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The
sixth album from this Greek act is both strong and dark, and has
been heralded by the Greek press as
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“the
best of their genre.”
Formed in 1990 by guitarist/vocalist George Dedes, THE ILLUSION
FADES released their first single ‘Valentine’ in 1993,
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which
acted as a springboard for five studio albums in the years that
followed. On the live from the band was likewise anything but
idle,
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and
extensive tours through southeastern Europe with acts such as
the THE GUN CLUB served to increase their popularity.
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The
band’s big break came in 2003 with the album In Black, which
was dubbed by Metal Hammer Greece as Album Of The Month!
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With The Killing Ages THE ILLUSION FADES is primed and ready to
take the rest of Europe by storm.
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The
first undeniable sign of things to come surfaced in 2007 at the
annual Wave Gotik Treffen, when the band shook the
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foundations
of the Agra-Halle. Heavy guitars, rumbling bass, and George’s
charismatic and intense live presence pierced the blanket
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of
dry ice that threatened to overpower the stage, gripping the audience
and making the band’s usually reserved label boss
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wish
he’s brought a blank recording contract with him. This single
show opened new doors for THE ILLUSION FADES, resulting
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tour
invitations from celebrated acts such as ELUSIVE, PROFUNDERE,
STAR INDUSTRY, THE DAMNED and LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT.
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The time is ripe and ready for the follow-up to the 2006 outing,
Psycho Burns, resulting in The Killing Ages.
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Dark
and atmospheric, the album is comparable to works from THE 69
EYES and early TYPE O NEGATIVE,
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but
given THE ILLUSION FADES’ collective self-confidence and
unique style those comparisons are hardly necessary.
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Guest
vocalists Jan Barkved (ELUSIVE) and Tristessa (ASTARTE) only serve
to add to an already intense listening experience.
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“The Killing Ages” – an album of impressive,
epic tracks that draw you in and hold your attention
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from
the opening note to the last. An album that speaks volumes of
the band’s experience as studio musicians, live performers,
and songwriters.
