Streaming Now! LUNAR's new album, "The Illusionist"

Based out of Sacramento, California, USA, Lunar is a progressive metal band who have released three albums thus far, with their fourth out on March 3rd. Chock-full of epic riffs and technical details, Lunar’s “The Illusionist” featuring album guests Jørgen Munkeby (Shining), Christian Münzner (Obscura), Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est), Taylor Washington (Paladin), Sam Vallen (Caligula's Horse), Ben Karas (Thank You Scientist), Gleb Kanasevich, and Patrick Corona is a magical concept album that pairs creative metaphors with relatable life occurrences. According to the band, this is the best album they’ve done so far and they anticipate it to be the fan favorite. Each song sounds different from the rest, but together they are cohesive listening from front to back. The band continues to explain:

“We are so excited to finally be able to present our new album, “The Illusionist,” to the world! This album has taken so many twists and turns for us. Despite how difficult it was for us to finish this album, we couldn’t be more proud of it! This album has the best songwriting and production of any Lunar album to date. There is such a wide variety of sounds and influences, but also the album flows seamlessly from one song to another. And, once again, there is a huge list of amazing guest appearances from members of Obscura, Caligula’s Horse, Paladin, Emperor, Thank You Scientist, and more!”

“The Illusionist” is a concept album that tells the story of a magician that questions his entire life’s work. He’s spent his entire life devoting himself to his craft and now he questions if it was worth it. Lunar believes this is a concept many people can relate to, especially those who have careers in some kind of artistic field. Musically, the album goes through many stages as the character does on this journey of himself. There are songs that are angry, songs that are confused, songs that are depressed, and everywhere in between.

Lunar prides itself on writing music that is important to them and that they personally enjoy. It is recommended for fans of Devin Townsend, Opeth, and Katatonia

“The Illusionist” is being released on March 3, 2023, via Saibot Reign Records and before it officially drops, its album stream premiere can be heard on MetalInsider HERE.

Album pre-order via https://lunarbandofficial.bandcamp.com.