Progressive metal innovators Wind Down have unleashed the official music video for “Without Doubt And Illusion”—a hauntingly introspective track from their highly anticipated concept album, The Burning Past, set for release on April 18, 2025, via Wormholedeath Records.

“Without Doubt and Illusion” takes you on a powerful introspective journey, where silence and solitude lead to a profound self-realization. The track explores themes of breaking free from past doubts and misconceptions, confronting uncertainty, and ultimately seeing things as they truly are. As the fog of illusion lifts, the protagonist embraces clarity, shedding old beliefs and discovering a new truth within themselves.

Watch the official music video now and immerse yourself in this reflective, soul-searching anthem:

The Burning Past: A Concept Album Ignited by Ancient Wisdom

Wind Down’s debut album is a bold narrative steeped in Native American traditions and shamanic rituals, exploring themes of rebirth, ancestral memory, and the cyclical nature of truth. Tracks like “Without Doubt And Illusion” showcase their self-coined “Progressive Groove Metal” sound—a fusion of polyrhythmic precision, soaring melodies, and seismic riffs that bridge the cerebral and the primal.

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Formed in 2021 by Damian “Blady” Jurek and Wojciech “Świerszcz” Wojtyczek, founding members of Thetragon, Wind Down quickly grew into a formidable unit with the additions of Kuba Czubik, Władysław Zawojski, and Marcin Borula. The band’s journey began with the release of their debut EP, Uśpieni Ludzie (Euthanised People), which garnered widespread praise, thanks to its title track and accompanying music video.

Building on the momentum, Wind Down toured extensively, sharing stages with international metal heavyweights like Necronomicon (Germany), Stonecast (France), and 3000AD (New Zealand), alongside prominent Polish acts such as Iscariota, Styxx, and Subterfuge.

In 2023, the lineup evolved, bringing in Franciszek Trybus and Tomasz Wiśniewski (formerly of Thetragon and Kruk) to solidify their sound. By April 2024, the band began recording their debut full-length album at Hertz Studio, with the final touches—mixing and mastering—handled by Ergosphere Studios. Their album The Burning Past, is set for release on April 18, 2025, via Wormholedeath Records. 

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