After releasing a successful cover version of "Burning Times" earlier this year, heavy metallers Veil Of The Serpent honour the 25th anniversary of Icer Earth's fifth studio album, Something Wicked This Way Comes, once again by releasing their very own breathtaking version of the immortal classic, "Watching Over Me".
Drummer Felix comments: "Jon Schaffer wrote 'Watching Over Me' for his best friend, who was killed in a motorcycle accident. The song is about his death and their friendship. As Ice Earth's fifth studio album, Something Wicked This Way Comes, reached it's 25th anniversary this year and Christmas is around the corner, we thought it would be the perfect time to release a cover of this amazing ballad. No matter the race, religion or the political opinion, think of your loved ones and honour your personal heroes. Merry Christmas!"
Gallery Of Sin II, released in October, is the sequel to the murderous horror story, started with the Gallery Of Sin EP back in 2022.
Veil Of The Serpent comments: "The first EP was about a detective hunting down a serial killer that makes paintings, using the blood of his victims, to exhibit them in the gallery of sin. In this next part of the story the gallery of sin was destroyed. The detective caught the killer and became a hero. A curious reporter steps into the spotlight and questions the case. Will the city's new guardian angel save the city or will the reporter unveil a twisted conspiracy? You will find out soon!"
While still inducing the crashing sounds of heavy guitars and shattering drums, on their newest extended play the band is diving deeper into the gloomy side of metal, mixing galloping rhythms with dark guitar melodies that heightens the darkness that surrounds the horror movie style of the EP. Topped off by haunting vocals and epic songwriting, Gallery Of Sin II makes the ultimate soundtrack to spice up every heavy Halloween party!
The EP contains three brand new tracks, written and recorded in 2023.
Tracklisting:
"Acquiesce And Ignore"
"Absolution"
"Becoming Ascendant"
Veil Of The Serpent is a multi-national heavy metal band that was founded in 2021 by guitarist Gene and his son Felix. The two mooted the idea of working together in 2020. One year later they found a very talented singer in JD Stafford who completed the band’s lineup.
Veil Of The Serpent is:
JD Stafford - Vocals
Gene - Guitars
Felix - Drums
