Blind Illusion

Blind Illusion is an American progressive thrash metal band from Richmond, California. Formed in 1978 by lead guitarist and main songwriter Mark Biedermann, the band has had several lineup changes, with Biedermann being 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.

Blind Illusion
Doug Piercy (left) and Mark Biedermann in 2018
Background information
OriginRichmond, California, U.S.
GenresProgressive thrash metal
Years active1978–1989, 2009–present
LabelsCombat, World in Sound Germany
Members
Past membersMark Strausberg
Vern McElroy
Wes Anderson
David White
Hans Larson
Pat Woods
John Marshall
Larry LaLonde
Evan McCaskey
Les Claypool
Chris Olsen
Gene Gilson
Bryan Kehoe
Bret Hern
Victor Griffith
Bill Ticson
Erik Cruze
Mike Miner
Ben Hevoroh
Harald Oimoen
Brian Schwarts
Websiteblindillusionofficial.com

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.

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