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Ilúvatar
Ilúvatar is a Swedish heavy metal band whose name comes from the creator deity in J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology. They formed in Sweden and released their debut...
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Better Days
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Better Days
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Cracker
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Late Of Conscience
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Ilúvatar is a Swedish heavy metal band whose name comes from the creator deity in J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology. They formed in Sweden and released their debut album, 'Exodus,' in 2009. That record blended melodic death metal with symphonic arrangements and ethereal vocals, giving the band its first significant attention.
Their songs like 'Exodus' and 'Better Days' show their approach to atmospheric metal. They followed up with albums like 'The Last Man Alive' in 2012 and 'Beneath the Dying Sun' in 2016, which explored darker, more progressive territory. The core members include Mikael Nordström on vocals and Niklas Nordström on guitar.
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