Music: Symphonic Black Metal
Country: Canada
Website:www.Blindedbyfaith.com
Cool Songs: My Burnt Wings, Behind the Placid Mask of the Starlit Cosmos
Veiled Hideousness is a re-release of the groups debut demo with a couple live bonus tracks taken from Under an Occult Sun. BBFs initial full-length Under an Occult Sun is slightly more technical than Veiled and the keyboards take on more of a fantasy feel compared to the gothic layering of Veiled.
Many feel Veiled is an emulation of early Cradle of Filth and that is partially true. The high pitch and rhythm of Tommy Demurs vocals undoubtedly are similar to Dani Filth of COF fame. Also, the incorporation of thrash and death metal into symphonic black metal resemble COF. Some riffs violently churn or triumphantly gallop; while melodic leads add balance and mood. There is a different feeling COF, though. This different feeling is due to dissimilar lyrical topics.
Lyrically is where the band truly shines. Each song is scribed with the hand of an expert story teller. Various keyboard settings such as organ, piano, and reed synth illuminate tales of alien progenitors (Behind the Placid Mask of the Starlit Cosmos), the David-Icke-inspired yarn of reptilian nobility (Reptilian Shudders), and the moribund My Burnt Wings, which are far different from the vamp and satanic themes of COF.
Although released in 2003, Under an Occult Sun is a more accurate gage of this bands direction. Veiled Hideousness seems a developmental effort. Some may prefer Veiled because of its strong COF influence and darker atmosphere. BBF is releasing a new album in May. It will be interesting to see how the band progresses.
note: 7/10
Tracklist
1. Somber Harbinger
2. Behind the Placid Mask of the Starlit Cosmos
3. Veiled Hideousness
4. My Burnt Wings
5. Reptilian Shudders
6. A Slumber in Cobwebs
7. Mélania
8. Under an Occult Sun (live)
9. A Perfect Imperfection (live)
Line-up
Tommy Demers – Vocals
Daniel Gingras – Guitars
Pascal Côté – Guitars
Danny Émond – Keyboards
Vincent Roy – Bass
Julien Marcotte – Drums
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