

With heavy, glacial riffs, haunting melodies, and a perfect blend of growls and clean vocals, each track delivers a powerful, immersive experience. Empire of Desolation offers a sonic landscape where sorrow meets power, and despair transforms into catharsis.

Nikolas Roy Quemtri: Mixing and Mastering

Damla Topçu: Inlay Design and Artwork

The album’s stunning inlay design and artwork visually mirror the melancholic yet forceful essence of the music, providing fans with a fully immersive experience.

Formed in 2011 by Ukrainian musician Vitaliy Petrenko, ILLUSIONS PLAY is now based in Istanbul, Türkiye. The band’s lineup includes:

Vitaliy Petrenko – Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards

Sezer Söylemezoğlu – Guitars, Backing Vocals

H. Arda Burhan – Drums

Known for their blend of atmospheric doom, death metal, and black metal elements, Illusions Play has consistently pushed genre boundaries, crafting hauntingly beautiful soundscapes!

As an independent artist, Illusions Play retains complete creative control, delivering authentic music that speaks directly to their fans. The band continues to redefine their sound, pushing boundaries while staying true to the melancholic yet aggressive roots of doom-death metal.

Empire of Desolation is available for streaming and purchase now. Grab the Digipak CD or experience the album on digital platforms for a journey into the depths of atmospheric doom and melodic death metal.

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