Illwill cover

Illwill

Lake of Tears · 2011

57 min · 13 tracks · gothic metal

A haunting blend of gothic melodies and heavy riffs, steeped in darkness and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • haunting melodies for introspective moments
  • live tracks enhancing emotional depth
  • dark themes for reflective listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat and energetic tracks
  • prefer short and concise songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Illwill' was released in 2011, Lake of Tears had already established themselves within the gothic metal scene with a career spanning over two decades. This album marked their return after a five-year hiatus following 'Black Brick Road' in 2007, showcasing a refinement of their sound while exploring themes of alienation and despair.
Stylistic neighbors
The Gathering· Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Floating in Darkness 3:14
  • 2 Illwill 4:19
  • 3 The Hating 4:37
  • 4 U.N.S.A.N.E. 4:51
  • 5 House of the Setting Sun 5:37
  • 6 Behind the Green Door 3:58
  • 7 Parasites 2:55
  • 8 Out of Control 2:55
  • 9 Taste of Hell 3:46
  • 10 Midnight Madness 4:11
  • 11 Last Purple Sky (live) 6:02
  • 12 Children of the Grey (live) 4:35
  • 13 Planet of the Penguins (live) 6:26

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata