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Founded by Che deBoehmler following the demise of [[Spawn]], The Veil are a dark atmospheric Sydney band drawing on elements of doom, post-punk/goth, black metal & early 90s death metal.  
Founded by Che deBoehmler following the demise of [[Spawn]], The Veil are a dark atmospheric Sydney band drawing on elements of doom, post-punk/goth, black metal & early 90s death metal.  


Early live performances of note included a Sydney support with [[Alchemist]] in late 2007, and an appearance with [[Nazxul]] as the main support for their ''Iconoclast'' album launch in October 2009. After playing live with the band from February 2009 through to late 2010 and laying down drum tracks for the debut album, drummer Ryan Buesnel (formerly of [[The Eternal]]) departed the lineup, with Dan Nahum ([[Ironwood]], [[Bleakwood]], [[Sword Toward Self]]) subsequently joining in early 2011.
Some early live performances of note included a Sydney support with [[Alchemist]] in late 2007, and an appearance with [[Nazxul]] as the main support for their ''Iconoclast'' album launch in October 2009.  


The Veil's debut international support came in October 2011, joining '''Alcest''' for the Sydney date of their Australian tour. The band's debut album "Ghosts of Memory" was released in November 2011.
The Veil's debut international support came in October 2011, joining '''Alcest''' for the Sydney date of their Australian tour. The band's debut album "Ghosts of Memory" was released soon after in November 2011, receiving strong reviews both locally and overseas.


In 2012, The Veil made their first international live appearance at Dublin Doom Days fest, appearing alongside '''Pantheist''', '''Solstice''', '''Hour Of 13''' and '''The Wounded Kings''' among others.
In 2012, The Veil made their first international live appearance at Dublin Doom Days fest in Ireland, appearing alongside '''Pantheist''', '''Solstice''', '''Hour Of 13''' and '''The Wounded Kings''' among others.


The band are currently preparing material for a second album, with pre-production underway.
Work on the band's second album, recorded with producer/engineer Lachlan Mitchell, is in its final stages, with a release due in the second half of 2014.


===Discography===
===Discography===

Revision as of 13:57, 7 June 2014

The Veil
OriginSydney, NSW
GenresDeath metal, doom metal, progressive metal
Years active2006 – present
LabelsNone
Associated actsSpawn, Lycanthia, The Eternal, Ironwood, Sword Toward Self, Bleakwood, Intorment Black, Tears of Seraphim, Praetorian, Epitaph
Websitehttp://www.theveilband.com
MembersChe deBoehmler, Wayne McIntyre, Vanessa Ritchie, Dan Nahum
Past membersRyan Buesnel, Ola Nilsson, Alle Bekker, Rob Mijatovic, Megan Hanlon

Band Members

  • Current Lineup
    • Che deBoehmler (guitar, lead vocals, bass)
    • Wayne Mcintyre (guitar, vocals)
    • Vanessa Ritchie (keys, vocals)
    • Dan Nahum (drums)
    • Ben Rumble (bass)
  • Former Members
    • Brad Gentle (live bass)
    • Megan Hanlon (bass, vocals, oboe)
    • Ryan Buesnel (drums, percussion)
    • Ola Nilsson (violin, viola)
    • Alle Bekker (keys, accordion)
    • Rob Mijatovic (drums)

Band Information

Founded by Che deBoehmler following the demise of Spawn, The Veil are a dark atmospheric Sydney band drawing on elements of doom, post-punk/goth, black metal & early 90s death metal.

Some early live performances of note included a Sydney support with Alchemist in late 2007, and an appearance with Nazxul as the main support for their Iconoclast album launch in October 2009.

The Veil's debut international support came in October 2011, joining Alcest for the Sydney date of their Australian tour. The band's debut album "Ghosts of Memory" was released soon after in November 2011, receiving strong reviews both locally and overseas.

In 2012, The Veil made their first international live appearance at Dublin Doom Days fest in Ireland, appearing alongside Pantheist, Solstice, Hour Of 13 and The Wounded Kings among others.

Work on the band's second album, recorded with producer/engineer Lachlan Mitchell, is in its final stages, with a release due in the second half of 2014.

Discography

Album:

2011 Ghosts of Memory self release

EP:

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2009 Nightfall Watching self release