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Evermore has released a lyric video for “The Illusionist (Raise The Curtain)”, first single taken from the new album “Mournbraid” to be released on March 20 by Scarlet Records.

Deception is a performance and every lie is a scripted line. “The Illusionist (Raise The Curtain)” explores the hollow life of a social manipulator, drawing a haunting parallel between a backstabber and a fading stage magician. As the performer relies on cheap tricks and shallow illusions to maintain their status, the audience slowly sees through the act. One by one, friends depart and trust dissolves, leaving the spotlight to shine on nothing but an empty room.

video by Stefano Mastronicola

“Mournbraid” album:

• produced by Marcus “Mackan” Alfsson at MWC Studios and mastered by Svante at Chartmakers West;
• illustrated by Alvaro Valverde/AV Art Ilustracion (Elvenking, Unanimated, Verikalpa);

“Mournbraid” tracklist:
1 The Void
2 Underdark
3 Nightstar Odyssey
4 Titans
5 Oath Of Apathy
6 The Illusionist (Raise The Curtain)
7 Armored Will
8 Ravens At The Gates
9 Mournbraid
10 Old Man’s Tale (bonus track)
Total running time – 50:09

FFO: Avantasia, Edguy, Judas Priest, Helloween, Stratovarius, Nocturnal Rites, Europe

The third record for the Swedish masters of power metal, “Mournbraid” delivers the trademark Evermore sound made of aggressive guitar riffs, soaring epic vocals and unforgettable strong hooks – all amplified by a massive neat production. 

Master of ardour and melody perfectly blended together, the Scandinavian trio further refined its pretty unique songwriting and lyrical touch. Each song of the album tells a different story from the perspective of individuals experiencing the diversity of existence’s challenges and feelings of personal struggles. 

As always in Evermore’s music, the end goal is to make the listener relate to the music on a very deep personal level.

Evermore:
Johan Haraldsson – vocals
Johan Karlsson – guitar, bass, piano, orchestrations
Andreas Viklands – drums