Disillusion

Disillusion

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The Leipzig-originating progressive metal band Disillusion was founded in 1994 by Andy Schmidt (guitar/vocals), Tobias Spier (who left the band in 1997), Alex Motz (who left the band in 1997), Markus Espenhain (who left the band in 1996), and Jan Stölzel (who left the band in 1997). With Andy Schmidt as their only constant member, the group went on to release a string of demos and EPs between 1994 and 2004, including the Rehearsal demo of 1995 and the Three Neuron Kings EP of 2001, before stepping out with their debut full-length, Back to Times of Splendor. Released in 2004 on Metal Blade Records, the concept-driven LP earned the band endless accolades and paved the way for a series of live shows and a European tour. Gloria, the electronic-tinged follow-up arrived in 2006, also on Metal Blade Records, but its stylistic shift proved divisive and the band announced their hiatus. They re-emerged in 2016 with a new single, "Alea" and a new EP of the same name, with a new album following three years later. Released in 2019, The Liberation marked Disillusion's first new album in 13 years and signalled a new chapter for the conflict-ridden band, who cracked the German Top 100 Album Charts at 45. In 2022, the group's fourth full-length Ayam entered the German charts at number 35.

Top tracks

02
Tormento
Disillusion
Ayam
04:24
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Sebastian Hupfer - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
05
Longhope
Disillusion
Ayam
06:09
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
03
Driftwood
Disillusion
Ayam
06:08
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
04
Abide the Storm
Disillusion
Ayam
11:51
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Sebastian Hupfer - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
07
From the Embers
Disillusion
Ayam
07:10
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Sebastian Hupfer - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
06
Nine Days
Disillusion
Ayam
06:10
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
05
Gloria
Disillusion
Gloria
06:11
01
And The Mirror Cracked
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor - EP
08:27
02
Wintertide
Disillusion
The Liberation
12:36
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
03
Alone I Stand In Fires
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor - EP
06:53
05
A Day by the Lake (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
04:54
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
10
Alone I Stand in Fires (Live 2023)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
06:27
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
09
And the Mirror Cracked (Live 2023)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
06:24
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
04
Back to Times of Splendor (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
14:40
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
02
Fall (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
04:53
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
07
The Porter (2002)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
04:17
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
08
Eternal Duality (2002)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
05:05
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
01
Alea
Disillusion
Alea
10:20
Writer: Andy Schmidt - Benjamin Küster - Peter Andersohn - Sebastian Starke / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Benjamin Küster - Peter Andersohn - Sebastian Starke
05
The Liberation
Disillusion
The Liberation
11:54
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
06
Time to Let Go
Disillusion
The Liberation
05:42
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt

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  • Discography
Albums
Ayam
2022 Prophecy Productions
04-11-2022
Ayam
01
Am Abgrund
Disillusion
Ayam
11:11
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Sebastian Hupfer - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
02
Tormento
Disillusion
Ayam
04:24
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Sebastian Hupfer - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
03
Driftwood
Disillusion
Ayam
06:08
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
04
Abide the Storm
Disillusion
Ayam
11:51
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Sebastian Hupfer - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
05
Longhope
Disillusion
Ayam
06:09
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
06
Nine Days
Disillusion
Ayam
06:10
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
07
From the Embers
Disillusion
Ayam
07:10
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Ben Haugg - Sebastian Hupfer - Robby Kranz - Martin Schulz
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Ayam (Instrumental)
2024 Prophecy Productions
04-11-2022
Ayam (Instrumental)
01
Am Abgrund (Instrumental)
Disillusion
Ayam (Instrumental)
11:11
Composers: Ben Haugg - Andy Schmidt - Robby Kranz - Sebastian Hupfer - Martin Schulz
02
Tormento (Instrumental)
Disillusion
Ayam (Instrumental)
04:24
Composers: Ben Haugg - Andy Schmidt - Robby Kranz - Sebastian Hupfer - Martin Schulz
03
Driftwood (Instrumental)
Disillusion
Ayam (Instrumental)
06:08
Composers: Ben Haugg - Andy Schmidt - Robby Kranz - Sebastian Hupfer - Martin Schulz
04
Abide the Storm (Instrumental)
Disillusion
Ayam (Instrumental)
11:51
Composers: Ben Haugg - Andy Schmidt - Robby Kranz - Sebastian Hupfer - Martin Schulz
05
Longhope (Instrumental)
Disillusion
Ayam (Instrumental)
06:09
Composers: Ben Haugg - Andy Schmidt - Robby Kranz - Sebastian Hupfer - Martin Schulz
06
Nine Days (Instrumental)
Disillusion
Ayam (Instrumental)
06:10
Composers: Ben Haugg - Andy Schmidt - Robby Kranz - Sebastian Hupfer - Martin Schulz
07
From the Embers (Instrumental)
Disillusion
Ayam (Instrumental)
07:10
Composers: Ben Haugg - Andy Schmidt - Robby Kranz - Sebastian Hupfer - Martin Schulz
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The Liberation
2019 Prophecy Productions
06-09-2019
The Liberation
01
In Waking Hours
Disillusion
The Liberation
02:03
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
02
Wintertide
Disillusion
The Liberation
12:36
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
03
The Great Unknown
Disillusion
The Liberation
05:49
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
04
A Shimmer in the Darkest Sea
Disillusion
The Liberation
07:13
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
05
The Liberation
Disillusion
The Liberation
11:54
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
06
Time to Let Go
Disillusion
The Liberation
05:42
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
07
The Mountain
Disillusion
The Liberation
12:18
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
Gloria
(P) 2006 Metal Blade Records, Inc.
20-10-2006
Gloria
01
The Black Sea
Disillusion
Gloria
05:16
02
Dread It
Disillusion
Gloria
04:24
03
Don't Go Any Further
Disillusion
Gloria
03:48
04
Avalanche
Disillusion
Gloria
05:06
05
Gloria
Disillusion
Gloria
06:11
06
Aerophobic
Disillusion
Gloria
03:21
07
The Hole We Are In
Disillusion
Gloria
05:35
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Back to Times of Splendor - EP
(P) 2004 Metal Blade Records, Inc.
05-04-2004
Back to Times of Splendor - EP
01
And The Mirror Cracked
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor - EP
08:27
02
Fall
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor - EP
04:53
03
Alone I Stand In Fires
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor - EP
06:53
04
Back To Times Of Splendor
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor - EP
14:39
05
A Day By The Lake
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor - EP
04:53
06
The Sleep Of Restless Hours
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor - EP
17:02
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
(P) 2024 Metal Blade Records, Inc.
05-04-2004
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
01
And the Mirror Cracked (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
08:28
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
02
Fall (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
04:53
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
03
Alone I Stand in Fires (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
06:53
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
04
Back to Times of Splendor (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
14:40
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
05
A Day by the Lake (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
04:54
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
06
The Sleep of Restless Hours (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
17:02
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
07
The Porter (2002)
Disillusion
Back to Times of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue)
04:17
Composers: Andy Schmidt - Rajk Barthel - Jens Maluschka
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EPs
Disillusion
℗ 2024 Disillusion
30-04-2024
Disillusion
01
Intro/Descend
Disillusion
Disillusion
03:45
Writer: Angel Sifuentez / Composers: David Stalsworth
02
Hard Reality
Disillusion
Disillusion
02:52
Writer: Angel Sifuentez / Composers: David Stalsworth
03
Disillusion
Disillusion
Disillusion
03:06
Writer: Angel Sifuentez / Composers: David Stalsworth
04
True Colors/Outro
Disillusion
Disillusion
04:22
Writer: Angel Sifuentez / Composers: David Stalsworth
Three Neuron Kings
KTF-Records / Disillusion
30-08-2019
Three Neuron Kings
01
In Vengeful Embrace
Disillusion
Three Neuron Kings
05:45
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
02
Expired
Disillusion
Three Neuron Kings
03:54
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
03
The Long Way Down To Eden
Disillusion
Three Neuron Kings
05:34
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
04
Three Neuron Kings
Disillusion
Three Neuron Kings
06:13
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
Singles
Lips & Lacerations (Demo)
℗ 2026 Disillusion
15-04-2026
Lips & Lacerations (Demo)
01
Lips & Lacerations (Demo)
Disillusion
Lips & Lacerations (Demo)
04:49
Writer: Daniel Martinez / Composers: Daniel Martinez
Promo 2025
2025 Room Eleven
06-05-2025
Promo 2025
01
Desire
Disillusion
Promo 2025
02:45
Writer: Angel Sifuentez - David Stalsworth / Composers: Angel Sifuentez - David Stalsworth
02
Retaliation
Disillusion
Promo 2025
03:12
Writer: Angel Sifuentez - David Stalsworth / Composers: Angel Sifuentez - David Stalsworth
Between
2020 Prophecy Productions
29-07-2020
Between
01
Between
Disillusion
Between
04:55
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
Time to Let Go (Single Edit)
2019 Prophecy Productions
29-11-2019
Time to Let Go (Single Edit)
01
Time to Let Go (Single Edit)
Disillusion
Time to Let Go (Single Edit)
04:36
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
The Porter
KTF-Records / Disillusion
30-08-2019
The Porter
01
The Porter – A Lament
Disillusion
The Porter
04:20
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
02
Eternal Duality
Disillusion
The Porter
05:04
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt
Alea
KTF-Records / Disillusion
07-10-2016
Alea
01
Alea
Disillusion
Alea
10:20
Writer: Andy Schmidt - Benjamin Küster - Peter Andersohn - Sebastian Starke / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Benjamin Küster - Peter Andersohn - Sebastian Starke
Featured in
R.mxes
2025 Mo Rhythm
25-04-2025
R.mxes
01
Life Of The Party (The Droc Remix)
The DROC
R.mxes
03:32
Writer: Windy Baynham - Lashunda Flowers / Composers: Alexander Tscholakov
02
The Great Unknown (The Droc Remix)
The DROC
R.mxes
04:54
Writer: Andy Schmidt / Composers: Andy Schmidt - Alexander Tscholakov
03
March (The Droc Remix)
The DROC
R.mxes
04:51
Writer: Michael Thierfelder - Anna Pönisch / Composers: Alexander Tscholakov - Michael Thierfelder - Anna Pönisch
04
2 Voices (The Droc Remix)
The DROC
R.mxes
06:45
Composers: Alexander Tscholakov - Levin Heymel