SUMMER SLAUGHTER Is Back With a Vengeance; Mammoth 2024 Run Co-headlined By Brand of Sacrifice & Veil Of Maya

April 25, 2024

After a four year hiatus, the most extreme tour of the year, SUMMER SLAUGHTER is back with a vengeance. The mammoth, 21-date run this year will be co-headlined by VEIL OF MAYA and BRAND OF SACRIFICE, who will be performing their first ever full headline sets. Joining them will be Gideon, Left To Suffer, Ten56, Tallah, Cabal and Brat with one more to be announced. Tickets for this epic return will go on sale at 10am local on Friday, April 26th from thesummerslaughtertour.com

Speaking on today's news, BRAND OF SACRIFICE vocalist, Kyle Anderson shares

"We’re so excited to introduce the new age of Summer Slaughter this year with Veil of Maya and this truly awesome lineup of bands! Back in 2019 we were the first band on the bill, so it’s a bit surreal to be here at the top, bringing in the new era of the tour with our first ever full headline set."

Marc Okubo, guitarist of co-headliners, VEIL OF MAYA adds

"It’s an absolute honor to be back on the Summer Slaughter tour. This tour has been responsible for some of my favorite memories of playing music and some of my greatest friendships. This year’s lineup is amazing and I can’t wait to share the stage with these incredible bands."

SUMMER SLAUGHTER creator and Owner/CEO of the Sumerian Group, Ash Avildsen tells us

“This tour has been crucial year after year for breaking new artists as well as elevating the headline status of established acts. I’m thrilled to be able to bring it back with such a youthful lineup, grateful for all the fans who have stuck by the brand and excited for the new generation to experience the tour for the first time.”

The 2024 SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour will begin in Brooklyn, NY on July 12th and will continue throughout the USA, laying waste to a further 19 cities before wrapping up in Reading, PA on August 10th (full dates listed below). Get ready at 10am local on Friday, April 26th when tickets go on-sale, as this line-up will sell out fast!

SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2024

7/12 • Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch

7/13 • Pittsburgh, PA @ Mountain View Amphitheatre + ***

7/14 • TBA on May 20

7/15 • Norfolk, VA @ The Norva

7/17 • Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

7/20 • Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall **

7/22 • Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's

7/23 • Sauget, IL @ Pops ***

7/25 • Houston, TX @ Warehouse live

7/26 • Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall

7/27 • Austin, TX @ The Far Out Lounge

7/28 • San Antonio @ TX @ Aztec Theater

7/30 • Phoenix, AZ @ The Marquee

7/31 • Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

8/01 • Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium ***

8/03 • Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall ***

8/05 • Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

8/06 • Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Complex

8/08 • TBA on May 20

8/09 • Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

8/10 • Reading, PA @ Reverb

+ no Veil of Maya

** no Veil of Maya / Brand of Sacrifice / GIDEON

*** no BRAT

ABOUT VEIL OF MAYA

By channeling energy in one direction, force grows exponentially. VEIL OF MAYA harness the individual experiences and talents of four distinct musicians—Marc Okubo [guitar], Sam Applebaum [drums], Danny Hauser [bass], and Lukas Magyar [vocals]—into airtight groove-laden metal accented by fits of instrumental virtuosity and vocal catharsis. This approach has endeared them to a devout fan base with critical acclaim and over 135 million total streams and counting (unprecedented for an outfit this crushingly heavy). The Chicago band drew on the strength of their union on their long-awaited seventh full-length offering, '[m]other', released last year via Sumerian Records.

VEIL OF MAYA have consistently pushed the boundaries of heavy music by pushing themselves collectively. 2015’s Matriarch

made major waves, crashing the Billboard US Hard Rock Albums Chart at #2 powered by “Aeris,” “LeeLoo,” and “Mikasa.” The latter has gathered over 25.4 million Spotify streams and counting.

In 2017, 'False Idol' saw the band return to the Top 3 of the Hard Rock Albums Chart as “Overthrow” and “Doublespeak” each eclipsed 8 million-plus Spotify streams apiece. Simultaneously, they toured alongside Animals As Leaders, Upon A Burning Body, Chelsea Grin, Oceans Ate Alaska, and more.

In the midst of the Pandemic, they dropped singles “Outsider,” “Viscera,” and “Outrun” and in 2023, finally released their 7th full length album, '[m]other', spawning massive singles "Godhead", "Red Fur", "Mother pt 4" and "Disco Kill Party" followed by extensive touring across the globe.

ABOUT BRAND OF SACRIFICE

Since 2018, Toronto-based deathcore quintet BRAND OF SACRIFICE have been making an undeniably indelible mark on the heavy music scene. Dubbed ‘The Branded Ones,’ the group’s fans joined and marched with them as they tore across the globe in support of their sophomore album "Lifeblood", which debuted on 8 separate Billboard charts and earned them a Juno nomination for Metal Album of the Year. Other highlights included slots on highly anticipated tours with artists like Spiritbox, Thy Art is Murder, We Came as Romans & more.

BRAND OF SACRIFICE pushed the envelope even further with their next release, EP 'Between Death and Dreams' in 2023. With production even more cinematic, exemplified by massive choral soundscapes, brutal breakdowns, and quite few surprises along the way, the EP was met with huge critical acclaim and showcased an exceptional evolution of their sound.

In December of 2023 BRAND OF SACRIFICE announced signing to world renowned label, Nuclear Blast Records. Having previously seen huge growth via their partnership with sister company, Blood Blast Distribution, signing with Nuclear Blast was the natural progression for the band. BRAND OF SACRIFICE ushered in their exciting new era with the release of single "PURGE", another giant leap in their continued sonic evolution.

Across their releases to date, BRAND OF SACRIFICE have hit 60 million streams and 13 million YouTube views . The band draws its name from popular anime series Berserk by Kentaro Miura.

Sleep Theory Share "Fallout — Reimagined" Lyric Video — WATCH

February 9, 2024

PAPER HEARTS EP OUT NOW VIA EPITAPH RECORDS

BAND TOURING WITH BEARTOOTH THROUGH FEBRUARY

WILL RETURN TO THE ROAD WITH WAGE WAR + NOTHING MORE IN APRIL + FOR MAJOR FESTIVALS

Breakout four-piece Sleep Theory — vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt — were one of the biggest success stories of 2023. With monthly streams numbering at nearly 10 million per month, a Top 10 track at Active Rock, and a full slate of touring though early summer, the band continues to grow by leaps and bounds.

Today, they release the lyric video for "Fallout — Reimagined." It's a softer, contemplative, and cinematic take on the raw-edged original but it's just as powerful. Watch it below.

"When we decided to reimagine this song, we wanted to peel back some of the musical layers and let the lyrics take center stage," the band explains. "Each one of us in the band has our own personal connection to this song, and by sharing this version, we hope to connect even more with you. Our goal is to create a space where everyone can relate to the emotions and stories embedded in our music. We're excited to share this new rendition and hear how it resonates with you all."

Watch the video for the original here.

The band's Paper Hearts EP is out now via the Epitaph Records. Get the EP, which has been streamed over 57 million times, here.

Sleep Theory are in the middle of a 40-date trek with Beartooth, The Plot In You, and Invent Animate in Winter 2024. The band will next hit the road with Wage War and Nothing More in the spring. All upcoming Sleep Theory tour dates are below, including festival appearances at Sonic Temple, Rock Fest, So What?!, Welcome to Rockville, and more.

Since bursting onto the scene earlier this year, Sleep Theory have gone from strength to strength — and they show no signs of slowing down.

The Paper Hearts EP features two buzzy singles — "Numb" and "Gone or Staying" — and the songs have established Sleep Theory as one of the most exciting and talked about artists of 2023. The band was praised by Loudwire for its ability to "adapt 2000s arena rock and nu-metal for the future with their anthemic metal-tinged sound that would please any fan of Linkin Park and their ilk. At once enthralling, emotional and disarming, Sleep Theory's supercharged single 'Numb' is everything a radio rock fan could want. You'll be humming it for days after."

With further press coverage from American Songwriter, Billboard, Celebrity Access, and Punktastic and with forthcoming coverage at Men's Journal, Consequence, and Alt Press, they've enjoyed major nods from SiriusXM's Octane. They've toured with everyone from Shinedown to Set It Off, shared stages with I Prevail and Falling In Reverse, and have appeared at Louder Than Life, Rock Fest, ShipRockled, and Point Fest. They also count Jellyroll and Disturbed David Draiman as fans.

SLEEP THEORY ON TOUR:
WITH BEARTOOTH, THE PLOT IN YOUR, + INVENT ANIMATE:
2/11 — Tampa, FL — Jannus
2/13 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
2/14 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues
2/15 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
2/17 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
2/18 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
2/20 — Phoenix, AZ — Van Buren
2/21 — San Diego, CA — Soma
2/22 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
2/24 — Sacramento, CA — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
2/25 — Portland, OR — Crystal Ballroom
2/27 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
2/28 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
3/1 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
3/2 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
3/3 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
3/5 — Fargo, ND — Sanctuary Events Center
3/6 — St. Paul, MN — Myth Live
3/8 — Chicago, IL — Riviera
3/9 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
3/10 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s
3/12 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Center
3/13 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
3/14 — Fort Wayne, IN — The Clyde Theater

WITH WAGE WAR, NOTHING MORE, + VEIL OF MAYA:
4/16 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
4/17 — Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewery
4/18 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore
4/19 — Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena*
4/20 — Orlando, FL – Central Florida Fairgrounds*
4/22 — Grand Junction, CO — Las Colonias Park
4/24 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Auditorium
4/25 — San Diego, CA — Observatory Northpark**
4/28 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
4/30 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
5/1 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom
5/3 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center
5/4 — East Moline, IL — The Rust Belt
5/5 — Omaha, NE — The Astro
5/7 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/10 — Daytona, FL – Welcome To Rockville
5/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE**
5/14 — Norfolk, VA — The National
5/15 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/17 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
5/18 — Maryland Heights, MO – Pointfest
5/19 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
6/1 — Fort Worth, TX – So What!? Fest
7/18 — Cadott, WI – Rock Fest
7/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — Upheaval Fest
*With Staind, Seether, Asking Alexandria, Dayseeker, Ayron Jones, Tim Montana
**Nothing More, Veil Of Maya + Sleep Theory only

Wage War + Nothing More Announce Co-Headline Spring 2024 Tour

January 29, 2024

GENERAL ON SALE FOR TICKETS BEGINS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 10 AM LOCAL TIME HERE

WAGE WAR + NOTHING MORE are pleased to announce their co-headline North American 2024 tour including special guests Veil of Maya and Sleep Theory.

The tour will kick off on Tuesday, April 16 in Charlotte, NC and runs through Friday, May 17 in Indianapolis, IN. All dates are below. General on sale for tickets begins Friday, February 2 at 10am local times here.

WAGE WAR + NOTHING MORE ON TOUR:
WITH VEIL OF MAYA + SLEEP THEORY:
4/16 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
4/17 — Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Company
4/18 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore
4/20 — Austin, TX — Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater*
4/22 — Grand Junction, CO — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park (Outdoor)
4/24 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
4/28 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
4/30 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
5/1 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom
5/3 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center
5/4 — East Moline, IL — The Rust Belt
5/5 — Omaha, NE — The Astro
5/7 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/8 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe*
5/10 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center*
5/14 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVA
5/15 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/17 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
*NO SLEEP THEORY

ABOUT WAGE WAR:
Wage War — Briton Bond [lead vocals], Cody Quistad [rhythm guitar, clean vocals], Seth Blake [lead guitar], Chris Gaylord [bass], and Stephen Kluesener [drums] — burst onto the scene when they issued their debut, Blueprints, in 2015. The album yielded multiple fan favorites, namely "Alive" and "The River." 2017’s Deadweight established the Florida quintet as a rising force in the hard rock world. The release earned widespread praise from Metal Injection, New Noise, Metal Hammer, and Rock Sound, who dubbed it "a relentless, genre-evolving treat." For 2019's Pressure, they enlisted the talents of producer Drew Fulk (Motionless in White, Lil Peep, iDKHOW) and recorded in Los Angeles for the first time, delivering a bold body of work, logging countless miles on the road, racking up millions of streams, and garnering press accolades from Billboard, Modern Drummer, and American Songwriter. 2021's Manic was a watershed moment for the fivesome. It was a head-turning chart success, landing on multiple Billboard charts — #5 Digital; #8 Hard Music; and #12 Rock. The album earned press raves from the get-go, with kudos from SPIN, Consequence, Revolver, Loudwire, Kerrang!, Alternative Press, and landing covers at Kerrang! and UPSET. Wage War delivered The Stripped Sessions, an acoustic release that showed off their songwriting chops, in 2022. They've appeared at major festivals, including Welcome to Rockville, Download, and Rock am Ring and Park, and have hit the road with Slipknot, A Day To Remember, Three Days Grace, Falling In Reverse, and more. They were chosen as one of SiriusXM's "Future 5 of 2022." The single "Circle The Drain" hit #1 on Octane BIG UNS Countdown. Another impressive career highlight is the band's cumulative stream tally — they've generated nearly 560 million total streams. Wage War remain hard at work on their eagerly awaited fifth album.

