Veil of Maya

Veil of Maya is a Chicago-based metalcore unit that incorporates elements of djent and deathcore into their punishing sonic assault. Surfacing in 2004, the band adhered to a strict deathcore template on early efforts like 2010's Id. The introduction of clean vocals on 2015's Billboard-charting Matriarch coincided with a pivot into metalcore territory, while 2017's False Idol and 2023's added the distinctive, palm-muted throb of djent to the mix. Formed in 2004 by ex-Insurrection members Marc Okubo (guitar), Sam Applebaum (drums), and Kris Higler (bass), Veil of Maya merged ...