German gothic metal group Aralez have released their new studio album, “Illusion”. The band shared the news alongside an audio teaser highlighting two selections from the release, “Beauty of the Dark” and “13.11”, while opening direct orders for physical copies.
According to the group’s official announcement, the first orders have arrived in Armenia and are shipping to listeners in Switzerland and Germany. Physical CD editions are priced at 16 euros plus shipping costs, with orders handled directly through the band by email.
Margarita Zakaryan on Lead Vocals
Vocalist and guitarist Margarita Zakaryan has been a member of Aralez since 2012. She performs lead vocals and guitar work for the Dresden ensemble, remaining a core creative presence in the band since its formation.
Over a Decade of Gothic Doom
Formed in Dresden, Saxony in 2012, Aralez combine gothic metal and doom metal. The full-length release “Illusion” follows their previous recordings, which include the 2013 debut full-length “Licking Wounds”, the 2018 album “Avelyats”, and the 2021 EP “Songs of Funerals”. The group’s lineup also features guitarist and bassist Ralf Heidenreich, keyboardist Stefan Peter, and drummer Sönke Tautorus.
