Info

 

Origin:  Albuquerque, NM

 

Genres:  Metal

 

Years Active:  2012-Present

 

Label:  Independent 

 

Website: lightafterdeath.org

 

ILLUMINA A.D. — Band Bio

Forged in the shadowlands of Albuquerque, Illumina A.D. is not just a metal band — they are a storm, a reckoning, a cinematic force of rebellion and transformation.
 

Led by the mesmerizing and otherworldly vocals of Nepthisis, Illumina A.D. fuses groove metal, progressive metal, gothic atmosphere, and alternative intensity to create an immersive sound that is as brutal as it is beautiful. With a lineup of powerhouse musicians — Alexander Bane (founding guitarist), Justin Ennis (lead guitarist), Justin Cavis (drummer), and Austin Von Hentschel (bassist) — the band channels influences ranging from Metallica, Megadeth, and Iron Maiden to Soilwork, Dream Theater, and Dio. While Nepthisis echoes the vocal strength of Lzzy Hale, and haunting beauty of Amy Lee, Simone Simmons, and Cristina Scabbia—blending ethereal melodies with a powerful and emotional delivery over dark, metal backdrops. Together, they craft music that is both technically fierce and emotionally raw.
 

Over the years, Illumina A.D. has shared the stage with heavyweights like All That Remains, Butcher Babies, Upon A Burning Body, Battlecross, Stitched Up Heart, Otep, Mushroomhead, and Gemini Syndrome, earning a reputation for delivering high-energy performances that transcend genres.
 

Their album, Days of Blood & Fire marks a bold evolution in their sound — blending thunderous riffs, evocative vocals, atmospheric textures, and emotional depth into a concept-driven metal experience. Singles like “Aperio,” “The Black Guardian,” and “Crystal Grave” showcase their ability to channel grief, vengeance, addiction, and transcendence into visceral musical statements. The “Crystal Grave” music video, shot during a literal lightning storm at Eaves Movie Ranch, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, pairs cinematic visuals with personal tragedy, as the band explores themes of loss, betrayal, and the siren call of self-destruction.
 

Illumina A.D. isn’t just rewriting the metal rulebook — they’re forging their own mythos. Gothic. Ethereal. Epic. Unapologetically visionary.

For fans of Epica, Ghost, Spiritbox, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, Jinjer, Evanescence, Halestorm and Ne Obliviscaris, Illumina A.D. offers an unforgettable journey through shadows and flames — a soundtrack for the battles we fight within.