Group
Blind Illusion
- From
- Richmond, United States
- Since
- 1979–present
- Rating
- ★ 3
- Releases
- 17
- hard rock
- metal
- progressive metal
- progressive rock
- stoner rock
- thrash metal
- blues rock
- classic rock
About
Blind Illusion is an American progressive thrash metal band from Richmond, California. The band's original line-up formed in 1978 by lead guitarist and songwriter Mark Biedermann. Since Blind Illusion's inception the band has had several line-up changes, with Biedermann remaining the only constant member. Blind Illusion is also notable for featuring Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde, both later of Primus, who performed bass and guitar respectively on their 1988 debut album The Sane Asylum.
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After a 20-year hiatus, Biedermann reformed Blind Illusion in 2009, and they have since released two more albums: Demon Master (2010) and Wrath of the Gods (2022). They also released an EP in February 2019, titled 2018, which also includes remakes of some of their older songs.
Members
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Mark Biedermann guitar, lead vocals
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Les Claypool bass guitar
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Mike Miner drums (drum set)
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Larry LaLonde guitar
Discography
EPs
Compilations
Links
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Reference
Tags
- progressive thrash metal
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 57c18db4-2b27-4063-9205-bb2fa87a2266
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.