ABOUT NOTHING MORE:
Rock audiences count NOTHING MORE among the most cherished acts, the kind of band who straddle the line between populism and intimacy with every performance. The San Antonio, Texas-born quartet builds unapologetically massive anthems from catchy hooks. Crowd-pleasers clear a path for heady, confessional, thought-provoking emotionalism. Fresh rewards reveal themselves with repeat listens, welcoming like-minded seekers with rich melodicism, like the best of Deftones or Tool. The critically acclaimed, 3x-Grammy-nominated rock band — Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums) — released the deluxe version of their critically acclaimed 2022 album SPIRITS via BETTER NOISE MUSIC last year. SPIRITS combines unapologetically massive anthems, catchy hooks, and progressive music with introspective, philosophical lyrics and thought-provoking emotionalism. It was accompanied by their very own meta-personality test, SPIRITS TEST which was the inspiration for NOTHING MORE's first-ever graphic novel SPIRITS VOL.1 via Z2 Comics

Veil of Maya Announce Headline US Run In Early 2024

November 8, 2023

VEIL OF MAYA US HEADLINE TOUR 2024

With Angelmaker, Left To Suffer*, Until I Wake**, Reflections and Alluvial

Fri, Jan 19 Green Bay, WI, Epic Events Center*

Sat, Jan 20 Madison, WI Majestic*

Sun, Jan 21 Indianapolis, IN Hi-Fi*

Tue, Jan 23 St. Louis, MO Red Flag*

Wed, Jan 24 Columbia, MO Blue Note*

Fri, Jan 26 Denver, CO Gothic*

Sat, Jan 27 Colorado Springs, CO Black Sheep*

Mon, Jan 29 Los Angeles, CA, El Rey*

Tue, Jan 30 Mesa, AZ, Nile Theater*

Thu, Feb 01 Houston, TX, Scout Bar*

Fri, Feb 02 Austin, TX, Empire Garage*

Sat, Feb 03 New Orleans, LA, Southport Hall*

Sun, Feb 04 Atlanta, GA, The Masquerade (Heaven)**

Tue, Feb 06 Charlotte, NC, The Underground**

Thu, Feb 08 Baltimore, MD, Soundstage**

Fri, Feb 09 Hartford, CT, Webster Underground**

Sat, Feb 10 Harrisburg, PA, HMAC**

Tue, Feb 13 New York, NY, Gramercy Theater**

Wed, Feb 14 Pittsburgh, PA, Preserving Underground**

Thurs, Feb 15 Cincinnati, OH, Bogart's**

Fri, Feb 16 Joliet, IL, The Forge**

The tour comes in support of the band's 7th full length studio album, '[m]other' that was released earlier this year to massive excitement and critical acclaim. Keep it locked for more news coming soon.

ABOUT VEIL OF MAYA

By channeling energy in one direction, force grows exponentially. Veil of Maya harness the individual experiences and talents of four distinct musicians—Marc Okubo [guitar], Sam Applebaum [drums], Danny Hauser [bass], and Lukas Magyar [vocals]—into airtight groove-laden metal accented by fits of instrumental virtuosity and vocal catharsis. This approach has endeared them to a devout fan base with critical acclaim and over 135 million total streams and counting (unprecedented for an outfit this crushingly heavy). The Chicago band draw on the strength of their union on their seventh full-length offering, [m]other [Sumerian Records].

