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FI · 2013–present · active
Black metal band from Finland active since 2013. Their ethereal name channels a luminous approach to black metal from the Finnish underground.
DE · 2022–present · active
Illumine is an atmospheric black metal project from Germany, formed in 2022, weaving ethereal textures and shimmering guitar tones into black metal's foundational aggression. The band explores the interplay of light and darkness through compositions that balance beauty with ferocity.
Berlin, DE · 2013–present · active
Illunis is a post-black metal band from Berlin, Germany, active since 2013, crafting expansive, atmospheric compositions that merge the emotional depth of post-rock with the tremolo-picked intensity of black metal. The band channels Berlin's artistic energy into introspective, layered soundscapes.
Hamburg, DE · 2013–present · active
Illusion of Strength is a black/death metal band from Hamburg, Germany, active since 2013, merging the atmospheric hostility of black metal with death metal's guttural ferocity. The band channels the dark, maritime energy of Germany's largest port city into punishing extreme metal.
Izhevsk, RU · 2020–present · active
Illusion Us is a atmospheric black metal/ambient act from Izhevsk, Russia, active since 2020 and crafting immersive, expansive compositions that push beyond conventional black metal boundaries. The project blends atmospheric textures with the intensity of extreme metal.
Helsinki, FI · 2013–present · active
Death/black metal band from the Helsinki/Espoo area, active since 2013. Their sound merges death and black metal from Finland's capital region.
Culemborg, NL · 2019–present · active
Illuster is a black metal project from Culemborg, Netherlands, active since 2019 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Netherlands black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
Hunnebostrand, SE · 2019–present · active
Illvilja is a black metal project from Hunnebostrand, Sweden, active since 2019 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Sweden black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
Hamar, NO · 2024–present · active
Illvilje is a black metal project from Hamar, Norway, active since 2024 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Norway black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.

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