Ilium

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Ilium

Ilium formed in 1996 around vocalist Celeste Noir and guitarist Alec Raven. Their early albums like 'Nocturne' (1998) and 'Asylum' (2000) established a sound...

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Ilium formed in 1996 around vocalist Celeste Noir and guitarist Alec Raven. Their early albums like 'Nocturne' (1998) and 'Asylum' (2000) established a sound built on atmospheric arrangements and introspective lyrics.

In 2002, the single 'Ghosts In Flesh' became their most recognizable track, with Celeste's vocals carrying a haunting quality over ethereal melodies. Other songs from that period like 'Ageless Decay' and 'Antigone' followed similar terrain.

The band's 2006 album 'Black Sun' faced bans in some countries due to its darker themes. Ilium's catalog includes songs such as 'Embrace The Myth' and 'Eocene Dawning,' continuing their exploration of mood-driven composition until their activity slowed in the 2010s.

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