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An Abstract Illusion | THE SLEEPING CITY out now
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THE SLEEPING CITY, out now!

hipster extreme prog hybrid thing | hymns from the tundra |

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Thanks to all our wonderful fans who have supported us throughout the year, on whatever platform you prefer. We keep growing year after year, and it’s all because of you. 💜🖤

Here’s to a great 2026!
December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Confirmed 2026 live dates (so far).

Where will we be seeing you, or where do you want us to come?

📸: Martin Dedron
December 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Watch the full 'Like A Geyser Ever Erupting' one-take drum playthrough now on YouTube! See Isak Nilsson masterfully blast his way through our heaviest, most technical song to date.

🔗https://youtu.be/WkTkSyO6BuI
December 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Some BTS pics from the drum recording of 'The Sleeping City' at Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg May 2024 together with Jakob Herrmann.

Who's interested in some one-take, no samples, no edits drum playthroughs from Isak? We might have some coming...

📸: Emil P. Lundh
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We’re now officially important enough to have gotten a Wikipedia article. Huge honor! Let’s get us cited in a bunch of high school papers.
November 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Isak ripping up the kit at Top Floor Studios during the recording of ‘The Sleeping City’.

Can you guess the song?
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
TABARNAC MONTREAL ON S'EN VIENT!

Psyched to make our North American debut at ProgStorm 2026, and honored to be the first band announced for this exciting festival.

@theprogspace.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
One month of ‘The Sleeping City’. Thank you everyone for listening to the album. We are forever grateful for your support. 💜🖤

What’s your favorite song on the album?
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Birthday week continues as we celebrate our angel-voiced, key-slinging Robert "Mr. Mullet" Stenvall!
November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Congratulations to our very own Karl Westerlund on his birthday!
November 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
💥BREAKING: AAI ANNOUNCES DRUMMER
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Merch is flying off the shelves!

Longsleeve? SOLD OUT.
TSC longbox? SOLD OUT.
TSC vinyl splatter? SOLD OUT.
TSC vinyl marble? SOLD OUT.
Illuminate vinyl splatter? SOLD OUT.

Incredible, thank you all for your support.
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
AAI SIGNING WITH MANAGEMENT

We are happy to announce we are signing with Welkin Entertainment and manager Tim Charles. Over the past two decades, Tim's had pretty much every role in the music business, his experience makes us truly excited to work with him to take the next step.
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We are extremely honored and excited to join legendary DISILLUSION and supporting them for three dates in May 2026. A band that shouldn’t need any further introduction for fans of progressive metal, their latest album, “Ayam”, is one of the best metal albums of the 20’s!
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We’re joining the mighty DISILLUSION for a few dates next year, what a privilege! This will also be our first time in both Germany and Austria.

Tickets at www.disillusion.de/tour.
October 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
THE SLEEPING CITY has been out for a week now!

The response has been overwhelming. Thanks to everyone who has listened, shared, supported us in any way!

What’s been your favorite track, or favorite moment?
October 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Happy birthday to the man behind the roar, Christian!

📸: The Cosmic Supply
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’re hosting a Reddit /r/progmetal AMA! Ask us about anything under the sun, about the new record, about our older material, gear, why we’re so handsome, influences etc.

AMA starts Tuesday 21st at 8pm CET / 2pm ET, but you can add your questions now!

www.reddit.com/r/progmetal/...
October 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Over 100k streams on Spotify for the new album after only three days. Insane!

“Geyser” has also been added to two Spotify editorial playlists.

The response from you all has been amazing and bigger than we could ever believe!
October 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A Meme Illusion
October 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The album is out worldwide! Our hearts are full from all the wonderful reactions it's gotten so far. 💜🖤

You can listen to the album pretty much everywhere and pick up a copy if you like it.

#anabstractillusion #thesleepingcity #newmusic #progressivemetal #deathmetal #blackmetal
October 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Featured on this autumn’s The Hotlist by Bandcamp! What an honour to be included alongside great bands like Kauan and Psychonaut.

Album out on Friday, listening party on Bandcamp tomorrow.
October 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Release week!

Be sure to pre-save to help us with the Algo Gods
October 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Another batch of reviews coming in. "THE SLEEPING CITY" releases in a week.
October 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Listening party for 'THE SLEEPING CITY' next week at Bandcamp. Live chat with the band and hear the album early, ahead of the official release.

RSVP in comments.
October 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM