Post Death Soundtrack’s Veil Lifter is a sonic assault that will shake you– raw, intense, and uncompromising. This is heavy music, as heavy music goes.
Post Death Soundtrack’s Veil Lifter is a sonic tempest, a raw and unfiltered exploration of the darkest corners of the human psyche. This fourth full-length offering marks a dramatic departure from their previous work, trading orchestrated industrial soundscapes for a visceral, organic assault that is both familiar and utterly devastating.
Drawing heavily from the grunge and doom metal titans of the past– Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, Nirvana, and The Stooges, as well as contemporary heavyweights– Russian Circles, Windhand, Queens of the Stone Age and YOB, the duo, Jon Ireson and Stephen Moore, has crafted a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Sludgy riffs intertwine with hardcore fury, creating a sonic maelstrom that is as captivating as it is crushing. The album is a relentless charge, a sonic embodiment of the outsider mentality, bristling with raw energy and unbridled aggression.
Lyrically, Veil Lifter is a fearless and unflinching exploration of mental illness, isolation, and the search for meaning. It is a journey through the darker aspects of the human psyche, a meditation on pain, perseverance, and ultimate renewal. It’s a bold, unfiltered expression of the band’s vision, dedicated to Moore’s late father, Ted George Moore, adding a personal touch to the album’s profound impact.
The album is a dark and disturbing journey, yet it also displays the human spirit’s resilience. Moore’s vocals are raw and emotionally charged, delivering a performance that is both vulnerable and powerful.
Veil Lifter could be a challenging listen, but it is also a rewarding one. It is an album that demands to be experienced, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who dares to delve into its depths. Don’t miss the harrowing music video for “Burrowing Down the Spine” and stream the whole album, or if you only could listen to one, the lead single “Icy Underground” on Spotify.
