VOWER | Shroud (Official Music Video)

Shroud was one of the first bits of music we wrote and has acted as a catalyst for all the music that has come after. It’s an important piece of music for us and marks the first chapter of this band. The song is about seeing things for what they really are, the lifting of a Shroud.
Debut EP Apricity out 8th July 2024
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Lyrics:
Ready to take back what I’m owed
You never see the same face in the afterglow
Ready to change whatever it takes to grow
All eyes on it
All ears to the ground
Feel the tide is turning
Oh my god I see
See what you’re becoming
Right in front of me
Take it all away
Make it all ok
Force the mirror on them
Let them see
Reflect the obscene
Of course, it never ends well
We’ll wait and see
Only time will tell
Feel the tide is turning
Oh my god I see
See what you’re becoming
Right in front of me
Take it all away
Make it all ok
Liar
A pain that lives like the serpentine
Winding
Making it’s way towards agony
I see the signs
I feel the tide is turning
It’s taken time but I see what you’re becoming
Take it all away
Make it all ok
Video Credits:
Dave Neale: DOP
James Eldridge: Edit
Written by:
Josh McKeown
Rabea Massaad
Joe Gosney
Liam Kearley
Rory McLean
Mixed by:
Mark Roberts & Rabea Massaad
Produced by: Rabea Massaad & Mark Roberts
Mastered by: Machine
Recorded at Middle Farm Studios, UK 2023
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[@edward4670]

Who's here cuz of Rabea? 💪

[@westlondonyid]

Here because of Black Peaks

[@KentuckyPatriot1776]

Who?

[@westlondonyid]

@@KentuckyPatriot1776 2 members previously played in Black Peaks. Incredible band

[@AndyBassist]

here honestly for Bea, Black peaks and palm reader!

[@blak_drag0n_874]

Here for the new band

[@Vowerofficial]

Thank you all for your support, much more to come.

[@jeremielhomme8572]

Do you have an ETA? The more I listen to Shroud, the more I absolutely love it. It is a really good song.

[@sketchymcclain3285]

I am sooo skint but this one I had to buy! 🙌🏻 Also, was it really supposed to be 59p on iTunes? Never seen a song so cheap

[@danutd94]

This is like someone inventing a new dish using all your favourite ingredients ❤ 🤯

[@NeuralDSP]

Insane

[@nsimonsen63]

Well, this certainly softens the blow of Palm Reader breaking up...

[@PSVR2.]

Mate I've just literally said the same thing, then i read your comment 😊

[@Dukers2300]

Came for Bea’s guitar stayed for the vocals and overall sound… filthy tune.

[@gtrslngrchris]

I came here for Rabea but I stayed for Vower. Incredible debut!

[@MrMightymind]

Came for Rabea AND the guys from Black Peaks (most criminally under-rated band to come out of the UK ever IMHO). As another mid 50's geezer (a target demo you never knew you had) this FUCKING ROCKS! Thanks lads, awesome stuff, worth the wait!

[@MartinDownton]

Black Peaks with support from Palm Reader and Toska Manchester 2016 was maybe one of the best gigs I've ever been to, and now you're all making music together, so good to see. Love this track, can't wait to hear more

[@pietro6227]

Hold on, who from black peaks is in this ?

[@MartinDownton]

@@pietro6227 Joe on guitar, Rory on bass, Liam on drums. Crazy amount of talent in this band

[@pietro6227]

@@MartinDownton Holy crap yeah ! So good to see them here ! But does that mean Black Peaks is over ?

[@lassiliimakka]

@@pietro6227i think Black Peaks officially disbanded back in 2021 already

[@insertpie]

Miss Black Peaks alot...I'm happy this is here.

[@Sanzen]

when a band's debut track is stronger than most bands' 30th track, you know you've got something special

[@DrTransmogrify]

here from black peaks and palm reader, josh is such a beast on vocals

[@xenoblader4521]

I think I just died a little from excitement, this is everything and more I ever missed about Toska and Black Peaks breaking up. So much love for you guys!!!

