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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · Aug 1

THE SLEEPING CITY, OUT OCTOBER 17

Pre-orders are now live: anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com/album/the-sl...

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Des Duck / Rhyme Signatures @desduck.bsky.social · 1d

Working on my @anabstractillusion.bsky.social review over the next couple of days, should go live early next week

Man

Y'all

Deafheaven be sweatin' right now, this is an easy, EASY aoty threat

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 2h

Great talk with Metal Anthology!

Clawhammer PR @clawhammerpr.bsky.social · 12h

Interview with guitarist Karl Westerlund of An Abstract Illusion!
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An Abstract Illusion Interview with Karl Westerlund

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 1d

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'The Sleeping City' Listening Party from An Abstract Illusion

Listening Party from An Abstract Illusion.

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 1d

Listening party for 'THE SLEEPING CITY' next week at Bandcamp. Live chat with the band and hear the album early, ahead of the official release.

RSVP in comments.

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 2d

During ProgPower Europe last weekend, @theprogspace.bsky.social hosted an exclusive listening party for “The Sleeping City”, plus a Q&A session with Karl afterwards. The vibes were high!

The album releases next week, October 17 via Willowtip Records.

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 6d

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Merch from An Abstract Illusion

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 6d

Bandcamp Friday today!

We got some fresh vinyls from the plant, some TSC and ITP randoms, and ITP splatters. The TSC + ITP combo is now SOLD OUT!

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 10d

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 13d

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An Abstract Illusion "Emmett" - Official Lyric Video

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 13d

“From the magnolias hang the strangest fruit
Burnt apparitions, dismantled for all to see”

EMMETT’s now been out a week. What do you think, what do you feel? Do you have a favorite part of the song?

3 more weeks until ‘The Sleeping City’ is out via Willowtip

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 15d

We had some stuff going on last week (new single, Emmett! check it out!), so we missed that it's now 18 years since this band was formed, back in September 2007. Legally allowed to drink in Sweden. Crazy to think that we've been in this band over half of our lifetimes.

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Toilet Ov Hell @toiletovhell.bsky.social · 17d

New music this week from An Abstract Illusion, Conjurer, Elder, Defigurement, UMULAMAHRI, Blindfolded And Led To The Woods, Barren Path, Dying Fetus, Agriculture, Haeresis, Dead Heat, Dawn Fades, Scorching Tomb, Friendship Commanders, Wretched, Evoken, Vintersea, and more.

TMP: Suffering Hour, An Abstract Illusion, Conjurer, and More!

A gigantic list today, though I can’t recommend clicking all of them.

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The Progspace @theprogspace.bsky.social · 17d

Exclusive Listening Party for The Sleeping City, An Abstract Illusion’s new album. Hear it in full before its Oct 17 release, plus a live Q&A with mastermind Karl Westerlund. Friday, Oct 3 – 12:00 at The Chapel, Kasteel De Berckt buff.ly/xEDQAG4

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 17d

For those going to ProgPower this year, @theprogspace.bsky.social will host a listening party for “The Sleeping City”, Karl will join for a Q&A afterwards.

RVSP: fb.me/e/3Fx1QwIiK

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 20d

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 20d

"It’s an absolutely captivating song, 11+ minutes of wondrous, mood-changing adventure." - NO CLEAN SINGING @nocleansinging.bsky.social

EMMETT is out now on all streaming platforms. Thanks to all for your wonderful words.

Artwork by @alexeckmanlawn.bsky.social

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𝕶𝕸ä𝕹𝕽𝖎𝖋𝖋𝖘 @kmanriffs.bsky.social · 22d

2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣: THE UPCOMING TERROR ⚔️
➡️October 17th, 2025⬅️

AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION - The Sleeping City 🇸🇪💠

3rd album from Skåne, Swedish Atmospheric/Progressive Death Metal outfit💠

YT➡️youtu.be/PSnNXK0m6nY...💠*New Trk

#aai_swe #SleepingCity #Willowtip #TheUpcomingTerror25 #KMäN

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 21d

One of my favorite albums

An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 21d

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An Abstract Illusion "Emmett" - Official Lyric Video

YouTube video by Willowtip Records

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 21d

EMMETT is out now on Youtube. Out tomorrow on all platforms.

'The Sleeping City' is out 17th October via Willowtip Records.

Video by our friend Eddy Levitsky (The Anchoret)

An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 22d

Less than two hours left

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An Abstract Illusion "Emmett" - Official Lyric Video

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 23d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSnN...

An Abstract Illusion "Emmett" - Official Lyric Video

YouTube video by Willowtip Records

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 23d

EMMETT, the second and last single from The Sleeping City, goes live tomorrow on Willowtip's Youtube at 9PM CET/3 PM EST. Join us for the unveiling.

An animated lyric video by Eddy Levitsky will accompany the music.

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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY, out October 17 @anabstractillusion.bsky.social · 23d

Vila i frid, Tompa. A true Swedish metal legend.

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