SCAR SYMMETRY - The Illusionist (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Scar Symmetry's official music video for "The Illusionist."
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From the 2006 album, Pitch Black Progress, out now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records.
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[@joeybones222]

It’s December 2022 and this song is still amazing. Scar Symmetry has a flawless blend of harsh and clean vocals.

[@dmfk81]

One of my all time favorite bands. This song hasn’t aged one bit.

[@powersv2]

Two people are having to pick up the slack for christian. Thats how much of a beast he was.

[@wadhed]

Now its September 2023 and this is still my absolut favorite song with Scar Symmetry \m/

[@user-zs3fq4of3x]

​@@wadhedда, крутой альбом. Жаль Альвестам ушел.

[@Stenchy333]

nasty goose bumps for days....

[@Swampdragon102]

It's been so many years and thousands over thousands of other songs and this is still one of my faves.

[@joedav67]

i did not expect that wonderful singing voice to come out of that man.

[@VhirStark]

I know that feel bro !, amazing voice!

[@nioxic77]

He's the swedish Paul Potts

[@imacellphone]

hell yeah dude

[@rossamccann72]

His cleans are insane. Miss Christian sm

[@lamentis3025]

Still still listening in 2020

[@cliffordeberhardt5524]

This whole album is the soundtrack from 2020.

[@marcomigueljimenez5563]

Hell yes!! 🍻 🤘

[@Merbyi]

In 2021 till end od the days od this fuckin covid/cancer world

[@harrycallahan5345]

2021

[@acidbath3226]

just so you know

[@Aleclocalypse]

Christian has one of the best vocal ranges that i have ever heard .. from Lethean tears from Soloution .45 to his SS days then to the heavy Dreamdecipher from Miseration

[@jamilaandersson7533]

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS I EVER HEARD SO EPIC EXCELLENT SUPER VOCALS.... A MASTERPIECE SCAR SYMMETRY BEST EVER \m/♥

[@llaveoceans9893]

yeahhh xd

[@AndriyPugach]

Its only singer

[@thegenotypemx]

This song is inmortal! Scar symmetry will always be one of our biggest influences🖤

[@khandokerrony4164]

"The Illusionist" As an outcast I paced defeat Seeking comfort in this painful retreat Made an oracle against my will Word spread of miraculous skills Premonitions call my name I once doubted them all when they came Now I embrace it and I'll never be the same Transfixed in the desert sands Take a look at my once empty hand See the rose that appears so real Just like the one you saw in your dreams Those who call me avatar Know not what they're looking for They just feed their flames with miracles Just so you know If you bathe within my light You diminish your own might The illusionist in everyone As an outcast I faced defeat Seeking comfort in this painful retreat Made an oracle against my will Word spread of miraculous skills Premonitions call my name I once doubted them all when they came Now I embrace it and I'll never be the same Those who call me avatar Know not what they're looking for They just feed their flames with miracles Just so you know If you bathe within my light You diminish your own might Illusionist in everyone What I say and what I do was once potential Sprung from the infinite place that dictates the seen Those who call me avatar Know not what they're looking for They just feed their flames with miracles Just so you know If you bathe within my light You diminish your own might Illusionist in everyone In everyone!

[@oldschooldm94]

The amount of nostalgia is unbearable. Takes me back to when i cherished on finding bands like SS,IF,DT and Soilwork back in 2006. All thanx to this vid.

[@itsKNR]

Now, 9 years later, do U still listen to it?

[@KhristianBolano]

@@itsKNR Well, 9 years ago I listened to that same stuff and I still do, always finding new artists as well.

[@mrazota666]

@@itsKNR i listen + Periphery

[@drfrodo]

Every one of their albums, every one of their songs, all good or amazing.

[@jamilaandersson4778]

2023 - 2024 This Is Still One Of The Best Heavy Death Metal Songs I've Ever Heard..So Epic Damn Killer Excellent..Super Unique Unbelievable Voice..What a Super Killer Timeless Legend ..Scar Symmetry Your'e Awesome ..This Song Will Never Die 🤘💯🔥

[@dandyprime5338]

Christian Alvestam is one of the most talented male singers ever.

[@okami1061]

Vocalists* Can't forget those amazing lows!

[@mathewlombardo3876]

still has to be one of the most infectious choruses in all of metal. i miss THIS Scar Symmetry

[@DarkMetalOmega]

Aaah, this sure brings me back...

[@xMrDanky]

Me to man.

[@Spookehh]

One of the coolest sounding metal albums ever!

[@haroldjohansen1450]

I seen these awesome band few weeks back and ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF THEM LIVE AND I HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET THEM AND THEY ARE THE BEST & MOST HUMBLE & GUYS I HAVE EVER MET & a very SPECIAL THANK YOU 😊 GUYS MOST DEFINITELY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THEM AGAIN THANK YOU SCAR SYMMETRY 😊all the BEST guys 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@nathanlaird]

Discovering Scar Symmetry changed my world forever. Probably most favorite band of all time, out of thousands of metal bands.

[@tonimannonen9228]

Go check Amorphis from Finland, wont be disapointed :) Few songs to listen: the Bee, Under the red clouds, Wrong direction, the Wanderer :)

[@midevil8545]

My dad told me and him would listen and watch this bands music videos when I was a baby, he himself was in a few metal bands when I was a baby and my heartbeat was the openings to one of his songs. I can't believe my whole life I've literally listened to metal.

[@karga9014]

Youre extremely blessed

[@miker.8282]

It took two singers to replace this bad ass.

[@PancakeInvaders]

+Mike Ryba and the sum of the two isn't as good as half a Christian Älvestam

[@ryanexsus]

+Pancake Invaders It's sad that people dismiss a band simply because a person left. Who gives a fuck about this guy? He's not in the band anymore. He's not going to be in the band. The last album by Scar Symmetry was the best album they've ever done. It's incredible. It's people like you that think these guys shouldn't have a music career unless they keep the exact same 6 people in the band or whatever.

[@ibewither5051]

People need to accept change willingly and ready to end their biases there. It's true that this vocalist was incredible, but not unmatched. Bands realize the fact that in order to improve, they need to change.

[@okami1061]

The vocalist is the biggest change you can have in a band. Instruments, can be easily replicated. A voice, however; cannot. When a vocalist is completely OUTSTANDING at screaming, AND singing. You've got someone extremely difficult to replace. Have you heard Christians vocal range? Not just in this song, stuff like "Deus ex machina". Or anything he's done vocals for, for that matter. His screams can go incredibly low! Like, slam/grind low. Yet; he can hit insanely high pitches for cleans. Christian is one of the best in metal man, especially melodeath. Whether it be lows, growls, gutturals, or cleans. There are few who could even come close to replacing him. I see where you're coming from though. The only metalcore band I enjoy, Killswitch Engage (not a fan of the genre). Had an extreme change, with the main vocalist and his replacement. (Jesse Leach and Howard Jones) Yet, I love both. I know it can be annoying, I see "So and so is better", in the comments constantly. People just don't want to let go of eminence. Including myself in this case.

[@ibewither5051]

I have heard almost every Scar Symmetry song, especially what Christian's been in. I know his vocalist range is absolutely masterful.

[@TheTanhut]

Just love Christian's voice! Unbelievable voice! 😍

[@hypervyper2010]

So so so GOOD!!!! This band this song is AMAZING! LOVE ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ THEM!

[@3mvtabigjake794]

One of the most amazing metal vocalists I've ever heard

[@jeremymoss346]

That’s just one guy doing all the singing

[@3mvtabigjake794]

@@jeremymoss346 yes he was there original singer and did all the vocals

[@Pierrey79]

I am truly moved by this feat. As curious as the feelings of a millenary saga, far away, more entwined within our hearts. The obscurity of the paths, the thorns and the contrast of life itself. Humans that we are, weak and so sensitive to the point that we can look at the miracle of being able to admire this saga never dreamed of anywhere, here is Earth, our home among the stars Dyan pierre silva

[@shawnimhoff8062]

Sick guitar solo

[@andy_shores]

so underrated ) 2019!

