Umbra et Imago (Latin for 'Shadow and Image') is a German gothic metal and Neue Deutsche Härte band formed in Autumn 1991.

The original lineup consisted of singer Mozart (Manuel Munz), Michael Gillian, Nail and Torsten B.

While the band's style was still dominated by electronic influences, there were frequent appearances of guest musicians such as Peter Heppner of Wolfsheim.

The music shifted towards guitar sounds and was expanded by hard rock elements on the album Gedanken eines Vampirs.

According to their official website, Opus Magnus, published in 2010, was Umbra and Imago's final studio album while a new DVD with live material and old songs was released in 2011.

The lyrics by Umbra et Imago are dominated by a warped, subliminal humour, criticism of human society's flaws[6] and cynical self-irony.