VEILED – The Black Rite | EP Review

Filled with symphonic and blackened elements that blend well with a massively brutal deathcore influence, Veiled aren't pulling any punches with debut EP The Black Rite.

For those who aren’t aware of the UK’s next big act in the world of deathcore, this is the chance to hop on and join the ride that is Veiled, with their first EP release guaranteed to pique interest. Filled with symphonic and blackened elements that seem to blend very well with a massively brutal deathcore influence, Veiled  wont be pulling any punches when it comes to EP The Black Rite. With five tracks and roughly 18 minutes of run time, this is not a long release by any means but don’t let that take away from the sheer talent and tenacity that doesn’t go unnoticed with each and every track.

Starting out the record is ‘Discovering [I]’, fading in with a piano that is almost typical of a Lorna Shore or Chelsea Grin track, the song immediately pummels the listener with a sudden rush of blasting beats and ripping guitars. As the song continues we get a good taste of the vocal style these guys are bringing to the table as the chorus enters the room displaying some beautiful clean singing to compliment such brutality that was playing just before.

Next on the list are tracks ‘Recusant’ and ‘Confession’. Both bringing in their own feel while also both bringing in an almost Currents approach to both tracks. Especially when it comes to the vocal display and the amazing footwork that is brought forth on the drums on each song. And when it comes to the track ‘Recusant’, we are shown exactly the type of work these five are putting out. Genre bending a bit more with this one, leaning more towards a metalcore influence, the listener is given a bit more variety than expected for a deathcore EP.

‘Confession’ is also a perfect example of that Chelsea Grin influence, while simultaneously blending it with a vibe almost suiting of Thy Art Is Murder. Speeding double kicks and shredding guitars make up the majority of the track but don’t let that take away from just how brutal the breakdown can be toward the end. Each of the two tracks here proving this well oiled five piece can expand well beyond just chugging that low E string. Further proving Veiled are going to be able to lock horns with some of the best in the business in the near future.

Track 4 comes crashing in with no remorse, full of more blast beats to start the track out. Without breaking beat, this song jumps right into some Born Of Osiris inspired playing which seems to go on for majority of the track. This showing the exact catalog of influence readily available within these five tracks. And if the listener enjoys that, around the 1:50 mark, Veiled graces the listener with one of the heaviest breakdowns of the EP.

Finishing off this spectacular EP is track 5, ‘The Becoming [II]’, the longest running track at a still-scant four minutes. Having said it multiple times, there is a variety of influence behind each track of this record, with the Currents influence bleeding in and out of every track on here. That being said, ‘The Becoming [II]’ is probably the only song out of the five that could almost pass as being an actual Currents track.

Seek & Strike have an absolutely massive bomb on their hands with Veiled‘s The Black Rite. Full of massive breakdowns, disgustingly huge guitar work, and slamming drums, this EP is highly recommended if deathcore or anything symphonic is your forte