Behind the Mourner's Veil
Deceased · 2001
28 min · 7 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of thrashing riffs and guttural growls paints a grim landscape of horror and societal decay.
Top tracks — play these first
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Zombie Attack — This track captures the band's signature blend of thrash energy and horror imagery, making it a quintessential anthem for fans of both genres.
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Victims of the Masterplan: I. The Child Murders / II. Confession and Fear / III. Speculation / IV. The Masterplan / V. Forever We Must Wonder — Spanning over ten minutes, this multi-part epic showcases Deceased's ambitious songwriting and narrative depth, addressing dark themes through complex musical transitions.
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The Mausoleum — With haunting melodies intertwined with aggressive instrumentation, this track exemplifies Deceased's ability to evoke chilling atmospheres while maintaining technical precision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP features intricate songwriting and varied pacing, solidifying its place in the death metal genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a fast tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and harsh vocals, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more methodical pace.
- The final track is divided into five distinct sections, each varying in intensity and complexity, creating a narrative flow throughout its length.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intense energy
- horror-themed narrative exploration
- chaotic yet engaging transitions
- for adrenaline seekers
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and calm sounds
- not for casual listeners
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Behind the Mourner's Veil is Deceased's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Supernatural Addiction. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the underground metal scene, blending death and thrash metal with horror-themed lyrics to create a unique niche.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obituary· Death· Cannibal Corpse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It’s Alive! 4:08
- 2 The Mausoleum 4:58
- 3 Zombie Attack 3:04
- 4 Reaganomics 0:36
- 5 New Age of Total Warfare 2:16
- 6 Deathrider 2:56
- 7 Victims of the Masterplan: I. The Child Murders / II. Confession and Fear / III. Speculation / IV. The Masterplan / V. Forever We Must Wonder 10:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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