Years active 1993–present | ||
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Past members Carmen R. SchäferAnja KroneDaniela DietzConny SchindlerMarkus NauliSylvia BertholdChristian OlbertLaura DragoiUlrike SchneidewindCindy VogelMathias Kurth Albums Kaltes Licht, Zeit der Wölfe, Letzter Blick Zurück Members Johannes Berthold, Jörn Langenfeld, Johannes Knees, Markus Nauli, Anja Krone, Daniela Dietz, Stefan Dittrich Similar Sevin, Goethes Erben, Pyrexx, Untoten, Umbra et Imago Profiles | ||
Illuminate is a German Gothic music band from Karlsruhe formed in 1993 by Johannes Berthold.
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History
They played M'era Luna in 2000, 2003 and 2010. Their song Dunkellicht was on the German Alternative Charts for 8 weeks in 2000, peaking at #4. Their 2004 album Augenblicke was released on Nuclear Blast records as well as Johannes Berthold's Gallery label. Ex-Mystic Prophecy Drummer Stefan Dittrich joined the band in 2009 after Mathias Kurth quit due to personal reasons. Currently they are working on new material for their next record.
Musical Style
Illuminate's early albums are often associated with Neue Deutsche Todeskunst (literally, New German Death Art), especially their 1996 album Verfall. Their music has fewer rock elements and much catchier tunes than more typical Gothic and Darkwave bands. Illuminate's melodies often have piano accompaniment, and their later albums included more electropop elements. Their songs often have themes such as love, loss, longing and the transience of existence.
Current members
Support Members
Former Members
Compilation Albums
Singles
Songs
Bout WhutevaCharismata · 2015
That FlightCharismata · 2015
AbgeschminktEin Neuer Tag · 2000