Blackened death metal act Illusion of Fate released a second single of the year last month. “Shapeshifters Among Us” evokes ghastly ambiance rife with ancient rituals and demonic lore. The howling guitar solos, unrelenting snarls and barraging rhythm taunt mortals who cannot fathom what haunts them. We can imagine that this tune and previous single “Realm Seeker” are the signs

Blackened death metal band Illusion of Fate released a new single a couple weeks back. Opening with mysterious, leering guitar and piano, the track erupts into a fearsome quest upon the underworld laden with snarling vocals, hailing blast beats and a menacing breakdown. There’s a real sense of evil taking hold here with a hanging atmosphere of approaching dread. We