FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A Journey Through Grief, Time, and the Infinite Void
Streaming on everything: https://band.link/intoinfinity
Istanbul, Türkiye – August 1, 2025 — Atmospheric doom/death metal act ILLUSIONS PLAY returns with a gripping new single, “Into Infinity,” marking a bold and introspective chapter in the band's evolving sound. The single, released exclusively on Bandcamp on July 29, is now available worldwide on all major digital platforms.
Blending crushing doom riffs , melancholic melodies , and an evocative mix of clean, growled, and ethereal female vocals , “Into Infinity” is more than a song—it’s a slow, immersive descent into emotional disintegration. Thematically centered on grief, loss, and existential fragmentation, the track invites listeners into a space where time dissolves and only feeling remains .
“We wanted this release to feel like falling slowly into something endless,” the band explains.
“Into Infinity” features a stunning vocal performance by guest singer Damla Topçu (Aydın) , weaving seamlessly with the band’s core vocal dynamic. Musically, it balances glacial riffing , mournful atmosphere , and textured production to create a harrowing sonic landscape.
Mixed & Mastered by : Kaan Menekşe – One of Türkiye’s leading producers in atmospheric metal.
Cover Art by : Ezgi Ulucutsoy – Stark, surreal, and emotionally charged.
Official Music Video : Directed by visual artist Medolilp – A poetic and haunting visual narrative, premiering August 1.
Founded in 2011 by Ukrainian musician Vitaliy Petrenko and now based in Istanbul , Illusions Play delivers cinematic doom/death metal infused with black metal elements and emotional intensity. Their music is built around a contrast of delicate clean passages and thunderous growls , blending crushing despair with ethereal beauty.
With their 2024 comeback album Empire of Desolation , Illusions Play re-established themselves as a vital force in the underground doom metal scene. In early 2025, they performed alongside Psychonaut 4 in Istanbul and Ankara, and shared the stage with Swedish legends October Tide , marking their rise on the international stage.
The Fading Light – Full-length (2014, FONO)
Snowflakes – EP (2015, self-released)
Empire of Desolation – Full-length (2024)
Into Infinity – Single (2025)
Notable Videos: The Spaceless (2021), Morning Dew (2024), Under Shining Moon (2024), Last Hours (2024)
Vitaliy Petrenko – Vocals, Guitars, Keys
Sezer Söylemezoğlu – Lead Guitars
Ilya Arkhipov – Bass, Vocals
Kaan Menekşe – Drums
Damla Topçu (Aydın) – Guest Female Vocals
Paradise Lost , Swallow the Sun , Shape of Despair , Draconian , Dimmu Borgir , Dark Tranquillity
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https://www.youtube.com/@illusionsplayofficial4874
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