Veil of Maya have consistently pushed the boundaries of heavy music by pushing themselves collectively. 2015’s Matriarchmade major waves, crashing the Billboard US Hard Rock Albums Chart at #2 powered by “Aeris,” “LeeLoo,” and “Mikasa.” The latter has gathered over 25.4 million Spotify streams and counting. In 2017, 'False Idol' saw the band return to the Top 3 of the Hard Rock Albums Chart as “Overthrow” and “Doublespeak” each eclipsed 8 million-plus Spotify streams apiece. The record also incited the applause of LoudWire, Substream Magazine, Metal Hammer, and Invisible Oranges who raved, “False Idol is undeniably Veil of Maya: greatly contrasting the band’s past, it serves as a companion and booster for their older work.” Simultaneously, they toured alongside Animals As Leaders, Upon A Burning Body, Chelsea Grin, Oceans Ate Alaska, and more. In the midst of the Pandemic, they dropped “Outsider,” “Viscera,” and “Outrun” and released their long awaited seventh full-length offering, [m]other [Sumerian Records] to great acclaim.

Veil of Maya Release Long-Awaited New Album; Drop Brand New Track & Video "Disco Kill Party"

May 17, 2023

Chicago's very own genre-bending metal masters, VEIL OF MAYA, have finally unleashed their highly anticipated album, '[m]other', after a pain-staking six years! But boy, was it worth the wait. Brace yourselves, because this release is a full-blown, complex adrenaline rush of an album that will bend your mind and melt your face! Get ready to have your eardrums assaulted in the most glorious way possible. Stream '[m]other' HERE now.

Guitar virtuoso and founding member, Marc Okubo, has this to say about '[m]other':

"This album, is a whole new chapter for Veil of Maya. We've tried to push the boundaries of our sound and to step into uncharted territory. Creating fresh pathways while still keeping the core of what Veil of Maya is. We want to say a huge thank you to our fans for sticking with us for the six years it's taken to get this body of work out into the world. '[m]other' now belongs to all of you. we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it."

But that's not all! To celebrate today's monumental album release, VEIL OF MAYA have also dropped the fifth single from the album. The track, titled "Disco Kill Party," is accompanied by another futuristic, cinematic masterpiece of an official music video. Watch the video below.

[m]other' has already garnered early acclaim, with many critics heralding this their most accomplished achievement to date.

"this is Veil of Maya’s best work to date; from songwriting to production to lyricism, the six years since False Idol have proven to be a worthy wait" - Rocked.net

"Veil Of Maya have become one of the genre’s most successful bands with their blend of extremity, creativity, and pit-ready songs." - Heavy Music HQ

"This record showcases Veil of Maya at the very apex of their craft. Each member provides a world class performance here, and it truly feels like the Chicago unit have created a record that encapsulates the very best of all their eras in one tight, concise package" - Boolin Tunes

"Boundless creativity and jaw-dropping technicality are made to look effortless as the innovative quartet have undeniably constructed their finest work to date." - Distorted Sound

"Album number seven finds Veil Of Maya inspired and rejuvenated with a surprisingly heavy offering that is hard to put down." - Metal Noise

"Disco Kill Party" follows the release of previous singles, "Mother pt. 4" "Red Fur", "Godhead" and "Synthwave Vegan" (released in May of last year). Between them, the new singles have clocked up 5.5 million Spotify streams and 1.3 million YouTube views.

VEIL OF MAYA are currently tearing up stages across the US supporting Avatar. For full dates and tickets, head to veilofmayaband.com

VEIL OF MAYA US TOUR DATES

W/Avatar & Orbit Culture

5/12 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre

5/13 Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center

5/14 East Moline, IL - The Rust Belt

5/15 Chicago, IL - House of Blues

5/16 Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre

5/19 St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

5/20 Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

5/21 Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall

5/23 New York, NY - Webster Hall

5/24 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club

5/25 Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

5/26 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts

5/28 McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre

Don't even think about sleeping on Veil of Maya's latest masterpiece. '[m]other' is an undeniable beast of an album that demands your attention.

