MATRIARCH

Arguably among top ten best metal albums of 2015, no one member in Veil of MayaAEs roster is overshadowed in this new direction. This time around, the entire bandAEs talent is showcased more evenly than in previous albums. Graduating from six string baritones to sevens and upping the ante with recently acquired vocalist Lukas Magyar, Veil of MayaAEs Matriarch delivers a little less flash while still holding on to the thrashy-ness that fans have grown to love. Though MagyarAEs high screams, low growls, and clear vibrato are brought to the table on a glorious china plate encased in a catchy melody sandwich, the introduction of the first clean vocals since the bandAEs inception isnAEt the most notable change from previous vocalist Brandon Butler, who left the band during MatriarchAEs inception due to ocreative differences.o