[@ediblenebulas1164]

First song from your new favourite band is about to release 😘

[@alienjjj]

Just what I thought ❤

[@Telesko]

When Rabea said he had a new band I didn't really expect a vocalist. Give me more of these screamies and Im in

[@tusharjamwal]

I think you have to if you wanna go bigger/get more shows right? Or you have to be prog. Atleast that was my impression.

[@SerjBassist]

This is great. It ticks all the right boxes, it's like Karnivool with extra spice, and I say it as a compliment. I can't wait to hear more

[@tadpolethedrummer2059]

Definitely not what I was expecting! Wow! Being a dorje fan for so many years, I can’t lie part of my heart was coming into this to hear a familiar sound that I love so dearly. As I cranked this tune on my way to work this morning. I realized very quickly that vower will be a whole new beast! I absolutely love the mix of metal core and melodic rock music. This tune has me very excited for more to come in the future. Who knows maybe we can squeeze in a little bit of that nuno inspired riffage!

[@Vinylguy8876]

I was sad when Toska was no more and still am. There is something special happening when Ben, Dave, and Bea play together. This is a new kind of special and I wish Vower all the best! Love the tunes guys, can’t wait for more.

[@UberGuitarDude]

King Bea sent me.... 🤟

[@hannahboulton]

YHHEESSSSS 💪❤️🌟

[@trentwaterman7049]

Massive karnivool/tool vibes - love it!!!

[@hogthrob]

I was getting a bit of Bullet for My Valentine

[@MickH60]

Yeah, Karnivool for sure !!

[@DRJTUBECHANNEL]

Eh…it’s alright, nothing special like those bands

[@iandarke7417]

@@DRJTUBECHANNELjust my opinion but calling BFMV special is wild.

[@DRJTUBECHANNEL]

@@iandarke7417I was referring to Karnivool and Tool

[@wjveryzer7985]

Vower/greyhaven tour needed

[@pujannayak1719]

Massive. I always wanted a heavier karnivoolsound . And this is just that. I can clearly see how much rabea is in this sound but holy hell the drums and bass. The. Vocals are just what we needed. Good job guys

[@crazyguitarp1ar]

THE VOCALS THE GUITARS THE AMBIENT this is what was missing in my life this fills the same hole as karnivool

[@DRJTUBECHANNEL]

Glad your hole was finally filled 😂

[@LifeHawkeye]

Just woke up this morning and listened eagerly whilst making my children their school lunches today. I’m not sure they are going to like what I packed them today but I sure as heck liked my first time hearing Vower. Well done guys I’m excited to hear much much more from you and destroying many more school lunches in the process. 🥪 🎸 🤘🏼

[@blak_drag0n_874]

😂

[@cikame]

We need to promote this to music reactors and such, it's way too good to remain hidden from people.

[@jacobsaldana9661]

Need to get @metalbirb to react

[@muskett00]

Critical Reactions did it on a live stream yesterday and are back today for the new single release

[@BeardedDeathMachine]

*Standing ovation*

[@KaiDown]

So stoked for the future of this band, I don’t think I’ve ever anticipated a single quite as much as this one. Palm Reader were the second band I ever saw live back in 2014, Toska’s Ode To The Author tab book is one I studied religiously, and Rory’s old KZbin riffs were a huge inspiration on my early playing. Throw in some Black Peaks and it's a recipe for some bangers.

[@alexcrouse]

I was NOT ready for that voice.

[@tarkenton3895]

Josh went hard on this track for sure. If you haven't already, check out his band Palm Reader (sadly no longer active apart from some farewell gigs)

[@AdamTheKluga]

Absolutely disgusting in the best way, boys. Fucking hell I love Josh's vocals, so glad he's still about after Palm Reader. So keen to hear more ❤

[@elus1ve0ne64]

That Bass tone !! 👊😖

[@gabopenav]

I'm here because of Black Peaks! and Rabbea!! Awesome song!!

[@mityamatveew2074]

Black Peaks

[@Bonzoizm]

Fuck yeah boys!!! can't wait for a full record from y'all. this is the breathe of fresh air Rabea needed and I'm here for it! long time fan and would absolutely love to see you live!

[@Izzieon]

So, so, sooo huge!! Congrats all, absolutely stoked for everything to come!

