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
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.