In the dynamic realm of extreme metal, where innovation and tradition often clash, DREAMLESS VEIL emerges as a formidable new presence with their inaugural album, “Every Limb of the Flood.” This collaborative project, bringing together talented musicians from renowned bands like Inter Arma, Artificial Brain, and Psycroptic, offers a sonic odyssey that plumbs the depths of human consciousness.
Through a potent blend of haunting melodies and aggressive instrumentation, the album beckons listeners on a visceral journey, exploring themes of physical decay and existential anguish. This captivating auditory experience challenges both the senses and the psyche, promising to leave an indelible mark on the extreme metal landscape.
From the very first track, “Dim Golden Rave,” listeners are immersed in a world where “grief, spiritless, collapses against the filth-ridden street,” immediately establishing a tone of emotional turmoil and a sense of the physical crumbling of the self. Vocalist Mike Paparo’s tortured howls and disembodied bellows serve as the perfect vehicle for this conceptual exploration, conveying the anguish of an individual confronting the inevitability of their own demise.
“A Generation of Eyes,” with its evocative use of Neil Young’s quote “rust never sleeps,” serves as a poignant reminder of the inescapable decay that permeates the human condition. This sense of deterioration is further emphasized in tracks like “Saturnism” and “Cyanide Mine,” where the music itself seems to mimic the physical and psychological disintegration at the heart of the album’s concept.
Drummer David Haley’s virtuosic performance on “Every Limb of the Flood” is characterized by wild tempo changes and breakneck speeds, creates an unpredictable listening experience that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Guitarist Dan Gargiulo’s disorienting guitar work adds layers of complexity, resulting in a sound that is simultaneously chaotic and introspective.
The production quality of the album is also noteworthy, with Brett Bamberger’s engineering and Colin Marston’s mastering ensuring that every nuance of the music shines through with clarity.
For fans of bands like Ulcerate, Gorguts, Morbid Angel, Immolation, and Imperial Triumphant, “Every Limb of the Flood” offers a kindred sonic experience – one that delves into the darker corners of the human psyche and challenges the listener to confront their own mortality. It is a caustic and introspective journey that demands the attention of discerning listeners, inviting them to grapple with the most profound and unsettling aspects of the human condition.