BIOGRAPHY

Hailing from Switzerland, ethereal modern metal outfit ILLUMISHADE are about to embark on their most ambitious chapter yet.

Founded in Zürich in 2019 by vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf, ILLUMISHADE quickly took on a life of their own. Their debut album ECLYPTIC: Wake of Shadows (2020) spectacularly showcased the core elements of the group: a sweeping blend of cinematic grandeur, majestic melodies and virtuoso musicianship that was entirely their own, brought to life in no small part by the orchestral imagination of film composer Mirjam Skal.

Over time the band started refining that initial vision towards a more modern and focused sound, without ever losing their unmistakable signature.

The release of their sophomore album Another Side of You (2024) sent them on their way to touring across Europe and the US, winning over audiences' hearts along the way.

Come 2026, ILLUMISHADE step boldly into a new era as a fully independent band. Their latest single Paralyzed stands 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.

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ILLUMISHADE is:


Fabienne Erni - Vocals // Piano

Jonas Wolf - Guitars

Mirjam Skal - Synth // Orchestration

Yannick Urbanczik - Bass 

Marc Friedrich - Drums