Symphonic metal outfit Abstracted Mind unveils new music video 'Shattered Mirror' • GRIMM Gent

Symphonic metal band Abstracted Mind released their debut album ‘Break Down Your Fears’ a couple of weeks ago and with it unveiled a new music video, “Shattered Mirror”.

“Shattered Mirror” tells a story about the coexistence with our darkest side, and how, when we try to fight it instead of accepting it, it can become our greatest enemy.

Driven by energetic guitar riffs and powerful drums, the song gives Juli Hope‘s vocals room to unfold this emotional story, which is brought to life through the accompanying music video. A cinematic thriller where the main character, portrayed by Juli Hope herself, is shown struggling to escape a toxic relationship through substance use and increasingly self-destructive behavior, ultimately pushing her to take extreme measures.

The story continues with her in a hospital, unable to distinguish reality from what exists only in her mind and with no memory of what happened. As the song progresses, fragmented memories gradually begin to resurface, slowly revealing what led her there. The story reaches its climax alongside the final moments of the song, when the truth behind what happened is finally revealed.

The song explores this internal fragmentation and the difficulty of distinguishing what is real from what exists only in our minds. Sometimes, the very thing we try hardest to destroy within ourselves does not disappear. Instead, it becomes part of our own identity. Finding a balance between our light and our darkness can be far more difficult, but also healthier, than trying to eliminate either one completely.

If you are going through something that makes you feel this way, don’t try to deal with it alone. Talk to someone you trust and consider seeking professional help together.

Please note: The story portrayed in “Shattered Mirror” is fictional and does not depict real events or people. Any resemblance to actual persons or events is purely coincidental.

“Shattered Mirror” was composed, performed and produced by Juli Hope and Yamil Ladner. Mix and master by Yamil Ladner. Video script by Juli Hope and Yamil Ladner, filmed and edited by Yamil Ladner.