ABOUT VEIL OF MAYA

The Chicago band now draw on the strength of their union on their seventh full-length offering, [m]other [Sumerian Records]. In short, this is Veil of Maya at their collective best. Speaking on his hopes for his band's upcoming opus, guitarist, Marc Okuboshares

“I hope you’re inspired to listen to this again and again. Maybe you’ll hone in on the little details as you go further, and it will musically become a cinematic experience.”

Veil of Maya Drops Third Single "Mother Pt. 4"; Continues Epic Music Video Saga from Upcoming Album

April 13, 2023

Genre-bending metal powerhouse VEIL OF MAYA continue to stoke the fires of fan excitement today with the release of the third single from their long-awaited new album, '[m]other' today. The track, titled "Mother Pt. 4" is accompanied by an official music video that continues the narrative from previous singles "Godhead" and "Red Fur". Stream the new track HERE and watch the new video below.

Veil of Maya announced their highly anticipated new studio album, their first in nearly 6 years, last month. The new album, '[m]other', will be released on the band's long-time label, Sumerian Records on May 12th. Pre-orders, with a variety of merch and vinyl bundle options, are available now from veilofmayaband.com

Speaking on the release of the new track, founder and guitarist, Marc Okubo shares

"We are very pleased to share this new experience with you! This is the 3rd video in our [m]other series made by the incredible Blvckbox Studios. We will be joining Avatar on their US tour in a few weeks and our album '[m]other' will be available everywhere May 12th! We're so stoked for you to hear it. See you soon!"

"Red Fur" follows the release of stand alone singles, "Godhead" (released last month) and "Synthwave Vegan" (released in May of last year). Both tracks feature on the new album and between them have clocked up 3.8 million Spotify streams and 968,000 YouTube views.

The band also announced today that in addition to the previously released album pre-order merch bundles, they will also be releasing a very limited run of colored cassette tapes (50 each in pink, green, yellow and blue only available in US and 150 white only available in UK and EU). In addition, they have partnered with highly respected streetwear brand Rucking Fotten to create a Meil of Vaya x Rucking Fotten all-over-print t-shirt and poster, both limited to 100 pieces each.

VEIL OF MAYA have a stacked touring schedule coming up. Having just returned from laying waste to Europe, they will embark on a 24-date run across the US starting on April 28th in Omaha, NE. For full dates and tickets, head to veilofmayaband.com

VEIL OF MAYA US TOUR DATES

W/Avatar & Orbit Culture

4/28 Omaha, NE - The Admiral

4/29 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

4/30 Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot

5/01 Garden City, ID - Revolution Concert House

5/03 San Diego, CA - The Observatory - North Park

5/04 Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco Theater

5/05 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore

5/06 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

5/07 Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

5/09 Austin, TX - Emo's

5/10 Dallas, TX - The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

5/12 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre

5/13 Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center

5/14 East Moline, IL - The Rust Belt

5/15 Chicago, IL - House of Blues

5/16 Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre

5/19 St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

5/20 Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

5/21 Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall

5/23 New York, NY - Webster Hall

5/24 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club

5/25 Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

5/26 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts

5/28 McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre

ABOUT VEIL OF MAYA

By channeling energy in one direction, force grows exponentially. Veil of Maya harness the individual experiences and talents of four distinct musicians—Marc Okubo [guitar], Sam Applebaum [drums], Danny Hauser [bass], and Lukas Magyar [vocals]—into airtight groove-laden metal accented by fits of instrumental virtuosity and vocal catharsis. This approach has endeared them to a devout fan base with critical acclaim and over 135 million total streams and counting (unprecedented for an outfit this crushingly heavy). The Chicago band draw on the strength of their union on their seventh full-length offering, [m]other [Sumerian Records].

Veil of Maya have consistently pushed the boundaries of heavy music by pushing themselves collectively. 2015’s Matriarchmade major waves, crashing the Billboard US Hard Rock Albums Chart at #2 powered by “Aeris,” “LeeLoo,” and “Mikasa.” The latter has gathered over 25.4 million Spotify streams and counting. In 2017, 'False Idol' saw the band return to the Top 3 of the Hard Rock Albums Chart as “Overthrow” and “Doublespeak” each eclipsed 8 million-plus Spotify streams apiece. The record also incited the applause of LoudWire, Substream Magazine, Metal Hammer, and Invisible Oranges who raved, “False Idol is undeniably Veil of Maya: greatly contrasting the band’s past, it serves as a companion and booster for their older work.” Simultaneously, they toured alongside Animals As Leaders, Upon A Burning Body, Chelsea Grin, Oceans Ate Alaska, and more. In the midst of the Pandemic, they dropped “Outsider,” “Viscera,” and “Outrun.”

