IHLO
LEGACY
Powerplay Magazine – 10/10 “this is how you do a progressive metal album”
Metal Temple – 10/10 “nothing short of spectacular”
Prog Magazine – “enigmatic and unskippable…their scope feels bigger than just prog audiences alone”
The Prog Space – 10/10 “Pure storytelling: with the music, words and the marvellous musicianship, all at the maximum level of their unique expression”
The Prog Mind – 9.5/10 “The band has become something special…a truly sensational album”
Legacy – 13/15 “An endless, willing symphony of sounds that completely intoxicate the senses…so much beauty has rarely been observed”
OUT NOW
IHLO SHARE NEW SINGLE 'MUTE'
THE THIRD SINGLE TO BE TAKEN FROM THE NEW ALBUM LEGACY
(29th August)
“this is how you do a progressive metal album”
10/10
POWERPLAY MAGAZINE
“nothing short of spectacular”
10/10
METAL TEMPLE
“enigmatic and unskippable…their scope feels bigger than just prog audiences alone”
PROG MAGAZINE
WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR 'MUTE', PRODUCED BY ANDY ROBISON
Ahead of the release of their highly anticipated new album Legacy, UK modern prog trio Ihlo have shared their new single ‘Mute’ today. ‘Mute’ is the third single to be released ahead of the album on 29th August and comes with a brand-new music video produced by Andy Robison.
Speaking on the new single, the band shared the following –
"Mute was a song that had been a work-in-progress not long after Replica's completion. The main building blocks of the song were established quite quickly, however, knowing which direction it would take after the first couple of minutes was something that kept us wondering for a long time! Digging into influences from ambient electronic sounds like 'Boards Of Canada' and vaporwave cult legends '2814' was the secret spice we needed to not only elevate the track but also allowed us to dive deeper into a different side of our sound. At first glance, some might consider it to be the obligatory ballad of the album, yet we'd say it hides a much deeper character to Ihlo that shows up all across the album, and that we would love to explore more in future.”
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IHLO'S NEW SINGLE 'REPLICA' OUT NOW
TAKEN FROM THE UPCOMING SECOND ALBUM LEGACY (29th August)
Five years in the making, Ihlo’s new album Legacy marks a major step forward for the British outfit, capturing their growth from rising newcomers to a confident force in the UK modern prog scene.
‘Replica’, the second single from the highly anticipated new album, is out today. Speaking about the track, the band shared the following -
“Written only months after the completion of the debut album, Replica became an instant fan favourite at live shows. Finessed through energetic performances on the road and with some final additions in the studio, Replica represents the versatility and sudden dynamic shifts found on the album. The main themes are evocative and atmospheric, and the breakdown showcases an aggression previously unheard from the band. Knowing how well it was received in its debut on the In Stasis live EP, we’re very excited to present it in its final intended form!”
Legacy will be released on 29th August on black vinyl LP, limited green vinyl LP and CD.
Photo by Matt Jolly Photography
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IHLO RETURN WITH THEIR AMBITIOUS SECOND ALBUM LEGACY, SET FOR RELEASE ON 29th AUGUST 2025 (2LP/CD/DL)
FIRST SINGLE ‘EMPIRE’ OUT NOW WITH NEW VIDEO
UK prog Ihlo have shared first single from their highly anticipated second album 'Legacy'.
Speaking on the track, the band shared “Empire was the song that really kickstarted the album writing process and helped guide us towards the finished product. Underneath the deceptively bouncy rhythms and uplifting harmonies, there hides a dark and brooding atmosphere that became integral to the feel of the entire record. This track showcases the shift into a more natural sound for the band, while retaining the attention to detail in every single element, and the modern production quality we love. Our first studio output in 6 years, this track contains a little bit of everything you want in an Ihlo song, and we're so excited to finally be able to show it off to the world!” – Ihlo
Legacy will be released on 29th August on dark green vinyl LP, black vinyl LP, CD and digitally. Pre-order here.
IHLO’S LAUDED DEBUT ALBUM UNION RECEIVES DOUBLE VINYL TREATMENT
REMASTERED BY ACLE KAHNEY (TESSERACT) AND INCLUDES TWO BONUS LIVE RECORDINGS FROM PROGPOWER EUROPE 2023
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Ihlo - Union (out now)
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DISC 1
A.1 Union [06:08]
A.2 Reanimate [05:31]
A.3 Starseeker [07:33]
B.1 Hollow [06:59]
B.2 Triumph [04:54]
B.3 Parhelion [07:26]
DISC 2
C.1 Coalescence [15:15]
Bonus Tracks
D.1 In Stasis/Starseeker (Live at ProgPower Europe 2023) [09:31]
D.2 Hollow (Live at ProgPower Europe 2023) [07:25]
The 2024 reissue and first-time vinyl release of UK prog band Ihlo's debut album Union is out now. Union is characterised by a seamless fusion of progressive metal, electronic elements & subtle pop hooks, and quickly established Ihlo as a rising force within the progressive music scene upon its release in 2019. The album reached #1 on Bandcamp’s ‘Progressive Metal’ charts multiple times and continues to resonate with fans worldwide.
Speaking on the reissue and the new partnership with Kscope, singer Andy Robison said "We're very happy to finally be able to release this record on vinyl after many, many requests! It's been a long time coming and we hope that this reissue with the incredible remastering by Acle will be a great way to relisten or discover the Ihlo sound for the first time! The songs on this record mean a lot to us and we can't wait to give them a couple more spins on the road this October before we finish off Album 2."
“A smörgåsbord of artful ambience, dancing djent, and glossy pop hooks… something of a cult classic”
PROG MAGAZINE
Remastered by Acle Kahney of TesseracT, the new edition of Union is available on vinyl LP for the first time ever as well as digipak CD with an 8-page booklet. The reissue also features two exclusive live recordings from the band's electrifying performance at ProgPower Europe 2023, capturing the energy and musicianship that have made Ihlo a standout act in the prog community.