[@artyomlyubushkin4807]

Awesome band, awesome guys, awesome song. Greetings from Russia

[@sinksinkswim]

I couldn't agree more, I think deep down I love a good vocal hook that you can sing along to, I don't understand how people can endlessly listen to growls unless they are really varied. At the end of the day, he has one hell of a voice during the clean vocals, and I can't imagine anyone would dislike it.

[@ekulyarg]

Having listened to this for nearly 20 years, is this really my first comment?

[@XidontwantcakeX]

"premonitions call my name I WAS DOWN AT THE MALL WHEN THEY CAME" (sorry,had to do it, kick-ass song btw)

[@caiodbs]

2022 and still blasting

[@antinatalist7753]

me too

[@JoseMolina-dg6mv]

Beautiful song

[@toolsound]

That second guitar solo gives me chills. So epic.

[@OOOoOOOAAAHa]

As an orge, I piss defeat. Drinking coffee in this painful red tree

[@Everblack96]

I was dumbed with the moan when I came

[@VortechBand]

Take a look at my wand, eat the end

[@LuisASN]

2022 and still awesome

[@SuperKillers666]

scar symmetry and soilwork - live will make my day

[@pradeepnjss]

2023 still a banger! Been a fan since 2009

[@rickduprah]

Me too

[@drake1525]

I would happily listen to this guy only do clean vocals....but this is good too lol

[@Derdaida]

Christian Älvestam made a selfmade album named "Self 2.0". He sings most of the time clean, but the album has different genres. I dont know if thats your type, but you can search for the song "once adreamed" on youtube for an song example. :)

[@SevenRussel]

Minha favorita ❤️

[@tfries1607]

This entire album kicks ass. Scar Symmetry, you are LOVED

[@Leprable]

man ive just dicovered this group couple min ago and evry songs i listen are just sooo damn nice...seriously they rule, the guitar is amazing, the singing is amazing, the drumming has nothing famous but hes well, and the bass is nice...JUST AMAZING!

[@froass]

still great in 2019 !! :)

[@COMMANDERY11]

2022 Anybody?

[@deathstar101110]

2024

[@larah1257]

2024 😅❤

[@MorbidlyMortuus]

1999

[@TeriiTeri]

2024 gang

[@COMMANDERY11]

Still jamming in 2024!

[@vicariodavid715]

Waiting for newer stuff in 2022, amazing band !!!

[@florianrayet4329]

Christian was a beast. His cavernous voice/choruses my Lord and the musicians 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@jayaputrapurnama2844]

Still listening in 2022 🔥

[@metallicajunky15]

Scar Symmetry and Bullet For My Valentine are the only two bands ive ever heard that can come even close to blending their screaming and singing together and it still sound fucking epic..truly blown away

[@shri081]

The riff that hits at 2:33…it’s the call for me to turn into a human jack hammer…. 🤘🤘

[@MmM-lc3ve]

Pedrada. 🔥🔥

[@Romchael1]

Incredible riff at 2.33

[@shaun-ography]

Thats what a breakdown used to sound like before scremo and djent decided to fuck shit up (not in a good way)

[@steverobertson3980]

I need to thumbs up this comment 100 more times

[@Yeroc357]

240p is the new 1080p

[@senadbecic7659]

What a song!!!

[@ROBLZ714]

this is the second song i've heard from them nd im already hooked on them!

[@jrn1984]

Famous in Japan

[@MegaDavidevil]

SCAR SYMMETRY,THE BESSSSSSSTTT

[@MikaelFromFi]

Amazing metal song. Heja Sverige 🤘

[@beinrasierer9851]

This song is near to perfect. In my top10 favorite songs of all time.

