SCAR SYMMETRY - The Illusionist (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

[@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/

[@VladTRiv91]

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

[@Stenchy333]

nasty goose bumps for days....

[@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

[@Swampdragon102]

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

[@DanCampisi]

It's December 2024. Still an amazing song.

[@demoskoval]

January 2025

[@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

[@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

[@dandyprime5338]

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

[@okami1061]

Vocalists* Can't forget those amazing lows!

[@DennisAH]

that is right. Because Muslim Alvestam really sucks. Badumm Tss.

[@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.

[@thegenotypemx]

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

[@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

[@drfrodo]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@mathewlombardo3876]

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

[@pradeepnjss]

2023 still a banger! Been a fan since 2009

[@rickduprah]

Me too

[@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 🤘💯🔥

[@DarkMetalOmega]

Aaah, this sure brings me back...

[@xMrDanky]

Me to man.

[@Spookehh]

One of the coolest sounding metal albums ever!

[@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

[@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 :)

[@JoseMolina-dg6mv]

Beautiful song

[@LuisASN]

2022 and still awesome

[@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.

[@caiodbs]

2022 and still blasting

[@usgncc]

me too

[@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 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@hypervyper2010]

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

[@shawnimhoff8062]

Sick guitar solo

[@shri081]

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

[@TheTanhut]

Just love Christian's voice! Unbelievable voice! 😍

[@artyomlyubushkin4807]

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

[@vicariodavid715]

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

[@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

[@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)

[@toolsound]

That second guitar solo gives me chills. So epic.

[@andy_shores]

so underrated ) 2019!

[@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

[@jayaputrapurnama2844]

Still listening in 2022 🔥

[@henkelsasusa1030]

This Music is Timeless

[@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

[@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!

[@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. :)

[@Lupinotuum66]

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

[@delanthonyfalame8546]

who's still listening in 2024!

[@ChristopherAalto]

still freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh!!

[@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

[@DennisAH]

Christian Alvestam was such a talented artist... now that he is gone... all we have left is Muslim Alvestam. Badumm Tssssss.....

[@miesenbachofficial7413]

1:06 Take a look at my wallet, empty yeah!!

[@amerika420099]

Between this song and in flames alias. Man....

[@SevenRussel]

Minha favorita ❤️

[@florianrayet4329]

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

[@froass]

still great in 2019 !! :)

[@ROBLZ714]

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

[@brunomaranhao7106]

2024 anybody?

[@simonjafari1776]

Always❤

[@RSVskynet]

Please Scar Symmetry, please come back to this era

[@Yeroc357]

240p is the new 1080p

[@Themannemannen]

Amen to this. Just, speechless.

[@TylerGunnink]

2024 anyone?

[@MrDOLTSO]

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

[@COMMANDERY11]

2022 Anybody?

[@deathstar101110]

2024

[@larah1257]

2024 😅❤

[@MorbidlyMortuus]

1999

[@TeriiTeri]

2024 gang

[@COMMANDERY11]

Still jamming in 2024!

[@trollingisasport]

Love this guys melody lines.

[@jrn1984]

Famous in Japan

[@beinrasierer9851]

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

[@ANXOHR]

wactched them live and they are awesome.

[@willbrown5511]

Still gives me the chills!!!!! Untouchable

[@mmmppp2919]

still listening in 2021 one of the best metal albums

[@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.

[@evilhamster14422]

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

[@ZyzikCG]

Март 2024 - всё ещё будоражит.

[@theriser100]

One of the best melodeath tracks!!!!!!!

[@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

[@supraxtrem]

The best bands come from Sweden for sure!

[@nostromoalien2]

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

[@senadbecic7659]

What a song!!!

[@ObscureBeast]

Crazy vocals

[@dimaurosilva9350]

A gem of a song, I still listen to it 2023

[@LastRussianEmporer]

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

[@Kakkarot22]

i too am a vocalist and i agree with you his vocals are flawless and that segment you mentioned is indeed awesome

[@johlu515]

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

[@SuperKillers666]

scar symmetry and soilwork - live will make my day

[@NorsemanUSA]

I don't look at it like what they should have or could have done...I look at the "right now" and this is spectacular music. Cheers to SS from the USA.

[@JayemelMusicUniverse16]

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

[@evilvincent]

The vocalist is what made this band imo.

[@canadianpj]

gets better every time I hear it. can't wait for his new solution .45 material

[@XERAEN]

This is absolutely a 10/10 song.

[@cinebar2011]

Powerful voice and eneergy. Good.

[@onesuperflywhiteguy]

OMFG i don't understand how fucking AWESOME scar symmetry is!! i'm not much for the whole growly growls sort of music but with these guys for somereason i don't mind it all and don't think twice about liking it.

[@JKLLS]

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

[@eddsterfalconian]

woooo he growls beautifully

[@wypimentel]

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

[@williammendoza1118]

2024 and it stills blow my mind

[@Tryjalol]

stop with the jokes, let the man rest.

[@WButterTBWButter]

This is by far on of the best songs that exists, i miss christian älvestam so much.

[@Rite274]

This band has my full attention ! 💯

[@MegaDavidevil]

SCAR SYMMETRY,THE BESSSSSSSTTT

[@SeLiTeCuenta]

Spectacular voice and song.

[@GM7Pro]

Definitely, I sure hope those replacements can hold their own in their new albums. Scar Symmetry is Awesome, regardless!

[@ScreamynDemon]

This whole album seemed to have the most relevant and harmonius synths of all their albums.

[@frikitox]

THE BEST SONG!!!

[@Ohnoezhumenz]

Great song.