Mystery of Illusion

by Chastain

Mystery of Illusion cover art

Constructed by guitar virtuoso David T. Chastain and released through the shred-centric Shrapnel Records, this debut album delivered a heavy, technically dazzling approach to American power metal. 'Mystery of Illusion' is notably distinguished by the incredibly powerful, gritty vocal performance of frontwoman Leather Leone, an anomaly in a heavily male-dominated scene. The complex, neoclassical arrangements and dark fantasy lyricism cemented the group as a formidable cult act.

Genres

  • Heavy Metal
  • US Power Metal

Tracklist

  1. The Black Knight
  2. When the Battle's Over
  3. Mystery of Illusion
  4. I've Seen Tomorrow
  5. Endlessly
  6. I Fear No God
  7. Night of the Gods
  8. We Shall Overcome
  9. Winds of Change
  10. Mystery of Illusion - Demo
  11. Winds of Change - Demo