Vicky
I’m just curious—does anyone remember Cancer? No, not the gut-wrenching illness, but the far less awful (and actually pleasant) band. I’m counting on the fact that you probably do… and I’m also counting on you at least politely nodding while reading this article before searching Encyclopaedia Metallum to find out what the deal with Cancer is. Now that you’ve returned, I can mention why I brought up those Death Metal titans: the group’s drummer, Gabriel Valcázar, is a member of Dissocia. Of course, he isn’t the only one. Dissocia also features vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and synthesist Daniel R. Flys, known for his work with Persefone, Eternal Storm, and others. On the epilogue, “Out of Slumber”, you may even hear the skilled violinist Paul R. Flys.
Before you listen to the album, I took the liberty of giving you a helping hand by mentioning that The Lucifer Effect does, in fact, exist in psychology. It refers to how people go from being individually moral to becoming evil, corrupt, and often brutal toward other people as a result of pressure under specific group circumstances. This will guide your journey through the album.
Here’s where the plot thickens: Dissocia is not a Death Metal band. It’s so much more than that—it’s a Symphonic/Progressive/Death/Power Metal group with Metalcore tendencies. It’s an unworldly phenomenon that scientists should look into. It’s an album vaster than the seven seas and more powerful than your average machine. After all, it needs strength in order to be able To Lift The Veil, doesn’t it?
While we could call Dissocia newcomers (given that the band was founded sometime around January 2025), I would much prefer to use the term “supergroup,” which I believe suits them far better. Beyond that, you might notice that the album has been mixed and mastered by renowned Ukrainian engineer Max Morton (who has also worked with acclaimed bands such as Ignea, Meden Agan, Sanctorium, Jinjer, and many others). The album cover was designed by Rein Van Oyen, known for his work with Haken.
The music on To Lift The Veil is so majestic and complex that I must confess—I’ve been listening to this album almost non-stop for the past few days. That’s because I always seem to discover new meaning in a particular shift in sound—a growl, a guitar solo, a sudden atmospheric moment. In this sense, I recommend listening to this album while completely disconnecting from the outside world. Whether you’re studying, daydreaming, unwinding after a long day at work or school, or even writing something, you can turn to Dissocia’s LP, and it will certainly allow you to multitask, helping you focus equally on your goal and the album itself.
If Dissocia’s debut album is this intriguing, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this collaboration between two of the most gifted musicians Spanish/American Metal has given to the world. Until then, I firmly believe that no one who listens to To Lift The Veil should remain indifferent to it. You must find a place for it in your library—at the very least, in the ones provided by streaming platforms.
Label: Willowtip Records
Release date: March 21, 2025
Website (the lovely Facebook page): https://www.facebook.com/dissociaofficial
Country: Spain/USA
Score: enough in order for future generations to always remember To Lift The Veil.
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