The Chicago band now draw on the strength of their union on their seventh full-length offering, [m]other [Sumerian Records]. In short, this is Veil of Maya at their collective best. Speaking on his hopes for his band's upcoming opus, guitarist, Marc Okuboshares

“I hope you’re inspired to listen to this again and again. Maybe you’ll hone in on the little details as you go further, and it will musically become a cinematic experience.”

Veil Of Maya Announce New Album; Drop New Single & Video "Red Fur"

March 8, 2023

The wait is finally over! Genre-bending metal powerhouse VEIL OF MAYA have today announced their first new studio album in nearly 6 years. The new album, '[m]other', will be released on the band's long-time label, Sumerian Records on May 12th. Pre-orders, with a variety of merch and vinyl bundle options, are available now from veilofmayaband.com

Heralding today's news is the release of brand new track, "Red Fur" and its epic, futuristic music video. Find the new track on streaming platforms HERE and watch the music video below. Speaking on the announcement of the album and the release of the new track, frontman Lukas Magyar shares

"This record is a collection of personal experience, history and a touch of my own imagination. I enjoyed approaching each song in a different way this time around. It was certainly challenging at times to find the right mood but when the work was finally complete it seemed to come together very well. I’m thrilled to see how our fans respond!"

Speaking on his inspiration for writing today's new single, Veil Of Maya's incendiary guitarist and songwriter, Marc Okubo adds

“I got convinced to go to a Rufus Du Sol concert. I was immediately inspired though. The next day, I was like, ’Let’s combine some of this with our style’. That explains the electronic opening.”

"Red Fur" follows the release of stand alone singles, "Godhead" (released last month) and "Synthwave Vegan" (released in May of last year). Both tracks feature on the new album and between them have clocked up 1.5 million Spotify streams and 478,000 YouTube views.

VEIL OF MAYA have a stacked touring schedule coming up. Starting this month, they will hit the road with Avatar, firstly across Europe starting on March 10th, followed by a 24-date run across the US starting on April 28th in Omaha, NE. For full dates and tickets, head to veilofmayaband.com

VEIL OF MAYA US TOUR DATES

W/Avatar & Orbit Culture

4/28 Omaha, NE - The Admiral

4/29 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

4/30 Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot

5/01 Garden City, ID - Revolution Concert House

5/03 San Diego, CA - The Observatory - North Park

5/04 Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco Theater

5/05 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore

5/06 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

5/07 Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

5/09 Austin, TX - Emo's

5/10 Dallas, TX - The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

5/12 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre

5/13 Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center

5/14 East Moline, IL - The Rust Belt

5/15 Chicago, IL - House of Blues

5/16 Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre

5/19 St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

5/20 Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

5/21 Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall

5/23 New York, NY - Webster Hall

5/24 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club

5/25 Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

5/26 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts

5/28 McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre

ABOUT VEIL OF MAYA

By channeling energy in one direction, force grows exponentially. Veil of Maya harness the individual experiences and talents of four distinct musicians—Marc Okubo [guitar], Sam Applebaum [drums], Danny Hauser [bass], and Lukas Magyar [vocals]—into airtight groove-laden metal accented by fits of instrumental virtuosity and vocal catharsis. This approach has endeared them to a devout fan base with critical acclaim and over 100 million total streams and counting (unprecedented for an outfit this crushingly heavy). The Chicago band draw on the strength of their union on their seventh full-length offering, [m]other [Sumerian Records].

“I hope you’re inspired to listen to this again and again. Maybe you’ll hone in on the little details as you go further, and it will musically become a cinematic experience.”

Veil Of Maya Drop New Track + Music Video "Godhead"

February 8, 2023

Genre-bending metal powerhouse VEIL OF MAYA have dropped brand new track "Godhead" today via long-time label Sumerian Records. The blistering new track comes accompanied by a stunning new music video and an upcoming "Godhead" merch capsule, dropping tomorrow (Thursday, February 9th) at 3pm PST from veilofmayaband.com Find "Godhead" on your streaming platform of choice HERE and watch the official music video below.