[@eddsterfalconian]

woooo he growls beautifully

[@JKLLS]

amazing vocals,just amazing how he does it :).

[@HannibalMurder]

2019! And I still love this song 💗

[@wypimentel]

I love Scar Symmetry, Evergrey, Katatonia, Madredeus, for me the world wouldn't be the same without them.

[@JayemelMusicUniverse16]

Song is amazing beyond words, love the singing and melody of the song, thats what stands out, just amazing!!

[@frikitox]

THE BEST SONG!!!

[@ObscureBeast]

Crazy vocals

[@nostromoalien2]

I got into this band in 08 and have the first 3 albums. Still one of my top 5

[@LastRussianEmporer]

the beginning is awesome i love what they do with the guitar

[@t.m.a6669]

Glorious Metal

[@NEVERHEAD]

This Kicks ass!

[@Mirshahia]

ANGRRYY WILL FERREL!!! GRRRRRRRR!!!!

[@drevilrodrigues]

They just feed their Flames with miracles... a Strong Song... probably one of my favourites on this album, mainly because of the fit between lyrics and Music. And the meaning i take from the lyrics

[@willbrown5511]

Still gives me the chills!!!!! Untouchable

[@trollingisasport]

Love this guys melody lines.

[@dduffee64]

Used to jam This and playing xbox 360 . Shit time flies!!😮

[@EvilDarkAngel6669]

dude..these guys are really good...i love em!!!!!

[@evilhamster14422]

The leader singer is awsome I love how he can go from clean vocals to growls so quickly. He is very versatile.

[@ChristopherAalto]

still freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh!!

[@ottovp]

still brutal and soft. best album.

[@evilvincent]

The vocalist is what made this band imo.

[@9Snowman1]

Lol, This guys Voice is powerful as hell wtf. From this supernice Growling to a soft nice singing voice wtf! CRed to his growl!

[@Cinna30]

One of my favorite songs and the song that i discovered Scar Symmetry with. Christian is prolly the best Vocalist i ever heard. Scar Symmetry won't be the same without him.

[@NadiaFreiheit]

So cool!

[@FrozenDreamfall]

they are amazing,the lyrics and vocals are epic!!

[@mithylubu]

omg..this...is...AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DanIbarcena]

great song, great band,great solo!, great drums, Great All man!!!

[@MrDOLTSO]

i cant live without this song anymore!!!! there is not any other music as metal

[@nicolarre]

hey darrel... drop dead man, scar symmetry si genius! and that is a great singer.

[@SeLiTeCuenta]

Spectacular voice and song.

[@welovepeza]

Man this song is like, I dunno, AWESOME!?

[@gmf1minion]

Ok now i'm calmed down :) Love these guys, perfect mix of clean and growling vocals.

[@rockmaniacme]

just awesome \m/

[@runaway333]

what a solo!!!!!

[@olvimappi]

Thinking just as soob24, but I have to add, that metal aint nothing without Scandinavian influences. And ok, I'm not disthonesting those few American bands (Slayer, Sepultura, DevilDriver etc), but we've done so much for this style of music and metal is running in our European veins. Others can do it also, but rememberin the roots is everything. All Hails goes to UK, and their great influences to the genre!!

[@mmmppp2919]

still listening in 2021 one of the best metal albums

[@jayrivers773]

I remember watching this on headbanger's ball and damn it still sounds good. Took me a while to appreciate the talent to make good music like this.

[@RSVskynet]

Please Scar Symmetry, please come back to this era

[@johlu515]

that "monster voice" is called growling... is the pure scenece of death metal in this kind of music... pure awesome

[@rykrd0]

wow! great voice!!!

[@xBurzurkurx]

this song is too sick. love it!

[@Themannemannen]

Amen to this. Just, speechless.

[@TheFireTemple]

Just heard of this band today... I am impressed!

[@XERAEN]

This is absolutely a 10/10 song.