Album: Illusion's Play by Shape of Despair (2004)
Genre: Doom Metal | Style: Metal
Format: Album

Description: Illusion's Play is funeral doom metal band Shape of Despair's third studio album, released September 27th, 2004 on the Spikefarm Records label.

Artist Background: Helsinki, Finland based Shape of Despair came into being during winter 1995, the brainchild of band leader Jarno Salomaa (guitars and synth) and Tomi Ullgren (guitars). All the while searching for the ultimate line-up, Shape of Despair recorded a demo-tape "Alone in the Mist", a promo, and two albums. While the debut "Shades of..." caused quite a stir in the underground, their aim became unwavering for the second one and "Angels of Distress" was a bull's-eye shot, a defining moment for a tale... Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Doom Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Doom Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Doom Metal, Metal, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Illusion's Play is funeral doom metal band Shape of Despair's third studio album, released September 27th, 2004 on the Spikefarm Records label.

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