Illuminate was a German band from Karlsruhe formed in 1993 by Johannes Berthold.

History

They played M'era Luna in 2000, 2003 and 2010. Their song "Dunkellicht" was on the German Alternative Charts for eight weeks in 2000, peaking at No. 4. Their 2004 album Augenblicke was released on Nuclear Blast records as well as Johannes Berthold's Gallery label. Ex-Mystic Prophecy Drummer Stefan Dittrich joined the band in 2009 after Mathias Kurth quit for personal reasons

Musical style

Illuminate's early albums are often associated with Neue Deutsche Todeskunst (literally, New German Death Art), especially their 1996 album Verfall. Their music has fewer rock elements and much catchier tunes than more typical Gothic and Darkwave bands. Illuminate's melodies often have piano accompaniment, and their later albums included more electropop elements. Their songs often have themes such as love, loss, longing and the transience of existence.

Members

Current

Support

Former

Discography

Albums

Bonus Tracks: Nach Dem Erwachen - 5:13 Nach Dem Erwachen (Kurzfilm) Kapitel 1: Neubeginn Kapitel 2: Krise Kapitel 3: Katastrophe

Compilation albums

Singles