We could sit here all day and contemplate the very nature of the underground at large for all of its nuances, flaws, exceptions, and tendencies that can change quickly in certain corners and in certain circumstances. Never more is that true with the metal reaches of those realms with black metal oftentimes being the place that the incredibly strange and caustic acts form within. Over the years, we’ve seen legions of acts try to add their own brand of chaos to that swirling cauldron with few able to come even close to what acts like Veilburner have brought to the table. For their seventh creation, Veilburner seeks to deepen their ever-evolving sound of madness and intricacies.

Simply taking a glance at what Veilburner has brought to the table in the last few years would be more than enough proof that someone would need in order to see that they are hands down on the strangest and most engaging acts of their time. Their particular approach of outside-of-the-box black-death metal something that has always been a treat for the senses with no two albums sounding the same, each learning from the last, and always making sure that the mysterious identities of Veilburner are protected wholly by the band’s exceedingly dense sound. For all that’s summoned within “The Duality of Decapitation and Wisdom”, those trends are absolutely preserved even as Veilburner continuously challenges itself. Celebrating the occasion of their seventh album at every turn with seven appearing all over the album, this is an album that’s sure to standout even amongst its predecessors for all that it dares to be. Paradoxical in some of its tendencies but always ensuring a balance that is simply astounding to bear witness unfold, “The Duality of Decapitation and Wisdom” has so much to uncover and experience that is simply delectable to piece apart. From its extremities to even its smallest moments, Veilburner preserves its power, magnitude, and overwhelming presence in every given moment.

Having been an act that’s more than worthy of attention for years now, “The Duality of Decapitation and Wisdom” sees Veilburner at an undeniable peak. The sheer menace and level of attention to detail that Veilburner has always boasted is on full display throughout the absolute entirety of this record with every inch having something to pour over and examine in great detail. From top to bottom, this is a work Veilburner should be extremely proud of.

“The Duality of Decapitation and Wisdom” releases on November 15th via Transcending Obscurity Records!

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