REVIEW: VEIL OF SORROW - DARK RIVERS OF THE HEART

 

VEIL OF SORROW - DARK RIVERS OF THE HEART (Demolition Recs., 2001):

Technical data:

Recorded, mastered and mixed at Studio Soundcreation, May 2000.

Engineered by Per Ryberg.

Produced by Veil of Sorrow

Layout by Lars Jamne / Oskorei Graphics: mail@oskorei.com

Track List: 1- In The Midnight Hour, 2- Soulcaptive, 3- The Dark Within, 4- Scars, 5- Shades of grey, 6- Remnants of a Dying Sun, 7- Well of Broken Wishes, 8- Silent Fall, 9 - Disconnected, 10- Words mean nothing

I have only read about this band and I had not listened to them before. It is a pity because they are a great band ! Melodic gothic metal with melancholic vocals and original guitar riffs. What is more important about this band is that they create SONGS without loosing their power. The influences here come from the side of Amorphis, My Dying Bride, the heaviest Anathema (also I find something of Katatonia in there too). In fact is an excelent mix of influences that all together makea great recording. One thing to point out is the excelent work of the guitarists…the leads have enchanting melodies and the rhythms are crushing !! I hope to listen more from them soon. Favorite tracks: "The Dark Within", "Shades of grey" and "Remnants of a dying sun". Contact: veilofsorrow@hotmail.com