Veil of Maya originally formed after melodic death metal band Insurrection broke-up, which led to members Marc Okubo (lead guitar) and Sam Applebaum (drums) to begin a new project. Okubo and Applebaum were joined by bassist Kris Hilger, guitarist Timothy Marshall and vocalist Adam Clemans; who all decided on naming the band Veil of Maya.
After recording a demo in 2005, the band inducted guitarist Scott Okarma into the group in 2006 while they played and booked shows in their local area. With Okarma's inception, Veil of Maya at this point were a six piece that employed three guitarists, however, both Marshall and Okarma shortly thereafter left the band, and the members found Bryan Ruppell to replace them both.
With this five member line-up, the band recorded, self-produced and released their debut full-length album All Things Set Aside through Corrosive Recordings in 2006. After this debut, vocalist Clemans and guitarist Ruppell would both leave the group, which then had Veil of Maya in search for a new vocalist which led to them discovering 20-year old Brandon Butler, who was formerly part of a Christian metal band named Iscariot. Butler joined in 2007, however, the band decided not to search for a new rhythm guitarist, thus leaving Veil of Maya as a four piece.
After Butler's inception and after gaining exposure through tours and interviews, Veil of Maya signed with Sumerian Records in January 2008. Sumerian manager Shawn Keith and founder Ash Avildsen were both reportedly very ecstatic and interested in signing the band. Veil of Maya's second album, The Common Man's Collapse was recorded with Butler in 2008 and released the same year. Being Veil of Maya's first album through the much larger label that Sumerian is, it was produced in better quality than their debut. After this release, the band parted ways their original bassist Kristopher "Kris" Higler in 2009, he was replaced by Matthew Pantelis.
After their second album's release, the following several months held extensive touring before the writing and recording for the group's third full-length, [id] began. [id] was released on April 6, 2010, and reached number 107 on the Billboard 200. The band worked again with producer Michael Keene from The Faceless for this album, who previously produced The Common Man's Collapse. The album's name was derived from the main character of the PlayStation game Xenogears, the album itself also holds several concepts and references to other topics in popular culture, especially television shows.
After [id], Pantlis as well left the band, which lead to Dan Hauser replacing him in 2010, the band's current bassist. On January 13, 2012, Sumerian Records released a teaser for Veil of Maya's most recent album, Eclipse. On January 17, the single "Vicious Circles" was released onto the iTunes Store. Eclipse was then released on February 28, 2012 and was produced by Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor.
In 2017, Veil of Maya released the album "False Idol". It is their second album to feature vocalist Lukas Magyar.
In 2018, Veil of Maya released the album "[m]other".
Entry Level Exit Wounds
Veil of Maya Lyrics
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She can't hold back
She must fulfill the end of the addiction
Hunting, sweating, freezing
Just another day in the life of a dead girl
She can't live without her shit
And she has a first, a first class ticket
Test the vein, prep it
Tie the knot, make the blood clot
Needle in. "Oh, what sin!", they all say
Just wait there's more.
More from this whore?
Oh yes, there is
She ruined ruined her ruined her kids
In a world where few, few can understand
She's full of full of fucking pity
In this life who is she, who is she kidding
Now she has entry level wounds, entry level exit wounds
Now she has entry level exit wounds
Her face is missing
The lyrics of Veil of Maya's song Entry Level Exit Wounds describe a very grim and disturbing story of a girl who is addicted to drugs. The imagery of "dirt habits and dirty lives" and "hunting, sweating, freezing" highlights the desperation that this girl is experiencing in her life. The lyrics suggest that the girl is at a point in her addiction where "rock bottom is just around the corner" and she is unable to stop herself from using drugs.
The most sinister part of the song comes when the lyrics suggest that the girl has "ruined her kids." This suggests that her addiction has escalated to such a point that even her own children have been affected. The lyrics suggest that this girl is beyond the point of no return and is now suffering from "entry level exit wounds", which paints a picture of her being so damaged that even her physical appearance is affected.
Overall, the song Entry Level Exit Wounds is a reflection of the dangers of addiction and how it can destroy lives. It highlights the desperation and hopelessness that many individuals experience when they become caught up in the cycle of addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Dirt habits and dirty lives
The subject has an addiction which has led her to live a dirty and unhealthy lifestyle.
She can't hold back
The subject is unable to resist the temptations of her addiction.
She must fulfill the end of the addiction
The subject feels obligated to continue her addiction until it consumes her completely.
Hunting, sweating, freezing
The subject's addiction has led her to engage in dangerous and uncomfortable activities to obtain the object of her addiction.
Just another day in the life of a dead girl
The subject's addiction has caused her to become a shell of her former self, no longer really living, but merely existing to fuel her addiction.
She can't live without her shit
The subject is completely dependent on the object of her addiction for survival.
Rock bottom is just around the corner
The subject is nearing the lowest point of her addiction, at which she may experience a turning point or give up entirely.
And she has a first, a first class ticket
The subject has a new and potent source of her addiction.
Test the vein, prep it
The subject is preparing to inject her addiction directly into her bloodstream.
Tie the knot, make the blood clot
The subject is tying off her vein to make the injection more effective and reduce bleeding afterward.
Needle in. "Oh, what sin!", they all say
The subject is succumbing to her addiction and knows that others will judge her for it.
Just wait there's more.
The subject's story is not yet over, and more tragic events are yet to come.
More from this whore?
The subject is viewed derogatorily by others and painted as a villain for her addiction.
Oh yes, there is
There are further tragedies in store for the subject.
She ruined ruined her ruined her kids
The subject's addiction has caused harm to her children and possibly even ruined their lives.
In a world where few, few can understand
The subject's addiction is often misunderstood by outsiders and few truly comprehend its hold on her.
She's full of full of fucking pity
The subject is consumed by self-pity and feels sorry for herself despite her own choices leading her to her current situation.
In this life who is she, who is she kidding
The subject is powerless in the face of her addiction and is living a life that is hardly worth living.
Now she has entry level wounds, entry level exit wounds
The subject's addiction has led to physical damage and harm, but she has not yet reached the point of no return.
Her face is missing
The subject has suffered extreme and irreversible harm as a result of her addiction.
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Brandon Butler, Mike Okubo, Sam Applebaum, Chris Higler
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HighPriestessMoon
New Veil of Maya just doesn't captivate me like this did <3
Boots Busang
Have you heard New Veil play this album live? Fucking life changing.
Drumma Boi
they were so bad a$$ live when they were touring on this album. saw them in Louisville few years bk & they made rest bands look dumb AF
Sim Sala Bim
Yeah they've definitely changed a lot since this album, old is gold!
Joakim Roos
Underrated song! One of their heaviest songs!
Dromaga
This album chills me and embraces me .
Nick C
Still the best song by VoM..
Inspirational
Matt G
Y'know, just for once I'd like a VoM song that doesn't make me want to beat the living shit out of something adorable
Korian Woods
I don't think that's possible man
Matt G
Very, very true