Speaking on their new release, virtuoso VEIL OF MAYA guitarist, Marc Okubo shares

"We're so excited to introduce the next phase of Veil of Maya with the release of "Godhead". We know our fans have been waiting patiently for a long time for us to release a new album and we appreciate you all so much. All I will say about that is that good things come to those who wait. 2023 is going to be a BIG year for Veil of Maya. This is just the beginning."

VEIL OF MAYA have a stacked touring schedule coming up. Starting this month, they will hit the road with Avatar, firstly across UK and Europe during February and March, followed by a 24-date run across the US starting on April 28th in Omaha, NE. For full dates and tickets, head to veilofmayaband.com

VEIL OF MAYA US TOUR DATES

W/Avatar & Orbit Culture

4/28 Omaha, NE - The Admiral

4/29 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

4/30 Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot

5/01 Garden City, ID - Revolution Concert House

5/03 San Diego, CA - The Observatory - North Park

5/04 Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco Theater

5/05 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore

5/06 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

5/07 Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

5/09 Austin, TX - Emo's

5/10 Dallas, TX - The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

5/12 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre

5/13 Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center

5/14 East Moline, IL - The Rust Belt

5/15 Chicago, IL - House of Blues

5/16 Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre

5/19 St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

5/20 Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

5/21 Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall

5/23 New York, NY - Webster Hall

5/24 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club

5/25 Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

5/26 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts

5/28 McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre

Expect more big news coming from VEIL OF MAYA in the coming months.

Veil Of Maya Drop New Track + Music Video "Synthwave Vegan" via Sumerian Records

April 20, 2022

See Veil Of Maya At Swanfest 2022

And On Tour With Born Of Osiris + Special Guests

Ticket Info Here

Genre-bending metal powerhouse Veil of Maya has today released their latest music video for their track "Synthwave Vegan" (out via Sumerian Records). Fans can also see the band at Swanfest 2022 and on tour with Born Of Osiris and guests. Prior to today, Veil Of Maya dropped their music video for "Outrun", which at the time of release, was one of the first live concert music videos since the Covid-19 pandemic. Watch the video for "Synthwave Vegan" below, and click here for ticket information.

Veil Of Maya Tour Dates

** - with Slay Squad

^ - with Jynx

April 23 - Sacramento, CA @ Swanfest

April 24 - Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom**

April 26 - Fresno, CA @ Full Circle Brewing Co.**

April 27 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720**

April 29 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick**

April 30 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater**

May 1 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater**

May 3 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall**

May 5 - Lawrence, KS @ The Granada**

May 6 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze**

May 7 - Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall**

May 9 - Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall**

May 10 - Nashville, TN @ Exit/In**

May 11 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade**

May 12 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham**

May 13 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero^

May 14 - Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger^

May 15 - Easton, PA @ One Centre Square^

May 16 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage^

May 17 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre^

May 18 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium^

May 20 - Harrisburg, PA @ Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center^

May 21 - Detroit, MI @ El Club^

May 22 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave/Eagles Club^

May 23 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's^

May 25 - St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag^

May 26 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Farmers Public Market^

May 27 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger^

May 28 - Arlington, TX @ So What?! Music Festival

May 29 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live^

Veil of Maya Release New Track + Music Video "Outrun" Out via Sumerian Records

November 2, 2021

Release New Track

"Outrun"

Out via Sumerian Records

One Of The First Live Concert Music Videos Since Covid-19 Pandemic

Watch below | Listen Here

Catch Veil of Maya On The Afterburner Tour

With Dance Gavin Dance, Polyphia, Eidola, and Wolf & Bear

More Info Here

Genre-bending metal powerhouse Veil of Maya has today released their latest music video for their track "Outrun" (via Sumerian Records). The music video is one of the first of its kind filmed at a live concert since the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking on today's release, frontman Lukas Magyar shares:

"Outrun is extra special to us because it's something we haven't done before and we weren't trying too hard to make something different. It just came together organically and we were all very pleased when it was complete."

Watch the video for "Outrun" below or at the link below, stream the track here, and be sure to stay tuned for more Veil of Mayanews coming soon.