[@jamesturfrey7875]

Im finding after quiet a few listens how sick the little ambient section is after the first bridge with the whispered chorus in there is so sick, its like the easter egg for the return listener. Just what id hoped for, as a fan of basically everything that this collective of individuals has done before it . This whole thing is just a massive treat. goose bumps.

[@ediblenebulas1164]

Totally feel this! On the first time, I had no idea that was the chorus just hiding in there... these guys have all made incredible songwriting contributions throughout their careers so far, it's unbelievable to have so many together in a project like this!

[@mikecurve]

Really cool to hear Rabea with a full band and vocalist.

[@PureJadeKid]

You mean ... again. To hear Rabea with a full band and vocalist again. (Dorje)

[@d.s.8719]

@@PureJadeKidRob was more of a guitar player that tried to sing if we’re being honest.

[@TOOLosophy]

Great song and the video is equally cool! Great job everyone who worked for bringing this to fruition.

[@dalerogers6718]

Man, this track is a grower. Love everything about it. The vocals are fucking impressive 👌

[@Caynug]

I LOVE HIS CLEANS! The "OOO" type of stomach vocals just fit so well to this instead of the "IIIEEE" vocalisations that are often sounding younger and more nasal. Fucking great job EVERYONE

[@yippy327]

I'm not your target crowd. I'm in my late 50's. I love the singers voice, but not the screaming. LOL I know....old fart. I have and always and will support anything Rabea has his fingers in. 🤭 You know what I mean. Screaming and growling is just not my thing. Everyone absolutely kills it! I wish nothing but the best for all you guys. Keep smashing it hard!!!

[@maxkristoffersson7163]

Am 56 i understand what you meen👍

[@Donkeyballs666]

Another old guy agrees. 😂

[@MickH60]

I'm 61, I don't mind the harsh vocals at all, I used to be a bit hesitant 20 odd years ago, but once I realised just how much technique was involved, I changed my mind, I have played Metal for over 40 years though....

[@paulystark2890]

Totally in the same arena as you guys at 57. Love Rabea, covered many of his tunes on my channel, but just can’t gel with the screaming. Music is sick, as well as the singers true voice. Maybe an exorcism may help to cast the devil from his voice?

[@Jamesftd]

The guy can sing and find a melody so fuck knows why screaming has come into the mix. That only appeals to a very small audience whereas Rabea is fucking killing it on all levels on guitar. It's one track, so it is tolerable, but fingers crossed they push the song and not the vocal chords! Ps I'm 35... officially old

[@JoshCastleTCM]

Bangs so hard. This scratches the itch of Toska and Black Peaks closing their doors.

[@sergio.clandestino]

Well, here it is, a true modern rock-metal band. Awesome!

[@slash196]

That breakdown is SICK. You can feel it coming and then it hits even harder than you expect.

[@UpcomingChris]

Great vocals, Fantastic mix & Master, Rabea. What more could you possibly want? I'm so excited for more to come

[@doug527]

I can't wait to hear more.

[@jcarh]

Sick performance... brilliant production.

[@davedavem]

Fucking epic!

[@nowmonk]

Bring It on!!! Yes please!!! 💥💥🔥🔥💥💥

[@ThePuffGD]

This song covers an insane amount of ground for only being 3 and a half minutes. I do hope that they do some actual long form songs, but this song FEELS so much longer than 3 minutes and it somehow isn't

[@stuartcharlesskivington6708]

Been fucking waiting for this.

[@Christopowaaa]

Joe, if you read this, how the fuck did you come up with the ending for saviour?! I still can't wrap my head around it. It's up there as my favourite guitar part of all time. So excited for Vower!

[@iwandegreef]

hope this takes off. would love to hear this live

[@julien_dou]

Yes yes yes yeeeeeeeees congrats boooooys !!!

[@jeremielhomme8572]

Came for Rabea, stayed for the band! Can't wait for the album!

[@EmtonGuitars]

Let’s. Fucking. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@shuno_music]

Much love comeing from north of the arctic circle in Alaska 😎🤘🏼

[@dimitriskokkos4039]

I am quite sure this will be my new favourite band. I am a huge fan of Rabea, he is my idol. Liam is one of my favourite drummers. I also love the Black Peaks and Palm Reader plus I have listened to the two Totemist EP's hundreds of times. I adore pretty much everything these guys have done so far in their other projects, so imagine what they can to together, once assembled. Cannot wait!!!

