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One year after the release of the HERTA debut album Crossing The Illusion, we proudly present The Illusion Alive.

“The Illusion Alive” is the band’s first ever self-produced headline show in their hometown, Athens, Greece, on December 21, 2025 with special appearances by Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ),  Fotis Benardo (Septicflesh, Nightrage) and George Prokopiou (Poem, Mother of Millions).

The album is out now on all digital platforms, and you can watch the full show now on YouTube.

“A huge thank you to everyone who supported this show, all the bands and musicians involved, and every single person we had the pleasure of working with throughout this journey.”

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HERTA’s sound is characterized by groove- and rhythm-driven compositions that continually offer surprises and fresh impressions. Despite the complexity and technical prowess of their music, the songs remain accessible and catchy. The band’s keen sense of atmosphere and melody shines through, creating eventful tracks that captivate listeners from start to finish.

01. Tribal (live)
02. Eyes of Sorrow (live)
03. The Snake Devours the Wolf (live)
04. The Labyrinth feat. Fotis Benardo (live)
05. Beyond the Dead (live)
06. Monolith feat. Sakis Tolis (live)
07. My Demise (live)
08. River to the Abyss feat. George Prokopiou (live)
09. The Path (live)
10. Incarnation (live)
11. Control (live)

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