What makes Veto by Heaven Shall Burn notable?

'Veto' achieved commercial success by debuting at number 2 on the German album charts, marking a peak in the band's career. This album also received positive reviews for its thematic depth and musical complexity, further establishing Heaven Shall Burn's influence in the melodic death metal and metalcore genres. Released on April 19, 2013, 'Veto' is Heaven Shall Burn's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Invictus' from 2010. At this time, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the European metal scene, expanding their sound while maintaining their socio-political themes.

Veto works well if you're into dynamic progression with peaks, aggressive energy for workouts and thought-provoking lyrics and themes.

How many songs are on Veto?

Veto has 27 tracks, running approximately 115 minutes.

Veto

Heaven Shall Burn · 2013

115 min · 27 tracks · metalcore

A relentless fusion of melodic death metal and metalcore, layered with intricate guitar work and fierce vocal intensity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Godiva — This opening track sets a powerful tone with its aggressive riffs and thought-provoking lyrics about societal decay, encapsulating the band's ethos.
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Hunters Will Be Hunted — The song combines relentless energy with a strong melodic hook, illustrating the band's signature style while addressing themes of justice and revenge.
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Antagonized — This track features dynamic shifts in tempo that create an intense listening experience, representing the album's exploration of conflict and inner turmoil.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive metalcore with melodic elements, showcasing strong musicianship but lacks full cohesion in its running order.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and intense drumming, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
Vocal delivery alternates between harsh screams and clean singing, creating dynamic contrasts within individual tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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

dynamic progression with peaks
aggressive energy for workouts
thought-provoking lyrics and themes
live performance intensity captured
wave-like pacing for immersion

Maybe skip if you

prefer calm, soothing sounds
seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on April 19, 2013, 'Veto' is Heaven Shall Burn's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Invictus' from 2010. At this time, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the European metal scene, expanding their sound while maintaining their socio-political themes.
Stylistic neighbors: Caliban· As I Lay Dying· Killswitch Engage