[@Nat1videos]

Pure decent!

[@conjureruk]

Shit bangs, hell yeah

[@leefury314]

Incredible. Can't wait for Arc Tangent. 😎

[@SamBrockmann]

Came for Rabea, stayed for the vibes!

[@joshuaenyart5570]

More please! I've already played this song like 10 times in a row and it's amazing!

[@thigasrocker]

Insaneeee!!! Can't wait for more!!

[@karlreimann4950]

Great song! Dig the balance of clean and dirty vocals …noiiiiice 🤘

[@danieljoe3000]

Sick

[@harrisonbonvissuto7741]

Came here for Rabea, stayed here for the whole fucking lot of you. Incredibly sick, can't wait for more 🤘🏻

[@SlimeyGuitarStrings]

Oh I like this.

[@xviconner1375]

This is gonna be a fuckin banger!! 🔥 🤘

[@sebastian_cervantes]

This is SO freaking good. The writing, the mixing, it just hits 🤙🏽

[@oleksandrhorskyi8442]

Wake up honey, your future favourite band just dropped!

[@hoam1293]

Wow! Press To Meco meets Rabea vibes… in love with this song!

[@godscoldhands77]

So happy Josh is continuing.! This sounds great...♥

[@rokusen8135]

What a fucking banger!

[@caramelvette]

Welp. New song on repeat. Killed it fellas 🤘🤘🤘 Can’t wait for more

[@squeethesane]

Oh that's straight up fire

[@matteodellell4905]

How dare you slay this hard!!?!

[@shopgirlnm]

Three more days and counting ⏳absolutely looking forward to this ❤️‍🔥🙌

[@harleyrose666]

Holy shit! I keep coming back to this, what an absolute banger 🖤 🤘🏼 if your upcoming album is as good as this is. It's gonna be incredible 🤘🏼😝🤘🏼

[@Cleeemoo]

This is epic! There is so much going on, so many layers, every instrument (voice included, at that level a voice like that is an instrument) has its own space to build an overall wall of sound. I was expecting something good, but it went to a much higher level than I thought.

[@aliplaysgtr]

Karnivool vibes right here!

[@CIRCLEOFTONE]

❤❤ funnily enough I learned about Black Peaks when I researched who Toska was opening for.

[@FIN_Der-Otter]

yoooo thats so sick man, cant wait to see it live 🔥

[@zaiaku3430]

Everything I could've asked for... massive tune

[@max_vic7or]

Absolute banger! Can't wait for the album now! I was a fan of Black Peaks and Toska and felt sad when they decided to stop. I was waiting for vower for a long time! Congrats guys!

[@itLEAKED]

This hits a suite spot between so many of the bands I spent my late teen years listening to. Absolutely stellar work. I am here for the ride!

[@Banethethird]

Sounds huge 🖤

[@MarkC-qy2jr]

Let's get this to a million streams! Cheers from Chicago

[@William_Earl]

What a great, hard-hitting song!

[@chitarrafaidate]

Uhhhhhh waited all day to hear this and definitely worth the waiting! ❤❤

[@peterdelf]

Loving the track

[@Mr.Sheffield75]

Karnivool and fightstar comes to mind. Excellent work guys

[@SinSoto]

This shit slaps. We are in x1000000

[@emilblain1244]

I am SO EXCITED about this!

[@rhezus1]

Brillant! Thxxxx ! Cant wait to hear more songs from you guys ! Very happy to hear again Liam 's drum ...huge drums' part !!very well written and as Always the right groove, energy and feeling ...🎉

[@bennyharderguitar]

Holy shit!!

[@blue_mountains28]

Blown away… quite amazing lads

[@wesleyb_92]

Geeeeez! What a debut. Everyone in this group is so sick. The vocals are godly though.

[@PLively]

Crikey!

[@BadHorsie2]

This is top notch, wow!!!!!!! I see big things coming for you guys!

[@zeekful_rk]

Love everything about this. I hope you guys blow up soon, because I know you're going to crush it!