Published: February 25, 2025
For fans of In Flames, Halestorm, Iron Maiden, King Crimson, Queensrÿche
The wait is over! Illumina A.D. , the female-fronted groove metal powerhouse, has just dropped their blistering new single "Aperio" , setting the stage for their highly anticipated album 'Days of Blood & Fire' , out June 20, 2025.
After a decade-long journey filled with passion and perseverance, Illumina A.D. has risen once again. Their signature blend of beauty and brutality—haunting melodies paired with crushing riffs—returns in full force.
'Days of Blood & Fire' – A Monumental Statement
This upcoming album is a defiant and powerful testament to resilience in the face of adversity. Fusing modern metal, NWOTHM, progressive metal, and alternative metal , Illumina A.D. delivers soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, and thunderous rhythms in a sonic experience unlike any other.
Brace yourself for ethereal vocals and bone-crushing riffs as "Aperio" kicks off the band's next chapter. This track is just a taste of the intensity and depth 'Days of Blood & Fire' promises to bring.
Led by the captivating vocals of Nepthisis , Illumina A.D. explores new sonic territories , drawing inspiration from Nightwish, Evanescence, Myrkur, Chelsea Wolfe, and Florence and the Machine —blending gothic atmosphere, epic storytelling, and raw metal intensity .
Words That Define Illumina A.D.:
Ethereal. Brutal. Gothic. Epic. Visionary.
Upcoming Live Performances
The band is gearing up for high-energy shows in support of the new album—stay tuned for tour dates
