For Today – Ekklesia

From the heart of the Midwest rises a beast whose ferocity and aggression is rivaled only by its poise and focus. For the two years For Today have clawed and scraped their way into the spotlight. Seldom is there to be found a band whose passion and integrity are matched by their technicality and musical merit.

Basically all you need to know is that this drummer can double kick with the best of them, and the guitarists can both sweep well. Oh yeah, and many of the breakdowns feature a lot of dirty china and splash cymbal hits. Righteous.

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Veil Of Maya – The Common Man’s Collapse

‘Veil of Maya’ is a common Hindu term. Maya is said to represent the illusion that is our everyday consciousness. This blinds us from everything’s true forms and intentions, hence the veil of maya. It’s like how the Earth turned out to be a big computer in ‘The Matrix’. Neo’s veil was lifted and he saw the truth.

Formed in Chicago, IL in 2004, Veil of Maya are part of the small group of newer American metal bands that aren’t following the typical “metalcore” pattern, instead churning out a sound that’s as technically proficient as it is brutal. And no, despite their name and many a foolish accusation, Veil of Maya is not a Cynic tribute band.

Upon first listen, this album blew me away.

Compelling. Dynamic. Brutal.

For fans of Winds of Plague, As Blood Runs Black, Between The Buried and Me, Orgone, Cynic, Meshuggah, etc. They are on tour right now, with some awesome bands. Check their myspace to see if they are playing in a town near you.

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