![]() After such a brutal opening there is an expectation that “ Artificial Dose” will see the band playing with Fearless Records Punk Goes Pop style melodies and that is exactly that they do. It’s a demonstration of technical poly rhythmic prowess with a couple of odd time signatured moments, delivered at the tempo of the damned and augmented by programming that finds Magyar sound like a wrathful God and the band in fine destructive form. Spine juddering angular staccato riffs open up the floor as “ Tokyo Chainsaw” takes hold with the kind of Nu-Metalcore Meets Nu-Deathcore down a dark alley with a baseball bat sound that has been provided by bands like Ten56, Dealer and Diamond Construct in recent years. ![]() ![]() Lyrical themes muse on personal struggles and self-empowerment while being socially aware, odd television and pop culture references surfacing in their newer material with former Arms of Empire and Moxner frontman Lukas Magyar at the helm… Originally a Technical Deathcore band when they formed back in 2004, their steady evolution over now seven albums (and ironically seven line up changes) now finds them an entirely different animal, dabbling with Djent and Technical Metalcore. It’s been something of a long ride out of hell for Barrington Illinois Veil Of Maya with six singles in five years since their last album, 2017’s “ False Idol“. I’m thrilled to see how our fans respond!” ~ vocalist Lukas Magyar It was certainly challenging at times to find the right mood but when the work was finally complete it seemed to come together very well. I enjoyed approaching each song in a different way this time around. “This record is a collection of personal experience, history and a touch of my own imagination. Maybe you’ll hone in on the little details as you go further, and it will musically become a cinematic experience.” ~ guitarist Marc Okubo “I hope you’re inspired to listen to this again and again. ![]()
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