Mirror Of Deception

Mirror of Deception is a German doom metal ensemble from Göppingen established in 1990. The group consists of the musicians Michael Siffermann, Jochen Fopp, Hans Schwager, and Rainer Pflanz. They achieved professional recognition for a musical style characterized by "unorthodox doom metal" with influences from folk music. The ensemble was founded by Siffermann and Fopp. Their recording career began with the release of three demo recordings and a mini-album between 1993 and 1997. Mirror of Deception achieved professional recognition for the debut studio recording Mirrorsoil (2001) released on the label The Miskatonic Foundation. They achieved professional recognition for the mini-album Conversion (2003), which featured Siffermann assuming lead vocals after the departure of the musician Markus Baumhauer. Their discography included the studio recording Foregone (2004) and the studio recording Shards (2006) released on the label Cyclone Empire. The ensemble achieved professional recognition for the studio recording A Smouldering Fire (2010) and performing at the festivals Hammer of Doom and Malta Doom Metal Festival. Their recording career included the studio recording The Estuary (2018) and the studio recording Transience (2026).