{"id":28441,"date":"2024-02-13T14:32:46","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T14:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/?p=28441"},"modified":"2024-02-16T11:20:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T11:20:38","slug":"illumishade-single-and-video-riptide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/en\/illumishade-single-and-video-riptide\/","title":{"rendered":"Illumishade featuring Fabienne Erni and Jonas Wolf of Eluveitie unveils new single and video \u00abRiptide\u00bb"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wait will soon be over to finally experience the brand new studio album by Swiss modern metal upstarts <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/en\/illumishade-single-video-cloudreader\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"27701\">Illumishade<\/a><\/strong>. The rising band, fronted by vocalist <strong>Fabienne Erni<\/strong> and guitarist <strong>Jonas Wolf<\/strong> (both of Eluveitie) and completed with orchestration and synths by film composer <strong>Mirjam Skal<\/strong>, bass by <strong>Yannick Urbanczik<\/strong>, and drums by <strong>Marc Friedrich<\/strong>, will release their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.napalmrecordsamerica.com\/illumishade?utm_source=Press%20News&amp;utm_campaign=b4847947ab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_08_30_09_32_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_7e4e555b47-b4847947ab-450463682&amp;mc_cid=b4847947ab&amp;mc_eid=324d0845d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Napalm Records<\/strong> debut<\/a>, <strong><em>Another Side Of You<\/em><\/strong>, this Friday, February 16. <strong>Illumishade<\/strong>&#8216;s rhythm section demonstrates some of its most impactful work on the album on their new single, modern metal banger <strong><em>Riptide<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Riptide<\/em><\/strong> is now available via all streaming services worldwide and goes in line with a captivating high-quality music video, alternating between breathtaking beauty and heavy soundscapes. Don&#8217;t miss diving into the enthralling world of this illuminating star and check out the official video for <strong><em>Riptide<\/em><\/strong> below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ILLUMISHADE - Riptide (Official Video) | Napalm Records\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KmwTOz1-jSM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Illumishade <\/strong>on <strong><em>Riptide<\/em><\/strong>:\u00bb<em>&#8216;Riptide&#8217; tempts the listener with promises of absolution and carelessness. But beware, everything comes at a price. Will you succumb to its tidal temptation or will you hold on to the dilemmas and rewards of our earthly existence?<\/em>\u00ab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The previous single from <strong>Illumishade<\/strong>&#8216;s new album <strong><em>Cloudreader <\/em><\/strong>can be listened below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ILLUMISHADE - Cloudreader (Official Video) | Napalm Records\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GS5Q_i71p8Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00ab<em>&#8216;Cloudreader&#8217; describes our human journey as an ever-flowing tide of decay and renewal from which we can harvest a devout humility<\/em>\u00ab, says the band about their new single. \u00ab<em>Deeply remedial at its core, this song is a pathfinder for individual peace<\/em>\u00ab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Cloudreader <\/em><\/strong>is part of <strong>Illumishade<\/strong>&#8216;s long-awaited second album titled <strong><em>Another Side Of You<\/em><\/strong>, which will be released on February 16 via <strong>Napalm Records<\/strong>. The album was recorded by vocalist and pianist <strong>Fabienne Erni<\/strong>, guitarist <strong>Jonas Wolf<\/strong>, bassist <strong>Yannick Urbanczik<\/strong>, drummer <strong>Marc Friedrich<\/strong> and <strong>Mirjam Skal<\/strong> is in charge of orchestration and synths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Another Side of You<\/em><\/strong> is the successor to <strong>Illumishade<\/strong>&#8216;s acclaimed debut album, <strong><em>ECLYPTIC: Wake Of Shadows<\/em><\/strong>. The second coup showcases a more modern approach both lyrically and musically, while still transporting the listener into an immersive world rich with mesmerizing soundscapes (even enhanced by the Budapest Art Orchestra at certain points) and massive and dreamlike vocal lines, marking the perfect start of a brand new chapter for this promising outfit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About the album, the band adds: \u00ab<em>Marking the beginning of a new era, our album Another Side Of You bridges the tangible and the ethereal. It&#8217;s an odyssey to the many facets of human emotion but also the challenges we all face in this ever-changing world. Another Side of You is about grounding in reality, yet also letting the music carry you to places unknown<\/em>\u00ab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Straight out of the gate, opener <strong><em>Elegy <\/em><\/strong>darkens the sonic sky with heavy riffs, ominous soundscapes, and a soothing chorus. Even a Theremin makes an appearance, showcasing the band&#8217;s experimental palette right from the beginning. Skal&#8217;s ethereal tapestries of cinematic greatness lie heavily over the pounding rhythm section, but even more so on its heavier relative <strong><em>Cyclone<\/em><\/strong>. The track expands on this approach, making it the progressive pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of the album with its cinematic swathes of sound, <strong>Meshuggah<\/strong>-esque lead guitar assaults, and even a majestic finale reminiscent of <strong>Pink Floyd<\/strong> merged with <strong>Tesseract<\/strong>. Drummer <strong>Marc Friedrich<\/strong> shines bright here, displaying a dazzling array of ballistic fills and complex grooves, while <strong><em>Here We Are<\/em><\/strong> impresses with a stomping chorus and an exciting variety in its middle part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Illumishade is no stranger to ballads, as <strong><em>Fairytale<\/em><\/strong> is loaded to the brim with emotion &#8211; proving that Fabienne Erni is, without any doubt, one of the most talented vocalists in the current metal scene, reminiscent of her grandiose performance on Eclyptic&#8217;s <strong><em>Rise<\/em><\/strong>. Jonas Wolf&#8217;s guitar playing shines throughout <strong><em>Another Side of You<\/em><\/strong>, boasting towering riffs and searing leads as on Fairytale and power metal homage <strong><em>In The Darkness<\/em><\/strong>, artfully combining fretboard pyrotechnics, soulful melodies often surrounding Erni&#8217;s vocals, and a healthy dose of blues, making him a truly exciting player in the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The longing atmosphere created in <strong><em>Twily <\/em><\/strong>takes the listener on a whole other journey with tingling melodies and probably the most catchy riff on the album, bringing more modern influences to the plate again. A massive surprise awaits in the form of album closer <strong><em>Verliebt <\/em><\/strong>(Engl. in love). Backed by beautiful piano melodies delivered by <strong>Coen Jannsen<\/strong> from <strong>Epica<\/strong>, the closing track is sung in <strong>Erni<\/strong>&#8216;s native Swiss German and, as on all songs, features soulfully penned lyrics by bass player <strong>Yannick Urbanczik<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Illumishade-Another-Side-Of-You-2024-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Illumishade\" class=\"wp-image-27703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Illumishade-Another-Side-Of-You-2024-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Illumishade-Another-Side-Of-You-2024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Illumishade-Another-Side-Of-You-2024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Illumishade-Another-Side-Of-You-2024-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Illumishade-Another-Side-Of-You-2024.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tracklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the Void<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ELEGY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ENEMY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Darkness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloudreader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here We Are<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CYCLONE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fairytale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Horizon Awaits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HYMN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TWILY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riptide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hummingbird<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verliebt (feat. Coen Janssen)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Another Side Of You<\/em><\/strong> will be available for sale in digital format, 1 CD Digisleeve, CD and T-shirt bundle, 2-LP gatefold white\/black marbled vinyl limited to 300 units (Napalm Records Shop only) and 2-LP gatefold black vinyl. You can pre-order <strong><em>Another Side Of You<\/em><\/strong> via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.napalmrecordsamerica.com\/illumishade?utm_source=Press%20News&amp;utm_campaign=b4847947ab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_08_30_09_32_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_7e4e555b47-b4847947ab-450463682&amp;mc_cid=b4847947ab&amp;mc_eid=324d0845d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Napalm Records <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.napalmrecordsamerica.com\/illumishade?utm_source=Press%20News&amp;utm_campaign=b4847947ab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_08_30_09_32_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_7e4e555b47-b4847947ab-450463682&amp;mc_cid=b4847947ab&amp;mc_eid=324d0845d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Illumishade <\/strong>has confirmed some dates for 2024, either supporting <strong>Delain <\/strong>or presenting their new album with <strong>Ad Infinitum<\/strong>, <strong>Lyrre <\/strong>and <strong>Voice Of Ruin<\/strong>. Below you can see the list of dates on which Illumishade will be performing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delain-Illumishade-Tour-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delain-Illumishade-Tour-2024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alliedforces.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delain-Illumishade-Tour-2024-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dark Waters Over Europe Act II with Delain:<br><\/strong>January 19 &#8211; De Pul, Uden (The Netherlands)<br>January 20 &#8211; P60, Amstelveen (The Netherlands)<br>January 24 &#8211; Hirsch, Nuremberg (Deutschland)<br>January 25 &#8211; Hellraiser, Leipzig (Deutschland)<br>January 26 &#8211; Proxima, Warsaw (Poland)<br>January 27 &#8211; Barba Negra Blue Stage, Budapest (Hungary)<br>January 28 &#8211; Szene, Vienna (Austria)<br>January 30 &#8211; Santeria Toscana 31, Milan (Italy)<br>January 31 &#8211; Z7, Pratteln (Switzerland)<br>February 1 &#8211; Colos Saal, Aschaffenburg (Deutschland)<br>February 2 &#8211; De Nieuwe Nor, Heerlen (The Netherlands)<br>February 3 &#8211; Matrix, Bochum (Deutschland)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Illumishade w\/ Ad Infinitum, Lyrre and Voice Of Ruin:<br><\/strong>March 8 \u2013 Dynamo, Zurich (Switzerland)<br>MArch 9 \u2013 Docks, Lausanne (Switzerland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Festivals:<br><\/strong>May 31 \u2013 Metalfest Open Air 2024, Pilsen (Czech Republic)<br>June 13 \u2013 Z! 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