However, this album, in particular, Veil of Maya‘s fifth studio album, Matriarch, has quickly taken a spot as one of the best metal albums I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. Eclipse was then released on Februand was produced by Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor.2015 has already proven to be a big year for music and still has quite a bit in store as we near the halfway point of the calendar year. On January 17, the single "Vicious Circles" was released onto the iTunes Store. On January 13, 2012, Sumerian Records released a teaser for Veil of Maya's most recent album, Eclipse. After, Pantlis as well left the band, which lead to Dan Hauser replacing him in 2010, the band's current bassist. The album's name was derived from the main character of the PlayStation game Xenogears, the album itself also holds several concepts and references to other topics in popular culture, especially television shows. The band worked again with producer Michael Keene from The Faceless for this album, who previously produced The Common Man's Collapse. was released on April 6, 2010, and reached number 107 on the Billboard 200. After their second album's release, the following several months held extensive touring before the writing and recording for the group's third full-length, began. After this release, the band parted ways their original bassist Kristopher "Kris" Higler in 2009, he was replaced by Matthew Pantelis. Being Veil of Maya's first album through the much larger label that Sumerian is, it was produced in better quality than their debut. Veil of Maya's second album, The Common Man's Collapse was recorded with Butler in 2008 and released the same year. Sumerian manager Shawn Keith and founder Ash Avildsen were both reportedly very ecstatic and interested in signing the band. After Butler's inception and after gaining exposure through tours and interviews, Veil of Maya signed with sumerian records in January 2008. Butler joined in 2007, however, the band decided not to search for a new rhythm guitarist, thus leaving Veil of Maya as a four piece. After this debut, vocalist Clemans and guitarist Ruppell would both leave the group, which then had Veil of Maya in search for a new vocalist which led to them discovering 20-year old Brandon Butler, who was formerly part of a Christian metal band named Iscariot. With this five member line-up, the band recorded, self-produced and released their debut full-length album All Things Set Aside through Corrosive Recordings in 2006. With Okarma's inception, Veil of Maya at this point were a six piece that employed three guitarists, however, both Marshall and Okarma shortly thereafter left the band, and the members found Bryan Ruppell to replace them both. After recording a demo in 2005, the band inducted guitarist Scott Okarma into the group in 2006 while they played and booked shows in their local area. Okubo and Applebaum were joined by bassist Kris Hilger, guitarist Timothy Marshall and vocalist Adam Clemans who all decided on naming the band Veil of Maya. Veil of Maya originally formed after melodic death metal band Insurrection broke-up, which led to members Marc Okubo (lead guitar) and Sam Applebaum (drums) to begin a new project. The band originally took use of multiple guitar players, but since 2007 Okubo has been the only guitarist the band employs. The name of the band is derived from the Cynic song of the same name. The group is currently signed to sumerian records, have released four full-length studio albums, the latest being Eclipse, and are often considered to be a contributor in the "djent" scene. Veil of Maya is an American deathcore band, formed in Oak Park, Illinois by members Marc Okubo and Sam Applebaum in 2004.
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