Veil Of Deception - Dissident Voices

Veil Of Deception

Dissident Voices

by Craig Rider at 15 July 2019, 8:10 AM

Metal maniacs, rejoice! I am proud to present to you: VEIL OF DECEPTION; signed via No Life Til Metal Records, hailing from Austrian grounds - performing Heavy/Groove/Stoner Metal, on their 3rd album entitled: "Dissident Voices" (released May 31st, 2019).

Since formation in 2013; the quartet in question have 3 albums in their discography so far, I am introduced to their 3rd album entitled: "Dissident Voices". 11 tracks ranging at around 48:04; VEIL OF DECEPTION arranges an intricately designed formula of hard-hitting Heavy/Groove/Stoner Metal amalgamations, beginning the record with the more Stoner-laden introduction: "Tradegy Brings Clarity"…developing a cryptic uprising that ultilizes versatile vehemence, and an amplified aesthetic of boistrously bouncy adrenaline – as "Missing Heartbeats" advances to convey crunchy catchiness and an interesting blend of culminated characteristics in which demonstrate fluidly polished persistency with progressively technical tendencies while transistioning into a barraged frenzy of impressively converged dynamics & flamboyancy.

Consisting of Gallar on vocals; the frontman establishes his own unique trademark of harmonic influences with clean, high-pitched pipes & lungs of screaming subtlty. "Crooked Lines" continues to showcase portent momentum; unafraid to pump out jagged melodies, complex dexterity & an adroit ability to excel with distinctive experimentation – embellishing on exploring quirky snappiness & providing swinging precision…without sacrificing rapidly swift nimbleness - yet juxtaposed with organic substance. Jorgovanovic on guitars shreds with thunderous sears of soaring sinew; meaty with yet volatile, punchline grooves – which fabricates a borderline foundation of finesse & ambient heaviness - as "Wrong End Of The Stick" slows things down a bit with an acoustic-driven intro while compiling frantic frolicking & chaotic chugging.

The titular track supplies seamlessly sonic varieties; rambunctiously slamming with speedy drum hammering from Schober, who batters his steel with destructive doses of blast-beats & galloping cymbals that hastes with pounding energy - also implementing elegantly composed pianist elements for a more immersive yet detailed experience. "End Coming To An End" establishes this effect with mournful manifestations; injecting infectious bass audibility from Hava who strums with strong weight, while thumping with his axe stomping results. With these slow tempos, timing becomes a crucial embodiment with this band – as they stampede with rampaging musicianship, while striking with meticulous craftsmanship…like a raging storm thrashing with thick maelstroms of quintessential quakes & relentless virtuosities.

"The Tyranny Of Hope" remarkably revolves around a bombardment of hymns in which blows the prior yet ponderous remedies away; assisting with more ominous guitar cords, blistering breakdowns & a rowdy shine of smashing melodies that shine with persevering professionalism. "Forgotton Rain" embarks on an ambient uproar of overtones that overarch with orchestrated harmonies; full-throttle techniques, and fastly furious formulaics of traditional yet modernized rhythms which contrast into an excelling execution of wildly rushing subjugation. "Bonds Of Disaffection" examines primitively savage slabs; swerving with sophisticating pulses of prestigiously interesting concepts; vocals that sway with rawly rough mimics, using an outré of splendid performances.

"Would’ve Beens & Could’ve Beens" flairs into a creative landmark of dimensional components; distinguished with vast soundscapes that doesn't immolate velocity or viciousness. Overall concluding "Dissident Voices" with the finale yet somewhat operatic, pianist track: "Memories In The Attic"; I am compelled to say that VEIL OF DECEPTION certainly outdone themselves with this one, promptly prioritizing prominent talent with potential ramifications - this here band captures the essense of old-school finesse perfectly, ultilizing their own knack of killer instrumentation and inventivities - a discovery definitely worth a listen, fueled with the intention of being heavily different while remaining stylish & refreshingly uncanny. All Metal maniacs should relish this one, excellent!

Songwriting: 9
Memorability: 9
Originality: 8
Production: 9