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Veil of Maya - Eclipse (2012)

Album: Eclipse

Band: Veil of Maya

Year: 2012

Label: Sumerian Records

Genre: Progressive Deathcore / Techincal Deathcore

Country: USA

01. 20-200

02. Divide Paths

03. Punisher

04. Winter Is Coming Soon

05. The Glass Slide

06. Enter My Dreams

07. Numerical Scheme

08. Vicious Circles

09. Eclipse

10. With Passion and Power

Review

Veil of Maya is a special band. In fact it's one of my favourites.

It's a kind of a confusing technical and progressive deathcore at "first sight" but it is a sound that that grows in you as you listen to it several times. And this new record is no exception.

"Eclipse" is definately the consecration of Marc Okubo as one of the best guitarrist in the metal scene (if there was some doubts left on the previous records).

The guitar work is incredible and irreproachable, which is becoming a trademark of Veil of Maya. It seems that the guitar is constantly talking to you and establishes a connection/communication with the listener during this 28 minutes along with the powerful growls of Brandon Butler. And this is another new in this record: it is a shorter album, however is a heavier one, making it less boring (if you can even say that about VoM) than their 2010's (id).

The production had the contribution of Misha Mansoor (from Periphery) which results in that heavier/djenty sound.

The bass line is also incredible and well worked, which sounds pretty pleasant along with the guitar riffs and chords.

You can also hear some Born of Osiris influences, mainly in the synths interludes. So, if you're a fan of BoO, you should check this guys out.

The Chicago quartet don't really show an evolution in their music from the previous albuns, which isn't such a big deal, since they have this unique sound.

Veil of Maya fans won't be disappointed. At all!